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Grants Available For Various Types of Health-Related Efforts

This foundation receives federal support for its latest rural endeavor, which focuses on efforts in the Northwest.

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Colorado Seniors Benefitting From Free Aquatic Aerobics Program

For seniors in Grand County, CO, the issue of cost is no longer a problem. The Grand County Council on Aging (COA), in partnership with the Fraser Valley Metropolitan Recreation District, offers weekly aquatic aerobics classes free of charge to area seniors. Transportation is also provided.

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Elder Friendly Certification Program Educates Businesses on Seniors' Needs

To date, more than 300 area businesses have chosen to participate and have passed the program's rigorous standards. In addition, the program has been replicated by aging-related services agencies in 12 other states.

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(SENIOR HOUSING) Web-based Tools Help Pinpoint Adult Family Homes

A new website developed by a Vancouver, WA gerontologist and her husband offers consumers the opportunity to shop comprehensively for an adult family home for a loved-one in need of 24-hour care without having to leave their home or business. It is an innovative Web-based service capable of being replicated in other areas.

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(PROGRAMS) Oregon County's Outreach Program Wins Kudos

Oregon's Washington County Disability, Aging and Veterans' Services (DAVS) has been recognized for its REACH (Ready to Extend a Caring Hand), program -- an innovative response to the problem of reaching isolated seniors in the area it serves.

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(ALASKA) Legislature Acts Fast to Extend Senior Benefits

The first bill of 2011 passed by the Alaska House of Representatives gives unanimous endorsement to an extension of the state's popular Senior Benefits Program for another four years.

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(NONCOMPLIANCE) Firm Pays $950,000 For Using X-Ray Techs Failing To Meet Medicare Standards

An Oregon-based mobile x-ray service has agreed to pay the federal government nearly $1 million as part of a settlement agreement with the U.S. Attorney's Office to resolve allegations that it submitted claims for payment to the Medicare program for services provided by x-ray technicians who did not meet education or licensing qualifications required by Medicare.

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(GRANTS) Wells Fargo Foundation Still Giving Despite Recession

"Despite the down economy, Wells Fargo continues to be one of America's largest financial contributors to nonprofits," boasts the Wells Fargo Foundation's website. "In 2009, we invested $202 million in 18,000 nonprofits nationwide, surpassing $200 million for the second year in a row. That's an average of $553,425 every single day to nonprofits supporting education, community development, human services, the arts and the environment."

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(STUDY) Confiding in Spouse Eases Stress Over Sexual Issues in Older Men

A new study suggests that it may not help older men and women with sexual problems to talk to a doctor, but men who talk to their partner report greater happiness -- and those who talked with friends felt less depressed.

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(GRANTS) Group Funds Programs in Western States

The Daniels Fund Grants Program supports nonprofit organizations in CO, NM, UT and WY as well as programs having a national impact. Health related areas eligible for grants are aging, including family and caregiver training and support; and disabilities, including early identification, intervention, family/caregiver training and information and resources. Grant applications are accepted throughout the year.

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