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The dream began with the Charter of Abu Dhabi University in the year 2000, After three years of planning, the university opened its doors in September 2003, to an entering class of 1,000 students on its two campuses in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain. Unlike other colleges and universities in the UAE, ADU undertook the measures necessary to ensure that all of the degree programs it would offer had secured accreditation from the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in advance of any students enrolling in them.
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What is EMDR?
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Eligibility to train in EMDR
In the UK, eligibility criteria to train in EMDR are set by the EMDR Association UK and Ireland.
Clinicians will need to be core mental health professionals e.g. psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, CPN's, UKCP accredited psychotherapists, or BAC/BACP accredited counsellors. Other clinicians may exceptionally qualify through their ongoing work in the psychotrauma area. (If in any doubt, please contact John Spector).
Who is accredited to train Clinicians in EMDR in the UK?
Only EMDR trainers accredited by the EMDR Europe Association are eligible to train appropriately qualified clinicians in Europe. This is to ensure that clinicians with the highest expertise in EMDR, and who will conduct trainings in the most up-to-date and professional and ethical way, carry out trainings.
Clinicians are advised to check that any EMDR training is bone fide and properly accredited and this may be done by accessing the EMDR Europe website.
Trainings and Trainers accredited by EMDR Europe will also be approved by each affiliated national association in Europe. Clinicians not trained in an accredited training will not be able to access any European Association activities.
As of March 2009, in addition to British National Trainings organised through EMDR Training and Consultancy, the only accredited British EMDR Trainers are:
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Join students from the University of Utah's Department of Modern Dance to create an original, one-of-a-kind dance performance inspired by the baskets in Weaving a Revolution. Like the basket weavers, you can think up new ideas, share them, and work together with others to invent a new work of art.
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Launched in 1989, Infiniti is a luxury brand imprint of Nissan. The brand was created as a means for Nissan to introduce premium vehicles into the American market that wouldn't fit in with the rest of Nissan's mainstream selection.
Infiniti Through the Years
Infiniti began by offering cars solely to the North American market. However, since the brand started out in 1989, Infiniti continually expanded its operations and the marketing network for its vehicles to include more than 230 dealerships in 15 different countries. However, Nissan does not employ the Infiniti marque in Japan, where most of the Infiniti models are available under the Nissan brand.
The Infiniti brand was designed specifically with the American market in mind. The company's marketing strategy was to target the premium segment of the U.S. auto market, much the way Honda did with its own luxury brand, Acura. Toyota also launched its own luxury brand, Lexus, during the same period.
Infiniti's first offering in the U.S. market was the Q45. A full-size four-door luxury sedan, the Q45 featured a V-8 engine and rear-wheel drive. The vehicle was intended to compete directly with the Lexus LS, while also undercutting more expensive vehicles such as the BMW 7 Series and the Mercedes-Benz S-Class.
In 1990, the M30 debuted. Initially available as a two-door luxury coupe, the M30 was essentially a rebranded version of the Nissan Leopard, which was previously available on the Japanese domestic market. The M30 was available only briefly between 1990 and 1992. However, in the 1990s, Infiniti introduced a wider variety of vehicles into the American market. These included the 1991 Infiniti G20, and the 1993 four-door J30 sedan.
The automaker's sales in the U.S. declined slightly in the mid-1990s. But by the late-1990s, Infiniti regained its footing. In 1997, it released its first SUV, the QX4, which was based on the Nissan Pathfinder. It was midsize and offered all the comforts of a luxury sedan on the chassis of a rugged four-wheel drive vehicle. The QX4 sold well in the U.S. market until it was discontinued in 2003 to make way for the QX56.
In the early 2000s, Infiniti found further success with the G35. A compact executive car had an entry-level price tag and caught on widely with American drivers as it enabled Infiniti to achieve a new level of sales success. While it may not have succeeded in surpassing BMW, Mercedes, or even Lexus in sales, Infiniti still commanded a respectable segment of the U.S. market.
Infiniti Models
The Infiniti G is still available as a sedan and as a coupe. The 2011 G25 sedan is powered by a 2.5 liter V-6 engine and was designed to compete with cars like the Lexus IS250 and the BMW 328i. Infiniti also manufactures a version with a 328-horsepower, 3.7-liter V-6 known as the G37.
The 2004 Infiniti QX56 was introduced to pick up where the original QX4 left off. As a full-size luxury SUV, it boasts a powerful V-8 engine and excellent towing capabilities. Like many luxury SUVs, the QX56 wasn't designed as an offroad vehicle as it was a stylish urban recreational vehicle.
Infiniti discontinued the Q45 in the United States in 2006. The original M35 and M45 were sold alongside the Q45 for several years, but eventually replaced the trailblazing model completely. Those models eventually gave way to Infiniti's current versions, the V-6 M37, V-8 M56, and the hybrid M35h. The new Infiniti M models feature more elegant, stylish lines than their predecessors, and their appearance has been compared to classic European performance brands like Jaguar and Maserati.
Another of the current models featured by Infiniti is the FX. Like the QX56, it was designed to fill the hole left by the original QX4. However, the QX is a full-size, truck-based SUV; the FX is a midsize crossover. It was unveiled in 2003, the same year as the similarly sized Porsche Cayenne and Volvo XC90.
While Infiniti didn't garner the sort of sales figures it hoped for when it entered into the U.S. market, its cars have remained popular with American drivers for more than two decades. More reliable and cheaper to maintain than many other similar luxury cars, Infiniti offer an appealing combination of style, affordability, class, and performance.
Infiniti EX35
2012-2008 | SUV, Utility/Offroad
The Infiniti EX35 is a luxury compact crossover sport utility vehicle (SUV) that was launched in 2007 at the New York Auto Show.
Infiniti EX37
2013 | SUV, Utility/Offroad
Infiniti FX35
2012-2003 | SUV, Utility/Offroad
The Infiniti FX35 is a midsize crossover SUV that was first introduced in 2003 and discontinued in 2010.
Infiniti FX37
Infiniti FX45
2008-2003 | SUV, Utility/Offroad
The Infiniti FX45 was introduced along with the FX35, which is essentially the same crossover with a different engine.
Infiniti FX50
2013-2009 | SUV, Utility/Offroad
Infiniti markets the Infiniti FX50 crossover SUV to performance enthusiasts.
Infiniti G20
2002-1999, 1996-1995 | Midsize, Sedan
The Infiniti G20 is a compact executive car that was first introduced back in the early 1990s.
Infiniti G25
2012-2011 | Luxury, Sedan
The Infiniti G25 serves as the American version of the Nissan Skyline 250GT.
Infiniti G35
2008-2003 | Coupe, Luxury, Sedan, Sports
Released in 2003, the Infiniti G35 helped the brand establish a positive reputation and move into profits after struggling for some time.
Infiniti G37
2013-2008 | Convertible, Coupe, Luxury, Sedan, Sports
The Infiniti G37 is a rear drive drive model that comes as a sedan, a convertible, or a coupe.
Infiniti I30
2001-1996 | Midsize, Sedan
The Infiniti I30 is a midsize car manufactured by Nissan Motors and sold under the Infiniti brand in the U.S. automobile market.
Infiniti I35
2004-2002 | Luxury, Sedan
The Infiniti I30, a luxury performance sedan priced in the middle of the Infiniti sedan lineup, became the I35 in 2002.
Infiniti J30
1997-1995 | Luxury, Sedan
The Infiniti J30 is a four-door luxury sedan that was introduced in 1993 and discontinued just four years later.
Infiniti JX35
The Infiniti JX35 is a midsize luxury crossover sport utility vehicle (SUV) that debuted as a concept at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance event in 2011.
Infiniti M35
2010-2006 | Luxury, Sedan
The Infiniti M35 debuted in 2006 and lasted until 2010.
Infiniti M35h
2013-2012 | Hybrid, Luxury, Sedan
First introduced in the spring of 2012, the Infiniti M35h is a hybrid version of the Infiniti M midsize luxury sedan.
Infiniti M37
2013-2011 | Luxury, Sedan
The Infiniti M37 is a mid-luxury sedan, manufactured, and sold under the Infiniti luxury brand of Nissan Motors.
Infiniti M45
2010-2006, 2004-2003 | Luxury, Sedan
Aside from an unrelated platform with the 'M' designation in the early 1990s, the Infiniti M45 represents the start of Infiniti's higher end midsize luxury performance sedans.
Infiniti M56
A midsize luxury sedan, the Infiniti M56 is a relatively new model that was first introduced in 2011.
Infiniti Q40
2015 | Luxury, Sedan
Infiniti Q45
2005-1995 | Luxury, Sedan
The Infiniti Q45 is a full-size luxury sedan manufactured by Nissan Motors under its Infiniti brand from 1990 to 2006.
Infiniti Q50
2019-2014 | Hybrid, Luxury, Sedan
Infiniti Q50 Hybrid
2017-2014 | Hybrid, Luxury, Sedan
Infiniti Q60
2018-2017, 2015-2014 | Convertible, Coupe, Sports
Infiniti Q70
Infiniti Q70 Hybrid
2016-2014 | Hybrid, Luxury, Sedan
Infiniti QX30
2018-2017 | SUV, Utility/Offroad
Infiniti QX4
2003-2001 | SUV, Utility/Offroad
The Infiniti QX4 is a luxury SUV crossover manufactured by Infiniti from 1997 to 2003.
Infiniti QX50
2017-2014 | SUV, Utility/Offroad
Infiniti QX56
2013-2004 | SUV, Utility/Offroad
The Infiniti QX56 is a full-size luxury SUV suitable for both the suburban rider and those wanting a bit of power from their vehicles.
Infiniti QX60
2019, 2017-2014 | SUV, Utility/Offroad
Infiniti QX60 Hybrid
2016-2014 | Hybrid, SUV, Utility/Offroad
Infiniti QX70
Infiniti QX80
2019-2014 | SUV, Utility/Offroad


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Spot is an imaginative and enthusiastic puppy who delights in the simplest of things, from playing hide-and-seek to receiving mail. Based on Eric Hill's popular picture books, Spot and his friends show kindness and character through their adventures. Young children will identify with Spot's love of his family and his desire for comfort, and he just may encourage the rest of us to take a fresh look at life.
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About Grant Gunderson
One of the ski industry's most dedicated photographers, Grant has shot for every major snow sports and outdoor publication world wide, including: ESPN, Outside, FHM, Powder, Skier, Skiing and Ski. In addition to his editorial work, From Iceland to Patagonia, Grant routinely produces deep powder images, and authentic ski bum imagery define the culture of skiing. He has been recognized by numerous groups as one of the world's top action sports photographers, and he continuously strives to constantly produce unique imagery. He skis close to 200 days a year and makes a high quality (and high-octane) homebrewed ale. Currently he is serving as the Photo Editor of The Ski Journal, while working with a broad range of high-end commercial and editorial clients. You can purchase prints of any of his acclaimed work that will add a bit of class to any skiers home or cabin at: www.prints.grantgunderson.com.Website: http://www.grantgunderson.com


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In passion, lies beauty. This is the quintessential statement behind Oscar Blandi's philosophy on haircare. This message is consistent throughout every element of the Oscar Blandi empire. It is evident in Oscar's fervent methods of styling, within the walls of his namesake salon, throughout his dedicated team of stylists and colorists, and inside every product in his extraordinary haircare collection.
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With a pierced body that is toned to perfection and no inhibitions whatsoever Tina puts on the ultimate floorshow. Not for the faint-hearted but if you are prepared to step outside of your comfort zone and prepared to accept that femininity comes in many different forms then you may just be pleasantly surprised. Dare you rise to Tina's challenge?
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The trouble with some writers is you never know when they're joking.
"Unlike the great idealists and romancers who insist on a beginning and a middle and an ending for their stories mine possess none of these definite parts. You can open them at any page. It does not matter at all. You will be equally mystified if not revolted. I am myself."
His books sold aplenty, back in the day. They were translated into movies and television series, always by taking great liberties with the original works. The fantasy involved was too wild to bring all of it to the screen, so only those bits which the general public could swallow were used.
"Without so much as turning a hair I freely admit that I am one of America's great realists…Like life itself my stories have no point and get absolutely nowhere. And like life they are a little mad and purposeless."
One authority claims the man wrote books only when he really needed the money. He would take the first editions of his own books, pawn them to buy whiskey, drink the whiskey, and write a book that would sell so well he could immediately go out and buy back the first editions for next time.
"They are like the man who dashes madly through traffic only to linger aimlessly on the opposite corner watching a fountain pen being demonstrated in a shop window. Quite casually I wander into my plot, poke around with my characters for a while, then amble off, leaving no moral proved and no reader improved."
His books were known for high-speed humor, disregard for authority, and sheer wackiness. Large doses of slapstick nudity and heavy drinking didn't hurt. And the ability of the characters to go through all of it and then return to depressing, humdrum lives ought, indeed, to have earned their author a place among the most depressing realists of his day. He caused me trouble in the early days of the Book Fair. "Science Fiction?" customers demanded. "Why isn't he in Humor?"
It's possible, of course, but I'm not alone. Ballantine Books, in a noble effort to bring him back into style in the 1970s, published him in their Fantasy line, along with James Branch Cabell, an author with a similar attitude to society and life. Look at the plots: a man is snatched through a department store doorway into an alternate universe, a raygun brings statues to life, a photographer finds himself turning into a skeleton at random moments, an inoffensive businessman is haunted by the ghosts of a couple who were too wild for him to put up with while they were alive.
Nobody asks why I put Thorne Smith in Science Fiction any more because I don't run into people who know who he is. People have seen the movies, certainly, thanks to TCM and AMC. The businessman with the ghosts was Topper, of course, who turned into a film series and then a TV series. The Passionate Witch became the movie I Married a Witch which of course became the series Bewitched, all without quite the whiskey and nudity of the original. The Night Life of the Gods was filmed in 1935, with statues a little less naked and without the ending in which characters, including the hero and heroine, decide they'd be happier petrified in museums than trying to deal with the world as it is.
He wrote one children's book—Lazy Bear Lane—which is in the same style, only everyone keeps their clothes on. And he wrote the page I've been quoting as a filler in the back of The Glorious Pool, a story of what happens when a swimming pool turns into the fountain of youth properties is discovered. (People lose their clothes, natch.) He may have meant it all to be taken seriously. You just can't tell, with some of these gentry.
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I spent 10,000 dollars on the restoration of my VW Bus. The Lexus Plum Purple paint still looks new and the leather Dodge Caravan seats are very comfortable.
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AirAsia grasps stronger foothold in China with entry into Nanning New direct flights available 3x weekly will be AirAsia's 22nd route to ChinaTravel and Lifestyle Press Releases Thursday September 13, 2012 12:54
AirAsia, the world's best low cost airline is strengthening its route network and connectivity in the world's most populated country, China with the announcement of its newest route from Kuala Lumpur – Nanning, which is available for booking from today until 16 September 2012.
This new route is the only direct flight available from Kuala Lumpur – Nanning and will commence operations with 3x weekly flights on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays beginning 11 December 2012 and will complement the AirAsia Group's network connectivity from Asean to China, especially with the recent announcement of Bangkok – Wuhan flights operated by Thai AirAsia. Kuala Lumpur - Nanning will be AirAsia Group's 22nd route to China.
AirAsia is offering a special all-in-fare from as low as RM99 one way in conjunction with the announcement of Kuala Lumpur – Nanning, and guests will be able to grab these fares exclusively online at www.airasia.com from 12 - 16 September 2012, and travel from 11 December 2012 – 22 May 2013.
Kathleen Tan, AirAsia's Group Head of Commercial commented, "China is a great market for us to explore and expand our route network and connectivity. We are seeing a greater demand between both ends especially for business travel, and we hope to showcase what Nanning has to offer to the average of 30million guests that fly through our network every year; as well as for the Chinese to use our Kuala Lumpur hub to connect to more than 75 destinations that AirAsia flies to. We are glad to be able to provide the only direct flight from Kuala Lumpur – Nanning and we are confident that flight loads will pick-up once we open this new destination for sale, especially with the importance of Nanning as a city that works closely with the ASEAN countries to promote investment and trade between China and ASEAN."
The city of Nanning is also known as the 'green city' due to its abundance of greenery and natural landscape, and is the capital of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region in Southern China. Nanning is situated about 160km from the border of Vietnam and sits beside the Yunnan, Guizhou, Guangdong and Hunan provinces.
This green city with approximately 6.7million population offers an array of must-see natural wonders such as the Qingxiu Mountain Scenic Area, which is rated 4As and was given the title of Nanning's 'green lung'. Qingxiu Mountain Scenic Area is one of Nanning's eight famous scenes, and boasts of the view of 18 mountains and housing relics such as Dong Spring, carvings on the Jieqing Cliff and the Shixiang Shrine. This scenic area also contains a cultural project between Nanning City and Khon Kaen City in Thailand, called the Thai Park, which is designed by architects from Thailand.
Another popular scenic spot is the Daming Mountain, Guangxi's highest mountain and offers four famous sights at the change of every season with mists in the spring, waterfall in the summer, clouds in the autumn and snow in the winter at this mountain.
Nanning also has the world's fourth and Asia's largest transnational waterfall, known as the Detian Waterfall. The three layers this waterfall is divided into makes it extremely unique as the view changes every season. Apart from the magnificent view, visitors to Detian Waterfall can also enjoy boating or fishing at the foot of the mountain.
A trip to Nanning will not be complete without a visit to the million year old Yiliang Cave, which got its name from the Yiliang Village. This cave is also known as 'Gan Palace' and is formed by karst and visitors will walk through the cave mesmerized by the various stalactites and stalagmites that are shaped like whelks, stone flowers and many more. The Yiliang Cave also acts as a cultural corridor to the Zhuang minority tribe.
It is not just the natural wonders of Nanning that will keep you hooked to this latest AirAsia destination, the abundance of great local cuisine will also keep you coming back for more. Nanning cuisine bears a resemblance to the Canton style however contain characteristics of its own. Some of the must-tries in Nanning are the Old Friend Noodles, Nanning Lemon Duck and the Bazhen Rice Noodles.
Every AirAsia destination is also a great shopping destination, and Nanning will keep the shopaholics busy with the Chaoyang Road shopping center that houses various departmental stores, supermarkets, plazas and an ocean of retail stores; Qixing shopping street, where you can buy anything and everything; and Xining Street where you can buy gold and silver jewelry made by expert craftsmen. There is also an array of nightlife spots to keep you occupied in Nanning.
Apart from sightseeing, shopping, and trying local delicacies, Nanning also plays an important part in the economy development and trade between China and the ten ASEAN countries, with the annual CHINA-ASEAN Exposition (CAEXPO), which is a collaboration between the ASEAN Secretariat and the Chinese Premier targeting as a platform for China and ASEAN to enlarge their trade cooperation especially in commodity trade, investment and cooperation and service trade.
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I'm writing this on a Windows 8 desktop I built two weeks ago, I travel with a Microsoft Surface tablet, and carry a Nokia 920 Microsoft phone. In short, I'm living in a wall-to-wall Microsoft world. I've discovered some pretty cool aspects of operating this way, and some minor disappointments. To get the real benefit, I'm slowly changing the way I work to use SkyDrive more, and use Skype better. I'm also getting a little annoyed that Surface doesn't support Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) and won't take a second browser.
Let me walk you through what I love and hate about living totally within the Microsoft ecosystem.
Adding a new device is a cakewalk
When you buy a new current-gen device, you simply sign in with your Microsoft ID (the one you use for MSN or Hotmail) and most of your stuff is automatically configured. Legacy software doesn't come across, but if you bought an app through the app store, you can either automatically get the apps you purchased (generally at no additional charge) or you'll be offered an upgrade to the current version for a typically small price. If you've ever done a prior migration in Windows, it was typically a several-day initial process, then about a month of getting things back to where you wanted them. Now most of the personality stuff migrates automatically. While I think Chrome still retains more settings on the browser side, Internet Explorer is much improved, too.
Living on the phone camera
Windows Phone can be put into camera mode and upload the pictures to the cloud – SkyDrive in this case – faster than any competing product. In addition, the Nokia 920's camera is, in my opinion, the best in the market in terms of picture quality. This combination makes the phone much more useful than any portable camera or phone I've had before, even earlier Windows phones. People really can't tell my pictures come from a camera phone. I'll admit it could have a better flash (the Samsung S3 has a flash that could likely kill vampires), but the camera itself is excellent.
The Lumia 920 also feels far quicker getting to stuff than on other phones. This is hugely important if I'm driving and need to check on an address, or put the phone into GPS mode to find a Starbucks. It likely has saved my life a couple times – had I tried this on most phones, I'd likely be parked in someone's trunk.
The Surface tablet is amazing
I just love this tablet. The combination of extremely low weight and extremely long battery life has been a godsend. I didn't think I'd ever be able to love an ARM-based PC product, but the Surface has turned me around. It boots up and shuts down quickly, I don't even notice it in my backpack, and connected to SkyDrive, it has all the capacity I need. I'm still learning to remember to put my movies on an SD card to take them with me, but this process is still typically far faster than copying them over the network to a laptop anyway.
Some things still need fixing
First, why doesn't SkyDrive come preinstalled? It's a core feature on every platform, so why do I have to download and install it, then tell the app who I am? Windows and SkyDrive share a user name and password, so why won't it log me in automatically?
Second, neither the Surface tablet nor Windows Phone support VPNs. This can be problematic for travelers, who sometimes need VPNs to connect to services that aren't designed to work overseas, like Skype, Amazon and Netflix. I understand that there are better security products Microsoft prefers, but not having a VPN creates a usability issue.
Third, why not move all of the passwords and IDs you have stored on IE to all of your browsers? Chrome does this, so if IE won't, I should at least be allowed to load Chrome on my tablet, but I can't. IE doesn't work well on all sites anymore, so having a second browser has become a survival mechanism.
Finally, Office should have been a Modern UI app. While the mail client on the Surface works fine, it also works differently than Outlook, creating confusion. Furthermore, transferring settings between Office versions, or having to set up each version of Office manually shouldn't be necessary anymore. It feels like Office was mostly left in last decade with the new 2013 version.
Nice work, Microsoft
While Microsoft's latest suite of products come with some annoyances, they work together much better than they used to, when all the interfaces were different and Microsoft products only worked better together in some marketing guy's head. The improvements are pronounced, and both the phone and tablet have comes miles from where they were. With a few – OK more than a few – improvements, this platform could be so much better than anything else out there. Here's hoping the fixes come soon.
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Sunday afternoon's beautiful weather brought clammers - both those with years of experience and those new to the activity - out to the Niantic River. But most were unaware of a bacterial species, Vibrio parahaemolyticus, which occurs naturally in brackish and salt water environments and sometimes infects shellfish.
When consumed in raw or undercooked shellfish, the bacteria can cause diarrhea, vomiting, fever, headache and other symptoms, according to a fact sheet from the state Department of Agriculture. The symptoms typically appear 12 to 24 hours after eating infected oysters, clams, lobsters or crabs, and it can be life-threatening for people with compromised immune systems or those with chronic liver disease.
Although there have been no outbreaks of the illness in Connecticut this summer, the state has decided to take measures to improve education among recreational shellfishers after a potential outbreak in Rhode Island, said Patrick Kelly, a member of the Waterford-East Lyme Shellfish Commission.
Kelly said a Rhode Island couple got sick after they caught shellfish, didn't put them on ice and consumed them raw. The couple is currently being tested to determine whether their disease was caused by Vibrio parahaemolyticus.
While several of the people clamming in the Niantic River said they had never heard of the species of bacteria, which is in the same genus as the bacteria that causes cholera, they were knowledgeable about the safety measures used to reduce the risk of illness.
Tom Powers of Berlin, who learned to clam with his family when he was 5 or 6 years old, said he would never store shellfish in the live well of a boat. That practice is discouraged because it can result in cross-contamination from other organisms and the temperature can rise, providing an hospitable environment for bacterial growth.
As he stood chest-deep in the river, feeling for clams with his socked feet, Powers said he had never heard of Vibrio parahaemolyticus. He is, however, "not really concerned about it because I've been clamming here my whole life."
The state's Bureau of Aquaculture has been working with commercial shellfish growers to establish safety measures to minimize risk from the bacteria and has been testing for Vibrio parahaemolyticus in shellfish-growing areas, according to a press release from that department.
Wardens and locations that sell permits are also handing out fact sheets on the pathogens.
The concern about the bacteria has increased because "over the last few years, the water temperature has been higher than normal, and when the water gets warm their population grows rapidly," said Kelly. There has also been outbreaks of illness from the bacteria across the Northeast in recent summers.
Don McKenzie of Colchester, who was clamming for the second time on Sunday, said he "wouldn't know" about the bacteria because he's "kind of new to this clamming stuff."
Still, McKenzie said he would never store shellfish in live wells and always puts the clams immediately into coolers or ice buckets.
In addition to keeping shellfish on ice and not storing them in the live well of a ship, the state recommends cooking all shellfish until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds.
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Shooting of "Dear Eleanor," produced by Leonardo DiCaprio, is scheduled to start today, according to a website for the casting of extras.
Caleb Applegate, a producer of the film, said he preferred to limit publicity about the shoot, largely for the sake of security. He said the crew will be in Boulder County "a little while" and will include many locations.
"We're going to be all over the place," Applegate said.
On Friday, he wrote on Twitter, "T-4 days until filming ..."
DiCaprio is not expected to visit the shoot, Applegate said.
Online resources list the film's director as Kevin Connolly, a star of the HBO series "Entourage," and its cast as including Wilson, Alba, Liana Liberato, Isabelle Fuhrman and Joel Courtney. Sources with knowledge of the production confirmed this.
Courtney, who starred in the Steven Spielberg-produced "Super 8," posted on Twitter pictures of himself in Boulder on Saturday and Sunday, and he wrote about hanging out in Boulder with Fuhrman, star of the 2009 horror film "Orphan."
The production has asked the Boulder County Sheriff's Office for road closures in downtown Niwot and traffic control services in Hygiene, according to sheriff spokesman Cmdr. Rick Brough.
The Niwot closures are scheduled for 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, May 18, and all day Tuesday, May 21, on Second Avenue from Niwot Road to Murray Street.
Traffic control in Hygiene is scheduled for an undetermined time during the day on Wednesday, May 22, around North 75th Street and Hygiene Road.
The production has inquired about the process to engage city services in Longmont, according to Longmont Police Cmdr. Jeff Satur.
Members of the production team have visited several sites in Longmont, including the Longmont Performing Arts Center, Dickens Opera House, The Speakeasy bar and Jesters Dinner Theatre, according to people who own or help manage those venues.
"There's a couple scenes they'd like to do there," said Scott Moore, owner of Jesters, located at 224 Main St.
Up to 20 members of the production crew visited the theater last week and indicated they might want to use the theater later this month, Moore said. Jesters would stand in for a theater owned by Alba's character, as Moore understands the scenario.
"Supposedly, this would be the theater she owns and performs at," Moore said.
Members of the crew visited The Speakeasy, at 301 Main St., about four times, including once when Connolly showed up, said Speakeasy owner Sarah Carrillo.
"He's cool," Carrillo said. "He's much smaller than I imagined him to be, but they were cool."
Connolly told her The Speakeasy would make a good location.
"He sat down and he was like, 'This is perfect.' He said, 'I love it.'" But she has yet to hear back from producers about shooting there, she said.
Members of the crew had a kind of Hollywood-like "arrogant air" about them when they visited, Carrillo said. When they first came by, The Speakeasy was closed and Carrillo was mopping the floor.
"They walked in and they just blew right past me like I was the cleaning lady," she said, adding that the visitors were friendly when she introduced herself.
"Dear Eleanor," reportedly set in the early 1960s, is about two best friends who travel across the country to meet their childhood hero, Eleanor Roosevelt.
A member of the production team who asked to remain anonymous indicated the film has a budget of under $1 million.
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WHEREAS, the Auditor as fiscal officer of this City has certified to this Council that the estimated life or period of usefulness of the improvement described in Section 1 is at least five years, the estimated maximum maturity of the Bonds described in Section 1 is 40 years, and the maximum maturity of the Notes described in Section 3 is 20 years;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Marion, County of Marion, Ohio, that:
Section 1. It is necessary to issue bonds of this City in the aggregate principal amount of $500,000 (the "Bonds") to pay costs of improving Belmont Street, between certain termini, by constructing storm water sewers and sanitary sewers, together with all necessary appurtenances thereto (the "Improvement").
Section 2. The Bonds shall be dated August 1, 2014, shall bear interest at the now estimated rate of six percent (6% ) per year, payable semiannually until the principal amount is paid, and are estimated to mature in 20 annual principal installments on December 1 of each year that are in such amounts that the total principal and interest payments on the Bonds in any fiscal year in which principal is payable are substantially equal. The first principal payment of the Bonds is estimated to be December 1, 2015.
Section 3. It is necessary to issue and this Council determines that notes in the aggregate principal amount of $500,000 (the "Notes") shall be issued in anticipation of the issuance of the Bonds to pay costs of the Improvement and the financing costs of the issuance of the Notes. The Notes shall be dated their date of issuance and shall mature one year from the date of issuance, provided that the date of issuance shall not be later than September 12, 2013, and further provided that the Auditor may, if it is determined to be necessary or advisable to the sale of the Notes, establish a maturity date that is up to 15 days less than one year from the date of issuance by setting forth that maturity date in a final terms certificate in accordance with Section 6 of this Ordinance (the "Final Terms Certificate"). The Notes shall bear interest at a rate or rates not to exceed six percent (6%) per year (computed on the basis of a 360 day year consisting of twelve 30-day months), payable at maturity and until the principal amount is paid or payment is provided for. The rate of interest on the Notes shall be determined by the Auditor in the Final Terms Certificate.
Section 4. The principal of and interest on the Notes shall be payable in lawful money of the United States of America, and shall be payable, without deduction for services of the City's paying agent, at the office of a bank or trust company designated by the Auditor in the Final Terms Certificate after determining that the payment at that bank or trust company will not endanger the funds or securities of the City and that proper procedures and safeguards are available for that purpose (the "Paying Agent").
Section 5. The Notes shall be signed by the Mayor and Auditor, in the name of the City and in their official capacities, provided that one of those signatures may be a facsimile. The Notes shall be issued in the denominations and numbers as requested by Fifth Third Securities, Inc. (the "Original Purchaser") and approved by the Auditor in the Final Terms Certificate, and the entire principal amount may be represented by a single note, may be issued as fully registered securities (for which the Auditor will serve as note registrar), and may be issued in book entry or other uncertificated form in accordance with Section 9.96 and Chapter 133 of the Revised Code if it is determined by the Auditor that issuance of the Notes in that form will facilitate the sale and delivery of the Notes. The Notes shall not have coupons attached, shall be numbered as determined by the Auditor and shall express upon their faces the purpose, in summary terms, for which they are issued and that they are issued pursuant to this Ordinance.
The Notes may be issued to any securities depository (a "Depository") that is a clearing agency under federal law operating and maintaining, with any participants contracting with a Depository under a book entry system and includes security brokers and dealers, banks and trust companies, and clearing corporations or otherwise ("Participants"), a system (a "book entry system") under which (i) the ownership of beneficial interests in the Notes and the principal of, and interest on, the Notes may be transferred only through a book entry, and (ii) a single physical Note certificate is issued by the City and payable only to a Depository or its nominee, with such Notes "immobilized" in the custody of the Depository or its agent for that purpose. If, and as long as a book entry system is utilized, (i) the Notes may be issued in the form of a single Note made payable to the Depository or its nominee and immobilized in the custody of the Depository or its agent for that purpose; (ii) the beneficial owners in book entry form shall have no right to receive the Notes in the form of physical securities or certificates; (iii) ownership of beneficial interests in book entry form shall be shown by book entry on the system maintained and operated by the Depository and its Participants, and transfers of the ownership of beneficial interests shall be made only by book entry by the Depository and its Participants; and (iv) the Notes as such shall not be transferable or exchangeable, except for transfer to another Depository or to another nominee of a Depository, without further action by the City.
If any Depository determines not to continue to act as a Depository for the Notes for use in a book entry system, the Auditor may attempt to establish a securities depository/book entry relationship with another qualified Depository. If the Auditor does not or is unable to do so, the Auditor, after making provision for notification of the beneficial owners by the then Depository and any other arrangements deemed necessary, shall permit withdrawal of the Notes from the Depository, and shall cause the Notes in bearer or payable form to be signed by the officers authorized to sign the Notes and delivered to the assigns of the Depository or its nominee, all at the cost and expense (including any costs of printing), if the event is not the result of City action or inaction, of those persons requesting such issuance.
The Auditor is also hereby authorized and directed, to the extent necessary or required, to enter into any agreements determined necessary in connection with the book entry system for the Notes, after determining that the signing thereof will not endanger the funds or securities of the City.
Section 6. The Notes shall be sold to the Original Purchaser at a purchase price of not less than par plus accrued interest by the Auditor in accordance with law and the provisions of this Ordinance. The note purchase agreement by and between the City and the Original Purchaser (the "Note Purchase Agreement") now on file with the Clerk of this Council is now approved, and the Auditor is authorized to sign and deliver, on behalf of the City, the Note Purchase Agreement with such changes that are not inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance, are not materially adverse to the interests of the City and are approved by the Auditor. That any such changes to the Note Purchase Agreement are not materially adverse to the interests of the City and approved by the Auditor shall be evidenced conclusively by the signing of the Note Purchase Agreement by the Auditor. The Auditor shall sign the Final Terms Certificate referred to in Section 3 and 4 and cause the Notes to be prepared, and have the Notes signed and delivered, together with a true transcript of proceedings with reference to the issuance of the Notes if requested by the Original Purchaser, to the Original Purchaser upon payment of the purchase price. The Mayor, the Auditor, the Law Director, the Clerk of Council and other City officials, as appropriate, are each authorized and directed to sign any transcript certificates, financial statements and other documents and instruments and to take such actions as are necessary or appropriate to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Ordinance. The Auditor is authorized, if it is determined to be in the best interest of the City, to combine the Notes with one or more other note issues of the City into a consolidated note issue pursuant to Section 133.30(B) of the Revised Code.
Section 7. The proceeds from the sale of the Notes shall be paid into the proper fund or funds and those proceeds are appropriated and shall be used for the purpose for which the Notes are being issued. Any income earned from the investment of the proceeds of the Notes shall be deposited into the fund in which such proceeds are deposited (and shall not be transferred to the General Fund). The proceeds from the sale of the Notes and the investment earnings on those proceeds are appropriated for the uses described above.
Section 8. The par value to be received from the sale of the Bonds or of any renewal notes and any excess funds resulting from the issuance of the Notes shall, to the extent necessary, be used to pay the principal of and interest on the Notes at maturity and are pledged for that purpose.
Section 9. During the year or years in which the Notes are outstanding, there shall be levied on all the taxable property in the City, in addition to all other taxes, the same tax that would have been levied if the Bonds had been issued without the prior issuance of the Notes. The tax shall be within the ten-mill limitation imposed by law, shall be and is ordered computed, certified, levied and extended upon the tax duplicate and collected by the same officers, in the same manner, and at the same time that taxes for general purposes for each of those years are certified, levied, extended and collected, and shall be placed before and in preference to all other items and for the full amount thereof. The proceeds of the tax levy shall be placed in the Bond Retirement Fund, which is irrevocably pledged for the payment of the principal of and interest on the Notes or the Bonds when and as the same fall due.
In each year to the extent money from the City's sanitary sewer system is available for the payment of the principal of and interest on that portion of the Notes and the Bonds issued to pay costs of constructing sanitary sewer and related appurtenances, and to the extent such money is appropriated for that purpose, the tax to be levied shall be reduced by the amount of the money so available and appropriated.
In each year to the extent money from the City's storm water system is available for the payment of the principal of and interest on that portion of the Notes and the Bonds issued to pay costs of constructing storm water sewers and related appurtenances, and to the extent such money is appropriated for that purpose, the tax to be levied shall be reduced by the amount of money so available and appropriated.
Section 10. The City covenants that it will use, and will restrict the use and investment of, the proceeds of the Notes in such manner and to such extent as may be necessary so that (a) the Notes will not (i) constitute private activity bonds, arbitrage bonds or hedge bonds under Sections 141, 148 or 149 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the Code) or (ii) be treated other than as bonds to which Section 103(a) of the Code applies, and (b) the interest on the Notes will not be an item of tax preference under Section 57 of the Code.
The City further covenants that (a) it will take or cause to be taken such actions that may be required of it for the interest on the Notes to be and remain excluded from gross income for federal income tax purposes, (b) it will not take or authorize to be taken any actions that would adversely affect that exclusion, and (c) it, or persons acting for it, will, among other acts of compliance, (i) apply the proceeds of the Notes to the governmental purpose of the borrowing, (ii) restrict the yield on investment property, (iii) make timely and adequate payments to the federal government, (iv) maintain books and records and make calculations and reports and (v) refrain from certain uses of those proceeds, and, as applicable, of property financed with such proceeds, all in such manner and to the extent necessary to assure such exclusion of that interest under the Code.
The City hereby designates the Notes as "qualified tax-exempt obligations" pursuant to Section 265(b)(3) of the Code. In connection with that designation, the City hereby represents and covenants that as a "qualified borrower" it, together with all its subordinate entities or entities that issue obligations on its behalf, or on behalf of which it issues obligations, in or during the calendar year in which the Bonds are issued, (i) have not issued and will not issue tax-exempt obligations designated as "qualified tax-exempt obligations" for purposes of Section 265(b)(3) of the Code, including the Bonds, in an aggregate principal amount in excess of $10,000,000, and (ii) have not issued, do not reasonably anticipate issuing, and will not issue, tax-exempt obligations (including the Bonds, but excluding the other obligations that are "private activity bonds" as defined in Section 141 of the Code, and excluding refunding obligations that are not "advance refunding obligations" as defined in Section 149(d)(5) of the Code) in an aggregate amount exceeding $10,000,000, unless the City first obtains a written opinion of nationally recognized bond counsel that such designation or issuance, as applicable, will not adversely affect the status of the Bonds as "qualified tax-exempt obligations". The City further represents that it has not formed or participated in the formation of, or benefited from or availed itself of, any entity in order to avoid the purposes of subparagraph (C) or (D) of Section 265(b)(3) of the Code, and covenants that it will not form, participate in the formation of, or benefit from or avail itself of any such entity. The City further represents that the Bonds are not being issued as part of a direct or indirect composition issue that combines issues or lots of tax-exempt obligations of different issuers.
The Auditor or any other officer of the City having responsibility for issuance of the Notes is hereby authorized (a) to make or effect any election, selection, designation, choice, consent, approval, or waiver on behalf of the City with respect to the Notes as the City is permitted to or required to make or give under the federal income tax laws, including, without limitation thereto, any of the elections provided for in Section 148(f)(4)(C) of the Code or available under Section 148 of the Code, for the purpose of assuring, enhancing or protecting favorable tax treatment or status of the Notes or interest thereon or assisting compliance with requirements for that purpose, reducing the burden or expense of such compliance, reducing the rebate amount or payments or penalties, or making payments of special amounts in lieu of making computations to determine, or paying, excess earnings as rebate, or obviating those amounts or payments, as determined by that officer, which action shall be in writing and signed by the officer, (b) to take any and all other actions, make or obtain calculations, make payments, and make or give reports, covenants and certifications of and on behalf of the City, as may be appropriate to assure the exclusion of interest from gross income and the intended tax status of the Notes, and (c) to given one or more appropriate certificates of the City, for inclusion in the transcript of proceedings for the Notes, setting forth the reasonable expectations of the City regarding the amount and use of all the proceeds of the Notes, the facts, circumstances and estimates on which they are based, and other facts and circumstances relevant to the tax treatment of the interest on and the tax status of the Notes.
Section 11. If, in the judgment of the Auditor, the filing of an application for (i) a rating on the Notes by one or more nationally recognized rating agencies, or (ii) a policy of insurance from a company or companies to better assure the payment of principal of and interest on the Notes, is in the best interest of and financially advantageous to this City, the Auditor is authorized to prepare and submit those applications, to provide to each such agency or company such information as may be required for the purpose, and to provide further for the payment of the cost of obtaining each such rating or policy, except to the extent otherwise paid in accordance with the Note Purchase Agreement, from the proceeds of the Notes to the extent available and otherwise from any other funds lawfully available and that are appropriated or shall be appropriated for that purpose. To the extent the Auditor has taken such actions, those actions are hereby ratified and confirmed.
Section 12. The Clerk of Council is directed to deliver a certified copy of this Ordinance to the County Auditor.
Section 13. This Council determines it is in the interest of the City to retain the law firm of Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff LLP ("Benesch") to represent the City as bond counsel in connection with its proposed issuance of the Notes. This Council approves the form of the engagement letter from Benesch now on file with this Council and authorizes the Mayor to sign and accept that engagement letter with such changes as the Mayor deems necessary. This Council also recognizes that few law firms actively represent public and private entities in connection with the authorization, issuance, sale and purchase of obligations issued by Ohio political subdivisions and that the Original Purchaser may in the future request Benesch to represent the Original Purchaser in a matter or matters unrelated to the City. If such a request occurs, the Mayor is further authorized, after consultation with the Law Director, to waive any conflict of interest if Benesch represents the Original Purchaser in a matter or matters unrelated to the City.
Section 14. This Council determines that all acts and conditions necessary to be done or performed by the City or to have been met precedent to and in the issuing of the Notes in order to make them legal, valid and binding general obligations of the City have been performed and have been met, or will at the time of delivery of the Notes have been performed and have been met, in regular and due form as required by law; that the full faith and credit and general property taxing power (as described in Section 9) of the City are pledged for the timely payment of the principal of and interest on the Notes; and that no statutory or constitutional limitation of indebtedness or taxation will have been exceeded in the issuance of the Notes.
Section 15. This Council finds and determines that all formal actions of this Council concerning and relating to the passage of this Ordinance, and that all deliberations of this Council and of any committees that resulted in those formal actions, were taken in meetings open to the public, in compliance with the law.
Section 16. This Ordinance is declared to be an emergency measure necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety of the City and for the further reason that this Ordinance is required to be immediately effective in order to issue and sell the Notes, which is necessary to enable the City to potentially combine the Notes with one or more other note issues of the City into a consolidated note issue and achieve savings in costs of issuance and a lower interest rate for the Notes; wherefore, this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its passage and approval by the Mayor.
Dave Edwards
President of Council
Mayor Scott Schertzer
Clerk of Council


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Choosing Between Assisted Living and Nursing Homes
There are numerous options for assistant senior care currently available, ranging from home care and independent living to full nursing homes. Choosing the type of senior care that's right for your loved one is a challenging task, and much research needs to be undertaken to find the type of care that would best suit their needs. When looking for the right type of care, keep the wishes of your loved ones at the forefront, but also keep in mind their health needs, personal preferences, as well as likes and dislikes. Knowing the difference between different types of senior care will help you make the right decision.
Nursing Homes
Nursing Homes are otherwise known as Long-Term Care or Skilled Nursing Facilities or Homes for the Aged. Nursing homes are for elderly individuals who require assistance and care 24/7. Seniors with debilitating medical problems or cognitive impairments, who require professional assistance, opt for this type of care option. The distinguishing feature of nursing homes is that they provide professional medical assistance, convenience of access to physical therapists, many kinds of healthcare practitioners, as well as nutritional meals and personal care amenities.
Assisted Living Facilities
Assisted living combines independent living with assistance from professionals when necessary. Support services are available when needed.
In these types of communities, seniors receive help with certain daily activities, such personal care, medication reminders, or other activities, all dependent on individual needs.
Here, seniors' living space usually has his/her own furnishings and decorations; staff are required to be accommodating to the privacy and independence of each resident.
Thus, the main difference between nursing homes and assisted living communities is that the former offer professional and on-going medical services, while in the latter, assistance is offered largely with regular daily activities.
Which is more appropriate at each stage in the life of a senior?
Assisted living residences and communities can look like single-family dwellings or apartment buildings including common visiting and dining areas. The atmosphere of the suites and studios in an assisted living community are usually home-like including kitchenettes offering the resident the choice to dine alone or in a community dining room.
Seniors that have experienced a decline in health and require assistance with one or more daily life activities may be perfectly suited to an assisted living environment. Many Assisted Living arrangements and communities allow the individual to age in place rather than relocate to a facility that provides additional levels of care and the way to find out whether the residence of your loved one qualifies for the option to age in place is to contact the division of government, usually the Ministry of Health, in your province.
Nursing Homes employ health care professionals that are available to their residents as needed and they also offer most of the same options that an assisted living community offers. For example, social get togethers and excursions, physical therapy and exercise classes. The bottom line is to assess the needs of your loved one and match them to the type of care and the options provided at each level.
Understanding the Benefits of Assisted Living Homes for Loved Ones
Most of the rooms in assisted living housing look very much like bedrooms and some even have apartments. These assisted living apartments are rarely shared unless clients make a special request for it. The environment provides independence for clients and they get to live and look after the house the way it used to be in their formal home. There is a kitchenette attached to the house to allow people to prepare their meals. An advantage of living in an assisted home is that people will be able to socialize. In most homes for the elderly, they are usually indoors all alone in their rooms talking to no one. However, with assisted living centers, they are able to mix up and socialize with all other people in the assisted living community. There is a greater rate of interest provided all around that will help them to live longer and in good health.
The assisted living houses have facilities for people going out together and having social occasions. The people are allowed to invite their families to come for the outings and social gatherings because there is fun and the people are allowed to contribute towards the program. Most public holidays are usually celebrated with loved ones around them. There is arrangement for outings for everybody to go out for shopping and sightseeing to places of interests. This is surely more than anyone can ask for. It is like living normal lives amongst the people they love.
When the residents ones relocate to assisted living homes, there are usually concerns about their independence. Many of them want to be alone, without any one disturbing their lives. There is independence in the assisted living home for anyone that will not want to socialize or join in group activities and social gatherings. Since there is provision for a personal apartment or room, some may even have a kitchenette where they can cook their own meals and other amenities made available for them, they can stay anyway when they want. Everyone is giving equal chances of participating in all the activities but they are left to make the choice of whether they want to participate or not. Participating in activities is good for their health and will help them to live longer. Isolation is not good for anyone at all; it can lead to a faster decline in health for aging senior citizens than anything else. Talking and participating in social activities will make them come alive each and everyday and boost their health. This is better than staying alone and relying on people to take care of them.
The assisted living house not only provides independence for the people living there, they also make sure that they keep a close watch on the people. Most families always worry about the people there being able to take care of themselves. There is no need for such worries as the staffs in the home are often seen around watching people, to make sure that they are doing well without disturbing their peace at anytime. People that are isolating themselves are seriously taken care of and information is passed to their family members to always come to visit them. By the time family members come visiting from time to time, it will ease their burdens and they can be happy to associate with anyone around again. Family members can also encourage them to participate in any social events or outings organized by the community from time to time.
The families of the people staying in assisted living home are at peace knowing that their elderly loved ones are being taken care of appropriately and that they are safe from any harm. The benefits of taking aged loved ones to assisted living homes are far beyond measure. It is different from any other home whatsoever. The care they provide is excellent. They watch over the residents to make sure they are doing fine and organize social activities for them to enjoy. They are not left behind during the holiday season when people are going around enjoying themselves. They get to go out too and partake of the holiday fun. The freedom provided in assisted living communities is awesome. Everybody can live the same way they are used to in their houses with no one bothering them.
People who are having elderly ones at home can take them to assisted living homes instead of nursing homes. An Assisted living home is like a home away from home. There is not much difference between home and assisting living home. People can arrange their things the way they were arranged in their original homes. They can even eat their normal meals. They don't have to worry about preparing their own meals but can still have it the way they want.
Common Myths about Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs)
When faced with the responsibility of choosing and selecting senior care options, many families have preconceived ideas about what assisted living facilities represent for their loved one's future. Common myths are perpetuated by the media, which tends to emphasize the negative stories experienced by a relatively small number of seniors. The following information will dispel those myths and provide helpful insight about the benefits of ALFs.
Myth #1: The phrase 'assisted living facility' is just new terminology to describe nursing homes.
In fact, ALFs are a relatively new concept designed to serve the needs of a changing society, in which seniors live longer than ever before and prefer to live as independently as possible. Throughout the United States, adult children commonly juggle two-career households, raising children and attempting to meet the needs of their aging parents. Within the last twenty years, professionals in the field of eldercare have recognized the need to promote an active lifestyle within an environment where care is also provided. As a result, seniors no longer feel they are burdening their families with their needs, live independently in their own apartment, enjoy a full calendar of activities and feel secure in knowing assistance is always available. Whereas nursing homes focus primarily on skilled medical care and therapies, assisted living facilities promote as much independence in activities of daily living as possible.
Myth #3: Medicare will pay for the care provided in assisted living facilities.
Medicare does not provide coverage for non-skilled care services such as assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, medication management, toileting and transferring. While skilled nursing facilities accept Medicare, ALFs typically accept only private pay or long-term care insurance. In some instances, assisted living facilities will license a limited number of apartments for Medicaid recipients and others may offer programs to assist residents whose income falls below a particular median range. However, those with limited finances and who anticipate applying for Medicaid in the near future may want to consider alternative care options such as care homes.
How to take care of the elderly entails making difficult choices. Whether hiring home caregivers or taking the services of a specialized facility, there always has to be a balance between doing what is best for the senior citizen and what is suitable to their lifestyle. One of the most popular choices brings together the independence of living in their own home and the care provided by a nursing home. Assisted living homes offer this kind of compromise.
For those who are looking into the possibility of assisted living to provide elderly help then there are some elements that need to be thoroughly considered in order to get the best kind. Since these facilities exist primarily to ensure that the patients are safe and comfortable, the choice needs to be one that caters to these needs.
Finally, look into other features of the facility. See if there are telephone services, gyms, or cable television. After all, the elderly should not feel deprived of any of the comforts that they have grown accustomed to. In addition to this, check to see if the assisted living facility is near the store, market, and hospital for their convenience.
I work with elderly people in an assisted living facility. Each time I see a particular resident, the experience is new. I try to comprehend how it must feel to age, to change and become more and more dependent. The result is, I'm dumbfounded... I just don't understand.
I talk with residents who tell me about their former careers, amazing vacations they've been on, achievements throughout life, etc. They even relate to where I am at in my life right now. "When my first son was born, I was so terrified, yet excited," one resident recalled. "He wouldn't sleep until I bounced him so long I developed a constant twitch." That's right, I would think... That's what I have to do. Then ten minutes later, the resident would ask me how my baby was and recap her experience, "When my first son was born, I was so terrified, yet excited." My heart sinks each time. Will that be me when I get "OLD?"
I, personally, am humbled everyday by the elderly people of this community. They each have their own struggles and issues, but they are alive and continue to thrive. I just hope younger generations appreciate where they are at in life and realize that one day they, too, will be "OLD." No matter what body part fails or how bad the memory declines, it's attitude and relationships that are the difference and make life worth the struggle!
Trisha Kellogg
I work with elderly people in an assisted living facility. Each time I see a particular resident, the experience is new. I try to comprehend how it must feel to age, to change and become more and more dependent. The result is, I'm dumbfounded... I just don't understand.
I talk with residents who tell me about their former careers, amazing vacations they've been on, achievements throughout life, etc. They even relate to where I am at in my life right now. "When my first son was born, I was so terrified, yet excited," one resident recalled. "He wouldn't sleep until I bounced him so long I developed a constant twitch." That's right, I would think... That's what I have to do. Then ten minutes later, the resident would ask me how my baby was and recap her experience, "When my first son was born, I was so terrified, yet excited." My heart sinks each time. Will that be me when I get "OLD?"
I, personally, am humbled everyday by the elderly people of this community. They each have their own struggles and issues, but they are alive and continue to thrive. I just hope younger generations appreciate where they are at in life and realize that one day they, too, will be "OLD." No matter what body part fails or how bad the memory declines, it's attitude and relationships that are the difference and make life worth the struggle!
Trisha Kellogg


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