Summit House adds nursing services Aug 28, 2008
She said residents, their families and the community at large, had been asking for nursing services in the building, but the corporate office wanted Summit House to stay a independent living, or retirement community. I've been caught between what's best for the Summit House and what's best for the residents, Ahern-Oppy said. (Forest City Summit, IO)
45.7 Million in US Lack Health Insurance Aug 28, 2008
The nursing home of the future may be less like a hospital and more like spending your last years at home. The burden placed on caregivers is often forgotten, but their stress shouldnt be ignored. (WebMD)
'No excuses' Aug 28, 2008
Defensive line is a concern with ends Eric Moncur and Allen Bailey, a physically imposing sophomore, nursing injuries. Senior defensive tackles Antonio Dixon and Dwayne Hendricks are in much better shape this season. (Florida Today)
Carl Jackson Jack Naten Aug 28, 2008
He was constantly supported by not only family, but a wealth of friends and a very diligent nursing staff who came to care deeply for this kind man. Carl, one of 10 children, was born April 30, 1937 in Ventura, Calif. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Rude Customer Service Aug 28, 2008
I've been in nursing for 20+ years & would'nt want my server cleaning vomit & risk tracking back to others ... it is a restaurant not a nursing home. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
First U.S. Uterus Transplant Planned Aug 28, 2008
Nursing, Allied Health. Save & Share Article. (Yahoo News -- Women's Issues)
Protecting the Unborn: A Step-By-Step Approach Aug 28, 2008
When Government owns the health care system and there is not enough medical workers or money,the nursing homes will be the next target. It is inconvenient to keep the people alive when they are lingering in a 'holding tank' waiting to die. (Townhall.com)
Candidates greet senior citizens Aug 28, 2008
Pressing the flesh is all in a day's work for candidates Jamie Eldridge and Jim Arciero, and the pair showed up at the Life Care Center of Nashoba in Littleton on Friday for a tour and talk with the nursing home residents ... Eldridge said he would check with the Department of Public Health, the agency that regulates nursing facilities. (Westford Eagle, MA)
Dayton-area leaders gather for annual summit at local university Aug 28, 2008
Sessions included updates on K-12 education, the nursing shortage, housing, business development, job creation and retention ... An update on the nursing shortage in the Health Care Access and Delivery session showed off the s teaching robot, which allows educators to teach from any Internet connection by transmitting their faces to a robot that can move and instruct in a separate classroom ... Debi Sampsel, executive director of the institute, told the group Dayton faced a nursing deficit of 38... (Dayton Business Journal, OH)
Game, set and everything matches on center court and off Aug 28, 2008
"It's the place to do something fun and a little out of the box," says Sharapova, the 2006 U.S. Open champ who is nursing a shoulder injury and not competing this year. "It's the biggest crowd, and it's what people are talking about. I was fortunate to play - and win - in the Audrey Hepburn dress.". (New Haven Register, CT)
McClintock ready to put fixed knee to the test Aug 28, 2008
He suffered a torn right anterior cruciate ligament in last season's opener at McNeese State, and spent the rest of season nursing his knee back to health. He still wears a brace when he's on the field to stabilize his knee, and there's a four-inch, vertical scar from the middle of his kneecap down. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Stick With Simple Antibiotics For Pneumonia To Avoid Super Bugs, Says Researcher Aug 28, 2008
Only five per cent of cases were caused by organisms that would require more expensive and broad-spectrum antibiotics, and these cases were nearly all in patients who'd had frequent hospital admissions or were residents of nursing homes. "The study results show that current Australian guidelines for prescribing antibiotics for pneumonia are appropriate,'' Dr Charles said. "It shows that Australian doctors should resist the push which is occurring in some parts of the world particularly the US -... (Science Daily)
PACE program launched in Bismarck, Dickinson Aug 28, 2008
Rodger Wetzel, whose 40 years of involvement in senior citizens' issues includes serving with nearly every group in the state that deals with senior issues, was named executive director of the new Northland PACE - Programs of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly - an effort that aims to offer comprehensive care to keep nursing home-eligible people in their own homes. Participants in PACE can be referred from helping agencies or be self-referred; to be eligible, they must be 55 or older and meet... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Surprise birthday party for 90-year-old Saugonian Aug 28, 2008
In a special appearance, Voigt had invited DiGiacomo s nurse, who had looked after her when she was sick at Rosewood Nursing and Rehab Center this past winter. DiGiacomo was happy and sufficiently surprised to see Max Pierre, her nurse s aid at Rosewood Nursing. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
Morning, Cap'n Aug 28, 2008
Pelini added that starting senior tackle Lydon Murtha sat out of practice nursing an injury. His status is probable for Saturday, the coach said. (Nebraska Statepaper)
Atkins Fares Best in Study Of Four Weight-Loss Regimens Aug 28, 2008
The findings "are pretty much in line with what all the other studies have shown comparing Atkins and low-fat diets," said Bonnie Brehm, assistant professor of nutrition at the University of Cincinnati College of Nursing and co-author of two, independent studies of the Atkins diet. "We have found the same thing with all of our trials.". (Yahoo News -- Diet and Nutrition)
The Globe answers readers' queries Aug 28, 2008
The priority is high-risk institutions such as hospitals and nursing homes, and, along with public-health units across Canada, the CFIA is verifying that all affected product is removed from these places. Retail stores are checked through a normal verification process. (Globe and Mail)
Obama, Biden's Son Linked By Earmarks Aug 28, 2008
Washington Post: Candidate Got Funding For Nursing Program Represented By VP Pick's Son, A Lobbyist ... Obama also in June 2007 sought $500,000 for a skills laboratory for St. Xavier's nursing school, which has one of the largest nursing programs in the state ... 4 million in requests resulted in $192,000 for the nursing facility. (CBS News -- 60 minutes II)
Nurse condemned over suicide Aug 28, 2008
She also denied ever having had a conversation with her nursing unit manager in which she apologised for her behaviour ... "At worst, her remarks and actions were ignorant, cruel and probably damaging. "I query the training and supervision of nursing staff, which allows distressed psychiatric patients to be bullied or abused to such an extent. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Obama and the Clintons Aug 28, 2008
As to the former, most Democrats probably will agree by Election Day with Rodham Clinton's argument that electing one of their own matters far more than nursing any bruises remaining from the primary campaign. Republican candidate John McCain's professed admiration for Supreme Court Justices John Roberts Jr. and Samuel Alito Jr. alone is likely to be enough to bring most Rodham Clinton voters around. (Daily Iowan, IA)
The Globe answers readers' queries Aug 28, 2008
The priority is high-risk institutions such as hospitals and nursing homes, and, along with public-health units across Canada, the CFIA is verifying that all affected product is removed from these places. Retail stores are checked through a normal verification process. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Flynn Prepares MCC Departure Aug 28, 2008
Under Flynn's presidency, the school built new student housing, a physical education complex and new nursing center ... A prototype of the smart room and nursing unit of the future rolled up to the Long Pond Road campus Monday. (R News)
Officials Push for Ren. Square Arts Center Aug 28, 2008
R News: As It Happens, Where It Happens. Thursday August 28, 2008. (R News)
Reaching across the great divideClinton salutes Obama; Democrats rip McCain Aug 28, 2008
" The convention hall was packed for her appearance, so much so that officials sealed the entrances. Despite lingering unhappiness among some delegates nursing grievances over Clinton's loss, party chairman Howard Dean declared the convention determined to make Obama the nation's 44th president. "There is not a unity problem. If anyone doubts that, wait till you see Hillary Clinton's speech," he said. In the convention keynote address, former Virginia Gov. Mark Warner said Obama will "appeal to... (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Mining the Medicare Goldmine Aug 28, 2008
Almost Family to Uncle Sam (Almost Family, Amedisys, Gentiva Health Services, LHC Group, AeroVironment, Clean Harbor, Hill International, Quality Sytems, Super Micro Computer, Thoratec) at SmartMoney. Thursday August 28, 2008 10:25 AM ET. (SmartMoney)
Some Stocks to Benefit From Aging of America Aug 28, 2008
Here's to them, but spending on nursing homes will nonetheless double by 2020, says the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services ... We recommended the stock in May as part of a of nursing-home companies. (SmartMoney)
Where they are now: Soviet Jewry series Aug 28, 2008
He also became certified as a nursing assistant and worked in a nursing home, while trying to improve his English ... A registered nurse in Russia, Zborovsky s first job was as a nursing assistant at Manor Care in Mayfield Heights. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
HEALTH BLOG: Digging into the latest cancer studies Aug 28, 2008
Educational campaigns about the health benefits of breastfeeding and better accommodations for nursing moms have helped, researchers say. Can Prozac slow the progression of. (USA Today -- Money)
Proposed apartments raise access concerns Aug 28, 2008
Spectrum has been assisting individuals for nearly a year at the former Logan Nursing Home on Main Street near South Shore Hospital. Read could not be reached for comment by the News. (Weymouth News, MA)
Property values dip as Houston foreclosures rise Aug 28, 2008
They found nursing jobs in Houston in just one week. There s a lot of people packing up in California, Mike Boyd said. (KHOU.com, TX)
Health Department releases food scores Aug 28, 2008
Walnut: Family Pizzeria, 88; Our Home and Yours, 97; Walnut Cafe and Bar, 74; Walnut Manor Nursing Home, 99; Walnut Sale Barn, 88; Walnut Family Foods, 79. Wyanet: The Coffee Depot, 90. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Terry Rindfleisch: Health screenings are available to everyone Aug 28, 2008
La Crosse County Public Health Nursing and the La Crosse County Health Department offer all sorts of clinics and screenings for free or at reduced cost ... You can make appointments by calling Public Health Nursing at (608) 785-9723 ... La Crosse County Public Health Nursing is now offering cholesterol screening, 12- hour fast blood sugar testing (with breakdown of HDL, LDL and trigylcerides) and blood pressure. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Husband Gets Guardianship In Schiavo-like Case Aug 28, 2008
Karen Weber, 57, has been in and out of a nursing home and hospital since having a stroke in December. She is now hospitalized on a feeding tube in Okeechobee and suffering from meningitis, her mother, Martha Tatro, said Wednesday. (CBS News -- US)
Md. hospitals battle shortage of physician assistants, therapists Aug 28, 2008
But the state s nursing vacancy rates remained above the national average of 8 percent in 2007. Maryland hospitals and the MHA are committed to working with the state s stakeholders to improve the supply of nurses and all allied health professionals working in Maryland, said MHA CEO Carmela Coyle in a statement Wednesday. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Gunbarrel smoke affecting health Aug 28, 2008
And people who come in contact with Park County's nursing staff in the courthouse are talking about the fire, said nursing supervisor Liz Keefer. Some people feel lousy, and the fire is the likely cause, Keefer said. (Cody Enterprise, WY)
Living Longer, in Good Health to the End Aug 28, 2008
And last spring the Island Nursing and Rehab Center in Holtsville, N.Y., boasted about a new resident, Nora Elizabeth Wright, who was turning 106. All of these examples speak to a concept proposed in The New England Journal of Medicine in 1980 by Dr. James F. Fries of Stanford University: that adult vigor can be extended well into the ninth decade of life, with illness and disability compressed into a period that shortly precedes death. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Canton obituaries Aug 28, 2008
Josephine E. Ollis Retired laboratory technician Josephine E. (Masino) Ollis, 91, of Walpole, died Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2008 in the Copley at Stoughton Nursing Center. She was the wife of the late Charles E. Ollis. (Canton Journal, MA)
Bonnie and Clyde Break Up Aug 28, 2008
Your sex drive has been temporarily derailed by giving birth and nursing round-the-clock. But there's your husband, who's trying to show solidarity with you, when the fact is he's not just a new father but a young, horny guy with no outlet. (Slate)
Nurse Audrey Decker, who serves students at Rabun County High School and Rabun County Middle School, tests eighth-grader Jesse Smith\'s hearing. Rabun County Schools will lose $1,168.84 in state funding from its nursing budget if Gov. Sonny Perdue approves a 2 percent cut to education grants. Aug 28, 2008
" Nothing official had been announced regarding the budget cuts.Arthur received an e-mail Aug. 20 that said Rabun could have 2 percent of its state funding cut from preschool handicapped, pupil transportation, Quality Basic Education funding and school nursing budgets. Rabun County Schools transportation director Katrina Williams said she had already instructed her drivers on ways to reduce costs."We are having to watch the drivers who take their buses home at night and in the middle of the... (Clayton Tribune, GA)
Bankruptcy after a lifetime of getting by Aug 28, 2008
Warren said some seniors fear telling their families because they're afraid they'll be put in a nursing home if they can't handle their affairs. Metro Headlines. (Florida Times-Union)
Drug tampering probe continues Aug 27, 2008
Nursing staff there discovered some pain relief medication had either been diluted or replaced with water and police were called in. Detective Senior Sergeant Dave Harvey says several incidents of taking or diluting controlled drugs from the hospital occurred between late July and this week in several wards. (TVNZ)
Patrick Tracey traces the roots of his family's mental illness Aug 27, 2008
He does acknowledge his alcoholism in "Stalking Irish Madness," if only to explain how he met so many Irishmen in pubs while nursing bottles of sparkling water. "I was gagging a bit for the Guinness," he admits. (Boston Globe)
AZ state agency head quits after veterans home care found lacking Aug 27, 2008
PHOENIX (AP) -- The head of the state Department of Veterans' Services resigned Tuesday in the wake of an inspection that found shortcomings in care provided by the state's nursing home for military veterans ... The nursing home provides long-term care to as many as 200 veterans. (FOX 11, AZ)
Hammering Son Faces 5 Years Aug 27, 2008
Man who hit dad with hammer to get him into nursing home faces 5 years. Article:Man who hit dad with hammer to get him into nursing hom:/c/a/2008/08/26/BAGN12IHJF.DTL Article:Man who hit dad with hammer to get him into nursing hom:/c/a/2008/08/26/BAGN12IHJF.DTL ... Man who hit dad with hammer to get him into nursing home faces 5 years. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Adult Day Services Aug 27, 2008
While the participant enjoys activities and socialization with his or her peers and has access to nursing services, the caregiver can experience respite from care duties and peace of mind that the loved one is well-cared for and safe, says Nancy Miller, director of the Senior Daily Living Centers in Somerset and Meyersdale ... Health Helps individuals who need special health care and nursing services. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Sarah Elizabeth Weimer Meredith Aug 27, 2008
A graduate of Somerset High School class of 1942 she earned a degree as a registered nurse from the University of Maryland School of Nursing. Mrs. Meredith was employed as a registered nurse with University of Maryland Hospital in Baltimore and Upper Shore Community Mental Health Center in Chestertown, Md. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Medication Management Aug 27, 2008
Daily American News - Your one stop spot for News, Sports and Entertainment. Weather in Somerset Pa. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Tressel, Buckeyes 'Anxious' To Get Started Aug 27, 2008
Senior offensive lineman continues to recover from a foot injury suffered during camp and will not be available, but Tressel said other players nursing injuries have miraculously been healed with a real game looming. Those players include , one of the teams primary kick returners and a player who figures to see significant action in the backfield as well. (Bucknuts.com)
Tennis stars going glam at Grand Slams Aug 27, 2008
Its the place to do something fun and a little out of the box, says Sharapova, the 2006 U.S. Open champ who is nursing a shoulder injury and not competing this year. Its the biggest crowd and its what people are talking about. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Midwives in the United States Aug 27, 2008
Certified Nurse-Midwives (CNMs) are trained in both nursing and midwifery ... Certified Midwives (CMs) (also called Certified Professional Midwives or Licensed Midwives) are midwives who do not have a nursing degree, but who have graduated from an accredited program, received certification from the American Midwifery Certification Board and have earned at least a Bachelor s degree. (Suite101.com)
Senior Notes (Aug. 28) Aug 27, 2008
Since its launch a year ago September, we have helped hundreds of callers find resources and information about housing, insurance, home care, legal and medical referrals, nursing homes and assisted living facilities in short, almost every elder care situation imaginable. The information and referral service is free, although, as we know, actual programs and services vary in price and availability. (Needham Tab, MA)
State budget crisis: Spending cuts must be strategic and selective Aug 27, 2008
For too long, even in flush times, the General Assembly has balanced at least part of its annual budget by shortchanging hospitals, physicians and nursing homes who take care of Medicaid patients. This health program for the poor - where federal taxes pay about two-thirds of the cost - hasn t seen a significant increase in state reimbursement rates in six years. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Technology that outthinks us: A partner or a master? Aug 27, 2008
Robert is an English professor and famous poet who succumbs to Alzheimer's, languishing in a nursing home until 2025, when the Singularity seems near and technology is working wonders. He recovers most of his mental faculties; his 75-year-old body is rejuvenated; even his wrinkles vanish. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Tennis stars going glam at Grand Slams Aug 27, 2008
It's the place to do something fun and a little out of the box, says Sharapova, the 2006 U.S. Open champ who is nursing a shoulder injury and not competing this year. It's the biggest crowd and it's what people are talking about. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Gurus Play Videogames, Ditch Dell Aug 27, 2008
In March, Amedisys closed the acquisition of TLC, a provider of home nursing and hospice services with 92 home health and 11 hospice agencies located in 22 states and the District of Columbia. The purchase price for TLC was $395 million in cash. (Forbes -- Technology)
Charge dismissed in case of dog registered to vote Aug 27, 2008
College Nursing Program seeking pers. Administrator - Search Resumed Respo. (Albany Times Union)
Talk of the Town: Diet myths debunked! Aug 27, 2008
Bernie s daughter, Margaret Fried, Pima Community College, Tucson nursing instructor and academic adviser, was also there. Luke Air Force Base was a year old when Bernie trained there. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Rude Customer Service Aug 27, 2008
I've been in nursing for 20+ years & would'nt want my server cleaning vomit & risk tracking back to others ... it is a restaurant not a nursing home. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
First U.S. Uterus Transplant Planned Aug 27, 2008
Nursing, Allied Health. Save & Share Article. (Yahoo News -- Women's Issues)
UMCOR Hotline for August 26, 2008 Aug 27, 2008
Church members are partnered with nursing home residents and trained to provide prayer, comfort and friendship. Whitney attended the United Methodist Empowering Health Ministries event last year, and is now focused on developing an annual conference-wide health ministry. (AlertNet)
Oral Administration Of Lactobacillus From Breast Milk May Treat Common Infection In Lactating Mothers Aug 27, 2008
(July 26, 2007) Scientists discovered that mutations in the mouse gene encoding PPAR3 adversely affect lactation milk quality, and have serious health consequences for nursing pups. Ingestion of this "toxic ... > Number of stories in archives: 44,032 Find with keyword(s): Enter a keyword or phrase to search ScienceDaily's archives for related news topics, the latest news stories, reference articles, science videos, images, and books. Just In: Infectious disease experts have completed clinical... (Science Daily)
Anti-psychotic Drug Use In The Elderly Increases Despite Drug Safety Warnings Aug 27, 2008
About 70% of people receiving antipsychotic drugs lived in nursing homes, and approximately 40% were aged 85 or older. Three new atypical antipsychotic drugs approved for the treatment of schizophrenia and other related psychiatric conditions by Health Canada, however only one of them was approved for short term use to treat symptoms of aggression and psychosis in elderly patients with dementia. (Science Daily)
Clinton salutes Obama as convention cheers Aug 27, 2008
Despite lingering unhappiness among some delegates nursing grievances over Clintons loss, party chairman Howard Dean declared the convention determined to make Obama the nations 44th president. There is not a unity problem. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Does your job depress you? Aug 27, 2008
Nursing Homes don t want good nurses,just ones that don t rock the boat and don t send residents to hospital ... Nursing Homes don t want good nurses,just ones that don t rock the boat and don t send residents to hospital ... Nursing Homes don t want good nurses,just ones that don t rock the boat and don t send residents to hospital. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Laguna Honda hospice may suffer cutbacks Aug 27, 2008
"I'm in disbelief," said Betty Carmack, a retired professor of nursing at the University of San Francisco ... "I've been doing research at nursing homes for 30 years, and I've never seen better care than what I saw at that hospice," said Jeanie Kayser-Jones, a UCSF professor ... In 1999, voters approved a $299 million bond measure to rebuild Laguna Honda, the oldest nursing home in the state. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
