Long Term Care News

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 .

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

"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)

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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