JACK CROSS: Understanding the ins and outs of hospice care

If you ask friends who have used hospice care for family members, they will often talk warmly and enthusiastically about how hospice care helped not only the patient but the entire family to deal with the medical, emotional and spiritual challenges of facing a terminal illness.

Senior healthcare planning session May 18

Western Illinois Area Agency on Aging sponsors the Living and Learning series of free educational sessions covering various topics, designed for senior citizens, caregivers and any others who are interested. The last session of spring 2012 about the purpose and advantages of planning for future healthcare choices will be from 9 to 11 a.m. May 18.

Evergreen Healthcare Foundation Gala Raises Nearly $1.1 Million to Benefit Breast Health Center

KIRKLAND, Wash., April 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Evergreen Healthcare Foundation raised nearly $1.1 million for Women's Health Services at Evergreen thanks to the generous support of more than 700 guests ...

Oklahoma bill to protect elderly is on life support in Senate

A bill that would protect the elderly and disabled by screening out criminals in long-term care employment is in jeopardy of dying a quiet death in the state Legislature, advocates say.

What's Happening in Darien This Week

DARIEN, Conn. — It will be a relatively quiet week in Darien, as schools will be out on April vacation. Here are some events happening in town for those who aren't going away for the break. Monday, April 16 April vacation starts for all Darien ...