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Price of elder care soars as demand increases, baby boomers age

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:48:19 GMT

(The Hill) - Many Americans who serve as caregivers are consumed by the immense cost of tending to ailing or aging family members. And as the baby boomer generation ages, more Americans are in for a rude awakening as to just how expensive caring for older adults has become.  The price of nursing home care increased by an average of 2.4 percent each year between 2012 and 2019, for a cumulative increase of 20.7 percent, according to data from the health research group Altarum Institute.    That stems from multiple sources, including personnel costs and the price of adhering to facility regulations, said Terry Fulmer, president of the John A. Hartford Foundation, a nonprofit that works to improve the lives of older adults.  But the cost of care has primarily shot up due to increased demand in adult day cares, assisted living facilities or nursing homes. Jean Spera, 67, has been a full-time ca...

AC chillers temporarily go out at McCallum High on 1st day of school

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:48:19 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Some high school students in Austin went back to school Monday morning to hot classrooms. McCallum High School experienced air-conditioning issues as students came to campus for their first day of the new school year. A ReportIt email from a student at the school said their classroom was 91 degrees at 8:30 a.m. ‘It was scared, it was running around’: Raccoons are running through McCallum High School Elizabeth Lippincott, Austin ISD's assistant director of communications, confirmed to KXAN the entire campus was without AC temporarily Monday morning, and parts of the campus were still without it as of 10 a.m."The main air conditioning chillers, which provide air conditioning to all classrooms, are back on at McCallum HS. They were out temporarily this morning," Lippincott said. "The chiller for the theatre and art spaces is also down. Maintenance teams are working to get it back online as soon as possible."There is not yet an anticipated repair timeli...

Former King Crimson members performing at Strand Theatre

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:48:19 GMT

HUDSON FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Strand Theatre will be hosting a performance by progressive rock group Tu-Ner, featuring Trey Gunn and Pat Mastelotto, formerly of King Crimson. The show is scheduled for August 17 at 8 p.m. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! In the new group, Gunn and Mastelotto are joined by touch guitarist Markus Reuter. The band's sound pays homage to the music of King Crimson, containing elements of rock, jazz, and funk. Tu-Ner's tour celebrates the release of their debut double album "T1 - Contact Information", which came out on August 14. The band's next two performances are also in New York, performing at Lovin' Cup in Rochester on August 19 and Mohawk Place in Buffalo on August 20. Lineup for the 2023 Albany Riverfront Jazz Festival The Strand Theatre is located at 210 Main Street in Hudson Falls. You can buy Tu-Ner tickets by visiting the band's website.

New medical center, apartments proposed in Wilton

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:48:19 GMT

WILTON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A new mixed-use development center has been proposed at 611-623 Maple Avenue (Route 9) in Wilton. The complex would include medical offices, apartments, and commercial/retail space. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Lenny Goldstock, a doctor for OrthoNY, proposed the project in front of the Wilton Town Planning Board on July 19. The board brought up traffic as its main concern.The medical center would be a two-story, 116,000-square-foot building. It would include offices for Albany ENT and Allergy Services (AENT), OrthoNY, Saratoga Schenectady Gastroenterology Associates, Capital Cardiology Associates, and Community Care Physicians. What to know for Proctors’ Fandom Fest in Schenectady The property would also have two three-story mixed-use buildings and ten two-story apartment buildings. The mixed-use development would have about 18,000 square feet of commercial/retail space and 130 apartments."Our mis...

North Country art up for auction at SUNY Adirondack

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:48:19 GMT

QUEENSBURY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - More than 25 works by artists from around the Warren County area are up for auction this month. The Warren County Historical Society is hosting a silent auction featuring work from artists featured in a recent art show. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Viewing and bidding take place across Friday and Saturday, Aug. 18 and 19, running 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day at SUNY Adirondack's Dearlove Hall in Queensbury. All proceeds are split 50/50 between the historical society and the artists.“Warren County and the Adirondacks has been famous as a backdrop for artists for centuries," said Warren County Historical Society Executive Director Don Rittner. "We wanted to showcase our modern artists who still view the Adirondack region as a wonderful backdrop for all forms of modern art.” Gift nets Crandall Library new computers and more All of the art up for auction is part of the recent "Inspired by History - Ar...

Town of Halfmoon announces free picnic for seniors

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:48:19 GMT

HALFMOON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- All Halfmoon senior citizens are invited to a free picnic at the Halfmoon Town Park on Monday, August 21. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and features delicious food, entertainment, and more. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! "We are excited to host this picnic for our senior citizens who are an integral part of our Town," said Halfmoon Town Supervisor Kevin Tollisen. "This is our way of saying thank you for their countless contributions and strong support over the years. We hope that they will come and have a great time with us."The picnic is organized by Town employees. To register, call the Halfmoon Senior Center at (518) 371-3892. Transportation can be provided upon request via the Town of Halfmoon Senior Express.

Second annual Fall Fest & 5K on Albany Co. Trail announced

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:48:19 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The second annual Fall Festival and 5K on the Albany County Helderberg-Hudson Rail Trail and at the adjacent Firefighter’s Memorial Park. The event will be held on Saturday, September 30 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The Fall Festival portion of the event is free and open to the public. Those interested in registering for the Barn to Bridge Fall Fest 5K can do so online. Fall Fest will include a kid's fun run, yoga sessions, food, drink, and other vendors, a bounce house, dunk tank, rock climbing wall, face painting, a tug-of-war competition, and musical performances from local entertainers Ten Most Wanted, A-Blast, Andy the Music Man, and Bethlehem Traditional Irish Dance. Esperance man on supervised release pleads guilty to child pornography charge “Last year’s inaugural Fall Fest and 5K was a huge success. It was an important opportunity to promote health and wellness on th...

Movie filming at former Ted's Fish Fry in Lansingburgh

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:48:19 GMT

LANSINGBURGH, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Ted's Fish Fry at 350 2nd Avenue in Lansingburgh closed in October 2022, but it's now being brought back to life as a fictional fast food chain called Hamudders. The independent film "Flapjax" is shooting there for a few days and is still casting actors. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! "Flapjax" is a sci-fi comedy feature film written, directed, and produced by Rocko Zevenbergen for Bad Taste Video. The film is about a fast-food manager that unknowingly executes the plan of an alien race by promoting a new menu item called Flapjax.Bad Taste is still casting actors for "Flapjax." They're looking for men and women of all ages and all ethnicities for filming on August 14 at 8:30 p.m., August 15 at 12:30 p.m., and August 28 and August 30 for those 65 years or older. Mean Max Brew Works celebrating grand opening in Troy The roles are volunteer-based, non-speaking, and non-union, and no experience is ...

Watervliet woman sentenced for workers' compensation fraud

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:48:19 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Watervliet woman pleaded guilty to submitting hundreds of fraudulent forms seeking reimbursement for therapy and travel. Eunice Ting, 69, was ordered to pay a $10,000 fine and full restitution and sentenced to one year of probation. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Ting admitted to falsely claiming workers' compensation benefits for medically related travel to and from a local YMCA. She claimed she received "aquatic therapy" and received $26,983 from the U.S. Department of Labor.

Two men killed in a St. Louis County shootout

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:48:19 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. -- Two men were killed in a shootout inside a home in the 2900 block of Old Hanley Road early Monday morning. Police are calling the incident a double murder.Officers were called to the home for a report of a shooting at around 1:50 a.m. They found two people suffering from gunshot wounds. They were both pronounced dead at the scene. Map: Which Missouri counties are home to the most excessive drinkers? Police say that one man was shot by the suspect. A third person fired a gun, striking the suspect.Call St. Louis County Police if you have any information about this crime. Speak with an investigator by calling 636-529-8210. Call CrimeStoppers at 1-866-371-8477 to remain anonymous or potentially receive a reward.