Elder Care News 01/2010 (Page 2)

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State paperwork delays have created severe financial hardships for some organizations that provide day programs for seniors. The backlog is especially difficult for adult day health programs run by small nonprofits with minimal reserves to fill the funding gaps. (Jan 4, 2010)

Families looking for an assisted-living home for a suddenly declining older relative often make that crucial decision in a hurry. (Jan 4, 2010)

DEARBORN -- For many of us, the holiday season is a time when we look forward to visiting and reconnecting with family. But sometimes those reconnections come with unexpected surprises. (Jan 4, 2010)

The House and Senate appear increasingly likely to bypass a formal conference committee on a health care bill and instead work out an informal agreement between top Democrats as a way to avoid further parliamentary delays by Senate Republicans. (Jan 4, 2010)

Now that the House and Senate have both passed separate health care reform bills, the legislative process shifts to ironing out the differences. This typically involves having a formal conference committee containing members of both the House and the Senate. The goal is to reconcile the two bills, creating a final bill that both chambers will vote on. In a surprise turn, according to Jonathan ... (Jan 5, 2010)

Assisted living has rapidly emerged over the past decade as the long-term care of choice for older Americans, but a Harvard Medical School study reveals that in Massachusetts, this type of housing is far less available than it is nationwide. (Jan 5, 2010)

Two Nampa brothers are in the Canyon County Jail on charges of abusing and neglecting their 92-year-old mother. (Jan 5, 2010)

On Dec. 10, 18 little girls from Daisy Troop 730 visited with some of the residents of the Milford Senior Care. The daisies made the residents ornaments to hang on their Christmas trees, and sang Christmas carols for them. Both the residents and the daisies really seemed to enjoy themselves. (Jan 5, 2010)

House and Senate Democrats intend to bypass traditional procedures when they negotiate a final compromise on health care legislation, officials said Monday, a move that will exclude Republican lawmakers and reduce their ability to delay or force politically troubling votes in both houses.  (Jan 5, 2010)

Refugee who fled Nazi Germany went on to establish a modern furniture, gift and accessories business Ruth Kutscher, who fled Nazi Germany and after settling in Baltimore later established a business selling modern furniture, accessories and gifts, died Friday of cancer at Gilchrist Hospice Care. She was 91. (Jan 5, 2010)

Hispanic senior citizens are living in nursing homes in ever-increasing numbers, but they face a gap in their quality of care compared to white residents, according to new research from Brown University. (Jan 5, 2010)

A senior British GP flew her heavily pregnant daughter to Spain for a late-term abortion, the General Medical Council heard yesterday. (Jan 5, 2010)

OMAHA, Neb.----Right at Home, Inc, a leading provider of in-home companion and personal care assistance with more than 175 local independent franchisees in 41 states, has established international operations in South America. (Jan 5, 2010)

RESTON, Va.----QuadraMed® Corporation , announced today that industry veteran Thomas J. Dunn has been named QuadraMed’s Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. In this role, he will lead the Company’s sales and marketing initiatives to further enhance the company’s market position as a leading provider of healthcare technologies and services that help turn quality care into positive ... (Jan 5, 2010)

There will be a monthly foot care clinic offered at the local senior center in Farmington. These clinics are sponsored by the Southeast Missouri Area Agency on Aging, and are funded in part by the Older American Act of 1965. (Jan 5, 2010)

Can you tell a Chevy Malibu from a Cadillac Escalade? I'm sure you can, but I've got doubts about the 60 Senators in Washington who want to impose a stiff excise tax on what they call "Cadillac Care" health plans to raise revenue and reduce health spending. (Jan 5, 2010)

BullMarket.com , an online investment newsletter focused on long-term growth and income-generating stocks, has provided subscribers with coverage of several senior care stocks, including Amedisys , Gentiva Health Services , National Healthcare , and Kindred Healthcare . (Jan 5, 2010)

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Top Democrats are prepared to short-circuit the traditional legislative process and exclude their Republican counterparts during final congressional health care deliberations, senior Democratic sources have told CNN. (Jan 5, 2010)

NORTH COUNTY The next North County Parkinsons Disease Support Group meeting is on Wednesday, January 13, from 10 a.m. to noon at Gloria McClellan Senior Center, 1400 Vale Terrace Drive in Vista.Joanne Price, host and producer of Elder Care Talk Radio on Sundays at 2 p.m. on KCBQ am 1170, will talk about Fall Injury Prevention Tips, Tactics and Techniques for Reducing Fall Related Injuries.Price ... (Jan 5, 2010)

Hispanic senior citizens are living in nursing homes in ever-increasing numbers, but they face a gap in their quality of care compared to white residents, according to new research from Brown University.A team led by Mary Fennell, professor of sociology and community health, found that Hispanic elderly are more likely than whites to live in nursing homes of poor quality. (Jan 6, 2010)

Supporters say new legislation would make it easier for senior citizens to get long-term care in their homes. (Jan 6, 2010)

PROVIDENCE, R.I., Jan. 5 (UPI) -- More Hispanic senior citizens are living in nursing homes, but their care is worse than that of whites, U.S. researchers found. (Jan 6, 2010)

IRON RIVER - U.S. Rep. Bart Stupak visited the Iron River Senior Center on Tuesday to eat lunch and answer constituents' questions. The stop was part of Stupak's week-long tour of the western Upper Peninsula. Stupak spoke to the audience of about 100 people about the current national concerns of unemployment and health care. (Jan 6, 2010)

Senior Helpers, a provider of in-home care for seniors, is now available in the Scenic City with the opening of a new office in Chattanooga. (Jan 6, 2010)

Democratic leaders in Congress began a final round of health-care talks Tuesday, pledging to overcome their remaining differences, with the aim of sending a bill to President Obama before his State of the Union address in late January or early February. (Jan 6, 2010)

BROWNSTOWN — The fate of the town’s Senior Citizens Center remains in limbo, but town council members hope to see some progress in the near future. “We want to get this taken care of,” council President Leroy Warren said during a council... (Jan 6, 2010)

Jerry Salak's aging mother, diagnosed with dementia, adored her time at Charles House, the Carrboro-based adult day care center. (Jan 6, 2010)

On Dec. 10, 18 little girls from Daisy Troop 730 visited with some of the residents of the Milford Senior Care. The daisies made the residents ornaments to hang on their Christmas trees, and sang Christmas carols for them. Both the residents and the daisies really seemed to enjoy themselves. (Jan 6, 2010)

Senior citizens and their families often feel overwhelmed when dealing with health issues. Finding the right care services to fit their needs can be a daunting task -- but need not be. SAVE THE PATIENT is hosting another community show to bring insights, ideas and understandable answers to the Chicago public. (Jan 6, 2010)

PSS World Medical, Inc. is helping ensure its products are in the hands of the health care providers who need them by implementing new on-demand software from AT&T* to improve responsiveness to disruptions across its global supply chain. Â (Jan 6, 2010)

BOISE, Idaho, Jan. 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- With news of the horrific elder abuse case in Nampa, it's important for people to know the warning signs and resources available if they suspect abuse or have concerns. Elder abuse is a horrific, yet largely unreported crime. For every one case that's reported, five are not. In Idaho, roughly 9% of the state's elderly population is estimated to be ... (Jan 6, 2010)

others also read... In the midst of the debate in Canada on the provision of health care services, there is one aspect that resonates loudly on Salt Spring Island: elder care. (Jan 6, 2010)

As the health care debate continues to unfold, a little-known but important provision in the Democrats’ reform package that would fill a huge gap in our nation’s health insurance system is attracting renewed attention. (Jan 6, 2010)

Brian Price used football to get across this sprawling town from his native South Central Los Angeles to peaceful Westwood, far away from the street dangers that killed his two older brothers. Now the resilient UCLA defensive tackle is ready to see where football will take him next. Price announced Wednesday he'll skip his senior season to enter the NFL draft. (Jan 7, 2010)

President Obama met Wednesday with House Democratic leaders who face the likelihood of having a final health care bill look much more like the Senate's version than their measure. (Jan 7, 2010)

JACKSONVILLE -- PSS World Medical, Inc. is helping ensure its products are in the hands of the health care providers who need them by implementing new on-demand software from AT&T* to improve responsiveness to disruptions across its global supply chain. (Jan 7, 2010)

Many of the Washington interest groups that are seeking to shape final health-care legislation in the coming weeks operate with opaque financing, often receiving hidden support from insurers, drugmakers or unions. (Jan 7, 2010)

On Dec. 10, 18 little girls from Daisy Troop 730 visited with some of the residents of the Milford Senior Care. The daisies made the residents ornaments to hang on their Christmas trees, and sang Christmas carols for them. Both the residents and the daisies really seemed to enjoy themselves. (Jan 7, 2010)

The waiting list for Polk County residents in need of long-term mental health care is growing at a record rate, causing delays of up to five years before some people can receive care, officials said. (Jan 7, 2010)

WAUKEGAN -- ElderCARE@ ChristChurch announced Tuesday it has been awarded a $5,000 grant from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois to continue its efforts in providing services to homebound seniors in northern Lake County."We are proud to support ElderCARE@ChristChurch," said Clarita Santos, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois director of community health initiatives. "Our mission is to ... (Jan 7, 2010)

Hispanic senior citizens are living in nursing homes in ever-increasing numbers, but they face a gap in their quality of care compared to white residents, according to new research from Brown University. A team led by Mary Fennell, professor of sociology and community health, found that Hispanic elderly are more likely than whites to live in nursing homes of poor quality. These residences are ... (Jan 7, 2010)

GALVESTON Some Galveston County psychiatric patients must travel farther to find care after UTMB's Rebecca Sealy Hospital closed indefinitely. (Jan 7, 2010)

High antiretroviral therapy adherence, which has been shown to be a major predictor of HIV disease progression and survival, is now associated with lower health care costs, according to researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Researchers examined the effect of antiretroviral therapy adherence on direct health care costs and found that antiretroviral therapy improves ... (Jan 7, 2010)

Home Instead Senior Care is offering "Get Mom Moving" Web site and activity cards to help keep are seniors engaged and fit and relieve some of the concerns of their relatives. Fear of frailty concerns a lot of Iredell area seniors and their relatives, according to results of a national survey conducted for the Home Instead Senior Care. (Jan 7, 2010)

ERT, a leading provider of centralized services to the biopharmaceutical, medical device and related industries, announced the appointment of John Sory to the newly created role of Senior Vice President of Health Care Solutions. Â This strategic appointment will enable ERT to leverage its core expertise into the larger health care market. (Jan 8, 2010)

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- ERT, a leading provider of centralized services to the biopharmaceutical, medical device and related industries, announced the appointment of John Sory to the newly created role of Senior Vice President of Health Care Solutions. (Jan 8, 2010)

others also read... Health care with a First Nations focus is the root of a special program running at Vancouver Island University in February. (Jan 8, 2010)

In 2009, the Foundation for Senior Care celebrated its 30th anniversary and continues to look forward to serving the communities of Fallbrook, Bonsall, Rainbow and De Luz in the years ahead. While the needs of the senior population steadily grow, the Foundations dedication to assisting them is unwavering.This past August, members of the community joined together to celebrate the 30-year ... (Jan 8, 2010)

DeKALB – Two DeKalb County social service agencies are looking for new directors because of recent leadership changes. (Jan 8, 2010)

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