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Lou Whittaker, World Famous Mountain Guide, Artist and Author Conquers His Hearing Loss and Finds Success with Hearing Aids Recommended by His Son, Win
Father and son, Lou and Win Whittaker featured in hearing loss awareness campaign. In recognition of Luna Family Hearing’s annual Hear for the Holidays hearing loss awareness campaign, they wanted to share the story of a father and son supporting each other’s hearing loss and success with hearing aids. - November 10, 2016 - Luna Family Hearing
Montclair’s Biggest Halloween Bash Kicks Off Tonight with 8th Annual Moonlight Trail at Van Dyks
North Jersey’s biggest Halloween bash of the season, including a spectacular Haunted House, comes to Moonlight Trail in Montclair tonight. This family-friendly event truly captures the spirit of Halloween, featuring over 1,000 special-themed hand-carved pumpkins and festive lighted pathways. It’s one of the biggest community gatherings of the year with thousands of residents participating in support of Toni’s Kitchen and the Human Needs Food Pantry. - October 30, 2016 - Van Dyk Health Care
Activity Professionals: Fall Prevention Training Services, LLC Announces It Has Become NCCAP Pre-Approved Provider of the Six-Step Balance System™ Fall Prevention Course
Today, Fall Prevention Training Services, LLC announced that it has become a pre-approved provider of continuing education for the National Certification Council of Activity Professionals (NCCAP). Activity Professionals nation-wide can now receive eight clock hours of continuing education for the Six-Step Balance System™, a popular and highly interactive, exercise focused fall prevention course. - October 30, 2016 - Fall Prevention Training Services, LLC
Miami Valley Homecare Helps Veterans Apply for the VA's Best Kept Secret
The Aid & Attendance Benefit has been one of the VA’s best kept secrets. Only a fraction of the eligible veterans over age 65, and their spouses, know about the availability of the Aid & Attendance Pension (A&A) which help elderly veterans and widows pay for home care and long... - October 18, 2016 - Miami Valley Homecare
Insignia Senior Living Partners with Georgia State University for Gerontology Research Project
Gardens of Roswell, an Insignia Senior Living Community located in Alpharetta, GA, has joined forces with Georgia State University's Gerontology Institute to conduct a research project that will find ways to improve quality of life of caregivers and residents through collaborative care partnerships. - October 15, 2016 - Insignia Senior Living
Retinal Consultants of Arizona Opens Largest, Most Advanced Clinical, Surgical & Retina Research Institute in Phoenix
Retinal Consultants of Arizona (RCA) – one of the nation’s leading Retina & Vitreous clinical research and patient treatment facilities – announces the opening of a 35,000 sq. foot clinical, surgical and research facility to continue addressing the growing number of Arizonans dealing with retina related disease such as age-related macular degeneration and diabetic eye disease – both are leading causes of blindness nationally. - October 13, 2016 - Retinal Consultants of Arizona
VirtueRN, a New Hospice - HME Workflow Solution Launches Prior to Medtrade
Industry veterans develop an advanced, cloud-based solution for HME providers to diversify their payer mix. - October 13, 2016 - VirtueRN
South Nassau Communities Hospital Awarded National Recognition for Outstanding Elder Care
As a NICHE designated hospital, South Nassau will serve as an incubator of evidence-based, interdisciplinary advancements in care for elder patients. - October 07, 2016 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
The US is Expected to Remain the Largest Market Share Holder in the Global Mobility Scooter Market Till 2021
The global mobility scooters market is expected to reach $2.40 billion by 2021, growing at a CAGR of 4.74%. - September 29, 2016 - Beige Market Intelligence
Comfort Keepers of Toronto, ON Offers Wellness Checks at Home
Staff Nurses Provide at Home Care Assessments for Client Convenience - September 27, 2016 - Comfort Keepers of Toronto, ON
Dr. Sergey Kalitenko Publishes Latest Book "Bioidentical Hormones: Hell or Heaven"
Holistic practitioner reveals how bioidentical hormones can help improve health and overall well-being. - September 21, 2016 - Sergey Kalitenko Physician PC
"Senior Wellness Expo" Provides Lake Travis Area Seniors with Valuable Information on Health and Happiness
Baby Boomers have always had an outsized presence compared with other generations, according to the Pew Research Center. This important segment of the population is living in the 21st century, an ever changing world with myriad advancements in health, lifestyle, and care, but to stay abreast of all... - September 20, 2016 - Cummings Realty
Tabula Rasa HealthCare to Present Medication Therapy Management Innovations at MTM Summit September 15-16, 2016
Tabula Rasa HealthCare's (TRHC) Medication Risk Mitigation Matrix(R) brings to Enhanced Medication Therapy Management (EMTM) the ability to identify those Medicare beneficiaries at the highest risk of an adverse drug event and mitigates that risk through personalized interventions. - September 07, 2016 - Tabula Rasa HealthCare
Ashley Manor Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Family owned and operated health care company celebrates it's 20th anniversary and grand opening of it's 58th and 59th facilities this month. The company specializes in small assisted living facilities in residential areas that specialize in memory care; located in Idaho, Colorado, and Oregon. - August 24, 2016 - Ashley Manor
Welcome Home Caregivers, LLC to the Northern Virginia Area
Putting a new spin on home health care serving the community as a Home Care Resource Company. Offering unique services geared towards keeping your loved ones where they want to be... Home. - August 04, 2016 - Home Caregivers
Van Dyk Montclair Hires Christina Vassallo as Part of Ongoing Expansion of Services and Programs
Nurse practitioner joins award-winning staff in Montclair as company prepares for inaugural Van Dyk Memory Care Center in Hawthorne - July 27, 2016 - Van Dyk Health Care
Wedding Bells at The Ambassador of Scarsdale: Love in the Age of Alzheimer's
Connection and purpose are pursuits that transcend culture, age, and health. They’re also the lifeblood of The Ambassador of Scarsdale’s vibrant Assisted Living and Memory Care communities. - July 14, 2016 - Ambassador of Scarsdale
Saffa Compounding Pharmacy/Sunshine Care Partners Tulsa. Saffa Pharmacy Announced as Sunshine Care Partners Territory License Owner for Tulsa County, OK.
Saffa Compounding Pharmacy is proud to announce its purchase of the Sunshine Care Partners, Tulsa County Territory, and welcomes territory owners Debra Wells DPh, and Karla Taylor, both residents of Tulsa County. Tulsa County physicians serving Chronic Care Patients can partner with Saffa/Sunshine who, after serving the community for over 42 years, is expanding their services to both physicians and patients. - July 07, 2016 - Saffa Compounding Pharmacy
Meet Respiratory Experts from Novartis, Chiesi, MedImmune and Mylan at COPD 2016
SMi Reports (2016.06.24, London, UK): The 8th annual COPD conference will be returning to London on 19 – 20 October 2016. Experts from Novartis, Chiesi, MedImmune, and Mylan will speak at this event. - June 29, 2016 - SAE Media Group
Tabula Rasa HealthCare Subsidiary Medliance Promotes Rebstock to Executive Director
TRHC Chairman and CEO Calvin H. Knowlton named Candy Rebstock Executive Director of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Medliance, which is the leading pharmacy cost management solution for post-acute care. Clients rely on Medliance's adjudication and consulting services to create transparency and increase communication between client skilled nursing facilities and their pharmacy partners. - June 20, 2016 - Tabula Rasa HealthCare
Launch of New Job Board Dedicated to Long Term Care Promises Staffing Challenge Relief
LTCjob.com will provide very cost effective job postings to long term care organizations including home health, skilled nursing, assisted living and hospice. - June 06, 2016 - LTCjob.com
Connecticut Professional Care Management Company Offering Expert Guidance for Aging Adults Expands Practice - Welcomes New Gerontologist
Sage Solutions, LLC, a professional care management company based in West Hartford, CT providing guidance for families of aging parents is pleased to announce that gerontologist Casey McGannon, MA has joined the practice and will support communities with her expertise in eldercare management and... - May 25, 2016 - Sage Solutions
ChartaCloud Announces MyHomeReach Service Center Partners for Home Care Recipients and Age at Home Seniors
A Place for Mom, Alzheimer’s Speaks, Selfhelp, Senior Advisor, Senior Care, and 54U Now Accessible via the MyHomeReach Services Center; One Place, One Touch for Senior Care Connectivity and Tele-Presence Launched at the New England Home Care and Hospice Conference May 17, 2016 - May 20, 2016 - ChartaCloud Technologies
A Caregivers Hope - 3rd Annual Caregiver Conference
Caregivers are among the three most-stressed groups in the country, according to a recent study by the American Psychological Association. While many caregivers report that stress is offset by deep personal satisfaction or by having closer ties to their loved one, the stress can lead to significant health issues. - May 08, 2016 - Cummings Realty
Always Best Care of San Diego Announces Major Senior Health Event
Always Best Care Senior Services of San Diego is honored to help host the 17th Annual Senior Health Fair on Friday, April 29, 2016 from 10:00am to 1:00pm at Sonrise Community Church in Santee, CA. The health fair is free to attend and will have blood pressure, blood glucose, stroke, hearing, vision and balance screenings available. In addition, there will be several senior-focused exhibitors and presenters at this event. - April 28, 2016 - Always Best Care Senior Services
Ex-Journalist Launches Website to Connect Families to Senior Advocates for Help Finding Assisted Living
Tony’s Rolodex refers families to trusted Senior Placement Advocates for help finding Assisted Living and Memory Care. It is launching first in Arizona and Florida. Advocates provide an alternative to the services of such Senior Housing Referral websites as A Place for Mom and Caring.com. - April 07, 2016 - Tony's Rolodex LLC
CareZips® Receives the SeniorSelect® Seal of Approval
CareZips® receives the SeniorSelect® Seal for ease of use, comfort and practicality benefiting caregivers and wearers. The seal is determined by a panel of senior adults. - March 16, 2016 - MDF Designs, LLC
Always Best Care of San Diego Announces Home Health Care Services
Bill Mathis, owner of Always Best Care Senior Services of San Diego, is excited to inform the public about skilled home health care services offered by ABC. Always Best Care, which serves the needs of seniors in San Diego County, including the communities of San Diego, Escondido, Chula Vista, La... - March 15, 2016 - Always Best Care Senior Services
A Day Dedicated to Austin’s Growing Senior Population - Free Wellness Expo with Expert Speakers
Soon Austin will have more older adults than children. Already about 30% of our area residents are over age 55. The Mayor’s Task Force on Aging also reports the Austin area has the nation’s fastest-growing population of people between 55 and 64, and the second fastest-growing population of people 65 and over. - March 15, 2016 - Cummings Realty
Tabula Rasa HealthCare CIO Receives 2016 Executive Management Award
Tabula Rasa HealthCare CIO Joseph J. Filippoli was honored by SmartCEO Magazine with the 2016 Executive Management Award at a gala celebration March 8. The award recognizes the "leadership and accomplishments of Philadelphia's management all-stars. Winners are recognized for their creative management vision, leadership philosophy, innovative strategy and undeniable work ethic." - March 11, 2016 - Tabula Rasa HealthCare
Brian P. Murphy Opens New Personal Injury Law Practice; Weighs in on Family’s Right to Pursue Lawsuit in Recent Nursing Home Death Case
Nursing home murder case triggers new questions about a family’s right to pursue legal action against care facility. Personal injury attorney Brian P. Murphy addresses these concerns from his new law practice that exclusively serves Pennsylvania & New Jersey nursing home abuse & neglect victims. - March 02, 2016 - The Law Firm of Brian P. Murphy, PC
Dr. Edward Paul Presents Macular Degeneration Update at Harvard
Seventy-four percent of Americans did not know that age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of blindness in people in the United States over the age of 60, according to a new survey. The top choice selected was, incorrectly, glaucoma. Despite the high prevalence of AMD, the... - February 28, 2016 - Paul Vision Institute
The Frankel Foot & Ankle Center Opens Monroe, NY Office
The Frankel Foot & Ankle Center is pleased to announce the opening of its fourth office location at 138 Stage Road in Monroe, NY on August 10, 2015. The office is located at the former site of podiatrist Barbara Leon, DPM. The Frankel Foot & Ankle Center and owner Marc Frankel, DPM will... - February 10, 2016 - Frankel Foot and Ankle Center
The Frankel Foot & Ankle Center Opens Middletown, NY Office
The Frankel Foot & Ankle Center is pleased to announce the opening of its new office location at 110 E. Main Street in Middletown, NY. The office is located at the former site of Bergamo Podiatry. The Frankel Foot & Ankle Center and owner Marc Frankel, DPM will continue the podiatry practice of Dr. Gregory Bergamo as he relocates to the State of Florida. - February 10, 2016 - Frankel Foot and Ankle Center
Living Well Assisted Living at Home Receives Best of Home Care® and Best Employer Award ®
Living Well Assisted Living at Home today announced that it has been recognized the Best of Home Care Award from Home Care Pulse as provider of choice. Awarded to only the top ranking home care providers, based on client and employee satisfaction scores gathered by Home Care Pulse, Living Well... - January 29, 2016 - Living Well Assisted Living At Home
Now More Hope for Menopausal Women Experiencing the Physical and Emotional Impact of Painful Sex and Vaginal Dryness
New clinical data released on Prasterone (DHEA) Vaginal Ovules' positive effect on moderate to severe dyspareunia (Painful sex due to menopause) and vaginal dryness, symptoms of vulvovaginal atrophy, and of the genitourinary syndrome of menopause. - January 06, 2016 - Endoceutics
National Institute for Fitness and Sport Partners with Lenbrook Community to Provide Personalized Fitness Programming to Their Residents
The National Institute for Fitness and Sport (NIFS) is pleased to announce a partnership with Lenbrook, a continuing care retirement community in Atlanta, GA. Lenbrook is a well-respected upscale continuing care retirement community (CCRC) in the Buckhead area of Atlanta, Georgia. As the only... - January 04, 2016 - NIFS
South Nassau Communities Hospital Ranked in Top Tier Among Providers of Home Care Services
For the 10th consecutive year, South Nassau Communities Hospital Home Care has earned a spot in the prestigious HomeCare Elite™ listing of the top 25% of home health care providers in the United States. The listing is based on a collection of performance measures including quality of care,... - December 23, 2015 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
National Institute for Fitness and Sport Partners with Trillium Woods
National Institute for Fitness and Sport partners with new senior living community, Trillium Woods, helping residents connect to peers and a robust exercise program. - November 26, 2015 - NIFS
Two Physician Groups Merge, Creating Largest Primary Care Network in Denver Metro
Physician Health Partners is pleased to introduce PHPprime, the largest primary care provider network in the Denver metro area serving over 350,000 Coloradans. - November 24, 2015 - Physician Health Partners
CareKinesis Receives DEA Approval for Electronic Prescriptions for Controlled Substances (EPCS) EireneRxCS™ v1.0 by CareKinesis Certified by InfoGard Laboratories
CareKinesis proprietary medication decision-support and e-prescribing platform, EireneRxCS, has been approved for the electronic prescribing of controlled substances as a result of receiving Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certification. - November 23, 2015 - CareKinesis
James Cohen Joins the Board of the Memory Loss Foundation
James Cohen, co-founder of Mavencare-eldercare 2.0 has joined the board of directors of the Memory Loss Foundation. The Memory Loss Foundation is a charitable organization which advocates for seniors who suffer from dementia. - October 30, 2015 - Memory Loss Foundation
Tabula Rasa HealthCare Responds to CMS Announcement of Part D Enhanced Medication Therapy Managment Model
Under the CMS Enhanced MTM Model, the personalized MTM services offered by Tabula Rasa HealthCare are now eligible for reimbursement by CMS, and for additional performance-based payments. TRHC's Medication Risk Mitigation Matrix(TM) has proven to reduce adverse drug reactions. - October 29, 2015 - Tabula Rasa HealthCare
Advice on 102nd Birthday: Getting Older Doesn’t Necessarily Make You Any More Brilliant
Alma Bonebreak celebrated her 102nd birthday at Wellsprings Residence. - October 23, 2015 - Wellsprings Residence
Immanuel Pathways PACE Chooses CareKinesis for Its Pharmacy Services Provider
CareKinesis partners with health care organizations to provide personalized medication therapy management and pharmacy services for high-risk populations. The results are enhanced medication-related outcomes and greater operational efficiency. - October 22, 2015 - CareKinesis
Ambassador of Scarsdale, a Luxurious Assisted Living Community in Scarsdale, Announces Initiative in Collaboration with Kerry Mills, Founder of Engaging Alzheimer's
The Ambassador of Scarsdale, a luxurious assisted living community in the Village of Scarsdale in Westchester County, announced this week its two yearlong initiative in collaboration with Kerry Mills, founder of Engaging Alzheimer’s, LLC.(www.EngagingAlzheimers.com), to design a... - October 07, 2015 - Ambassador of Scarsdale
Birches’ Dementia Education Series Kicks Off with Surprising Secret to Dementia Communication
Tami Neumann delivered a presentation at The Birches Assisted Living in Clarendon Hills on September 22 titled “IMPROVe Dementia Communication©” with fellow dementia care expert Catherine Braxton. The presentation highlighted the surprising benefits that come from applying the rules of improv comedy to dementia communication. - September 27, 2015 - The Birches Assisted Living
Dr.’s Choice Physical Therapy Opens Clinic in Lewisville, Texas
Brennan Russo, DPT lead provider at Dr.’s Choice Physical Therapy treats professional, olympic, collegiate, and various athletes. Brennan worked the 2015 NCAA Football Combine in Indianapolis treating aspiring NFL players. Through his experience at local hospitals and sports performance facilities he brings his extensive expertise to Dr.'s Choice Physical Therapy. - September 25, 2015 - Dr.'s Choice Physical Therapy
Hospice of Saddleback Valley Selected to Participate in the Medicare Care Choices Model
Model aims to increase choice and quality by enabling individuals to receive palliative and curative care concurrently. Many seniors, disabled Americans, and family members of individuals who suffer from life limiting illnesses must choose between the support services provided through hospice care... - August 11, 2015 - Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
Tha Jane Park Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Tha Jane Park of Winston-Salem, North Carolina has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Tha Jane Park Ms. Park is currently retired after 33 years nursing experience. She was a... - June 17, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide