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3 hrs ago | MyKawartha.com

Bigley to host third Walk for the Cause

Bigley Shoes and Clothing in Bobcaygeon is hosting their third annual 'Walk for the Cause' to support the walk-in clinic operated by the Kawartha North Family Health Team .

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Related Topix: Canada, Health

8 hrs ago | Times Herald-Record

Protecting your future: Joint tenancy as only plan could get complicated

No matter what your asset level, no one wants to spend money unnecessarily, including for services thought to be unnecessary.

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Related Topix: Personal Finance, Estate Planning, Health, Healthcare Law, Law

12 hrs ago | Seeking Alpha

AdCare Tender Offer Looks Improbable

Buying tickets to sporting events from scalpers is a guilty pleasure of mine. I'm not talking about tickets to the Super Bowl or Augusta; I'm talking about tickets to nondescript regular season games.

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Related Topix: ADK Inc, Music, Health

Fri May 17, 2013

The Compass

Trust experts in building of new hospital: Marshall

CORNER BROOK Tom Marshall realizes not everybody is going to be happy with the new hospital in Corner Brook, but he also says there must be a trust that the facility will be designed to best serve the region.

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Related Topix: Canada, Health

Lifestyles

Hospital day program meets many needs

Physical activities, mental stimulation, socializing and good hygiene are among the services provided by the day program at the St.

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Related Topix: Family, Elderly (Senior Citizen), Health

McKnightsonline.com

Government initiatives aim to decrease number of disabled people in nursing homes

The federal government is ramping up efforts to reduce the number of disabled people in nursing homes through interagency initiatives.

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Northern Life

Temporary helipad site a concern for neighbours

Given that a temporary air ambulance pad is being built just 400 feet from her kids' bedroom window, Dr.

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Related Topix: Kids, Family, North America, Canada, World News, Health

Charleston Daily Mail

Business people, Friday, May 17

Ryan Kent has joined the Bowles Rice LLP law firm as an associate practicing in the areas of energy, oil, natural gas, real estate, and tax law.

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Related Topix: West Virginia University, Parkersburg, WV, West Virginia, Health, Alzheimer's

CBC News

Spring sitting of legislature wraps

"We made some difficult choices to get there," Wall said of the financial plan for 2013-2014. "We'll continue to make those choices because we think that's central to the Saskatchewan advantage and it's what the people voted for in the last election." For the opposition, it was the first session with new leader Cam Broten, who assumed the ... (more)

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Related Topix: Health, Canada,

CBC News

Palliative care training expanded on P.E.I.

A pilot project recently trained staff in two nursing homes and Charlottetown's Queen Elizabeth Hospital.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Palliative Care, Canada, Health, World News

Lincoln Daily News

State Dept. on Aging praises residents and staff of long-term care...

In observance of National Nursing Home Week, Illinois Department on Aging Director John K. Holton, Ph.D., praises long-term care advocates and caregivers.

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Related Topix: Health, Life, Holidays, Mother's Day

Thu May 16, 2013

Massapequan Observer

Letter: Remembering Veterans

Every minute, of every hour, of every day, Americans enjoy the blessings of a peace-loving nation; blessings protected by the selfless service of men and women in uniform who, when necessary, stand fast against the forces of fear, tyranny and terrorism.

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Related Topix: Nursing, Medicine, Health, Opinion

Roll Call

37 Attempts to Take Away Seniors' Health Care Benefits | Commentary

In May we celebrate Older Americans Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the many contributions seniors make every day in our communities.

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Related Topix: Healthcare Law, Law, Medicare, Health

Law.com

Home Sweet Home: Mandatory Medicaid Home Care

In his Elder Law column, Daniel G. Fish, a principal in Daniel G. Fish LLC, writes that whether managed long-term care benefits seniors or benefits the plans that administer the care is an unresolved issue, but what is clear is that this program is already in effect and must be monitored closely.

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Related Topix: Medicaid, Health

The Times

State Affairs: Community Care Program worth cost

Even the hard-hearted become a little mushy when it comes to caring for those elderly who have lost much of their independence.

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Related Topix: Family, Elderly (Senior Citizen), Illinois, Medicaid, Health

Digital Post Production

Are Texans Prepared To Pay For Long Term Care?

LTC Tree, a leader in the Long Term Care Insurance industry, launched a new website this week to help Texans plan for their Long Term Care needs.

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Law Firm Newswire

California Moving 456,000 Seniors Into Managed Care Program, Observes Elder Law Attorney

Managed care companies offer comprehensive care for low-income seniors and people with disabilities for a fixed monthly rate.

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Related Topix: California, Healthcare Law, Law, Palo Alto, CA, Family, Elderly (Senior Citizen), Health

CBC News

MLAs have harsh words for AHS 100 km policy

The proposed plan would allow Alberta Health to move patients - primarily senior citizens - to wherever the first long term care bed becomes available, provided it is within 100 kilometres of the patient's home.

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Related Topix: Family, Elderly (Senior Citizen), Health, Canada,

Wed May 15, 2013

CBC News

More baths sought for long-term care residents

NDP leader Cam Broten says he has heard too many stories of seniors in care who do not have the level of dignity and the quality of life they deserve.

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Related Topix: Health

Newberry Observer

Celebrating Older Americans Month

The 2013 theme, "Older Americans: Connecting the Community," establishes the diversity and vitality of today's seniors who span over three generations.

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Related Topix: Family, Elderly (Senior Citizen), Healthcare Law, Law, Newberry County, SC, Columbia, SC, Health