Senior Care and Health News On February 20, 2010
OurParents Senior Care News
Published on February 19, 2010
Here are some tips from Francine Russo, author of THEY’RE YOUR PARENTS, TOO! (Bantam)
If you are your parent’s primary helper…
Ask yourself what you really want
Help? Appreciation? To be in charge? Lots of caregivers feel lonely and unappreciated. If you want your sibling to check in once a week just to let you vent, say so. [...]
Published on February 15, 2010
As our parents age, it becomes harder and harder to feel secure that they are safe and healthy in their home. This becomes even more difficult if we do not live nearby and are unable to “pop in” to make sure they are okay. We are left to rely on their self-report of their situation.
If our parents [...]
Published on February 11, 2010
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Published on February 10, 2010
The Washington Times has a story today.
They found that cohabiting seniors are as content as married seniors when it comes to emotional satisfaction, communication, physical pleasure and time spent together. But they also found four significant differences.
Senior cohabiters are less likely to live with a partner who makes “too many demands” on them: Just 23 [...]
Published on February 07, 2010
The U.S. Department of Labor reported on Friday morning that the unemployment rate for January, 2010, is 9.7%, with employment in retail and temporary work increasing.
At the same time, the health care and social service industry sector increased from 13.3 % to 17.1 % of the total job market from January a year ago – [...]
Published on February 05, 2010
Part two of the story regarding the DSS statewide respite care program. Click here for Part one.
While politicians are making difficult decisions with Connecticut’s budget, it’s worth noting that the statewide respite program is helping, and has helped families, like Danbury resident John Whitcomb.
Whitcomb wears many hats. He’s the Chief Examiner for the City of Danbury. [...]
Published on February 04, 2010
This is the first of a 2-part story regarding the DSS Statewide Respite Program.
Part 1
Connecticut’s red ink affects everyone, even residents with Alzheimer’s, dementia-related disorders and their caregivers.
These caregivers and their families rely on the Statewide Respite Program. The program, which is under Connecticut’s Department of Social Services, “provides respite care for people with Alzheimer’s [...]
Published on January 31, 2010
Adult family homes are springing up all over the nation. While there are many great homes out there, the explosive growth, has also been fueled by some profiteers and a lack of careful state regulation, is leaving thousands of people vulnerable to harm……
High quality care facilities for seniors, often have waiting lists. As a result, [...]
Published on January 29, 2010
FRANCINE RUSSO has an article in this week’s Time magazine. She weaves her own personal story with some interesting research -
“When my mother’s health was failing, I was the “bad” sister who lived far away and wasn’t involved. My sister helped my parents. She never asked me to do anything, and I didn’t volunteer. I [...]
Published on January 29, 2010
Overweight’ Adults Age 70 Or Older Are Less Likely To Die Over A 10 Year Period Than Those Of ‘Normal’ Weight
Adults aged over 70 years who are classified as overweight are less likely to die over a ten year period than adults who are in the ‘normal’ weight range, according to a new study published [...]
Nursing Home
Published on February 19, 2010
Task force: Change nursing home safety standardsChicago Sun-TimesA nursing-home safety task force convened by Gov. Quinn proposed major changes this morning to the way long-term care ...Nursing home safety reforms get deadline Chicago TribuneIllinois Nursing Home Safety Task Force releases recommendations to Gov. Quinn Examiner.comTask force targets nursing home violence in report KMOX.com WREX-TV - Journal Gazette and Times-Courierall 26 news articles »
Published on February 19, 2010
Ex-CFO of Orchard Park nursing home pleads guilty to embezzlementBuffalo NewsThe former chief financial officer of an Orchard Park nursing home admitted today that she embezzled more than $163000 to pay off gambling and ...Woman admits stealing from nursing home WIVBNursing Home CFO Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $160000 WGRZ-TVall 2 news articles »
Published on February 19, 2010
WCHL 1360State To Investigate Local Nursing HomeWCHL 1360Britthaven is a nursing home on Legion Road that houses several Alzheimer's patients. The nursing home has launched its own investigation into the incident. ...SBI takes over nursing home opiate investigation News & Observerall 2 news articles »
Published on February 19, 2010
Beltsville nursing home fire caused by discarded lit cigaretteBusiness GazetteA fire that forced the evacuation of a Beltsville nursing home Thursday night was likely caused by an improperly discarded ...Firefighters Battle Blaze In Nursing Home WJZall 8 news articles »
Published on February 19, 2010
Man Dies In Nursing Home Fire; Family Seeks AnswersWDSU New OrleansNEW ORLEANS -- The family of a 77-year-old man who died this week wants to know about the circumstances surrounding a fire inside his nursing home room. ...and more »
Published on February 19, 2010
BRIDGETON: County nursing home won't shut down one floorVineland Daily Journal... of the Cumberland Manor, the Cumberland County Board of Chosen Freeholders has decided not to consider plans to shut down a floor at the nursing home. ...Third floor of the Cumberland Manor is no longer on the chopping block NJ.comall 4 news articles »
Published on February 18, 2010
WNCTState inspects nursing home after opiates found in patientsWRAL.comChapel Hill, NC — A team of state inspectors was at a Chapel Hill nursing home Thursday to determine why nine Alzheimer's patients there tested positive for ...Investigation opened after death, injuries at Chapel Hill nursing home Burlington Times NewsNC nursing home discovers opiates in several patients that staffers noticed ... WTKR Your NewsChannel 3all 26 news articles »
Published on February 19, 2010
Legionella level down at Ulster County's nursing homeKingston Daily FreemanNo other residents of the nursing home have contracted Legionnaires' disease, and no one was moved out of the facility in the wake of the two cases, ...Hot-water flushes stem Legionella outbreak at nursing home Times Herald-Recordall 4 news articles »
Published on February 19, 2010
Coquille lobbies to win nursing homeCoos Bay WorldThe nursing home, with 200 long-term and 50 Alzheimer's beds, would create 300 jobs, with an expected annual payroll of $10 million. ...
Published on February 19, 2010
Clients fear loss of in-home servicesSanta Maria TimesLike many who receive IHSS assistance, Hylton doesn't have the means to afford a nursing home, but even if she did, there are not enough beds in California. ...Governor Schwarzenegger's proposed budget cuts would gut home care and ... California Independent Voter Networkall 3 news articles »
Assisted Living
Published on February 19, 2010
Colonial Estates assisted-living facility to open this summerMuscatine JournalColonial Estates, an assisted living facility in Columbus Junction, will open in June or July. COLUMBUS JUNCTION, Iowa - A 9740- square-foot assisted-living ...
Published on February 18, 2010
Five Star Quality Care, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter 2009 ResultsMarketWatch (press release)Ten of these communities are assisted living communities and one is a continuing care retirement community which offers independent living, assisted living ...Five Star Quality Care, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter 2009 Results dBusinessNews Boston (press release)all 16 news articles »
Published on February 19, 2010
Apartment fire at Richmond assisted-living centerRichmond Times DispatchBy Staff Reports An apartment fire prompted the brief evacuation of an assisted-living center in downtown Richmond this afternoon. There were no injuries in ...
Edgewood Management Group Adds 5 Wyoming Senior Living Communities - Trading Markets (press release)
Published on February 19, 2010
Edgewood Management Group Adds 5 Wyoming Senior Living CommunitiesTrading Markets (press release)EMG and IRET will also be announcing expansion plans in at least three of the properties, to add memory care units and additional assisted living units. ...and more »
Published on February 19, 2010
Wealth, aging population draw assisted living centersThe TennesseanPut those statistics together, and it's easy to see why Williamson County has attracted a growing array of retirement communities, assisted living centers ...
Published on February 19, 2010
Readington police: manager of assisted-living apartments stole from residents ...Hunterdon County Democrat - NJ.comThe debit cards had been issued to two men living in an assisted-living apartment in Three Bridges of which Awogboro was the manager, police said. ...
Published on February 18, 2010
Senior Housing Properties Trust Announces Results for the Periods Ended ...MarketWatch (press release)1 now covers 89 properties, including independent living communities, assisted living communities and skilled nursing facilities, and expires in 2024. ...Senior Housing Properties 4Q Profit Down 0.8% On Higher Costs Wall Street Journalall 22 news articles »
Published on February 18, 2010
Assisted living facility resident, 75, accused of having child @#$%Sun-SentinelPALM BEACH GARDENS — A 75-year-old man living in a West Palm Beach assisted living facility was arrested Feb. 13 by Palm Beach Gardens Police and charged ...Boy Scout advisor faces child @#$% charges WPTVall 6 news articles »
Published on February 18, 2010
The Place at Gallatin sold to Emeritus Senior LivingNashville Business JournalPublicly traded Emeritus currently operates 316 residential and assisted living communities in 36 states serving about 32700 residents. In a news release, ...HCA's revenues in 4th quarter rise The Tennesseanall 5 news articles »
Published on February 18, 2010
Belleville News DemocratNew Belleville assisted living center will bring more options to those in needBelleville News DemocratThe private company that built the Glenhaven Gardens of Alton has plans to build another assisted-living center in Belleville. ...and more »
In-Home Care
Published on February 19, 2010
Judge: NC Medicaid office can send service elimination letters for personal ...CanadianBusiness.com... Medical Assistance from using a new scoring system to determine how many hours of in-home care each of the more than 37000 current patients can receive. ...Judge rules for both home care group, NC Medicaid WLOSall 17 news articles »
Published on February 19, 2010
Governor Schwarzenegger's proposed budget cuts would gut home care and ...California Independent Voter NetworkIn a separate case, the same judge rejected the state's attempt to reduce in-home care workers' wages, currently $10 to $12 an hour in most cases, ...and more »
Published on February 19, 2010
Disabled residents protest budget cuts to in-home careMissourinet.comDisabled Missourians who depend on in-home care to live independently are protesting proposed cuts to the system. ...
Published on February 18, 2010
St. Louis Post-Dispatch (blog)Disabled protest state's proposed cuts in home careSt. Louis Post-Dispatch (blog)JEFFERSON CITY — People with disabilities and their caregivers came to the Capitol today to protest a budget cut that could make it harder ...Funding cuts proposed for disabled, elderly services KRCGall 2 news articles »
Published on February 19, 2010
LifeStream Services to mark anniversary with open housesWinchester News GazetteLifeStream employs about 120 professionals who provide such services as transportation, meal delivery, in-home care, homemaker help, caregiver support, ...
Published on February 18, 2010
Free home care council diverting money from other vulnerable groupsThe Guardian... nearly matches the amount by which the council expects the costs of adult social care services to rise, including a £420000 increase in home care costs. ...and more »
Published on February 19, 2010
New checklist for at-home palliative sedationMcKnight's Long Term Care NewsSpanish researchers have created a new checklist to help caregivers provide palliative sedation in home-care settings. Researchers analyzed the medical ...and more »
Published on February 18, 2010
Study: Cuts would deny care to elderly, disabledContra Costa TimesThe UCLA report found nearly 87 percent of seniors with cognitive impairments like Alzheimer's disease would lose all their in-home care. ...Even severely disabled seniors would lose home care under proposed state cuts ... UC Los AngelesUCLA Report Finds Governor's Cuts Would Hurt Disabled Seniors KPBSall 6 news articles »
Published on February 18, 2010
Dabur to create separate vertical for Fem Care portfolioDaily News & Analysis“I think we are now going to focus on just these two categories (air care and insect repellent) and not spread our sales too thin in home care,” he said, ...and more »
Published on February 17, 2010
NPA sets standard for 'natural' in home care productsChiropractic EconomicsFebruary 16, 2010 — As demand for natural products continues to rise, the Natural Products Association (NPA) is extending its natural seal and standard to ...and more »
Alzheimer's Care
Published on February 19, 2010
Milkshake to help AlzheimersKMOX.com(KMOX) -- Researchers at Saint Louis University are testing a new nutritional shake on Alzheimers patients over 50. Principal investigator Dr. John Morley ...Study will test nutrition drink in Alzheimer's KOAM-TVall 6 news articles »
Published on February 19, 2010
The Flint Journal - MLive.comPolice search for missing elderly manConnectMidMichigan.comHe is bald, has blue eyes, and wears glasses. He has alzheimers. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call Burton Police at 810-742-2542.Burton police searching for missing Alzheimer's patient The Flint Journal - MLive.comall 2 news articles »
Published on February 19, 2010
What you eat affects your brain—expertsInquirer.net... “I eat takip kohol or Centella asiatica L. The World Health Organization says it is neuroprotective and considered anti-dementia and anti-Alzheimers. ...
Published on February 18, 2010
Money Matters: Avoiding A Long-Term Care Financial DisasterWMUR ManchesterAs examples, the need could arise from a disease like Alzheimers or an accident. · The national average rate for a private room in a nursing home is $219 ...New incentive helps Texans facing a decision over long-term care Fort Worth Star Telegramall 2 news articles »
Published on February 15, 2010
BBC NewsAlzheimers: Why Terry Pratchett feels goodBBC NewsTwo years after being diagnosed with Alzheimer's, Sir Terry Pratchett has appeared on the BBC's The One Show talking about the disease's effects. ...and more »
Published on February 17, 2010
Zacks' Voice of the People Highlights opportunity with Rexahn Pharmaceuticals Inc.Earthtimes (press release)Purportedly, they are also working on a drug for depression and alzheimers - with some success. Do your own DD, and play only what you can afford to lose.and more »
Published on February 17, 2010
Age Suitability: None SpecifiedNewOrleans.Com10:30a - Alzheimer's Association: 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimers (Rm. 200) 11:00a - Tulane Hospital: Childhood Obesity & Type 2 Diabetes (Rm. 200) 11:30a ...
Published on February 19, 2010
Slick Surratt's Legacy of JoyWall Street JournalWhile he was afflicted with Parkinson's and Alzheimers, we kept in touch by telephone, so I knew things had turned bad. But whenever we spoke, ...
Published on February 19, 2010
Dave on Demand: The television week in reviewModesto BeeWe've had contestants struggling with foster homes, prison, autistic children, grandparents with Alzheimers, motorcycle accidents, gang backgrounds, ...and more »
Published on February 14, 2010
UAH faculty background on suspected shooter & victimsCBS42She conducted research into ALS and Alzheimers diseases. (More information – www.uah.edu/biology/amy.html) Courses taught: General biology, ...and more »
Medicare
Published on February 19, 2010
WANEUS proposes higher Medicare payments for insurersReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) - Health officials on Friday proposed an increase in baseline payments to insurers that offer Medicare health coverage to seniors. ...Study: Medicare Advantage Price Spike FOXNews (blog)Medicare Advantage plan premiums rise more than 14%: Time to start shopping MarketWatch (blog)Premiums Jump 14 Percent on Medicare Private Plans ABC News NASDAQ - National Underwriter Life and Health Insurance News - FierceHealthcareall 398 news articles »
Published on February 19, 2010
Palm Beach Post (blog)Reviving the Health-Care DebateWall Street JournalSimultaneously, they accuse Democrats of threatening the most costly government program, Medicare. But with health costs increasing at an unsustainable rate ...Dartmouth Professor Maps Out US Health Care Reform Hamilton College - The SpectatorStudy finds competition actually lowers health care costs The Business JournalThe Best Health Care System in the World? CBS News The Tennessean - TopNews United States - Atlantic Information Services, Inc.all 217 news articles »
Published on February 19, 2010
Sacramento Business JournalNebraska will receive $18.7M to offset cost of MedicareLincoln Journal StarThe relief comes in the form of a reduced bill to offset the cost of Medicare coverage for the prescription drugs of Nebraska residents eligible for both ...Kansas receives $24M in federal aid for Medicare coverage Bizjournals.comReduction in Medicare payments to save Ill. $199M KFVSStates receive $4.3B to offset payments to Medicare for Part D costs FierceHealthcare Charleston Regional Business - California Healthline - Seattle Timesall 74 news articles »
Published on February 19, 2010
Obama says Social Security not as bad off as Medicare, slight fix would extend ...Los Angeles TimesBy AP HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — President Barack Obama says Social Security is slowly running out of money but that it can exist well into the future with a ...and more »
Published on February 19, 2010
TopNews United StatesWellCare plunges on weak outlookMarketWatchWellCare specializes in Medicare and Medicaid. Further, WellCare said it expected adjusted income of $1.90 to $2.15 a share on revenue of $5.25 billion to ...WellCare Sees Lower 2010 EPS, Cites Exit From Plans Wall Street JournalWellCare forecasts profit below views; shares drop ReutersHealth insurer WellCare returns to 4Q profit BusinessWeek Tampabay.com - StreetInsider.com (subscription) - Tampa Bay Business Journalall 75 news articles »
Published on February 19, 2010
States get extra Medicaid aid but two want moreReutersNEW YORK (Reuters) - US states will get an extra $4.3 billion to pay for drugs for elderly or disabled people covered by Medicaid and Medicare, ...Feds give California a little budget help Los Angeles Times (blog)Feds grant $675 million in budget relief to California San Jose Mercury Newsall 29 news articles »
Published on February 19, 2010
Fla. to get refund in Medicare overpaymentsMiamiHerald.comAP MIAMI -- Florida will be getting a refund of $282.5 million in overpayments to Medicare because of a recalculation of drug premiums for low-income ...Inquiry Journal Winter 2009/2010 Issue Released ReadMedia (press release)NGA Focus on States' Health Care Responsibilities Spotlights Need for Congress ... PR Newswire (press release)all 17 news articles »
Published on February 19, 2010
New York Times (blog)@#$% Armey To GOP: Be 'Courageous,' Consider Social Security And Medicare Cuts ...TPMDC (blog)Paul Ryan's budget roadmap we've been following that cuts privatizes Social Security and creates a voucher system for Medicare. ...Ad hits Bachmann on Social Security, Medicare Politico (blog)Gray Matters--Outing the GOP's Plans For 2010-2012 Huffington Post (blog)The New Deficit Panel Begins A Journey To Nowhere 24/7 Wall St. (blog) Allentown Morning Call - The Daily News of Newburyport - Plainview Old Bethpage Heraldall 43 news articles »
Published on February 19, 2010
Springfield Hospital To Pay $2.8M In Medicare CaseWBZ(AP) ― The US Justice Department has announced that the Mercy Medical Center in Springfield has agreed to pay $2.8 million to settle Medicare services ...Hospital to pay feds $2.8M Bizjournals.comFeds fine Springfield hospital $2.79 million abc40Massachusetts Hospital Will Pay $2.8M to Settle Rehab Case HealthLeaders Mediaall 13 news articles »
Published on February 19, 2010
Is Medicare Part DA Bait And Switch?Huffington Post (blog)An Intelligent friend of mine, who is now on Medicare, just found out inadvertently about yet another deal between Congress and the drug companies. ...SENATOR'S VIEW: Real Reform Means Real Negotiations for Medicare Part D Duluth News Tribune (registration)all 4 news articles »
Senior Health
Published on February 19, 2010
WANEUS proposes higher Medicare payments for insurersReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) - Health officials on Friday proposed an increase in baseline payments to insurers that offer Medicare health coverage to seniors. ...Study: Medicare Advantage Price Spike FOXNews (blog)Scams and rate increases: More on those Republican ideas Firedoglake (blog)Rise in Medicare Advantage premiums could draw political ire FierceHealthcare NASDAQ - HomeCare (subscription) - BusinessWeekall 398 news articles »
Illinois Nursing Home Safety Task Force Issues Final Report to Governor Quinn - IGNN (press release)
Published on February 19, 2010
Illinois Nursing Home Safety Task Force Issues Final Report to Governor QuinnIGNN (press release)Chaired by Senior Health Policy Advisor Michael Gelder, the Task Force examined a wide array of laws, policies and practices that contributed to substandard ...Task force calls for overhaul of state's nursing homes Chicago Sun-TimesIllinois Nursing Home Safety Task Force releases recommendations to Gov. Quinn Examiner.comall 26 news articles »
Published on February 19, 2010
Senior Health & Safety Manager - Qatarnews.careerstructure.comWe require a very senior health and safety manager for a major scheme in Doha, Qatar. This is the lead role on the project running the health and safety ...and more »
Published on February 19, 2010
Telegraph.co.ukObama to spell out new healthcare planReuters"The premium increases are a powerful reminder that the healthcare problems are not going away," said David Kendall, a senior health policy advisor at ...Democrats Hope Summit Will Revive Healthcare U.S. News & World Reportall 1,663 news articles »
Published on February 19, 2010
Plain DealerMinor stroke symptoms may be warning of more serious dangers: a Senior Health ...Plain DealerIn today's Senior Health column, Dr. Rishi Gupta of the Cleveland Clinic discusses the warning signs, which include half your body going numb, ...
Published on February 19, 2010
Memorial Healthcare names new president, CEOArgus PressSince then Full has been working as a senior health care consultant with HCT Consulting, as well as working as the interim CEO for a rural hospital in ...
Published on February 19, 2010
Department 'forced to buy own vehicles'Dispatch OnlineA senior Health official said the department had been given the go-ahead to acquire the new fleet. Health spokesperson Sizwe Kupelo said the desired fleet ...and more »
Published on February 19, 2010
Photo: Teen Cited in CrashKingman Daily MinerKingman Regional Medical Center will hold its annual Senior Health Expo from 9 am to 1 pm Saturday at the Medical Professional Center of Kingman and Del E. ...
Published on February 18, 2010
Sudbury Senior Center offers free series on chronic conditionsMetroWest Daily NewsBy Staff reports The Arthritis Foundation has received a grant from the MetroWest Community Health Center to enable the Sudbury Senior Center to offer a ...and more »
Published on February 18, 2010
About 2500 Humana workers face losing their jobsLouisville Courier-Journal... on consumers and health-care providers to manage costs, said Kunal Pandya, a senior health-insurance analyst with Boston consulting firm Aite Group. ...and more »
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