News - Powered by Yahoo NewsAs assisted-living care grows, worries mount
More Arizonans than ever are spending their senior years in assisted-living homes, and watchdogs worry that the rapidly growing industry is not equipped to meet the needs of a population growing older and sicker in its care.{v} Take a look inside an assisted living home{b} List of some assisted living homes closed by the state or fined {b} Search the assisted living database
Sun, 10 Jun 2007 08:58:24 GMT - (The Arizona Republic)
Senior citizens' schedule
SENIOR CENTER - 137 N. Beeson Blvd., Uniontown; phone 724-439-5910. Meals on Wheels - The Uniontown Center is in need of volunteers to deliver homebound meals to the elderly shut-ins, one hour, one day a week. Call 724-437-6050, ext. 243.
Sun, 10 Jun 2007 04:27:29 GMT - (Herald Standard)
Reverse mortgage option keeps home in the family
Reverse mortgages definitely are on the rise. Senior homeowners are taking equity out of their long-time residences to make ends meet during their retirement years, remodel their homes and help their children and grandchildren with the financial challenges of higher education.
Sun, 10 Jun 2007 07:58:26 GMT - (Everett Herald)
Corruption threat to aid in Sierra Leone
Senior sources in Sierra Leone believe Britain is about to freeze a £15-million payment to the West African nation amid evidence of endemic corruption that has seen millions of pounds in aid line the pockets of dishonest officials while ordinary people struggle in conditions of catastrophic poverty .
Sun, 10 Jun 2007 08:41:04 GMT - (Mail and Guardian)
Corruption threat to aid
Senior sources in Sierra Leone believe Britain is about to freeze a £15m payment to the West African nation amid evidence of endemic corruption that has seen millions of pounds in aid line the pockets of dishonest officials while ordinary people struggle in conditions of catastrophic poverty .
Sun, 10 Jun 2007 02:05:43 GMT - (Guardian Unlimited)
CCART to align with DART rates
Plano seniors are striving to find ways for public transportation to meet their needs and their wallets. In a Senior Citizen Advisory Board meeting Thursday, the main issue on the agenda was the lack of availability Collin County Area Regional Transit (CCART) has for Plano residents.
Sun, 10 Jun 2007 00:54:29 GMT - (McKinney Messenger)
Saturday, June 9
(CNN) -- Fourteen people have been killed and more than 20,000 displaced by flooding and landslides that followed heavy rainfall in south China's Guangdong Province, according to Xinhua, China's state-run news agency.
Sun, 10 Jun 2007 03:26:58 GMT - (CNN.com)
Amid pressure, F.H. council increases senior services budget
Amid a slew of angry demands, finger pointing and even a blow horn to silence the crowd, the Fountain Hills Town Council voted to increase the town's senior services budget.
Fri, 08 Jun 2007 18:11:38 GMT - (The Arizona Republic)
Nebraska to host NCAA gymnastics meet
The 2009 meet is set for April 16-19. The Devaney Center has hosted the 2006 Big 12 Championships and the 2005 NCAA South Central Regional, as well as several NCAA men?s championships.
Sat, 09 Jun 2007 05:42:42 GMT - (Lincoln Journal Star)
Church signs aim to 'make people stop and think'
Marquees in front of churches are used to reach people who might not attend services. Jared Turner | The Roanoke Times
Sat, 09 Jun 2007 05:48:01 GMT - (The New River Valley Current)