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Sun, 18 May 2008 01:13:00 GMT

New Resource Provides Strategies and Solutions for Communities Dealing With Aging Populations

Based on the findings of The Maturing of America study conducted by ICMA last year, local government leaders can now get a comprehensive resource, , which provides detailed strategies and practical solutions for communities preparing for the aging of the
Sun, 18 May 2008 01:13:00 GMT

Old age is the elephant in the room of the middle-aged

I used to really like the idea of being an old lady. Id daydream sometimes about which version of my OAP self Id like best. Version A was really fat (farewell, dieting), unwaxed and stubby-nailed (farewell, tyranny of grooming), quite drunk (goodbye,
Sun, 18 May 2008 01:02:00 GMT

Elderly woman reclaims home from 2001 storm

almost seven years after Tropical Storm Allison damaged the northeast Houston house so badly that the 75-year-old woman and her three grandchildren were forced to move in with relatives. Unable to afford repairs or receive help from the city's Senior
Sun, 18 May 2008 00:24:00 GMT

Man arrested in killing of elderly Longview couple

LONGVIEW, Texas - Gregg County sheriff deputies arrested a 44-year-old man early Saturday morning and charged him with the murders of an elderly married couple who were beaten to death last month. Brett Michael Birdwell of Longview did not resist arrest
Sun, 18 May 2008 00:24:00 GMT

West central Albertans nominated for service to seniors

Edmonton... Nearly 100 Albertans are nominated for a 2008 Ministers Seniors Service Award for providing outstanding volunteer service to seniors. The nominees include individuals and organizations from west central Alberta who help seniors remain
Sun, 18 May 2008 00:08:00 GMT

Northwest Albertans nominated for service to seniors

Edmonton... Nearly 100 Albertans are nominated for a 2008 Ministers Seniors Service Award for providing outstanding volunteer service to seniors. The nominees include individuals and organizations from northwest Alberta who help seniors remain
Sun, 18 May 2008 00:08:00 GMT

Northeast Albertans nominated for service to seniors

Edmonton... Nearly 100 Albertans are nominated for a 2008 Ministers Seniors Service Award for providing outstanding volunteer service to seniors. The nominees include individuals from northeast Alberta who help seniors remain independent and active in
Sun, 18 May 2008 00:07:00 GMT

Edmonton, Leduc and Sherwood Park residents nominated for service to seniors

Edmonton... Nearly 100 Albertans are nominated for a 2008 Ministers Seniors Service Award for providing outstanding volunteer service to seniors. Many of the nominees are from the Edmonton area who help seniors remain independent and active in their
Sun, 18 May 2008 00:07:00 GMT

East central Albertans nominated for service to seniors

Edmonton... Nearly 100 Albertans are nominated for a 2008 Ministers Seniors Service Award for providing outstanding volunteer service to seniors. The nominees include individuals and organizations from east central Alberta who help seniors remain
Sun, 18 May 2008 00:07:00 GMT

Coaldale, Lethbridge, Nanton, Redcliff and Warner residents nominated for service to seniors

Edmonton... Nearly 100 Albertans are nominated for a 2008 Ministers Seniors Service Award for providing outstanding volunteer service to seniors. The nominees include individuals and organizations from southwest Alberta who help seniors remain
Sun, 18 May 2008 00:06:00 GMT

Calgarians nominated for service to seniors

Calgary... Nearly 100 Albertans are nominated for a 2008 Minister?s Seniors Service Award for providing outstanding volunteer service to seniors. Many of the nominees are Calgarians who help seniors remain independent and active in their communities.
Sun, 18 May 2008 00:06:00 GMT

Banff residents nominated for service to seniors

Edmonton... Nearly 100 Albertans are nominated for a 2008 Ministers Seniors Service Award for providing outstanding volunteer service to seniors. The nominees include Banff residents who help seniors remain independent and active in their communities.
Sun, 18 May 2008 00:05:00 GMT

Police chase 13-year-old driver in Hutt Valley

A boy racer who sparked a police pursuit and was observed driving at speeds of up to 140kmh on the Hutt Motorway was just 13 years old. Inspector Paul Jermy said members of the public alerted police to the driver. When located, the boy accelerated away
Sat, 17 May 2008 23:21:00 GMT

Graduation gifts are not just for high school seniors any more. Congratulate your little scholar

Are you an online shopper? Of course you are! If you haven?t already done so, check out the Cyber Shopping Network for graduation gifts. Graduation gifts are not just for high school seniors any more. Every student should be recognized for successfully
Sat, 17 May 2008 22:33:00 GMT

13-year-old driver in police chase

A boy racer who sparked a police pursuit and was observed driving at speeds of up to 140km/h on the Hutt Motorway was just 13 years old. Inspector Paul Jermy said members of the public alerted police to the driver. When located, the boy accelerated away
Sat, 17 May 2008 22:15:00 GMT

Barlows senior partner steps down as modernising push continues

Barlow Lyde & Gilbert senior partner Richard Dedman is to step down from his post this autumn after seven years in the role. Dedman confirmed that he will be returning to work as a full-time fee earner after choosing to step down just two years into
Sat, 17 May 2008 21:24:00 GMT

Neglected scandal of old age

I used to really like the idea of being an old lady. Id daydream sometimes about which version of my OAP self Id like best. Version A was really fat (farewell, dieting), unwaxed and stubby-nailed (farewell, tyranny of grooming), quite drunk (goodbye,
Sat, 17 May 2008 21:01:00 GMT

Elderly man dead in wreck

> An elderly man died and a woman was injured in a head on collision along Shamrock Road early Saturday morning. Police investigating the accident said it appeared a 69yearold man driving a Toyota Corolla was heading west toward George Town when his car
Sat, 17 May 2008 20:38:00 GMT

$4-million research chairs will enhance health and care of seniors

-- The University of Waterloo and Conestoga College are announcing a $4-million donation to establish five research chairs dedicated to enhancing the health and care of seniors in Ontario and across Canada. The $4-million donation comes from former UW
Sat, 17 May 2008 20:09:00 GMT

Work by five graduating seniors

NORTH NEWTON, KAN. The annual Bethel College Senior Art Exhibit opened May 2, with a reception for the artists to be held during Commencement Weekend. Five seniors are showing work in a variety of media in the Fine Arts Center Gallery on the Bethel
Sat, 17 May 2008 20:03:00 GMT

Two senior citizens found murdered in city

senior citizen was murdered at his residence in Janak Puri, a senior citizen was found murdered in Narela area of Outer District on Friday. The victim identified as Lal Singh (62) was found dead in a poll of blood at his Janta Flat No. 121 in Sector A-6
Sat, 17 May 2008 19:47:00 GMT

Launch of new ASDA Over 50s Life Cover

ASDA Financial Services asks if it is fair that thousands of people with over 50s life policies could have to pay in far more than their cover will pay out? ASDA pledges to put that right with its new Over 50s Life Cover and the promise that customers
Sat, 17 May 2008 16:32:00 GMT

First Street seniors' residence plan may not go ahead

First Street seniors' residence plan may not go ahead First Street seniors' residence plan may not go ahead Thursday May 15 2008 Richard Vivian Plans for a controversial First Street seniors' residence may not go ahead after all.
Sat, 17 May 2008 15:05:00 GMT

Seniors stripped bare

YEARS ago, pensioners used to wait hopefully for federal budget night to see if they would get a meagre increase in their income. Indexation of the pension rate has put paid to that annual hanging out. This year, however, pensioners are up in arms.
Sat, 17 May 2008 14:53:00 GMT

Car inspections offered for seniors

You'll likely never see her lifting any hoods to check the fluid levels either. 'I wouldn't even know what to check for,' she said. Miller took her vehicle to a free car maintenance and vehicle inspection this week at the Edmond Senior Center, 2733
Sat, 17 May 2008 13:18:00 GMT

Seniors whip their shirts off for better deal

In the 1960s, they burnt their bras, but today they had them back on - and not much else. Some wore bright pink bras on the outside of their clothes, but others shed their outer layers altogether and flaunted their buxom bosoms proudly - all in the name
Sat, 17 May 2008 13:08:00 GMT

Valley 1st Struggles To Help Financially Troubled Seniors

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Sat, 17 May 2008 13:07:00 GMT

CPHS seniors focus on academic achievement; Many participate in extra-curricular events

Being involved in activities, including graduation, has been important to this year's senior class at Champlin Park High School.If the seniors aren't participating in the activities, they're at the events, cheering on their peers, senior Eleanor Magnuso,
Sat, 17 May 2008 12:10:00 GMT

Seniors are Increasingly Active Online

NEW YORK, NY ? More than one-third of US consumers born before 1946 use the Internet, according to Pew Internet and American Life Project data cited in an April 2008 Focalyst study. Pew also said that more than half of the younger members of this
Sat, 17 May 2008 11:46:00 GMT

More information on Say No To Ageism Week 2008

- May 19th to 23rd 2008Maire Hoctor TD, Minister of State with responsibility for Older People will launch 'Say No To Ageism' week in the Equality Authority at 3pm on Monday May 19th.Ageism creates fixed associations between chronicological age and
Sat, 17 May 2008 10:34:00 GMT