A home of their own Dec 26, 2008
Advocates provides the residents of Douglas House with personal care attendants, who help them with basic grooming and hygiene needs, and life skills trainers who assist the residents with situations like paying for a coffee or setting a table for dinner. Each resident has his or her own room, with a kitchenette and handicapped-accessible shower. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Mildred Browning cherishes the moments when she can visit with her pet Sosie. Dec 26, 2008
people first wrote on Dec 26, 2008 11:34 AM:" (jerry mcguire) no one said that the dog was never allowed, she was allowed to keep the dog at first because she was a resident on personal care hall which is the hall where residents do more for thereself, and she was in a private room, when she became unable to care for herself she was moved to skilled hall where the residents receive more assistance with care, this hall only has 2 private rooms which she received one and was allowed to keep her... (Leitchfield Grayson County, KY)
D-S Community Notes (Dec. 25) Dec 26, 2008
Most require daily assistance with personal care, such as bathing and dressing, as well as other daily activities. Caregivers are reimbursed $10,000 to $18,000 per year for home-based care. (Dover Sherborn Tab, MA)
Neighbors mailbox: Thanks for sponsoring the charity walk and picking 'our' tree Dec 26, 2008
This fund is dedicated to providing animals the extra veterinary and personal care they need to lead the life they deserve. Thanks to all of you, 2009 will be a happier healthier year for Juneau's deserving pets. (Juneau Empire)
Helping someone at the end of their journey Dec 26, 2008
Hospice uses an interdisciplinary approach featuring a team of professionals who provide nursing care, psychosocial interventions, spiritual support and personal care in consultation with the patient s primary care physician. The goal is to design a comfort care plan specific to the patient and family needs. (West Roxbury Transcript, MA)
Man's credit lessons come from bitter experience Dec 26, 2008
She now owns a personal care home in Conyers and plans to open another near the airport early in the new year. The principles that Duane taught me saved my life, Ford said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Choosing to give, despite her need Dec 25, 2008
Insurance allows Aponte a personal care assistant, but much of the time, she does all that. "I try to make their life as good as I can," she said in that steady voice, no tears. (Boston Globe)
SemBioSys receives US$2.5 million in option agreement with MannKind for plant-produced insulin Dec 25, 2008
In addition to its pharmaceutical products, SemBioSys' subsidiary, Botaneco Specialty Ingredients Inc., is selling oleosome-based all natural products in the global personal care ingredient market. More information is available and can be accessed at. (PR Newswire)
Best Recession Stocks Dec 23, 2008
The Princeton, N.J., company, which dates back to 1846, makes a variety of cleaning products and personal care items under its Arm r brand. Earnings per share grew 11% on an 8% sales gain over the latest 12 months, and security analysts, according to Thomson IBES, expect another 14% growth in earnings per share in 2009. (Forbes)
Senior Notes (Dec. 25) Dec 23, 2008
Springwell matches individuals with a care provider who opens their home and provides personal care assistance (e. g. help with bathing, dressing, medication management, etc. (Needham Tab, MA)
The chemistry of cosmetics Dec 23, 2008
1,4-Dioxane: May show up as a contaminant in personal care items, including shampoo and body wash; in products that contain sodium laureth sulfate; and ingredients expressed as "PEG," "-xynol," "ceteareth" and "oleth.". Formaldehyde: Found in such products as baby bath soap, nail polish and hair dyes as a contaminant or break-down product of diazolidinyl urea, imidazolidinyl urea, bronopol and quaternium compounds. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Mutual funds increase holdings in cash, trim equity exposure Dec 22, 2008
Equity MFs have also upped their exposure in public sector banks, pharmaceuticals and personal care product firms and power generation companies. Predictably, they have reduced their exposure in private sector bank, refineries, construction, auto, steel and entertainment scrips in the past month. (India Times, India -- Intl Business)
Picking up the pieces: Red Cross helps families recover from ... Dec 22, 2008
Hancock and other Red Cross volunteers provide blankets, food, water and personal care kits to families fallen victim to tragedy ... "We give them personal care kits because they've lost everything, including their toothbrushes," Wade said. (Farmington Daily Times)
EPA should test demasculinizing pollutants collectively, NRC says Dec 22, 2008
Owing to the chemicals presence in plastics, cosmetics, personal care products and even medicines, residues of these chemicals show up in everyone throughout the developed world. For more than a decade, studies in rodents have been demonstrating that exposures to phthalates early in life can perturb in some cases derail development of an animals reproductive organs (SN: 9/2/00, p. 152). (Science News)
Medicaid numbers rising Dec 22, 2008
--Nevada eliminated vision care for adults and limited coverage for personal care services that reimburse providers for helping people meet basic needs such as feeding and bathing. --South Carolina enacted a limit on prescriptions and refills to a maximum 31-day supply. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Strong SMEs stay optimistic Dec 22, 2008
Another Women Entrepreneur Award winner, Shins Corp Sdn Bhd executive director Teoh Lai Shin said the company would be aggressive in bringing new innovative beauty and personal care products. Our business is quite stable. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Sunday shoppers fail to lift pre-... Dec 22, 2008
8 per cent on the equivalent week last year with sales of gaming, technology and personal care all doing well, along with large televisions. Patrick Lewis, John Lewis s director of retail operations, said it had been notable that sales of gifts normally given by men to the women in their lives, such as fragrance and lingerie, had been strong during the last week. (New York Post -- Business)
$14.5million boost for home and community care services in WA Dec 22, 2008
Additional hours of social support, transport, centre-based day care, domestic assistance, nursing and personal care will be provided across WA to assist both frail older and younger people with a disability to remain living in the community, Dr Hames said ... Specific examples of additional funding allocations include: $128,000 for Amana Living to set up HACC services in Kalgoorlie-Boulder$171,000 for Bayswater ECHO to expand domestic assistance, personal care, transport, other... (Australia.TO)
$100M bleach plant at to open in Pittsburg Dec 21, 2008
5 billion in sales and is North America s largest contract manufacturer of private label household bleach, personal care and household cleaning products. The duo sold KIK with its 25 plants in May 2007 to. (East Bay Business Times, CA)
Racine woman serves as chocolate ambassador Dec 21, 2008
More than a dozen Arrow employees joined in the fun and collected nearly a pickup truckload of items to donate to REST. Not only did they collect much needed clothes but personal care products and toys also were donated. Some of the donations also went to the Women's Horizon, a women's shelter in Kenosha. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Girl Scouts get creative to gather donations Dec 20, 2008
As visitors viewed the trees, they were invited to vote by placing non perishable and personal care items in baskets designated for each tree and they could vote as many times as they wanted. The tree with the most donations will win the troop a trophy to be presented at the Westerly/ Pawcatuck Girl Scout International Night in February. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Home Care Services seeks donations Dec 20, 2008
n HomeCare aides provide personal care and housekeeping services to an average of 75 people monthly. Mid-Iowa Newspapers 2008. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
Becky Burkert / H-P South Haven Bureau Troop care package organizer Joan Pioch (right) and South Haven Post Office employee Billie Coone get packages ready to send from the South Haven Post Office to South Haven-area military men and women serving overseas. Thirty boxes, each between 48 and 52 pounds, were sent to the troops. Dec 20, 2008
The boxes were filled with snacks, personal care items, books, small games and other gifts. In the past the committee accepted actual food items and gifts from the public, but because of restrictions from the armed services on what troops can receive, the committee now only accepts financial donations and makes the purchases itself. (The Herald-Palladium)
So, just why are you shovelling snow if you called in sick? Dec 20, 2008
That's one of the reasons why KPMG Inc. doesn't give employees sick days at all, but instead offers personal care days to be used for whatever life issues pop up. We want our people to be honest with us. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Quick Glimpse / Picture Window 2 Dec 20, 2008
More than 100 personal care kits were assembled for the Athens Nurses Clinic when the Athens Area Chapter of Georgia Nurses Association held its December Social and Community Service Project Dec. 15. These kits are given to Nurses Clinic clients. (Athens Banner-Herald)
More than cosmetics for school girls Dec 20, 2008
It took a group of about 20 key personnel in Alliance Cosmetic Group to think of the perfect brand name for the companys cosmetics and personal care products. Eventually, Silkygirl was born in 2005 in Malaysia. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Action Inc. in Ipswich Dec 19, 2008
The workshop will cover: * Assisting with bathing, dressing, toileting and other personal care * Medication reminders * Cooking balanced meals * Attending to laundry and light housekeeping * Grocery shopping and errands * Companionship & respite. If you are looking for a job, Action HomeCare needs caring individuals with a car for full and part time employment. (Ipswich Chronicle, MA)
Long-term care reform stalled Dec 19, 2008
Killingsworth says there s a need for new Medicaid-based alternatives for the elderly and disabled such as adult day care centers, personal care and homemaker services and residential alternatives often called adult foster homes ... The grants encourage ideas such as renovating space at a nursing home to use as adult day care for senior citizens still living at home and providing a personal care van that would travel to people s homes to help with chores and other routines. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
How The Economy Is Squeezing Sports Dec 19, 2008
Sponsorship interest remains strong in sectors like personal care and insurance, she says, even as the financial and auto sectors are hibernating. When will they wake. (Forbes -- Business)
The sweet smell of success Dec 18, 2008
C.O. Bigelow The scene: Branded as "America's oldest apothecary," the store has grown from its 1838-era Greenwich Village roots into a modern, personal care mecca, carrying everything from L'Artisan Parfumeur fragrances to mustard seed bath powder. The recommendation: Acqua di Parma Blu Mediterraneo Mirto di Panarea, 2oz. (Boston Globe)
DSM Biologics and Crucell Announce PER.C6(R) Research License Agreement with GlaxoSmithKline Dec 18, 2008
End markets include human and animal nutrition and health, personal care, pharmaceuticals, automotive, coatings and paint, electrics and electronics, life protection and housing. DSM has annual sales of almost EUR 8. (PR Newswire)
We've Got Your Number: Consumers Choose Products With More Technical Specs Dec 18, 2008
(May 13, 2008) From soaps to body lotions to shampoos, consumers are increasingly drawn to personal care products that are labeled "green" or environmentally-friendly, a fast-growing market that chalks-up an. (May 11, 2007) Many products, such as golf clubs or cameras, are designed for consumers of a certain skill level. (Science Daily)
Godrej Cons expects improvement Dec 18, 2008
The personal care products maker has plants in excise-free zones in Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim and Assam. Godrej said the firm was still looking for acquisitions in the hair colour segment, despite a widening liquidity crunch that has made spending difficult for many firms. (India Times)
Shoppers keeping credit cards in their wallets Dec 18, 2008
Health, beauty, personal care products: 37. Apparel: 35. (Globe and Mail -- National)
McCarter collecting holiday donations Dec 18, 2008
Needed items include non-perishable food items, cleaning sup plies, paper products and personal care items. Groups benefiting from these donations include T.A.S.K. (trentonsoupkitchen. (NJ.com -- Times)
Spectrum delisted Dec 17, 2008
Spectrum makes Rayovac batteries, Tetra pet supplies, Remington shaving and grooming and personal care products, household insecticides and lawn and garden care products. Reader Comments. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Five Tips for Looking Red-carpet Ready at Home Dec 16, 2008
A 2008 Olay Skin Survey found that women rated a bad skin day as the most dreaded personal care crisis, dethroning a bad-hair day. Additionally, a good skin day was found to make women three times more confident. (Pekin Times, IL)
Huntsman Terminates Merger Agreement and Settles With Hexion and Apollo for $1 Billion Dec 15, 2008
Its operating companies manufacture products for a variety of global industries, including chemicals, plastics, automotive, aviation, textiles, footwear, paints and coatings, construction, technology, agriculture, health care, detergent, personal care, furniture, appliances and packaging. Originally known for pioneering innovations in packaging and, later, for rapid and integrated growth in petrochemicals, Huntsman today has 13,000 employees and operates from multiple locations worldwide. (PR Newswire)
Illinois scandal from politician's view Dec 15, 2008
Everyone got the food and a box from Avon full of personal care products. And on the way out the door, we gave them all two frozen chickens left over from Elihu Harris' last campaign. (San Francisco Chronicle)
LETTER / Donation to Cohasset Food Pantry Dec 15, 2008
Your contributions allow us to continue to provide food and personal care items to roughly 30 families in Cohasset who are in need of temporary assistance. We d appreciate it if you would pass our thanks along to all the other members of the Band. (Cohasset Mariner, MA)
Luxury for Less -- Lavish Gifts on a Budget Dec 14, 2008
Spirits, jewels and personal care items are all wonderful holiday gifts that can fit into even a small giving budget. Wine. (Pekin Times, IL)
Vets' PTSD experiences helping other soldiers Dec 14, 2008
Gustaaf Samijadi, head of personal care for the armed forces. "PTSD exists everywhere there is extreme stress," said Herman Jintie, nursing director at the psychiatric hospital in Paramaribo. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Empty Stockings Dec 13, 2008
HCBS allows people who would otherwise need to be in a personal care home or nursing home the chance to stay where they are and receive services in their home of choice. The goal is to help seniors remain as independent as possible and allow them to age with dignity. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Veterans need help at holiday time Dec 13, 2008
Names for the Forgotten Veterans of the Sheridan VA Hospital also will be on the tree and gifts can include twin-size blankets, personal care items, snacks and calendars. Gifts should not include alcohol, peanuts or licorice. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
How to elevate your brand Dec 13, 2008
Shopper's Drug Mart sold shampoo and ibuprofen, not fancy chocolate and flash-in-the-pan personal care products. And they still do. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Woman became semi-paralysed after botched op Dec 13, 2008
She also ordered them to pay continuing and personal care of RM5,200 per month from Dec 19, 2002, and costs of medical reports and examinations. Chua was with her family on holiday in Sabah when she suffered back and leg pain and was advised by friends to see a doctor at the medical centre. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Drop in Retail Sales Less Than Expected Dec 13, 2008
0% at health and personal care stores. Sales fell 1. (SmartMoney)
People in Business Dec 13, 2008
Snyder has his bronze and silver certification in the Med group ``Chek Mark" program. Certification in these programs provides him with extensive experience in all phases of wheel chairs from manual to power. Snyder is responsible for the development of Medequips sales department, specializing in Rehab equipment and wheel chairs. Medequip has offices in Racine and Kenosha.Cindy Barber has been promoted to assistant vice president private banking officer at Johnson Bank's office in Kenosha. Her... (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Retail sales down for fifth straight month Dec 13, 2008
8 percent increase last month, sales at health and personal care stores rose 1. 0 percent, clothing sellers registered a 0. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Major Health Care Provider Engages Home Care Assistance to Provide Services for Approximately 1,400 of Its Members Dec 12, 2008
Some of the many services provided by Home Care Assistance include companionship and recreation, personal care (such as assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting and hygiene), light housekeeping, meal preparation, cleaning and laundry, help with mobility, medication reminders, safety monitoring, transportation and errands and much more. For more information, visit. (PR Newswire)
TECH CHRONICLES A daily dose of postings from The Chronicle's technology... Dec 12, 2008
com, a free Web site that evaluates the safety of more than 65,000 toys, personal care and household products, published a holiday toy guide this week. The service will be offered on iPhones as well as cell phones that can handle text messages. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Safe and sound Dec 12, 2008
95 to help cover the cost of meals, laundry and personal care. There is also a daily income-tested fee of up to $25. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Health calendar Dec 12, 2008
"MALAMA SENIORS IN WAIKIKI," a Waikiki Community Center outreach and social worker service program, open to those 60 and older (and families with caregivers), offering counseling, case management services, caregiver support and respite, help with state and Medicare payments, and links to community resources for personal care, transportation and housekeeping; 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Mondays-Fridays; 923-1802. LIVE HEALTHY. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Tribes recognized for responding to needs of drug endangered children Dec 12, 2008
The backpacks contain personal care products, school supplies, a blanket or sleeping bag and a stuffed animal. A DEC program is a multi-disciplinary team commonly comprised of members from law enforcement, human services, prosecutors, the medical community, the health department and probation and parole. (Forest Republican, WI)
St. Michael Strategies Announces the Completion of a Record Number of Traffic Counting System Installations in 2008 Dec 11, 2008
Apparel, shoes, jewelry, sporting goods, personal care products, and electronics are typical store categories. Most are installing systems in all stores. (PR Newswire)
Nikkei see-saws on econ hope vs yen, bailout worry Dec 11, 2008
Cosmetics and personal care product maker Kao Corp slid 3. 3 per cent to 2,620 yen. (India Times)
SC Johnson Applauds Plea Agreement Relating to Milt Morris Case Dec 10, 2008
Based in the USA, the company is one of the world's leading manufacturers of household cleaning products and products for home storage, air care, personal care and insect control. It markets such well-known brands as EDGE(R), GLADE(R), OFF. (PR Newswire)
* Tiny particles spark big fears Dec 10, 2008
Personal care products are simply the lowest hanging fruit ... But cosmetics industry representatives said there was no evidence that personal care products that contain nano-size components constitute a health hazard ... Its very difficult to get anything through the skin, said John Bailey, the executive vice president for science of the Personal Care Products Council, an industry trade group in Washington. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Clogs behind bars Dec 10, 2008
The jail buys the shoes and many of its clothing and consumable items from North Carolina-based Bob Barker Company Inc., a company that sells specially designed furniture, bedding and personal care items including unbreakable mirrors and handle-less toothbrushes. Cheshire said the special items present little danger to other inmates. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Best present ever: Childhood memories stir emotions Dec 10, 2008
5 percent), personal care or beauty items (20. 8 percent) and jewelry (19. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Nevada Senate considers major cuts to highway construction, mental health services Dec 10, 2008
2 million from Medicaid for personal care attendants; and almost $1. 5 million in Medicaid payments to counties. (KRNV.com, NV)
Helen (Beachy) “Kate” Livengood, 80 (6) Dec 9, 2008
Helen (Beachy) Kate Livengood, 80. She was born March 11, 1928, in Fort Hill, a daughter of Wayman and Laura (McClintock) Beachy. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Two-thirds of firms plan no change in hiring plans for first ... Dec 9, 2008
Other services: Equipment/machinery repair; dry cleaning, laundry; personal care (hair, massage, nails); pet care; photofinishing; funeral homes/mortuaries; social services; membership organizations. Professional and business services: Business services (accountants, lawyers, engineers, computer and data processing); permanent employment agencies; car and truck rental agencies. (MarketWatch)
Holiday Tipping In Tight Times Dec 9, 2008
Personal Care: Personal Grooming: Cost of one session. Of course, these are just guidelines. (CBS News)
Steven Milloy: The Wrong Scary Toy Story Dec 9, 2008
All of us come into contact with potentially toxic substances every day in our air, water, food, clothes, jewelry, and personal care products, for example, but not at levels that cause harm. The Ecology Center made no effort to explore whether and to what extent children are actually exposed to the chemicals detected -- much less did it establish that any such exposure is harmful. (Fox News)
