Elder Care News 02/2010 (Page 2)

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Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) is seeking volunteers for its long-term care Ombudsman program. (Feb 5, 2010)

Nick Dentamaro | Jackson Citizen PatriotJean Pringle, 85, laughs with Michigan Center High School senior Kaylee King as they make a pinecone bird feeder at Greenleaf Care Home. Students from Michigan Center High School’s leadership class visit with the ladies... (Feb 5, 2010)

As former prisoners, and their illnesses, move back into communities, they will struggle to overcome a new set of obstacles and find a way to better health care. (Feb 5, 2010)

26–year–old Stephanie Hernandez was escorted away in handcuffs after being accused of what Madera authorities describe as months of neglect and abuse. (Feb 5, 2010)

The inadequacy of prison health care in California was one reason for the federal court decisions that will reduce the prison population by 40,000 inmates, starting this year. As the former prisoners, and their illnesses, move back into communities, they will struggle to overcome a new set of obstacles and find a way to better care. (Feb 5, 2010)

Few people will have any problem with the timely intervention last week of the Yakubu Gowon/Shehu Shagari-led Eminent Elders Group in the deepening political crisis over the refusal of incapacitated Umaru Musa Yar'adua to allow an orderly transfer of power to his deputy, Goodluck Jonathan. (Feb 5, 2010)

A Genesee County man has been charged with scheming with his wife to embezzle more than $1 million from a 73-year-old physician. (Feb 5, 2010)

"People are suffering in silence because they can't get the health care coverage that they need," says Rawle Andrews Jr., AARP's interim state director. The Maryland chapter of AARP is supporting an alcohol tax increase to help pay for expanded health care. (Feb 5, 2010)

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, the world's leading provider of employer-sponsored child care, early education, and work/life solutions, today announced that it will provide child care services for the New Orleans Saints during Super Bowl week in Miami. (Feb 5, 2010)

"I want to put India on the global health care map. My team and I want to be a very well established medical facility where people can come from abroad and Indians don't need to go abroad for. I want to make sure that the treatment we have to offer is given to people of every economic strata. That is my wish for this hospital," says Tina Ambani, chairperson of the multi-specialty Kokilaben ... (Feb 5, 2010)

A Madera woman made her first court appearance Friday, in what Madera County prosecutors are calling the worst case of elder abuse they've ever seen. (Feb 5, 2010)

Keokuk’s Ethan Thompson is about to put Burlington’s Clint Bonar on his back for a pin during Thursday’s match at 285 pounds. Thompson earned the pin in 4:37. (Feb 5, 2010)

Health care spending grew to 17 percent of the U.S. economy last year. Betty Ann Bowser examines the impact of the figures amid questions on the future of a legislative reform push. (Feb 6, 2010)

For a moment, President Barack Obama's pledge to keep fighting for major health care legislation got personal, as he told supporters at a fundraiser Thursday night about a former campaign worker in St. Louis without health insurance who had died of breast cancer. (Feb 6, 2010)

Several units at Indian Wells' only senior affordable housing development may be demolished due to faulty work that required the relocation of residents in 21 damaged units. (Feb 6, 2010)

Madera police arrested Stephanie M. Hernandez, 36, on charges of involuntary manslaughter Wednesday in connection with death of her 91-year-old great aunt Maria Lopez. (Feb 6, 2010)

The first residents of a new senior living campus near Casey’s Pond in Steamboat Springs could begin moving into their new homes in early 2013 if everything falls into place for the developers. (Feb 6, 2010)

Editor's Note: The fourth show of the Clinical Care Charity Tour has been postponed due to inclement weather forecast for Feb. 5. We will update this story with a reschedule date if and when it is announced. (Feb 6, 2010)

This is the seventh installment of a column that began Dec. 27 on the challenges of financing elder care. You can read previous installments at www.juliejason.com. (Feb 6, 2010)

CHATHAM TWP. – Senior Services of the Chathams is asking the public for donations to help make a difference in a senior’s life. (Feb 6, 2010)

By: Zung Nguyen Vu Recent increases in insurance copayment levels have encouraged senior citizens to delay getting outpatient care and treatment until their conditions become acute, according to research by two Brown professors and a former graduate student.... (Feb 6, 2010)

Last Friday the community foyer of the Uintah Care Center was an explosion of energy and enthusiasm, with frequent cries of exclamation, as seniors whipped about with little white remote controls in their hands. (Feb 7, 2010)

This is the seventh installment of a column that began Dec. 27 on the challenges of financing elder care. You can read previous installments at www.juliejason.com. (Feb 7, 2010)

New Delhi, Feb 7 : At a time when Bollywood turns its focus on stories of dogged human spirit triumphing against all odds in 'Taare Zameen Par', 'Paa' and 'My Name Is Khan', the ''never-say-die'' spirit forms the common thread of the nearly 32 films to be screened at this year's edition of the 'We Care' Film festival on disability issues. (Feb 7, 2010)

Elder Richard G. Scott, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve, will speak at a fireside for Spanish-speaking members of the... (Feb 7, 2010)

The Mizell Senior Center has scheduled a special monthly “Breakfast Bingo” game beginning Thursday. (Feb 7, 2010)

By Julia McClure Correspondent West Gainesville residents have a new opportunity for free medical care at their local library every Monday from 6 to 9 p.m. (Feb 7, 2010)

CHICAGO - Staying on track to a comfortable retirement isn't only about taking care of your finances and your health. It might involve taking care of your parents, too. (Feb 7, 2010)

Editor's Note: The fourth show of the Clinical Care Charity Tour has been postponed due to inclement weather forecast for Feb. 5. We will update this story with a reschedule date if and when it is announced. (Feb 7, 2010)

Feb. 8 (Bloomberg) -- President Barack Obama invited Republican and Democratic lawmakers from the House and Senate to a Feb. 25 meeting to discuss ways to get an overhaul of the U.S. health-care system through Congress. (Feb 8, 2010)

In “ Lilly and Evelyn ” (editorial, Jan. 29), you focus on the unfair treatment of home care workers, who provide daily support and care to millions of older Americans and people with disabilities. (Feb 8, 2010)

As part of an effort to shave earmarks from the federal spending plan, President Obama has proposed cutting $10 million from a Denali Commission program that pays to purchase health equipment and build village clinics and elder housing in rural communities. (Feb 8, 2010)

Sometimes people just need to know it’s not OK. Getting out the information about what may or may not be elder abuse is the mission of the Natrona County Adult Protection Team. “We want seniors to be able to know what’s going on and reach out for help,” said Terry Bay, president of Senior Patient Advocates. (Feb 8, 2010)

BRILLION Work is scheduled to begin today on a $2.4 million project to remodel Heritage Apartments, a housing complex for low-income senior citizens and disabled residents. (Feb 8, 2010)

The Health Industry Council of North Texas focused its 2010 annual meeting on legislative attempts to make health care reform a reality in the United States. (Feb 8, 2010)

Obama, Congressional Leaders to talk Health Care Feb. 25 (Feb 8, 2010)

WASHINGTON - As President Barack Obama's health care overhaul legislation wobbles in Congress, aides who shaped Bill and Hillary Rodham Clinton's failed attempt at reform in the 1990s are adamant that the Democrats can't afford another health care disaster. (Feb 8, 2010)

Editor's Note: The fourth show of the Clinical Care Charity Tour has been postponed due to inclement weather forecast for Feb. 5. We will update this story with a reschedule date if and when it is announced. (Feb 8, 2010)

CARE International - UK Port-au-Prince, Haiti (February 3, 2010) – CARE International is working to prevent sexual and gender-based violence in the aftermath of Haiti’s devastating earthquake. (Feb 8, 2010)

LEWISBURG — Lewisburg had two league games scheduled for this weekend. Tonight’s game against Loyalsock has Heartland Athletic Conference Division II implications. Friday night’s matchup against Hughesville — not so much. But the Green Dragons still knew they had to take care of business. (Feb 8, 2010)

Mrs. Lanet James of the Advisory Council to Elder Care Services of the Big Bend was the guest speaker at the weekly club luncheon of the Chipley Kiwanis Club held Tuesday, February 2. (Feb 8, 2010)

CHICAGO #8212; Staying on track to a comfortable retirement isn't only about taking care of your finances and your health. It might involve taking care of your parents, too. (Feb 8, 2010)

Experts estimate that at least 10 per cent of seniors are abused. Now Toronto has a safe haven for those who need it. (Feb 8, 2010)

President Obama Will Meet With Democrats And Republicans To Talk About Health Care Reform February 25, And The Meeting Will Be Broadcast Live, A Senior Administration Official Says. (Feb 8, 2010)

Keokuk’s Ethan Thompson is about to put Burlington’s Clint Bonar on his back for a pin during Thursday’s match at 285 pounds. Thompson earned the pin in 4:37. (Feb 8, 2010)

As senior citizens get older, many face the unknown of living alone. They fear for their safety, but do not want to leave their homes. Families begin to struggle with options about what is best. It takes a team to look out for the overall well being of the individual trying to make the right choice. (Feb 8, 2010)

President Obama's bipartisan meeting on health care reform planned for February 25 will be broadcast live, a senior administration official said Monday. (Feb 9, 2010)

While the debate continues in Washington, health care systems nationwide struggle to offset money spent to treat patients who cannot afford to pay their bills. (Feb 9, 2010)

In the latest episode of The Senior Care Podcast by LivHOME, attorney Rob Pohls explains the ins and outs of purchasing long term care insurance. (Feb 9, 2010)

Lagos — Few people will have any problem with the timely intervention last week of the Yakubu Gowon/Shehu Shagari-led Eminent Elders Group in the deepening political crisis over the refusal of incapacitated Umaru Musa Yar'Adua to allow an orderly transfer of power to his deputy, Goodluck Jonathan. (Feb 9, 2010)

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