http://www.newstin.com/us/GERIATRICS Global Social News Platform Copyright © 2006 I2S a.s. Copyright © 2006 I2S a.s. http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/74997244 A 53-year-old Israeli woman who worked as a geriatrics caregiver at a Jerusalem welfare hospital is under arrest for allegedly stealing money from elderly patients under her care, police said. The woman, Ariella Nachum, who... Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:02:04 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/74997244 2008-08-20T17:02:04Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/74788488 HealthDay - TUESDAY, Aug. 19 (HealthDay News) -- Living longer, even past the 100-year mark, doesn't necessarily mean that a person's last years will be spent in sickness or disability, Danish researchers report. That's because... Tue, 19 Aug 2008 13:01:40 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/74788488 2008-08-19T13:01:40Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/74458872 BioTime has announced that Robert N. Butler, M.D., has been elected to BioTime's Board of Directors. Dr. Butler is the founder, Chief Executive Officer, and President of the International Longevity Center-USA, a non-profit... Sun, 17 Aug 2008 23:26:35 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/74458872 2008-08-17T23:26:35Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/74196451 Older patients with heart disease and diabetes are getting better treatment than ever at the University of Michigan Health System -- even while U-M's care for Medicare patients is costing less, a new report shows. The data come... Fri, 15 Aug 2008 11:21:52 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/74196451 2008-08-15T11:21:52Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/74038589 "Alive & Well" concert - The Young@Heart Chorus performs a live concert to benefit IONA Senior Services. One night only! "These gyrating geriatrics travel around the world belting out rock classics and garnering rave reviews" -... Thu, 14 Aug 2008 15:31:04 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/74038589 2008-08-14T15:31:04Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/74140213 You will work with all patient types: Pediatrics through Geriatrics. This is a floater position and you will be required to work at various facilities in a 20 mile radius. You must have transportation to get to various... Thu, 14 Aug 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/74140213 2008-08-14T05:00:00Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/74140264 Immediate opportunities throughout the Chicago metro area for experienced Phlebotomist! You should have a minimum of 6 months experience working with all patient types from pediatrics to geriatrics. FOR YOUR PRIVACY AND... Thu, 14 Aug 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/74140264 2008-08-14T05:00:00Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/73889807 By Anne Harding NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Boston researchers have launched a study to examine how three "poorly understood" risk factors contribute to falls among older people. Dr. Suzanne G. Leveille of Harvard Medical... Wed, 13 Aug 2008 21:25:18 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/73889807 2008-08-13T21:25:18Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/73628014 Niko Karvounis writes on the geriatrician shortage. As baby boomers approach Medicare age, finding doctors to coordinate their care is becoming more challenging. This is due to the same reasons exacerbating the primary care... Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:06:00 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/73628014 2008-08-12T15:06:00Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/73323643 According to a study published in August in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, if you want to be a fitter, more relaxed, more agile retiree, the prescription is to walk on cobblestones.Submitted by Adrian L. to... Mon, 11 Aug 2008 03:28:40 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/73323643 2008-08-11T03:28:40Z