Census report: for more seniors, rising well-being Nov 22, 2008
Many reports of America's aging - and longer-living - population emphasize the massive government costs associated with caring for seniors ... "It challenges that traditional view of aging and retirement, that you quit, you are done, now take a vacation and see ya," says Brent Green, author of "Marketing to Leading-Edge Baby Boomers." ... Attention to wealth could also feed into the "greedy geezer construct," says Robert Binstock, a professor of aging, health, and society at Case Western Reserve... (Yahoo News -- Aging)
Local schools supply good nurses, but can't produce enough of them Nov 22, 2008
"We also offer a service learning program during the summer where our nursing students work with the Council on Aging, migrant worker camps and youth programs, to name a few." ... "First, the baby boomers are aging. The other reason is that there is a significant number of people in the Orangeburg area who suffer from chronic diseases like diabetes, renal failure and (kidney disease), which usually involves more hospitalization.". (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Misreading Of Damaged DNA May Spur Tumor Formation Nov 22, 2008
23, 2003) Two types of DNA damage that frequently befall most cells on an everyday basis can lead to the creation of damaged proteins that may contribute to neurodegeneration, aging and cancer, according to. (Oct. (Science Daily)
The eternal darkness of the writer's mind Nov 22, 2008
I'm exploring things that are relevant to my life, and are universal: issues of aging and regret, illness and dying. I'm just trying to do something sincere. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
The View from 129- Girl interrupted Nov 22, 2008
Some people call this ADD. Others call it aging. I call it Mother s Nature. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)
Retail is risky business in restless times Nov 22, 2008
In order to make his aging strip center work and move retailers from window-shoppers to tenants he decided to reinvest. Southprop secured a bank loan and spent a few hundred thousand dollars pouring a new parking lot and improving the circa 1965 center. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
'Lives could have already been saved' Nov 22, 2008
Looking at only the pilot, the weather or the condition of the aging plane cannot make sense of the accident. "The cause of the accident is no regulatory supervision," Mr. Danford said. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Agency settles into new office in Bisbee Nov 22, 2008
BISBEE Staff for the SouthEastern Arizona Governments Organization Area Agency on Aging is settling well into their offices at the Bisbee Senior Center, said Director Kathleen Heard ... The Area Agency on Aging at the Bisbee Senior Center will be open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information, call the agency at (520) 432-5301. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Even in dismal economy, snowbirds return Nov 22, 2008
Casa Grande Fire Prevention Officer Isabel Vasquez held a fire safety workshop for seniors and volunteers in the Ambassador Program of Pinal-Gila Council for Senior Citizens Area Agency on Aging, Region V.. Lower fuel prices may be bringing many back, but seniors likely will be spending less after they arrive The winter visitor outlook for the Casa Grande Valley was pretty bleak a couple of months ago as a recessionary economy and sky-high gas prices had people questioning the wisdom of a winter... (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Walking boosts brain function Nov 22, 2008
Walking or other repetitive exercise can change the brain in a number of ways, says Dr. Gary Small, professor of psychiatry and aging at the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior, at the University of California, Los Angeles ... All were tested in the beginning and after six months for speed and aerobic capacity; about half in each group were given functional magnetic resonance imaging tests before and after to determine brain activity. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
McKinney: Church slates big giveaway Nov. 22 Nov 22, 2008
Dozens of agencies are planning to attend, including the Children and Community Health Center, Community Food Pantry, Community Life Line Center, Samaritan Inn, Salvation Army, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), City of McKinney, McKinney Housing Authority, Medical Center of McKinney, McKinney ISD, Collin County Committee on Aging, Boys and Girls Club, Hope Resource Center, Collin County Children's Advocacy Center, 2E2 Lions Club Vision Clinic, The Giving Neighbors, Clothe-A-Child, Holy... (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Want Natural Birth? Try Water Aerobics Nov 22, 2008
Are your aging parents becoming a threat to themselves and others on the road. Find out if it's time to take away the keys. (Click2Houston, TX)
NCCS Senior Health Fair well attended Nov 22, 2008
Newton County Council on Aging and Community Services has been in existence since 1974. In speaking with the director of Newton County Community Services Debbie Wessels and secretary JoAlice Belt, both said they were happy with the turn out at this year's health fair. (Kentland Newton County Enterprise, IN)
New study data: JANUVIA (sitagliptin) Nov 22, 2008
The elderly population presents challenges for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, as various factors can affect the ability to lower these patients' blood sugar to target levels, said lead study investigator Nir Barzilai, M.D., director of the Institute for Aging Research and Animal Physiology Core, Diabetes Research Training Center at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine ... Achieving target glycemic goals while avoiding low blood sugar can also be a challenge for aging patients with type 2... (EurekAlert!)
Upscale development to offer great views Nov 22, 2008
"This is a good example of how we can use TIFs in a good partnership with developers to replace aging infrastructure and develop land that adds benefit," Hanks said. "It gives us the opportunity to encourage and house professionals close to the hospital, which is a major draw of our economy. The medical side of things is one of the biggest economic engines we have in our community.". (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Spearfish search for elementary school site down to three areas Nov 22, 2008
The board of education recently decided to pursue picking a site to replace the aging East Elementary School building, which needs expensive updates to meet education standards and safety codes. "We have been looking at the East site for quite some time," Spearfish School Superintendent Dave Peters said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Eye exams should be part of regular medical checks Nov 21, 2008
Most cataracts are related to aging, but there are other types of cataracts ... The Coles County Council on Aging offices are now located at the LifeSpan Center, located at 11021 E. County Road 800N, Charleston (near Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center) ... The new telephone numbers will be 639-5150, for the Coles County Council on Aging and LifeSpan Center. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
GUTHRIE CENTER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES Nov 21, 2008
Expenses are mounting for the Guthrie Center water department which is dealing with general maintenance issues as well as an aging infrastructure. To offset a projected deficit of nearly $250,000 in the water fund, the Guthrie Center Municipal Utilities board of trustees voted to raise water rates and implement a $1. (The Guthrian, IA)
Council on Aging Events Nov 21, 2008
The Council on Aging office is at 235 West Foster St., Melrose ... COA transportation service The Council on Aging provides transportation within Melrose for residents age 60 and over ... Newsletter notices/announcements may be sent to the Council on Aging, 235 W. Foster St., Melrose 02176. (Melrose Free Press, MA)
FDA looks at risks of cosmetic face fillers Nov 21, 2008
Hundreds of thousands of cosmetic surgery patients are turning to injections of fillers to magically smooth the furrows of aging. On Tuesday, the Food and Drug Administration is asking independent advisers to review the safety of such products, increasingly popular for minimally invasive touchups to improve appearance and give a little boost to deflated middle-age egos. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
DNR, hunters work to reduce deer population Nov 21, 2008
The drop continued a trend of an aging hunting fraternity. In 1999, nearly 700,000 licenses were sold for the gun hunt. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Daniels Fund grants $8.5M Nov 21, 2008
The fund focuses on several key areas in its giving: aging, alcoholism and substance abuse, amateur sports, disabilities, education, the homeless and disadvantaged, and youth development. About two-thirds of its grants go to Colorado-based programs; the rest go mostly to other Rocky Mountain states. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Census report: for more seniors, rising well-being Nov 21, 2008
Many reports of America's aging - and longer-living - population emphasize the massive government costs associated with caring for seniors ... "It challenges that traditional view of aging and retirement, that you quit, you are done, now take a vacation and see ya," says Brent Green, author of "Marketing to Leading-Edge Baby Boomers." ... Attention to wealth could also feed into the "greedy geezer construct," says Robert Binstock, a professor of aging, health, and society at Case Western Reserve... (Yahoo News -- Aging)
Biomarkers Used To Predict Chronological And Physiological Age Nov 21, 2008
20, 2008) Scientists at the Buck Institute for Age Research have identified for the first time biomarkers of aging which are highly predictive of both chronological and physiological age ... This is the first step toward identifying similar biomarkers in humans which would provide a means of scientifically validating anti-aging therapies ... With an average lifespan of three weeks, some nematodes remain spry much longer than then their similarly-aged brethren, while others show signs of... (Science Daily)
Exercise Is Safe, Improves Outcomes For Patients With Heart Failure, Study Suggests Nov 21, 2008
"As the number of people affected by heart failure is expected to rise with the aging U.S. population, it is promising to know that patients can benefit from a low-risk method to improve their health.". Additional co-authors include Kerry Lee, Stephen Ellis, William Kraus, James Blumenthal, David Rendall and Kevin Schulman, from Duke; Steven Keteyian, from Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit; Lawton Cooper, Eric Leifer and Jerome Fleg from the National Heart, Blood, and Lung Institute; Dalane Kitzman,... (Science Daily)
Aging in Wellesley Nov 21, 2008
We ve learned that there is truly a broad interest here in Wellesley for aging in our own homes in a healthy way, Mary Ann Cluggish, acting chairman of the core committee, said at the Nov. 13 meeting ... The committee examined different aging communities, but came to the conclusion that creating one similar to the Beacon Hill Village was the best idea, said Janet Giele, a member of the core committee ... Many seniors are interested in aging at home because it allows them to stay where they are... (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
SENIORS LEARN ABOUT PINE BLUFF’S DRUG WAR Nov 21, 2008
Held at the Area Agency on Aging of Southeast Arkansas, the meeting was hosted by the Rev. Edna Morgan of Healing Place Ministries. Sgt. Joe Paul Harrell and Detective Sharon Reed of the Vice and Narcotics division of the Pine Bluff Police Department presented drug awareness information. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
• Somebody needs you Nov 21, 2008
Information: Mary or Laurene at Office of Aging, 736-2122. Volunteers - Hospice Visions is seeking volunteers for its hospice home, Visions of Home. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• Walla Walla VA to get $71M renovation Nov 21, 2008
4 million to renovate the aging VA medical center in Walla Walla, Wash. that serves veterans from three states. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Valley seniors' health woes rise Nov 21, 2008
"The point is it's going in the wrong direction with an aging population." The study released Thursday also concluded that Valley seniors on average have the worst health in that age group for any California region. Poverty, language barriers, obesity and lack of exercise all may play a role, the researchers said. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Not so scary anymore, 'Spooky Bridge' to be closed to traffic Nov 21, 2008
Aside from flood damages, other rural bridges have shown enough wear and aging that inspectors advised new weight restrictions. Panther and Beaver Creek Bridges, at Indian Avenue and O Avenue respectively, have both experienced decaying abutment pilings which are weakening the structure. (Dallas County News, IA)
Walking boosts brain function Nov 21, 2008
Walking or other repetitive exercise can change the brain in a number of ways, says Dr. Gary Small, professor of psychiatry and aging at the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior, at the University of California, Los Angeles ... All were tested in the beginning and after six months for speed and aerobic capacity; about half in each group were given functional magnetic resonance imaging tests before and after to determine brain activity. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
When it comes to statins, don't believe the hype Nov 21, 2008
But other researchers think that CRP levels are, at best, a telltale sign of heart disease, a bit like grey hairs are a sign of aging - not its cause. The CRP test is expensive at almost $50. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Why did the first two school referenda fail? Nov 21, 2008
Eustress-Two separate view points wrote on Nov 19, 2008 12:21 PM:" Two views of the community schoolsOne, build a new pool (replacement for the old) and a fieldhouse, that will make more room at the high school, and make everything beautiful! With the hope that this will attract more business and be more attractive to potential employers and professionals!Separate from this is maintenance of the schools, although railroaded piggy backed together! Taxes netural for this, not pending any other... (Forest Republican, WI)
Why sharp memory remains intact in some elderly people Nov 21, 2008
"This new finding in super aged brains is very exciting. It was always assumed that the accumulation of these tangles is a progressive phenomenon through the aging process. But we are seeing that some individuals are immune to tangle formation and that the presence of these tangles seems to influence cognitive performance," said Geula ... While making a presentation at the Society for Neuroscience annual meeting in Washington, D.C., Geula revealed that the number of plaques in the brains of the... (Expressindia.com)
Marijuana is good for aging brain Nov 21, 2008
According to Ohio State University scientists, specific elements of marijuana can be good for the aging brain by reducing inflammation there and possibly even stimulating the formation of new brain cells. The research suggests that the development of a legal drug that contains certain properties similar to those in marijuana might help prevent or delay the onset of Alzheimers. (Times of India)
Local group forms to support aging in place in Newton Nov 21, 2008
Tamara Bliss looks out at the foliage from the doorway of her home. Bliss is one of dozens of residents who are looking to stay in their home during retirement. (Newton Tab, MA)
Ask Maggie Rose: Had enough of dads meanness Nov 21, 2008
I don't know why we are all so shy about asking for help from the Council on Aging 617-484-5501, but I can promise you, that is a reliable place to turn for direction ... Your Dad can deal with his aging and illnesses any way he chooses, but you, also, have choices to make ... I recommend you turn to the Belmont Council on Aging or even to Springwell, in Watertown. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Researchers ID Suite of Genes in Aging Process Nov 21, 2008
Biomarkers could provide scientific baseline for anti-aging drug trials, study says ... WEDNESDAY, Nov. 19 (HealthDay News) -- Genetic biomarkers that are highly accurate in determining physiological age have been identified by researchers at California's Buck Institute for Age Research, who said it may be possible to use these biomarkers to test anti-aging drugs ... The study, which included nematode worms, microarrays that measure changes in gene expression, and complex computer algorithms,... (MEDLINEplus)
In the Valley in November Nov 21, 2008
The Northampton County Family Caregiver Support Program, through the Office on Aging, will meet at 11 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 20, in the Conference Room at the new Northampton County Cultural and Wellness Center at 9536 N.C. Highway 305, Jackson ... DO NOT POST: * Potentially libelous statements or damaging innuendo. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Children of centenarians live longer, have lower risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes Nov 21, 2008
The study is the first to assess the health of centenarian offspring over time and could be important for future research, as the subjects may be used as a model of healthy aging. The findings show that centenarian offspring have a 78 percent lower risk for heart attacks, 83 percent lower likelihood of stroke and an 86 percent lower risk of developing diabetes mellitus. (EurekAlert!)
Rally in favor of keeping open the Pontiac prison Nov 20, 2008
The governor says he wants to cease operations at the aging Pontiac prison and fully open the newer Thomson Correctional Center, claiming the move would save the state about $4 million a year. Opponents of the closure say not only won't the state save that much money, but also the Pontiac-area economy will suffer deeply without the prison. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
The Citizen's Cinema Nov 20, 2008
TheCitizensCinema wrote on Sep 8, 2008 9:47 PM:" It's never easy to admit this, but I'm a professional wrestling fan. Always have been.One small reason for the stigma attached to wrestling is its silly treatment by Hollywood. Dreadful films like "No Holds Barred" and "Ready to Rumble" have depicted professional wrestling as real. This approach not only limits the scope of the movie to that of its carnivalesque subject matter, it insults the intelligence of an audience that knows full well... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
A hundred years young Nov 20, 2008
Grandchamp accepts life and aging with grace. Although he can t ride horses, he still talks horses with horse friends in 13 states, two Canadian provinces and one in Germany. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Cleansers claim skin-saving superpowers Nov 20, 2008
Minimize wrinkles and brown spotsAnti-aging ingredients such as glycolic acid, vitamin C, and retinol are now popping up in cleansers ... The flip side is that other anti-aging ingredients, including vitamin C and retinol, don't work as well in cleansers as they do in moisturizers because they aren't in contact with the skin long enough to be effective, says Hammer ... But a new cleanser packed with peptides (strings of amino acids frequently found in anti-aging products) may make us consider... (MSNBC -- Health)
Old municipal pool to take the plunge Nov 20, 2008
City staff reports indicate that a repair of the municipal pool was considered, but the cost to repair the aging facility, already considered too small for the growing city, was deemed too high. The go-ahead vote by the council, a consent calendar item during Tuesday night s regular meeting, will allow staff to begin soliciting bids for the demolition of the building. (Lompoc Record, CA)
Economist sees slow climb out of recession Nov 20, 2008
That essentially was the message of recently retired Eastern Bank chief economist John Bitner, who described several more months of economic pain but ultimately light at the end of the tunnel in a talk Monday at the Marblehead Council on Aging, the final Men s Group luncheon of 2008 ... Deleveraging the economy means less lending activity, which means the economy will grow very slowly when it does grow, Bitner said. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Colo. health plan costs ahead of average Nov 20, 2008
According to the Lockton survey, Colorado employers blame inadequate compensation from government health plans, high-priced technology and an aging population for driving up health costs. Other factors include legal liability, physician charges, prescription drug costs, rising hospital costs and higher utilization. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
How to Keep an Axe Head From Rustin... Nov 20, 2008
"These steps will reduce your problem," notes Dave Wright at , "but you cannot completely prevent rust formation. The tedious and anxious race to rub every last grain of rust from your tools will probably do more harm than good." He suggests that you "regard the occasional spot as graceful aging.". USEFUL RESOURCES. (Suite101.com)
Ginkgo Biloba Does Not Reduce Dementia Risk, Study Shows Nov 20, 2008
Therefore, the research team intends to conduct a follow-up analysis of brain function and structure in a subset of participants using magnetic resonance imaging ... If changes were found that exceeded the expected "normal" changes in aging, a more extensive evaluation, including neuroimaging, was performed ... The trial was funded by the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine and the National Institute on Aging, with support from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood... (Science Daily)
Senior Center saved Nov 20, 2008
Council on Aging Chairman Dick Barry reported the Senior Center would have to close in January or by Feb. 1 at the latest without an additional $100,000. Gray-haired residents packed the Town Hall auditorium as Barry, Selectman Michael Kelleher and Peter Bogdan listed the many positive activities that take place at the Senior Center daily. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
The mother of adolescent services in Brookline Nov 20, 2008
Other teens were aging out of foster care when they turned 18, but didn t have the life skills to live on their own. So the center launched a program that would provide free room and board for at-risk youth as long as they agreed to go to school, get a part-time job and save half their money. (Brookline TAB, MA)
O'Leary: Figuring out prescription costs Nov 20, 2008
Are you in a dilemma caring for an aging family member. Our Eldercare Advisors are available for no cost consultations by calling 781-324-7705. (Medford Transcript, MA)
20 million to fight virtual crime and treat our ageing population Nov 20, 2008
Fighting virtual crime, treating an aging population, and turning research into commercial enterprises, will be the focus of a 20 million investment announced today. Fighting virtual crime, treating an ageing population, and turning research into commercial enterprises, will be the focus of a 20 million ($30. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Scalera has his own vision for the county Nov 20, 2008
He proposes building a new structure for the Departments of Health, Mental Health and the Office of Aging in the present parking lot on Fourth Street behind 401 State St. ... A photo in the March 25, 2003 Register-Star shows him standing in Cherry Alley, pointing across Fourth Street to the parking lot behind 401 State St. The accompanying article quotes the mayor as suggesting that site would be an ideal location for the new quarters for the Health and Mental Health departments and Office for... (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Who’s moving to Ockawamick? It could be anybody Nov 20, 2008
n Move the Health Department, Health Consortium, Office for the Aging and Records Management to Ockawamick from 325 Columbia St. to Ockawamick; move DSS offices to 325 Columbia and executive offices to third floor, 401 State St.. Hughes stressed that it was all based on speculation, with a lot of variables included. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Longtime Senate spending leaders departing Nov 20, 2008
WASHINGTON (AP) Two aging symbols of Congress' penchant for pouring billions into lawmakers' pet projects are stepping aside next year. While their departure will probably do little to change Capitol Hill's culture of spending, the biggest challenge may come from an unlikely source Barack Obama. (USA Today -- News)
Study: Ginkgo doesn't cut dementia risk Nov 20, 2008
Often touted as a way to preserve aging memories, no large-scale, randomized clinical trial -- until now -- has thoroughly evaluated the safety and effectiveness of ginkgo biloba extract as a way to prevent dementia ... Ginkgo supplements were no better than a placebo for preventing dementia, according to the study, which was sponsored by the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine and the National Institute on Aging of the National Institutes of Health. (CNN -- Health)
STATE NEWS: Agencies say they can't cut budgets (149) Nov 20, 2008
Railroad Commission Secretary Roger Breske said such a cut would reduce his office to a "dog-and-pony show." And the state Board on Aging and Long Term Care said meeting the governor's order to cut "makes no sense." ... Heather Bruemmer, executive director of the Board on Aging and Long Term Care, said the cut would have to come from its ombudsman program, which is state-funded and charged with looking after the rights and welfare of people utilizing long-term care. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Chinese president visits Cuba to strengthen ties Nov 20, 2008
China also committed to help renovate Cuba's crucial, but aging, ports. It was unclear how many of the deals were on credit. (CNN -- World)
New to the Stable: Two Champion Clones Nov 20, 2008
The first, born Feb. 19, is a clone of Royal Blue Boon, an aging champion whose offspring -- Bet Yer Blue Boons is one -- have earned millions in prize money on the cutting-horse circuit. That makes her, in the view of Quarter Horse News, "the greatest producing mare in the history of the sport.". (Yahoo News -- Cloning)
Exercise Saves Aging Brains Nov 20, 2008
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Financial Woes Force Boomers to Work Longer. That's Good Nov 20, 2008
"If people continue to work between two and four years longer, they will be better off financially and as a country we will be better of fiscally," says Marc Freedman, CEO of Civic Ventures, a think tank focused on aging ... "Without an unexpected burst of productivity growth or a significant upsurge in investment per worker, the aging boomers' reduced levels of working and spending will slow the real growth of the U.S. GDP from an average of 3.2% a year since 1965 to about 2.4% over the next... (Time.com)
Stem cells restore hearing, vision Nov 20, 2008
"When sensitive hair cells in the inner ear of humans and other mammals are killed - by loud noise, autoimmune attack, toxic drugs, or aging - the damage is permanent," Jang said in a statement. "Birds and reptiles are luckier. Their damaged hair cells apparently regenerate and can restore normal hearing.". (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Power Rankings: Super matchup likely just wishful thinking Nov 19, 2008
It will be Kerry Collins, the aging quarterback, playing against the team he took to the Super Bowl eight years ago. It will be Jeff Fisher vs. Tom Coughlin, just like the old days when they were division rivals. (CBS News)
