Elder Care News 10/2009 (Page 3)

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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 ... (Oct 10, 2009)

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. (Oct 10, 2009)

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. (Oct 10, 2009)

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. (Oct 10, 2009)

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. (Oct 10, 2009)

The ad tries to open a wedge between current Republican legislators and the party's elder statesmen. (Oct 10, 2009)

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. (Oct 10, 2009)

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 ... (Oct 11, 2009)

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. (Oct 11, 2009)

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. (Oct 11, 2009)

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. (Oct 11, 2009)

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 ... (Oct 11, 2009)

The California Senior Legislature will convene its annual session Oct. 26-29 in Sacramento in the same building used by the California Legislature. (Oct 11, 2009)

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. (Oct 11, 2009)

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 ... (Oct 11, 2009)

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. (Oct 11, 2009)

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. (Oct 11, 2009)

Time is running out to nominate someone for the Ohio Department of Aging's annual Elder Caregiver Awards. (Oct 11, 2009)

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. (Oct 11, 2009)

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 ... (Oct 12, 2009)

A STATEWIDE rise in assaults on senior citizens over the past year has prompted Dandenong police to join a campaign targeting elder abuse. (Oct 12, 2009)

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. (Oct 12, 2009)

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. (Oct 12, 2009)

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. (Oct 12, 2009)

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. (Oct 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. (Oct 12, 2009)

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. (Oct 12, 2009)

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. (Oct 12, 2009)

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. (Oct 12, 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 12, 2009)

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 ... (Oct 12, 2009)

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. (Oct 12, 2009)

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. (Oct 12, 2009)

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. (Oct 13, 2009)

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... (Oct 13, 2009)

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 ... (Oct 13, 2009)

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. (Oct 13, 2009)

The Sen. Finance Committee is may approve Pres. Obama's health care reform plan. (Oct 13, 2009)

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. (Oct 13, 2009)

The Senate Finance Committee Today Will Vote on the Fifth and Final Health Care Bill Before Congress (Oct 13, 2009)

Tuesday's vote may be the biggest legislative move on health care in years. (Oct 13, 2009)

President Barack Obama's plan to remake the nation's health care system is about to take its biggest step yet toward becoming reality. (Oct 13, 2009)

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. (Oct 13, 2009)

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

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. (Oct 14, 2009)

The Whitfield Healthcare Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Hamilton Health Care System, announces the appointment of 14 new trustees to the foundation board. (Oct 14, 2009)

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. (Oct 14, 2009)

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.” (Oct 14, 2009)

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 ... (Oct 14, 2009)

Montana's senior Senator Max Baucus' plan for health care reform passed out of the Senate Finance Committee today. (Oct 14, 2009)

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