Elder Care News 10/2009 (Page 2)

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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 (Oct 5, 2009)

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. (Oct 5, 2009)

President Obama Has Another Public Event to Promote Health Care Reform Today, After Stepping Up His Behind-the-Scenes Lobbying of Congress (Oct 5, 2009)

MILWAUKEE, Oct. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Aurora Health Care is one of only six health care sites in the U.S. (Oct 5, 2009)

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 (Oct 5, 2009)

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. (Oct 5, 2009)

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. (Oct 6, 2009)

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. (Oct 6, 2009)

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 (Oct 6, 2009)

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 ... (Oct 6, 2009)

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. (Oct 6, 2009)

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. (Oct 6, 2009)

Why are as many as one in ten older adults in Ontario living with abuse? (Oct 6, 2009)

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. (Oct 6, 2009)

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. (Oct 7, 2009)

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. (Oct 7, 2009)

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. (Oct 7, 2009)

Information on long-term care will be presented Thursday at the Senior Center. (Oct 7, 2009)

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. (Oct 7, 2009)

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). (Oct 7, 2009)

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. (Oct 7, 2009)

Senior presidential adviser David Axelrod says the Obama administration's health care reform effort is gaining momentum. (Oct 8, 2009)

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 ... (Oct 8, 2009)

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. (Oct 8, 2009)

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... (Oct 8, 2009)

( 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 ... (Oct 8, 2009)

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. (Oct 8, 2009)

Senior Access will host a free workshop featuring Deanna Randall, family care specialist of the Alzheimer's Association from 4 to 6 p. (Oct 8, 2009)

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. (Oct 8, 2009)

Observer: Tell us about your business, including the types of services and/or products you feature. (Oct 8, 2009)

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. (Oct 8, 2009)

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. (Oct 8, 2009)

THURSDAY, Oct. 8 (HealthDay News) -- Want cheaper health care? Consider moving across the state line. (Oct 8, 2009)

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. (Oct 8, 2009)

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. (Oct 8, 2009)

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. (Oct 8, 2009)

NEWARK , Del. (AP)- Senior presidential adviser David Axelrod says the Obama administration's health care reform effort is gaining momentum. (Oct 8, 2009)

"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. (Oct 9, 2009)

Sen. Herb Kohl chats about health reform, long-term care, target-date funds retirement issues. (Oct 9, 2009)

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. (Oct 9, 2009)

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. (Oct 9, 2009)

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. (Oct 9, 2009)

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." (Oct 9, 2009)

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ST. CHARLES - Two Geneva sisters convicted of neglect in their 84-year-old mother's death will not serve prison time. (Oct 9, 2009)

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. (Oct 9, 2009)

Wilson Senior Care in Darlington officially has become 100 percent employee-owned based upon the purchase of remaining stocks from the Wilson family. (Oct 9, 2009)

CBS News Poll Finds that Most Americans Disapprove of How Both Democrats and Republicans are Handling Health Care Reform (Oct 10, 2009)

Here's a chance to get answers from experts on a wide range of issues concerning seniors. (Oct 10, 2009)

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. (Oct 10, 2009)

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