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Elder care workshop set Oct. 8
RENO, Nev.- Are you caring for an older adult and wish you knew more? Caring for elders can prove to be an unnerving situation for which many may not feel prepared. (Thu, 01 Oct 2009 03:05:06 GMT)

As funds dwindle, elders must wait for home care
Local agencies that serve seniors are warning that state budget cuts will leave many area elders unable to obtain needed home care services. (Thu, 01 Oct 2009 04:47:06 GMT)

Montpelier gets $1M grant
MONTPELIER – When Gwendolyn Hallsmith's mother suffered a debilitating stroke some years ago, the Montpelier director of planning came face-to-face with shortcomings in the region's elder-care system. ... - By PETER HIRSCHFELD Vermont Press Bureau (Thu, 01 Oct 2009 07:10:31 GMT)

2 Sons Arrested For Elder Abuse Of Morgan Hill Mom
Two Morgan Hill men have been arrested on suspicion of elder abuse for allegedly failing to care for their mother, police said Wednesday. One of the sons brought his 70-year-old mother to Kaiser Permanente Medical Center San Jose's emergency room around 10:45 p.m. Tuesday, and hospital staff notified Morgan Hill police of a possible elder abuse case. (Thu, 01 Oct 2009 07:21:19 GMT)

Safety fears grow with demand for home care
The need for greater consumer protection and quality service is prompting the Michigan Home Health Association to develop and promote state licensing requirements for all providers of home care. The legislation also would require staff qualifications, training and criminal background checks. (Thu, 01 Oct 2009 07:40:01 GMT)

Is IRA taxed for elder care?
Dear Tax Talk, If a 65-year-old person withdraws a large amount of money from a taxable IRA to pay nursing home expenses, is that money taxable? -- S Dear S, No matter what you do with your IRA money, when it is withdrawn from the account it is taxable income. (Thu, 01 Oct 2009 10:53:19 GMT)

Hodes promotes public option in health care talk
U.S. Rep. Paul Hodes has read the entire House health care reform bill, more than 1,000 pages worth of legislative language on revamping the nation’s health insurance system. ... - By Albert McKeon Staff Writer (Thu, 01 Oct 2009 11:24:04 GMT)

Health care reform issue comes home to Madison
MADISON – The discussion drifted irrevocably toward health care even though the subject wasn’t on the agenda for the visit by Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen, R-11, to the Madison Senior Center on Monday morning, Sept. 21. (Thu, 01 Oct 2009 11:59:50 GMT)

Attorney honored for health care work
Hugh "Trey" Daly III, a senior attorney for the Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati, has won the 2009 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Community Health Leaders award for his work protecting the health coverage and ensuring the health care of many of Ohio's poorest residents. (Thu, 01 Oct 2009 15:28:37 GMT)

EPIC and Senior Care Enter Memorandum of Understanding to Acquire Interests in Healthcare Facilities
AUSTIN, Texas----EPIC Corporation , a financial services company, announced it has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Senior Care Group, Inc. for the acquisition of interests in 10 healthcare facilities. (Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:10:00 GMT)

Senior Quality Lifestyles Corporation Announces Staff Appointments
Dallas - DALLAS, OCT. 1, 2009: Senior living community developer Senior Quality Lifestyles Corporation (SQLC) , parent company of life care retirement communities Edgemere in Dallas, The Buckingham in Houston, Querencia at Barton Creek in Austin, The Stayton at Museum Way currently under development in Fort Worth, and Mirador currently under development in Corpus Christi, has named Janine Cohen ... (Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:42:44 GMT)

Couple seeks guardianship of father
MANATEE — An Indiana family is accusing a Bradenton elder advocate of gaining legal control of the care and assets of a relative without the family’s knowledge or consent. (Fri, 02 Oct 2009 04:04:22 GMT)

Senior home gets $3M loan
The hospital district board will loan $2.98 million to the new owners of the Key West Health and Rehabilitation Center so the company can save the nursing home. After hearing from Senior Care Group... read more (Fri, 02 Oct 2009 05:24:04 GMT)

Two Calif. men charged with elder abuse
MORGAN HILL, Calif., Oct. 2 (UPI) -- Bites, scratches and sores on the body of a 70-year-old California woman prompted the arrest of her two sons on suspicion of abuse, police said Thursday. (Fri, 02 Oct 2009 05:35:19 GMT)

Cabot Senior Critically Injured
Cabot House senior Ariel E.F. Shaker ’10 is in intensive care after suffering a “critical injury” yesterday, according to an e-mail sent to Cabot House residents by Cabot House Master Jay M. Harris late last night. (Fri, 02 Oct 2009 08:39:21 GMT)

Ageing population pressures health care
HA NOI — A dramatic rise in the number of elderly people in the country is pushing Viet Nam on its way to having an old population, said Deputy Minister of Health Nguyen Ba Thuy yesterday at a conference on the challenges Viet Nam faces with its ageing population. (Fri, 02 Oct 2009 08:41:56 GMT)

Campaign launched to combat elder abuse
Some New Brunswick senior citizens are routinely abused and neglected by their families and spouses but most cases are never reported, but the provincial government is hoping new resources unveiled in Dieppe on Thursday will help inspire more people to come forward to protect them. (Fri, 02 Oct 2009 10:05:58 GMT)

Senior Expo set for Oct. 15 in Eagle River
The fourth annual Senior Expo is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 15, at the Derby Track Expo Center in Eagle River. This year’s Expo is designed for senior citizens and their families and will feature seasonal flu shots, pneumonia shots, some health care related testing, bingo, lots of good food and many prizes including the Grand Prize from Jensen Akins TV and Appliance in Conover. (Fri, 02 Oct 2009 10:13:42 GMT)

Chamber honors senior care franchise - roanoke.com
Home Instead Senior Care, which provides companionship, housekeeping and personal care to elderly clients in the Roanoke Valley, was honored Thursday as the Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce's Small Business of the Year. Chris and Betsy Head launched the independently owned franchise in 2001. Today it provides nonmedical services to 125 clients and employs 130 full- and part-time caregivers. (Fri, 02 Oct 2009 11:51:46 GMT)

How health care overhaul could change Medicare
Businessman Stewart Grill, 75, believes there's waste in Medicare. He's just skeptical Congress can find and eliminate it without touching what he likes about his government health care plan. (Fri, 02 Oct 2009 17:06:12 GMT)

Special care for disabled, senior citizens among IDPs
The Ministry of Social Service and Social Welfare has taken several measures to improve the conditions of the disabled people and senior citizens among the Internally Displaced Persons living in welfare villages and IDP centres in the North and had spent around Rs. 17.6 million for their services Secretary Mrs. Vijayalakshmi Jegarajasingham told Daily News. The Friend In Need Society in ... (Fri, 02 Oct 2009 19:44:37 GMT)

Provincial government fails to see big picture in senior care
The provincial government's recent announcement to cut 350 hospital beds (most of them occupied by seniors needing long-term care), and rumours of eliminating long-term care altogether has one Spruce Grove senior care centre manager worried. (Fri, 02 Oct 2009 20:07:20 GMT)

Health care overhaul could raise Medicare Rx costs
Medicare recipients could see higher premiums for prescription drug coverage as aresult of changes to complex provisions in a Senate health care bill, a senior Republican said Friday. (Fri, 02 Oct 2009 22:48:45 GMT)

Quotes: Elder M. Russell Ballard on LDS humanitarian efforts
Quotes from Elder M. Russell Ballard on LDS humanitarian efforts: "It was overwhelming to see the food lines. Little kids with a little cup stood patiently taking their turn, just to get a dip of whatever was in the big, big kettle. (Sat, 03 Oct 2009 00:22:30 GMT)

Senior levy helps visually impaired to afford needed care
To the editor: (Sat, 03 Oct 2009 05:42:29 GMT)

Health care overhaul could raise Medicare Rx costs
Medicare recipients could see higher premiums for prescription drug coverage as a result of changes to complex provisions in a Senate health care bill, a senior Republican said Friday. (Sat, 03 Oct 2009 05:59:31 GMT)

Government meetings on seniors' issues held across Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan seniors grappling with concerns about home care services, access to personal care homes or even elder abuse have the ear of the government at meetings taking place across the province, says Regina-Qu’Appelle Valley MLA Laura Ross. (Sat, 03 Oct 2009 08:00:23 GMT)

EPIC, Senior Care Group sign MOU to acquire interests in 10 healthcare facilities
EPIC Corporation, a financial services company, announced it has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) with Senior Care Group, Inc. for the acquisition of interests in 10 healthcare facilities. (Sat, 03 Oct 2009 08:28:49 GMT)

Day care center owner refutes officer
CONCORD – A Merrimack child care center owner denied Friday that her ex-boyfriend was arrested at her facility, as part of testimony that aims to save her operating license. ... - By ALBERT McKEON Staff Writer (Sat, 03 Oct 2009 12:23:23 GMT)

Health Care Overhaul Is Drawing Close to Floor Debate
Senior Democrats say they are confident that a bill will pass this year, but party leaders still face immense political and policy challenges as they combine rival proposals. (Sat, 03 Oct 2009 17:59:10 GMT)

Health Care Overhaul Could Raise Medicare Rx Costs
Senate health care bill could lead to higher Medicare prescription drug costs for seniors (Sat, 03 Oct 2009 20:34:14 GMT)

Elder Robert D. Hales: 'Seeking to know God our Heavenly Father and His Son Jesus Christ'
Seeking to know God the Father and His Son Jesus Christ is the foundation for a meaningful life, Elder Robert D. Hales of the... (Sat, 03 Oct 2009 21:54:58 GMT)

Sun Sentinel Investigation Fla. lawmakers vow changes in checking child, elder care workers
Florida legislators pledged to overhaul state law to require that caregivers for children and the elderly undergo background checks before they begin work and to close loopholes that have let thousands of felons get jobs in day care and nursing homes. (Sat, 03 Oct 2009 21:55:06 GMT)

Boutique assisted-living facilities in North Dallas offer more flexible care for elderly
DAVID WOO/DMNAs the home construction market soured last year, Dallas builders Dean Krasovitsky (left) and David Goldstein found a sweet spot. They built "boutique" assisted-living homes for older adults who don't think they'd feel comfortable at a large senior care community. (Sun, 04 Oct 2009 03:15:44 GMT)

Prestige Senior Living Reinvents Its Dementia Care Program, Emphasizing the Importance of Self Expression
Prestige Senior Living launches a new memory care program developed in collaboration with dementia expert David Troxel. The new program called "Expressions" uses innovative new techniques and approaches focusing on turning daily activities into memorable and meaningful events. (Sun, 04 Oct 2009 07:01:00 GMT)

Alameda County elder care watchdogs unresponsive, underfunded
California has an array of state regulators and advocates overseeing facilities that care for seniors. But getting help from them can be confusing and frustrating, according to residents of nursing homes, their caregivers and even the operators of the facilities. (Sun, 04 Oct 2009 07:23:19 GMT)

Shoshone elder shares love of nature in book
If you don't take care of the things that make up the world, Corbin Harney's grandmother told him when he was boy, when you grow up, they'll be gone. If they're not there -- the living things of the world -- you can't survive. They need you; you need them, she told Harney. (Sun, 04 Oct 2009 08:47:42 GMT)

Elder Law: Certain annuities may allow veterans' benefits
Although some studies estimate that the number of American veterans will decline over the next 10 years, VA statistics also reflect that the number... (Sun, 04 Oct 2009 10:05:37 GMT)

Hairstylists Often Privy to Older Clients' Health Issues
Some see chance to steer them towards local elder services, report suggests (Sun, 04 Oct 2009 13:34:33 GMT)

Elder Quentin L. Cook: Stewardship — a sacred trust
Members live in perilous times when many believe they do not have a personal responsibility or stewardship for themselves or... (Sun, 04 Oct 2009 21:10:18 GMT)

Alameda County elder care watchdogs unresponsive, underfunded
When Angel Carter found her elderly mother in a wheelchair soaked in urine because staff at an Oakland assisted-living home had not changed her in more than 24 hours, she complained to the California Department of Social Services — loudly. And things changed. (Sun, 04 Oct 2009 21:29:51 GMT)

Elder Dale G. Renlund: 'Preserving the Heart's Mighty Change' requires constant care, obedience
Just as recipients of heart transplants must take daily medications to ensure their bodies do not reject their new hearts,... (Sun, 04 Oct 2009 21:39:58 GMT)

Ex-WellPoint exec to lead elder-care services startup
Indianapolis startup My Health Care Manager has named Jane Niederberger, a former WellPoint executive, as its new president and soon-to-be-chief executive officer. (Mon, 05 Oct 2009 05:55:09 GMT)

President Obama continues health care push Monday
President Barack Obama meets with doctors from across the country for a morning Rose Garden event on health care. (Mon, 05 Oct 2009 09:11:10 GMT)

Elder-care debate continues
ALBANY — Albany County Executive Mike Breslin proposes at-home care for the sick and elderly. Some county legislators favor building a new state-of-the-art nursing home (Mon, 05 Oct 2009 11:56:52 GMT)

President Obama continues health care push Monday
President Barack Obama meets with doctors from across the country for a morning Rose Garden event on health care. The president will also deliver remarks on the need for health insurance reform. (Mon, 05 Oct 2009 12:26:57 GMT)

Politics Today: Obama Works Phones for Health Care
President Obama Has Another Public Event to Promote Health Care Reform Today, After Stepping Up His Behind-the-Scenes Lobbying of Congress (Mon, 05 Oct 2009 12:56:00 GMT)

Aurora Health Care Among Six Sites Chosen for National Medicare Collaborative on Geriatric Care
MILWAUKEE, Oct. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Aurora Health Care is one of only six health care sites in the U.S. (Mon, 05 Oct 2009 18:09:24 GMT)

Bethel Senior Day Care celebrates the 50s at prom
Bethel Senior Day Care Center had its second annual prom on Friday, July 24. “We enjoyed reliving the 50s,” said Alma Dover. “It brought back a lot of memories of when I was a teenager.” read more (Mon, 05 Oct 2009 19:45:14 GMT)

Senior U.S. Health Policy Advisors, Doctors To Hold Health Care Panel Discussion, Live Webcast
On Monday, October 5th, at the Columbus Club in Union Station, senior health policy advisors from the Obama Administration, the U.S. Senate, and the U.S. (Mon, 05 Oct 2009 20:08:26 GMT)

For One Senior, Medicaid Provides Model Care
When Gracie Scarrow, 94, was diagnosed with congestive heart failure she didn't have the money to pay for the care she needed. She turned to Medicaid — which covers the long-term care in a nursing home — and she couldn't be happier. (Mon, 05 Oct 2009 21:51:47 GMT)

For One Senior, Medicaid Provides Model Care
Oct. 5, 2009 - Lela Petersen thinks about health care a lot these days. She's a small business owner who pays $1,150 a month to an HMO, covering her and her husband. Petersen doesn't have any other option, but her 94-year-old mother, Gracie Scarrow, is another story. (Mon, 05 Oct 2009 23:58:05 GMT)

Homewatch CareGivers 'We Care for Veterans' Program Provides 20 Hours of Free Care to Veterans and their Families
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo.----To honor the service and sacrifice of U.S. military personnel, Homewatch CareGivers , the largest and most experienced international franchise provider of home care, is offering up to 20 hours of free in-home care to disabled or injured U.S. military veterans of any conflict — from World War II and Korea to the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq — through its “We Care for ... (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 14:02:00 GMT)

Siegel+Gale Helps Care Support of America Connect with Baby Boomers Caring for Aging Parents
Siegel+Gale, one of the world's premier strategic branding companies, has completed a major rebranding project for Care Support of America, a national family care manager service formerly known as Your Support Nurse. (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 14:45:00 GMT)

Preston to senior NCOs: Focus on teaching sgts. - Army News, news from Iraq, - Army Times
The Army’s top enlisted soldier told senior NCOs he wants them to spend more time teaching junior sergeants how to take care of soldiers. (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 16:10:01 GMT)

How to Spot - and Stop - Elder Abuse: New Handbook Available!
Why are as many as one in ten older adults in Ontario living with abuse? (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 17:35:03 GMT)

Director named for Epoch's new memory care assisted living community
Epoch Senior Healthcare of Weston has named Nadine Shweiri-Starr as director of the new memory care assisted living community. She will be responsible for the overall health and well-being of the residents in the memory care assisted living community. Shweiri-Starr comes to Epoch with more than nine years of experience in the senior living industry. (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 20:22:40 GMT)

Deficit, Disclosure May Delay Senate Vote on Health-Care Plan
Oct. 7 (Bloomberg) -- Senate Democrats are facing another round of delays in their effort to expand Americans’ access to health care because of concern over the cost of the plan and demands that they disclose more about it. (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 04:01:00 GMT)

For one senior, Medicaid provides model care
Also as part of the "Are You Covered?" series, NPR's Jeff Brady profiles Gracie Scarrow, 94. She was diagnosed with congestive heart failure she didn't have the money to pay for the care she needed. (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 04:58:24 GMT)

College Democrats participate in the national health-care debate
Kat Berger, president of the College Democrats, talked with Senior News Editor Kat Zhao Tuesday night while chalking up sidewalks around Wash. U. with health-care. She spoke with Student Life about the group’s motivations for stepping into the national health-care debate. (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 07:37:14 GMT)

Long-term care talk Thursday
Information on long-term care will be presented Thursday at the Senior Center. (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 08:24:28 GMT)

91-year-old woman still working, types 100 words a minute
When most people her age are just passing time in elder care facilities and awaiting an occasional visitor, 91-year-old Rose Hansen has decided that's not for her. (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 13:24:38 GMT)

For One Senior, Medicaid Provides Model Care
Also as part of the "Are You Covered?" series, NPR's Jeff Brady profiles Gracie Scarrow, 94. She was diagnosed with congestive heart failure she didn't have the money to pay for the care she needed. With her daughter Lela's help, Gracie turned to Medicaid. The program pays for her nursing home, and they couldn't be happier with the care (NPR and Kaiser Health News, 10/5). (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:26:45 GMT)

Senior Citizens Lead Decline in Opposition to National Health Care Reform
Oct. 7, 2009 – The Associated Press is reporting a new poll shows a “significant” change in attitude about health care reform by senior citizens. Their opposition has dropped by 16 percentage points – from 59% in September to 43% in October. (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 19:13:00 GMT)

Axelrod Touts Progress On Health Care Reform
Senior presidential adviser David Axelrod says the Obama administration's health care reform effort is gaining momentum. (Thu, 08 Oct 2009 01:43:18 GMT)

In South Korea, an effort to defend unwed mothers
SEOUL, Oct 8 — Four years ago, when she found that she was pregnant by her former boyfriend, Choi Hyong-sook considered abortion. But after she saw the little blip of her baby’s heartbeat on ultrasound images, she could not go through with it. As her pregnancy advanced, she confided in her elder brother. His reaction would sound familiar to unwed mothers in South Korea. She said he grabbed her ... (Thu, 08 Oct 2009 01:56:59 GMT)

High Desert Medical Group, CEO Dr. Richard Merkin, Host Over 4,000 Seniors at 19th Annual Senior Health Expo, Discuss ...
LANCASTER, Calif., Oct. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Richard Merkin, High Desert Medical Group and Heritage Health Care hosted over 4000 seniors at their 19th annual Senior Expo October 1 at the Antelope Valley Fairgrounds. (Thu, 08 Oct 2009 02:09:20 GMT)

Budget Report: Senate Finance Panel's Health-Care Bill Wouldn't Raise Deficit
Congressional budget analysts gave an important political boost Wednesday to a Senate panel's health-care overhaul, projecting that the $829 billion measure would dramatically shrink the ranks of the uninsured and keep President Obama's pledge that doing so would not add "one dime" to federal budget... (Thu, 08 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT)

10 outstanding leaders honored for improving health and health care in hard-to-reach communities
( IQ Solutions, Inc. ) The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation is proud to announce the 2009 recipients of its Community Health Leaders Award, honoring 10 individuals who have overcome daunting odds to improve the health and quality of life for disadvantaged or underserved men, women and children across the United States. The Community Health Leaders Award is in its 16th year, and its winners ... (Thu, 08 Oct 2009 04:29:12 GMT)

Front Porch: Ethnic Elder Resource Fair is Saturday
Senior Services of Snohomish County offers the fifth annual Ethnic Elder Resource Fair in Everett. It’s planned for 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Everett Community College, 2000 Tower St., Everett. (Thu, 08 Oct 2009 07:07:56 GMT)

Family care specialist to discuss Alzheimer's
Senior Access will host a free workshop featuring Deanna Randall, family care specialist of the Alzheimer's Association from 4 to 6 p. (Thu, 08 Oct 2009 08:17:08 GMT)

Voters Back Obama Over Republicans on Health Care, Poll Finds
Oct. 8 (Bloomberg) -- Months of Republican attacks on President Barack Obama’s health-care proposals appear to have hurt the party, according to a Quinnipiac University poll. (Thu, 08 Oct 2009 10:30:01 GMT)

Senior Helpers offers in-home personal care
Observer: Tell us about your business, including the types of services and/or products you feature. (Thu, 08 Oct 2009 10:56:47 GMT)

Homewatch CareGivers 'We Care For Veterans' Program Provides 20 Hours Of Free Care To Veterans And Their Families
To honor the service and sacrifice of U.S. military personnel, Homewatch CareGivers, the largest and most experienced international franchise provider of home care, is offering up to 20 hours of free in-home care to disabled or injured U.S. military veterans of any conflict - from World War II and Korea to the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq - through its "We Care for Veterans" program. (Thu, 08 Oct 2009 11:29:28 GMT)

DELAWARE: David Axelrod touts momentum on health care reform bill
NEWARK, Del. — The Obama administration's health care reform effort is gaining momentum that could result in passing a bill by the end of the year, senior presidential adviser David Axelrod said Wednesday. (Thu, 08 Oct 2009 12:15:33 GMT)

Health Care Varies From State to State
THURSDAY, Oct. 8 (HealthDay News) -- Want cheaper health care? Consider moving across the state line. (Thu, 08 Oct 2009 13:03:02 GMT)

NEW: Elder, child abuse topics of training session
EDWARDSVILLE - The 12th annual fall training and luncheon of the 3rd Judicial Circuit Family Violence and Prevention Council is scheduled to take place from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, at the First Christian Church in Edwardsville. (Thu, 08 Oct 2009 14:32:03 GMT)

Key health care vote set for next Tuesday
The Senate Finance Committee will vote on its long-awaited health care bill next Tuesday, Majority Leader Harry Reid announced on the Senate floor Thursday. (Thu, 08 Oct 2009 15:44:11 GMT)

Old Colony Elder Services Urges Elders Needing Home Care to Apply
Boston - DATELINE: PLYMOUTH COUNTY AND AVON, EASTON AND STOUGHTON, MA. The state has cut $6.4 million of funding from home care programs, which forced agencies such as Old Colony Elder Services (OCES), a non-profit Aging Services Access Point (ASAP), to put many applicants on a waiting list for home care services. (Thu, 08 Oct 2009 17:27:44 GMT)

Axelrod Touts Progress on Health Care Reform
NEWARK , Del. (AP)- Senior presidential adviser David Axelrod says the Obama administration's health care reform effort is gaining momentum. (Thu, 08 Oct 2009 18:25:51 GMT)

Growth of Indianapolis-based Alliance Home Health Care Leads to Development of New Brand
"Our new brand and Web site support our mission to make elder care information and quality home care services more accessible to the Indianapolis community," said Janice K. Roberts, founder and administrator of Alliance Home Health Care. "Our brand now better reflects the sophisticated level of care, compassion and support we’ve been providing to Indianapolis-area families for nearly 20 years. (Thu, 08 Oct 2009 23:27:34 GMT)

Seniors to benefit from health care reform
Sen. Herb Kohl chats about health reform, long-term care, target-date funds retirement issues. (Fri, 09 Oct 2009 10:00:00 GMT)

Cincinnati Lawyer Among 10 Americans Chosen To Receive National Award For Working To Ensure Access To Health Care
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) has announced its selection of Hugh "Trey" Daly III, a senior attorney who focuses on health care issues at the Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati, to receive a Community Health Leaders Award. He is one of 10 extraordinary Americans who received the RWJF honor for 2009 at a ceremony at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. (Fri, 09 Oct 2009 12:26:27 GMT)

Retired Arizona Nurse Among 10 Americans Chosen To Receive National Award For Her Work To Address The Needs Of Elderly ...
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) has announced its selection of Frances Stout, a retired registered nurse and chairperson of the Tohono O'odham Nursing Care Authority (TONCA) in Sells, Ariz., to receive a Community Health Leaders Award. She is one of 10 extraordinary Americans who received the RWJF honor for 2009 at a ceremony at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. (Fri, 09 Oct 2009 12:26:37 GMT)

Grant County Commission mulls Senior Services takeover
SILVER CITY - The Grant County Commission is considering taking over management of Grant County Senior Services, but wants some more time to review the situation. (Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:14:02 GMT)

Catholic bishops call for changes in health care legislation
CNN: "Senior Catholic bishops are threatening to oppose the health care bill under consideration in Congress if lawmakers don't make significant reforms regarding federally funded abortions and other issues." (Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:46:26 GMT)

Mom and her teens care for dad with early onset Alzheimer's
October 2007 (Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:49:13 GMT)

Barrys avoid prison in elder neglect case
ST. CHARLES - Two Geneva sisters convicted of neglect in their 84-year-old mother's death will not serve prison time. (Fri, 09 Oct 2009 17:23:01 GMT)

Supreme Court orders creation of elder task force
The S.C. Supreme Court has issued an order mandating the creation of a task force to study elder issues in the state’s courts. The task force will examine issues related to elder abuse, adult guardianships and conservatorship. (Fri, 09 Oct 2009 17:25:21 GMT)

Wilson Senior Care becomes employee-owned
Wilson Senior Care in Darlington officially has become 100 percent employee-owned based upon the purchase of remaining stocks from the Wilson family. (Fri, 09 Oct 2009 20:21:26 GMT)

Poll: Congress Gets Low Health Care Grade
CBS News Poll Finds that Most Americans Disapprove of How Both Democrats and Republicans are Handling Health Care Reform (Fri, 09 Oct 2009 23:30:08 GMT)

Tip: Senior care and wellness expo
Here's a chance to get answers from experts on a wide range of issues concerning seniors. (Sat, 10 Oct 2009 01:07:58 GMT)

Senior Expo slated at Classic Center
The Northeast Georgia Senior Providers Network will host a free Fall Senior Expo from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Classic Center, with more than 45 exhibitors representing a variety of health care, transportation and other services available for the elderly and caregivers. (Sat, 10 Oct 2009 04:05:11 GMT)

Former KVHD CEO Pam Ott faces criminal charges in SNF deaths
Attorney General Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced Sept. 8 that former Kern Valley Hospital CEO Pamela Ott was charged on eight felony counts of elder abuse. The complaint alleges Ott allowed the Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) staff to forcibly administer psychotropic medications to the elderly patients for the staff’s convenience, rather than for their patients’ therapeutic interests. These actions ... (Sat, 10 Oct 2009 05:47:45 GMT)

Despite High Rates Of Health Insurance Coverage, Major Health Care Challenges Persist For D.C. Children
Despite high rates of health insurance coverage among children in the District of Columbia, children's access to health care is inadequate and poses a significant health problem for the city's young residents, particularly those who are publicly insured, according to a RAND Corporation study. (Sat, 10 Oct 2009 10:10:36 GMT)

Aurora senior center might need new home
Aurora's Senior Citizens Center and the Adult Day Care may need a new home soon if the Village of East Aurora gets enough grant money to build a larger fire hall. (Sat, 10 Oct 2009 12:51:32 GMT)

Brentwood-based Brookdale will buy 21 senior living communities
Brookdale Senior Living Inc. agreed to buy 21 assisted-living communities from a rival for $204 million in a deal analysts consider a sign of growing confidence over prospects for the industry as the U.S. population ages. (Sat, 10 Oct 2009 13:33:32 GMT)

Wait for benefits is 3 years if health care passes
Sixty years is how long Democrats say they've been pushing for legislation that provides health care access for all Americans. They'll have to wait another three if President Barack Obama gets a bill to sign this year. (Sat, 10 Oct 2009 13:51:00 GMT)

DNC touts GOP support in new ad
The ad tries to open a wedge between current Republican legislators and the party's elder statesmen. (Sat, 10 Oct 2009 15:30:25 GMT)

Geriatrician worries about health care changes
SOUTHBURY -- When politicians talk about financing health care reform by making Medicare more efficient, Dr. Casey Ott starts to worry.Ott is a geriatrician -- a physician who specializes in treating senior citizens."All my patients are on Medicare,'' he said, "and they are very happy. (Sat, 10 Oct 2009 20:53:27 GMT)

KAREN BEST: Polyester, Cher and elder care
SAN ANGELO, Texas — Mattie, my grandmother, carried the U.S. Mail between Barnhart and Ozona for many years. I stayed with her during the summer and tagged along on her daily ride to and from Ozona in a big, white U.S. Mail truck. I remember the smell of the white canvas carts full of packages and the small stick of Dentyne that was my daily reward from the postmaster for helping to empty the ... (Sat, 10 Oct 2009 23:05:26 GMT)

Prince William County Senior Transportation Up in the Air
Getting to the Prince William Senior Center at Woodbridge for his daily dose of bridge and Texas hold 'em has become a bit more of a challenge for 76-year-old Douglas Burnett. (Sun, 11 Oct 2009 01:12:31 GMT)

MDC receives Elder Caregiver grant
At a recent Miami Dade College Board of Trustees meeting, Carlos F. Suarez, a managing partner for New England Financial agency in Miami, presented a grant check for $20,000 on behalf of MetLife Foundation. The grant will be used to launch the Elder Caregiver Educational Institute in spring 2010 at MDC's North Campus. (Sun, 11 Oct 2009 02:45:12 GMT)

Chuck Molnar, Senior Corner, Oct. 11, 2009: Proposed laws considered by Senior Legislature
The California Senior Legislature will convene its annual session Oct. 26-29 in Sacramento in the same building used by the California Legislature. (Sun, 11 Oct 2009 08:45:48 GMT)

Hospital, senior care residences restrict visiting
Anyone with cold or flu-like symptoms, including fever, chills, runny nose, coughing and sneezing, is asked not to visit Regional hospitals or senior care facilitiesr to protect patients and senior residents. (Sun, 11 Oct 2009 09:13:30 GMT)

Young embrace health care reform
Senior angst and anger have been on vivid display as President Obama struggles to sell his health care reform package politically, but Mr. Obama is faring much better with another key demographic: the young. Younger voters are disproportionately fans of Mr. Obama and his health care plan, polls show. A Pew Research Center study found that 66 percent of adults younger than 30 voted for Mr. Obama ... (Sun, 11 Oct 2009 09:14:27 GMT)

New State Health Care Scorecard Finds Wide Differences In Access, Quality, Avoidable Hospitalization And Cost Across ...
The cost and quality of health care, as well as access to care and health outcomes, continue to vary widely among states, according to the Commonwealth Fund Commission on a High Performance Health System's second state scorecard report released today. (Sun, 11 Oct 2009 10:10:37 GMT)

Expert panel to discuss health care reform
A panel of experts will discuss health care reform at 7 p. m. Oct. 29 in the Drama Theatre at the University at Buffalo's Center for the Arts on the North Campus in Amherst. (Sun, 11 Oct 2009 11:35:22 GMT)

Deadline to nominate elder caregivers nears
Time is running out to nominate someone for the Ohio Department of Aging's annual Elder Caregiver Awards. (Sun, 11 Oct 2009 11:36:11 GMT)

Focus on Seniors: Be aware of available help
For many years it has been my privilege to host radio and television shows and write about the many avenues of elder care assistance available in Brevard County. (Sun, 11 Oct 2009 15:43:01 GMT)

Senate hearing in Chicago to probe nursing home safety
Two state Senate committees will hold a joint hearing next month to examine ways to improve safety at Illinois nursing homes, where a high number of felons with mental illness has led to reported assaults, rape and even murder. Speaking before the hearing in Chicago will be elder advocates and industry groups, as well the heads of major state agencies in charge of nursing home safety, including ... (Sun, 11 Oct 2009 23:59:23 GMT)

Police target elder abuse
A STATEWIDE rise in assaults on senior citizens over the past year has prompted Dandenong police to join a campaign targeting elder abuse. (Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:25:17 GMT)

State Senate hearing to examine nursing home safety
Elder advocates, state officials to go before joint Senate panel Two state Senate committees will hold a joint hearing next month to examine ways to improve safety at Illinois nursing homes, where a high number of felons with mental illness has led to reported assaults, rape and even murder. (Mon, 12 Oct 2009 01:42:56 GMT)

Health care overhaul pits young against old
Senior angst and anger have been on vivid display as President Obama struggles to sell his health care reform package politically, but Mr. Obama is faring much better with another key demographic: the young. (Mon, 12 Oct 2009 05:03:11 GMT)

Health care bill wont halt new Loma Linda hospital in Murrieta, officials say
Loma Linda University Medical Center in Murrieta will be completed on schedule, even if health care legislation is adopted containing a clause that would effectively prohibit new doctor-owned hospitals from opening, Murrieta and Loma Linda officials reaffirmed. "There won't be a delay," said Bruce Christian, executive liaison for the hospital. (Mon, 12 Oct 2009 05:31:10 GMT)

Monday, October 12, 2009
On Wednesday, Oct. l4 from 3 to 5 p.m., the Amador Branch of the American Association of University Women will hold a talk by attorney Gwendolyn K. Christeson on "Elder Care Planning and Issues - Seniors and the Law" at the Sutter Creek Community Building, 33 Church St., Sutter Creek. (Mon, 12 Oct 2009 06:04:59 GMT)

Reichert feels heat over health care legislation
WASHINGTON – The 2010 elections are still more than a year away, but an alphabet soup of national unions, interest groups and political committees have already taken aim at Rep. Dave Reichert, R-Auburn, and his opposition to the health care reform bills Democrats are pushing on Capitol Hill. (Mon, 12 Oct 2009 07:24:08 GMT)

Elder abuse discussion on CBS 6
NISKAYUNA -- October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month -- and domestic violence knows no age limits. Elder abuse is an under-recognized problem with devastating and even life-threatening consequences. (Mon, 12 Oct 2009 09:56:25 GMT)

Catholic Bishops Call For Changes In Health Care Legislation
CNN: "Senior Catholic bishops are threatening to oppose the health care bill under consideration in Congress if lawmakers don't make significant reforms regarding federally funded abortions and other issues. (Mon, 12 Oct 2009 10:11:07 GMT)

Red Sox Foundation Hosting Event to Send Care Packages to Troops
The Red Sox Foundation will be presenting the highly-acclaimed documentary The Way We Get By, which will be followed by a volunteer service event with the film audience having the opportunity to assemble care packages for US troops serving in combat. The event will be held at the Regal 13 Cinemas near Fenway Park on Oct. 12 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The Red Sox Foundation will provide the supplies ... (Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:39:13 GMT)

Chamber presents health care experts
There were no protesters or angry screaming matches; instead, a recent town hall meeting on health care reform organized by the Queens Chamber of Commerce brought together experts in different health fields to talk about the pressing issue. (Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:42:42 GMT)

Senior meals come from levy funds
The Ashtabula County Senior Levy funds transportation and socialization for area senior citizens, but it also provides meals delivered right to their doors, Director of Community Services Division for Community Action Dave Jordan said. (Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:12:56 GMT)

G R Damodaran College to hold seminar on Role of Sidha & Ayurveda Medicines in Geriatric Care on Oct 19 & 20
The School of Biosciences at the Dr G R Damodaran College of Science, Coimbatore is organizing a national seminar on The Role of Siddha and Ayurveda Medicines in Geriatric Care, on October 19 and 20 at the GRDIM Conference Hall of the College. The two-day seminar is sponsored by Department of Ayush. (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 02:52:05 GMT)

Clem's Chronicles: Health Care Bill/Swine Flu/Limbaugh and the St. Louis Rams
Happy Monday night folks. Here's what we're working on...... HEALTH CARE BILL/INSURANCE INDUSTRY WEIGHS IN AT 11TH HOUR ON BAUCUS BILL-With the Senate Finance Committee scheduled to vote on the Baucus Health Care bill tomorrow, the health-care insurance industry releases... (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 03:19:24 GMT)

Attacked officer in intensive care
An off-duty police officer who was attacked while trying to break up a fight in Hastings at the weekend is recovering but remains in intensive care. (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 09:13:25 GMT)

Vital health care reform vote today
The Sen. Finance Committee is may approve Pres. Obama's health care reform plan. (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 11:08:50 GMT)

Health care panel draws crowd
Like parishioners searching for godly answers, a crowd turned out to Messiah Village’s chapel Monday night seeking answers about the proposed reform of the nation’s health care system. (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:08:26 GMT)

Politics Today: A Critical Health Care Vote
The Senate Finance Committee Today Will Vote on the Fifth and Final Health Care Bill Before Congress (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:55:00 GMT)

The Note: Health Care Forecast: Snowe with a Chance of Bipartisanship
Tuesday's vote may be the biggest legislative move on health care in years. (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:29:49 GMT)

Senate panel is set to vote on health care today
President Barack Obama's plan to remake the nation's health care system is about to take its biggest step yet toward becoming reality. (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:32:49 GMT)

Crush of cancer, medical bills snares family
Leslie Elder's eyelids fluttered open, and through the fog of pain medication, she saw the emergency room doctors pull back the curtain in her room. (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:37:09 GMT)

Senate panel is set to vote on health care today
Senate panel is set to vote on health care today; Bill would require people to buy insurance (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:51:37 GMT)

Online merger melds senior care, jobs
SilverCensus Inc., a senior living, health services and national placement directory, and Stamford-based GoliathJobs, parent company of JobsOver50.com, have merged to form SilverCensus. (Wed, 14 Oct 2009 01:07:09 GMT)

Whitfield Healthcare Foundation board gains 14 new trustees
The Whitfield Healthcare Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Hamilton Health Care System, announces the appointment of 14 new trustees to the foundation board. (Wed, 14 Oct 2009 03:51:16 GMT)

Senate Has ‘Miles to Go’ on Health Care After Committee Vote
Oct. 14 (Bloomberg) -- The U.S. Senate Finance Committee’s approval of health-care legislation after months of struggling to reach an agreement sets the stage for an even bigger battle. (Wed, 14 Oct 2009 04:01:00 GMT)

Daughter seeks visitation before father's guardianship hearing
BRADENTON — An Indiana woman contesting a local elder advocate’s guardianship of her father said in court Tuesday she should be permitted to visit him because she is his “solace and comfort.” (Wed, 14 Oct 2009 04:03:28 GMT)

GeckoSystems' Mobile Robots Conference to Have Consumer Health Care Cost Savings Discussions
CONYERS, GA--(Marketwire - October 14, 2009) - GeckoSystems Intl. Corp. ( PINKSHEETS : GCKO ) ( http://www.geckosystems.com/ ) -- announced today that during their first annual "Mobile Robots in Motion" conference November 4-5, 2009 attendees will be able to learn and discuss the expected cost savings and ROI of personal companion robots in an eldercare setting ... (Wed, 14 Oct 2009 04:09:58 GMT)

Baucus' Bill For Health Care Reform Passes Senate Vote
Montana's senior Senator Max Baucus' plan for health care reform passed out of the Senate Finance Committee today. (Wed, 14 Oct 2009 04:40:54 GMT)