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Ombudsman to investigate Ont. nursing homes
The "horror stories" about shocking conditions in the province's nursing homes has prompted Ontario's watchdog to prepare for an investigation into whether the governing Liberals are doing enough to ensure the safety and dignity of elderly residents, The Canadian Press has learned.
Canoe.ca – Jul 3, 2008 12:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
The "horror stories" about shocking conditions in the province's nursing homes has prompted Ontario's watchdog to prepare for an investigation into whether the governing Liberals are doing enough to ensure the safety and dignity of elderly residents, The Canadian Press has learned.
Canoe.ca – Jul 3, 2008 12:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Alzheimer's less likely for men over 90 than womenReuters - Men are much less likely than women to live into their 90s, but those who do have a much lower chance of having Alzheimer's disease or another form of dementia, U.S. researchers said on Wednesday.
Yahoo! – Jul 2, 2008 8:26 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Weather Programme Hails Help The Aged, UK
For the next three months, independent weather forecasters, Positive Weather Solutions, will help raise awareness of Help the Aged by displaying the Charity's logo during its long range forecast, which is broadcast on Sky Channel 167, 'The Information Channel'. The logo will be displayed on weather maps during the programme's long term forecast for autumn which is screened across the UK, Western Europe and parts of Russia.
Medical News Today – Jul 2, 2008 2:00 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
For the next three months, independent weather forecasters, Positive Weather Solutions, will help raise awareness of Help the Aged by displaying the Charity's logo during its long range forecast, which is broadcast on Sky Channel 167, 'The Information Channel'. The logo will be displayed on weather maps during the programme's long term forecast for autumn which is screened across the UK, Western Europe and parts of Russia.
Medical News Today – Jul 2, 2008 2:00 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Dignity Must Be A Prime Focus For The Future Of The NHS, Says Help The Aged, UK
Responding to the publication this afternoon of health minister Lord Ara Darzi's review into the future of the National Health Service, Paul Cann, Director of Policy at Help the Aged comments: "It's vital that any reform of the NHS takes into account the needs of its largest and growing population of users - older people. "The Government recently announced a commitment to focus on preventing ill health in older age, this is a development which Help the Aged welcomes.
Medical News Today – Jul 2, 2008 1:00 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Responding to the publication this afternoon of health minister Lord Ara Darzi's review into the future of the National Health Service, Paul Cann, Director of Policy at Help the Aged comments: "It's vital that any reform of the NHS takes into account the needs of its largest and growing population of users - older people. "The Government recently announced a commitment to focus on preventing ill health in older age, this is a development which Help the Aged welcomes.
Medical News Today – Jul 2, 2008 1:00 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Life-Extending Protein Can Also Have Damaging Effects On Brain Cells
Proteins widely believed to protect against aging can actually cause oxidative damage in mammalian brain cells, according to a new report in the July Cell Metabolism, a publication of Cell Press. The findings suggest that the proteins can have both proaging and protective functions, depending on the circumstances, the researchers said. " Sirtuins are very important proteins," said Valter Longo of the University of Southern California, Los Angeles.
Medical News Today – Jul 2, 2008 1:00 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Proteins widely believed to protect against aging can actually cause oxidative damage in mammalian brain cells, according to a new report in the July Cell Metabolism, a publication of Cell Press. The findings suggest that the proteins can have both proaging and protective functions, depending on the circumstances, the researchers said. " Sirtuins are very important proteins," said Valter Longo of the University of Southern California, Los Angeles.
Medical News Today – Jul 2, 2008 1:00 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Seniors Mobilizing Against Medicare Advantage Cuts
As Congress continues to pursue a solution to the Medicare physician payment issue, seniors from across the country are mobilizing over the July 4th recess to urge Congress to preserve their Medicare Advantage benefits.
Medical News Today – Jul 2, 2008 08:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
As Congress continues to pursue a solution to the Medicare physician payment issue, seniors from across the country are mobilizing over the July 4th recess to urge Congress to preserve their Medicare Advantage benefits.
Medical News Today – Jul 2, 2008 08:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
New 'Everyday Cognition' Scale Tracks How Older Adults Function In Daily Life
As more adults age into the high-risk period for cognitive impairment, clinicians need simple and reliable methods to identify where they may have problems in everyday life that reveal underlying changes in the brain.
Medical News Today – Jul 2, 2008 07:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
As more adults age into the high-risk period for cognitive impairment, clinicians need simple and reliable methods to identify where they may have problems in everyday life that reveal underlying changes in the brain.
Medical News Today – Jul 2, 2008 07:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Mental Test Spots Alzheimer's Risk
HealthDay - TUESDAY, July 1 (HealthDay News) -- A new questionnaire may helpin both diagnosing older adults facing dementia and also in identifyingindividuals who need help with daily living.
Yahoo! – Jul 2, 2008 03:47 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
HealthDay - TUESDAY, July 1 (HealthDay News) -- A new questionnaire may helpin both diagnosing older adults facing dementia and also in identifyingindividuals who need help with daily living.
Yahoo! – Jul 2, 2008 03:47 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Three-quarters of nursing homes cited for not meeting some provincial standards
TORONTO - The majority of Ontario's nursing homes have failed to meet basic standards set out by the province to preserve the rights of elderly residents, with some failing to bathe residents even twice a week, others leaving seniors sitting for hours in soiled diapers and still others unnecessarily restraining those in their care, an investigation by The Canadian Press reveals.
Canoe.ca – Jul 2, 2008 12:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
TORONTO - The majority of Ontario's nursing homes have failed to meet basic standards set out by the province to preserve the rights of elderly residents, with some failing to bathe residents even twice a week, others leaving seniors sitting for hours in soiled diapers and still others unnecessarily restraining those in their care, an investigation by The Canadian Press reveals.
Canoe.ca – Jul 2, 2008 12:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Grape seed extract may fight Alzheimer's
Reuters - A red grape seed extract that packs the punch of red wine -- without the alcohol -- could help protect against memory loss due to Alzheimer's disease, research in mice suggests.
Yahoo! – Jul 1, 2008 6:27 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Reuters - A red grape seed extract that packs the punch of red wine -- without the alcohol -- could help protect against memory loss due to Alzheimer's disease, research in mice suggests.
Yahoo! – Jul 1, 2008 6:27 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
