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11 Practical Father’s Day Gifts Dad Will Actually Use
For older dads, there’s nothing like receiving a Father’s Day gift that keeps a man on the move and independent. - June 12, 2015 - The CareGiver Partnership
Tabula Rasa HealthCare Receives Top Innovator Company Award
Tabula Rasa HealthCare is recognized for its "innovative solutions that are making an impact on cost, quality, and access in health care." TRHC develops offerings for the ever-growing segment of the healthcare system that is "at risk," providing tools and services to better manage risk. - June 05, 2015 - Tabula Rasa HealthCare
Enter to Win Poise and TriDerma Products from The CareGiver Partnership
The CareGiver Partnership is giving away five skin care products and a case of bladder control pads. Enter for a chance to win! - June 04, 2015 - The CareGiver Partnership
Easy Tips for Moving and Improving at Any Age
In recognition of National Senior Health & Fitness Day on May 27, physician assistant and registered dietitian Dianna Malkowski offers easy ways to move and improve at any age and ability. - May 28, 2015 - The CareGiver Partnership
Money-Saving Tips for Caregivers of Alzheimer’s Patients
Taking care of a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia can result in significant family debt. Because every little bit of savings helps, here are tips worth checking into from The CareGiver Partnership. - May 18, 2015 - The CareGiver Partnership
Premier Elder Solutions, LLC Launches Indiegogo Crowdfunding Campaign
Premier Elder Solutions, LLC is a small business in the Kansas City Metro trying to build electronic tools to help families who are working and caring for their loved ones. - May 16, 2015 - Premier Elder Solutions, LLC
New Jersey’s First Reading Glasses Alternative! New FDA Approved KAMRA Inlay to Correct Presbyopia
Even if you never had vision problems, you cannot escape presbyopia; an age-related process that affects more than a billion people worldwide. Until this month, refractive surgeons had very little to offer their presbyopic patients. Today Clarity Refractive Services is pleased to announce a new... - May 13, 2015 - Omni Eye Services
CareSouth Announces Direct Messaging
CareSouth announces Direct messaging, providing single point of connectivity for secure transfer of health information for their home health agencies. - May 11, 2015 - CareSouth Health System, Inc.
Enter to Win Home Health Care Products from The CareGiver Partnership
The CareGiver Partnership is giving away six skin care products and a case of absorbent underwear. Enter for a chance to win - it’s free! - May 07, 2015 - The CareGiver Partnership
Precision Health Care Launches the Giving Partners Solutions In-Source Program to Assist Hospital with Their Wound Center Programs
Precision Health Care has developed and launched the Giving Partners Solutions In-source Program to provide the plan, resources and replacement equipment to help Hospitals transition from a managed, outsourced Wound Center to a Hospital controlled and managed outpatient program. Precision offers an on-line survey to help Hospitals evaluate their advantage to in-source the Wound Center Program and provide quality care, patient continuity, stop paying management fees and improve their bottom line. - May 06, 2015 - Precision Health Care
St. Francis Home Skilled Nursing & Rehab Facility Receives Highest Rating, 2nd Year in a Row
St. Francis Home Skilled Nursing & Rehab facility in Saginaw, MI. has received, for the second year in a row, the highest possible overall rating of five stars in U.S. News & World Report’s annual Best Nursing Homes. “St. Francis Home of Saginaw is extremely proud of its... - May 03, 2015 - St Francis Home
Nationally Renowned Seniors Real Estate Advocate, Author and Educator, Returns to Oklahoma City Roots
Mature Moves Oklahoma City Real Estate Group Demonstrates a Distinct Focus on the Transition Needs and Aging in Place Goals of Older Adults - April 28, 2015 - Seniors Real Estate Institute
Unique Model of Home Care and Other Services for Seniors in Philadelphia
Ralston My Way is expanding to provide care in Center City Philadelphia. Ralston My Way is a nonprofit, Pennsylvania Department of Health licensed, homecare agency providing services for adults 55+ such as meal preparation, bathing, dressing, housekeeping, laundry, rides to appointments, grocery shopping, errands, household repairs, yard work, and much more. - April 23, 2015 - Ralston Center
Dallas Limb Restoration Center Develops "New Joint Today, Home Tomorrow Program"
A significant concern for many patients considering hip or knee replacement is how soon can they return to normal activities. Many patients consider hip or knee replacement but do not want the downtime and long recovery traditionally associated with these procedures. The Dallas Limb Restoration Center has developed a program allowing most patients to minimize their hospital stay and recovery. - April 15, 2015 - The Dallas Limb Restoration Center
Aging Adults Free Seminar May 14, 2015
The National Association of Geriatric Care Managers, certified care manager, Bridget Ritossa, LSW of Cleveland will host a free seminar at 6:30 p.m on May 14 at the Beachwood library branch. The seminar, “Aging Adults and Common Sense,” will cover topics such as how to make the best use of time with a doctor, medication management, senior housing options and how geriatric care managers can help senior adults. - April 08, 2015 - Careplan Geriatric Care Managers
Win a Prize Package from Wellness, Heaven Scent and The CareGiver Partnership
The CareGiver Partnership is giving away a prize bundle designed to help those with incontinence confidently get on with life. - April 02, 2015 - The CareGiver Partnership
eCare21 Seeks Crowdfunding to Save Lives in Support of the American Heart Association Open Innovation Challenge to Prevent 20% of Heart Disease by 2020
eCare21, an early stage health technology company, has just released a new crowdfunding campaign, on the crowdfunding platform Medstartr, as an American Heart Association (AHA) Open Innovation Challenge finalist for health technology innovation. The challenge seeks new innovative tools to prevent... - March 27, 2015 - eCare21, Inc.
Senior Transition Guide Stays Up to Date on Senior Housing Laws at Fair Housing Act Conference
Staff members of the Senior Transition Guide an informational website dedicated to help seniors age successfully attended a conference on the Fair Housing Act to learn more about the laws and regulations affecting the senior housing sector. - March 27, 2015 - Senior Transition Guide
eCare21 Announces Appointment of Julie O’Hara as Chief Marketing Officer
eCare21, Inc., a world leader in advanced healthcare technology for seniors, is pleased to announce the appointment of Julie O’Hara as Chief Marketing Officer. - March 13, 2015 - eCare21, Inc.
Highland Pharms Announces New Product Launch of Highland Pharms CBD Hemp Oil and Vape Products
Highland Pharms announces the launch of their premium line of CBD Hemp oil products that are among the most affordable. Will be sold online exclusively at WellSpring CBD Oil and via brick and mortar locations including doctors' offices, vape shops, health salons and more. - March 05, 2015 - Highland Pharms CBD
Health and Wellness Consultant Peter Mangiola Releases Free Caregiver 911 Audit Online Preceding Publication of The 7 Causes of Caregiver Guilt
Health and wellness expert Peter Mangiola, RN, MSN, is a seasoned expert in the area of elder care. To help caregivers cope with the overwhelming responsibilities of caring for an aging relative, he has made available a free online caregiver audit on his website. - March 04, 2015 - Peter Mangiola RN MSN
FreeMedicareReport.com Unveils Consumer Satisfaction Star Rankings for Medicare Supplement Companies
Seniors in the market for Medicare Supplement insurance can now compare companies based on Consumer Satisfaction Star Rankings. - March 02, 2015 - Free Medicare Report
MDF Designs, LLC, Owner of CareZips® Announces Patent Approved
Patent has issued on Jan. 27, 2015 for a design MDF Designs, LLC created and developed. - February 21, 2015 - MDF Designs, LLC
5 Easy, Inexpensive Ways to Instantly Improve Home Safety
In recognition of Low Vision Awareness Month, The CareGiver Partnership provides easy tips to improve home safety and a link to its fall prevention guide. - February 20, 2015 - The CareGiver Partnership
Sentio Healthcare Properties Announces the $18.90 Million Acquisition of The Gables of Hudson in Ohio
Sentio Healthcare Properties, Inc., (“Sentio” or the “REIT”), a real estate investment trust focused on healthcare-related real estate, announced today the $18.90 million purchase of The Gables of Hudson, a 112-unit assisted living and memory care community in Hudson, Ohio. - January 16, 2015 - Sentio Healthcare Properties
CareWorx, Holland and Mirifex Study Use of Mobile Devices for Patient Care in Long Term Care Facilities
Technology leaders in Senior Care pave the road to a mobile future. - January 16, 2015 - CareWorx
MyCareMatch Announces the Launch of a New Website for Caregivers and Senior and Disabled Care Seekers
New Elderly Care Website MyCareMatch.com Officially Launches. - January 16, 2015 - MyCareMatch.com
South Nassau Communities Hospital's Home Health Care Program Earns Elite Ranking
South Nassau’s Certified Home Health Agency offers short-term, acute care, and long-term home care services. - December 04, 2014 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
"Status Quo" May Cost Bergen County / NJ Residents on Medicare More Out of Their Pocket for 2015
PAAD - Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled Income limit: less than $26,130 (single), less than $32,037 (married); Senior Gold - Income limit: between $26,130 and $36,130 (single), between $32,037 and $42,037 (married); Patient Assistance Program Eligibility Criteria and Medicare Part D http://www.rxassist.org/docx/medicare-and-paps - November 28, 2014 - Absolute Insurance Management, LLC
CareMinders Home Care Announces New At-Home Assisted Living Care Division Which Allows Seniors to Stay Living in Their Home While Receiving Assisted Living Level of Care
CareMinders At-Home Assisted Living Care Division specializes in a new in-home senior care service that combines the full range of services people receive in assisted living residences or memory care suites now delivered in client’s homes eliminating the need to move. - November 24, 2014 - CareMinders Home Care
Flagler Hospital and BayView Healthcare Collaborate for Better Patient Care
Use of Avancen MOD Corporation’s Innovative “Medication on Demand” Device Allows Hospital and Skilled Nursing Facility to Collaborate to Improve Patient Pain Management. - November 19, 2014 - Avancen MOD Corporation
The TOCICO Focuses on Breakthrough Solutions in the Healthcare Industry in Its Upcoming 2 and 4 Day Intensive How-to Lab Series
The TOCICO is pleased to announce that Alex Knight, a world Leader in applications of the Theory of Constraints (TOC) in the Healthcare Industry will facilitate an Intensive 2 Day How-To Lab in Scottsdale, Arizona in February, 2015. Alex has helped healthcare professionals and organizations worldwide find breakthrough solutions to many of the most vexing problems in the healthcare industry. - November 01, 2014 - TOCICO
Improved Senior Housing
Keaau senior housing facility upgrades bedrooms to accommodate couples wishing to stay in the same room. - October 05, 2014 - Hale Pu'uhonua, LLC
Scooter Vacations Announces New Model Fantasy for Scooter Rental in Orlando with Over a 500 Lbs. Capacity
ScootOrlando.com, Scooter Vacations, announces their newest luxury Orlando scooter rental model, the Fantasy, which handles over 500 lbs. weight capacity and enough battery power to last a full 12-15 hour day. It can be used by visitors staying at any area resort that has wheelchair transportation including Walt Disney World or Universal Orlando Resorts. It fits on monorails, boats and buses. - September 25, 2014 - Scooter Vacations
Mismanaged and Mistreated Seniors in Assisted Living Facility Enjoy Complete Turn-Around Under New Ownership and Management
Green Tree of Orlando Hosts an Open House and Facility Tour Showcasing All the Positive Changes in Place Since Inception of New Ownership and Management. - September 22, 2014 - Green Assisted Living Facilities of Florida
Capita Conferences Announce Their Safeguarding Adults At-Risk Conference in Northern Ireland
Our Safeguarding Adults At-Risk Conference comes at a crucial time when the policy affecting vulnerable people in Northern Ireland is being debated and consulted upon. Take this chance to engage with high-level stakeholders and learn how to strengthen multi-agency, multi-disciplinary partnerships and enhance protection of adults at-risk. - September 18, 2014 - Capita Conferences
New: Aging Lines at Nose & Mouth ("nasolabial Folds") Can be Dramatically Improved
Now, both women and men can utilize a skin cream that can help lessen these deep “folds” and lines from the side of the nose to corners of the mouth. The skin care breakthrough was developed by Reviva Labs, Haddonfield, N.J., a 40-year-old firm noted for its many skin-care “firsts.” It’s a skin cream called “Reviva Labs Nasolabial Fold + Multi-Peptide Cream.” - September 17, 2014 - Reviva Labs
Dr. Richard Buch Performs 1st Surgery in U.S. to Save a Patient's Severely Infected Limb
Dr. Richard Buch orthopedic surgeon at The Dallas Limb Restoration Center performed the 1st total humerus replacement in the United States using Implantcast's MUTARS. Dr. Buch is the first and only surgeon who has received FDA approval to use MUTARS in the United States. - September 10, 2014 - The Dallas Limb Restoration Center
Scooter Vacations, Orlando Scooter Rental Company, Provides Veteran Air Force Staff Sergeant a Refurbished Scooter Provided by a Disney World Scooter Rental Customer
ScootOrlando.com, Scooter Vacations, an Orlando Scooter Rental company, refurbishes a scooter from one of their Disney World scooter rental customers to provide it to a local Veteran. - August 29, 2014 - Scooter Vacations
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Paula J. Alderson as a Professional of the Year
Paula J. Alderson of Boca Raton, Florida, has recently been recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Hospice Care. - August 27, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Scooter Vacations, Orlando Scooter Rental Company, Provides Free Repair Services to Veterans
ScootOrlando.com, Scooter Vacations, an Orlando Scooter Rental company, is pleased to announce their support to the local Veteran community by providing free scooter repair services to local Disabled Vets. Scooter Vacations will donate the labor and many times can even repair any broken parts. They also can assist you over the phone with diagnosis and make arrangements for pick up and delivery to your door. - August 08, 2014 - Scooter Vacations
Scooter Vacations Announces Their Line-Up of Informational Videos for Selecting the Best Orlando Scooter Rental for Vacationers Touring Orlando Theme Parks
ScootOrlando.com, Scooter Vacations, announces their informational and instructional videos to assist those who need to rent a mobility scooter in Orlando for their vacation to area theme parks such as Disney World, Universal Orlando and Sea World. Videos for everything from how to transport models that will fit in a car trunk to features of luxury models and accessories such as portable sunshades. Vacationers can now ensure they will get the best Scooter rental in Orlando to meet their needs. - July 25, 2014 - Scooter Vacations
Scooter Vacations Announces "The Scooter Recommender" for Orlando Scooter Rental
ScootOrlando.com, Scooter Vacations, announces their on-line “Scooter Recommender” to assist Orlando scooter renters in determining the best scooter to rent for their vacation to area theme parks such as Disney World, Universal Florida, Sea World or cruises from nearby Port Canaveral. Renters enter in their height, weight and transportation mode to their chosen destinations and the system will recommend the best choices for them which include body size considerations. - July 18, 2014 - Scooter Vacations
Silicium Laboratories Launches an Extra Strength Version of G5 Living Silica and Provides Documented Clinical Testing Benefits
Silicium Laboratories introduces Orgono G5 Siliplant supplement to address body mobility, flexibility issues due to aging or injury. - July 17, 2014 - Silicium Laboratories
Bright Oaks Group Announces New Senior Living Community in Wood Dale, Ill.
Bright Oaks Group will collaborate with Ecumen, a Minnesota-based nonprofit senior housing and services company, to develop a new senior living community in Wood Dale, Ill. Construction is slated to begin in 2014, opening in 2016. The community will offer 150 units of assisted living and memory care in a six-story building. The ground floor will feature retail space for companies and health care organizations that cater to mature adults. - July 12, 2014 - Bright Oaks Group
Dr. John Porcaro Named Vital.com’s Top Ten in Florida
Dr. John Porcaro has become one of the industry leaders in Testosterone Replacement Therapy, BioIdentical Hormone Replacement and the use of natural hormones to slow aging based on his own journey with testosterone loss. Through his cutting edge practice, he has achieved incredible success with "rolling back the clock" for singles and couples, saving a few marriages in the process! - July 08, 2014 - Porcaro Surgical Center
Dr. William D. Bowers Awarded Certification by ABVLM
Dr. William D. Bowers is awarded an exclusive, ten-year certification to elite medical practitioners from the American Board of Venous & Lymphatic Medicine (ABVLM) in the field of Venous & Lymphatic Medicine. - June 24, 2014 - Bowers Vein Institute
Health & Comfort Home Care Agency Acquired by C & M Health Services, LLC
Health & Comfort Home Care Agency, a New Jersey home care services company, was recently acquired by C & M Health Services, LLC, a company with extensive experience in home care and aging-in-place solutions. The company will continue to operate under the Health & Comfort Home Care Agency name. - June 17, 2014 - Health & Comfort Home Care
North Westchester Restorative Therapy and Nursing Center Announces Ground Breaking Medical Approach to Sub-Acute Rehabilitation
North Westchester Restorative Therapy and Nursing Center announces its cutting edge approach to sub-acute medical management and has successfully reduced hospital re-admissions. North Westchester Restorative’s intensive medical oversight, in addition to rehabilitation, has led to improved... - June 06, 2014 - North Westchester Restorative Therapy and Nursing Center
"A Celebration of Hope" Gala Benefits New Home of MemorialCare Cancer Institute at Saddleback Memorial
Special Recognition Given to Laguna Woods Resident for Donation Towards Cancer Institute and Services - May 15, 2014 - Saddleback Memorial Medical Center