| Construction is set to begin on Providence Point
After years of planning and review, construction is set to begin on Providence Point. Scott Township commissioners approved the final development plan of Baptist Homes for Providence Point at their Jan. 23 regular meeting. Tom Swortzel, president of Baptist Homes Society, said that while a ceremonial groundbreaking was held in December, he expects construction on the continuing care retirement community to begin within a few weeks. "We were really lucky to find this much flat land in Pittsburgh," said Swortzel. "It's one of the highest points in the area, and the views are just beautiful." Providence Point is nestled on approximately 32 acres - adjacent to a 44-acre nature preserve protected by the Scott Conservancy. Providence Point's 257 independent living apartments and patio homes will be situated on over 30 acres surrounded by green space owned by Scott Conservancy.
Grant to state will help moves from nursing homes
Gov. M. Jodi Rell has reported that Connecticut is receiving a $24.2-million federal grant to pioneer new ways of helping people move from nursing facilities and other institutions to life at home with family and friends. The initiative has become known throughout the state as Money Follows the Person.
This represents a tremendous step forward in our efforts to help people with disabilities and their families, Gov. Rell said in a recent press release. The idea is to use Medicaid dollars as flexibly as possible to give people more choices about their living situation.
People depend on Medicaid eligibility to put a roof over their head and provide them with services. Now, we can help get more people home by arranging support like 24-hour, in-home care, which Medicaid has not traditionally paid for.
Free Elder Law Seminar Will Help Prepare For Safe and Secure Future
The relationship between an elder law attorney and their clients extend beyond simple wills. A strong relationship between an elder law attorney and client can help ensure a secure retirement, the proper healthcare in a time of need and a legacy for surviving loved ones to live well.That is why you can not miss the upcoming Elder Law Seminar to be held at the Hingham Senior Center. This free seminar is open to all and is perfect for families, caregivers and others who want to better understand how an elder law attorney can be instrumental in navigating the maze of healthcare services and retirement living communities to ensure the well being of you and your loved ones. Local elder law attorneys, health care professionals and retirement living specialists will comprise a knowledgeable panel that will provide information and answer questions from the audience.
Living Colors
"A diva must live here," marveled a guest as he entered the Legler home in the quiet enclave of Vero Beach, Florida. A diva does indeed live in Casa de Colores, as the abode is named. And she hits all the high C's with a passionate paint brush. The beautiful, vivacious Anita Pope Legler grew up in Crafton, "a block away from Bill Cowher's home," studied art at Carnegie Tech (now CMU) and met Bob, a newsletter publisher in Ft. Lauderdale, where they married and raised their family. In 1980, her life came full circle when the Leglers bought a summer home in Ligonier. It was there that the couple met and befriended Margil Walsh, senior vice president and principal designer of Astorino. So it came to pass that the designer began working on the first of six houses for her "dream clients." "Daring to create a setting or environment that's different is not easy," Anita told us.
Police close in on Parnell killer
Homicide detectives believe they are closing in on the killer of Reece John Shadbolt who was stabbed to death in his Auckland flat on Waitangi Day. Detective Senior Sergeant Scott Beard said today the person who alerted police to the incident had provided information and probably knew the identity of the killer. The caller rang police on Waitangi Day to say there had there had been a fight in a Parnell flat in which a man was injured. Police went to the flat and found the body of Mr Shadbolt. A post mortem yesterday revealed he had been stabbed several times. Mr Beard said the caller had given police a strong line of inquiry. Mr Shadbolt, 38, a print and production studio manager, had been living alone in the apartment for less than a week.
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