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Citing Threat to Seniors’ Nursing Home Care and Pandemic-Generated Economic Crisis, SCPC Letter to HHS Sec. Azar Seeks LTC Pharmacy Relief Funding
America’s Key Front-Line Nursing Home Pharmacies Eligible for, Warrant HHS-Administered Aid - April 29, 2020 - Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition
Trump Immigration Ban 2020: Will It Help to Fight COVID-19?
Alena Shautsova, New York City Immigration lawyer, comments on the newly ordered Immigration ban prohibiting entry of certain immigrants into the United States. - April 25, 2020 - Law Office of Alena Shautsova
Front Line Nursing Home Pharmacies, Seniors Under Their Specialized Care Warrant CARES Act Emergency Funding
Economic Stress Taking Toll on Pharmacists Responsible for Life-Saving Medication Management - April 23, 2020 - Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition
COVID-Related Economic Distress Threatens Front-Line Nursing Home Pharmacies, Vulnerable Seniors Under Their Care
Economic, Regulatory Challenges Jeopardize Ongoing Viability of LTC Pharmacy Sector; Now Surveying Membership Crises, SCPC Calls on Congress and Administration to Act - April 20, 2020 - Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition
New Treatment Shows Vision Benefit in Age Related Macular Degeneration
MD Stem Cells reports results for Dry AMD from their clinical study SCOTS - the Stem Cell Ophthalmology Treatment Study. 63% of treated and evaluated eyes achieved improvement in vision while an additional 34% had vision remain stable in follow up. No complications occurred. Results were statistically significant. - April 18, 2020 - MD Stem Cells
Experts Share Info for Improving Lives of Seniors During COVID-19 Pandemic
Regular Communication, Setting Schedules & Shoring Up Food & Med Supplies Among Recommendations - April 15, 2020 - Brand New Day
Noted Alzheimer's Activist and Author of "Blue.River.Apple," Nancy Nelson Has Signed with Social Media Strategists FoxPromotions
FoxPromotions has agreed to assist acclaimed author and Alzheimer's Activist Nancy Nelson in creating a social media strategy to increase awareness of her fight against Alzheimer's. A sought after speaker, Nancy continues her battle against her affliction through personal appearances and her numerous editions of her book, "Blue.River.Apple," an exploration of Alzheimer's through poetry. - April 15, 2020 - FoxPromotions
Animal Trust Planning, a Company Trying to Protect Americans Animals During the Coronavirus Epidemic
Setting up a plan to protect your animals has never been easier and more necessary than right now. Animal Trust Planning has made this process quick and easy for Americans to set up an Animal Trust Planning Agreement to ensure their animals uninterrupted care for when they are no longer able to care for them. - April 14, 2020 - Animal Trust Planning
COPS Monitoring Donates Laptops to Help Reunite Quarantined Veterans with Their Families & Loved Ones
Laptops are shared amongst Veterans Memorial residents so they can reconnect and video chat with loved ones from across the globe in a time when they need it most. - April 09, 2020 - COPS Monitoring
Loose Bruce Productions Gains National Attention with Release of Humorous Pandemic Parody Song Video on YouTube - “The 12 Days of Lockdown”
Parody song brings humor to bear the coronavirus pandemic; as a pressure release for the U.S. public. - April 07, 2020 - Loose Bruce Productions
Hibou Connects COVID-19 Isolated Seniors to Family with Free Daily Wellness Checks
Automated calls and in-app notifications helps seniors stay safe during COVID-19. - April 02, 2020 - Hibou Application Ltd.
GEICO Military Supports Young Marines National Foundation Rose Campaign
Since 2018, GEICO Military has been a leading corporate sponsor of the Young Marines National Foundation. Like Young Marines, GEICO Military cares deeply about building strong communities by supporting our heroes. In fact, last year, GEICO Military helped the Young Marines National Foundation... - March 29, 2020 - Young Marines National Foundation
Prehab Network Offers Virtual Physical Therapy - Free Trial Visit
Virtual physical therapy visits are proving to be effective for patients across the country. Some people, including seniors, may be apprehensive about going online, however Prehab patients are giving incredibly high reviews. To encourage people to address their aches and pains from the comfort of their own home, Prehab Network is offering any patient located within the United States a free virtual discovery visit - not to be charged to the insurance company. - March 27, 2020 - Prehab
Popular Senior Life Resource Provider Expands Coverage to Address COVID-19 Issues Affecting Those Living in Senior Communities
HousingForSeniors.com, a leading online information hub owned and operated by Wolf Revo, LLC, is dedicated to helping older adults in the United States and Canada find quality senior housing, has recently expanded its senior health coverage specifically addressing COVID-19. - March 23, 2020 - Wolf Revo, LLC
Senior Daily Begins Publication
A new online magazine for seniors began publication today, focusing on health, money, entertainment, and other topics of interest to older Americans. - March 19, 2020 - Senior Daily
Global Coronavirus Confirmed Cases Are on the Rise; Learn How Animal Trust Planning is Ensuring Your Animals' Uninterrupted Care
Most Americans are uncertain of their future. A majority of our businesses are at risk, along with our health. Unfortunately, the coronavirus has had the worst affect on our elderly community. Over 95% of Americans between the ages of 65-85 years old don't have written instructions on funds to be allocated to a pet guardian if they are unable to care for their animals. Animal Trust Planning has created a quick and easy solution for pet owners to fill out a short form to create a legal agreement. - March 17, 2020 - Animal Trust Planning
Coronovirus Devalues the Existence of the Elder Population Claims Ageless Chic Magazine
Amid a coronavirus outbreak in the United States and across the world, Covid-19 does appear to affect seniors worse than younger generations as a whole. There is no question that our bodies do change over time. All the more reason to take very good care of ourselves as we age. Senior citizens having to worry about preventing Covid-19 isn’t the only thing on their minds since younger generations have begun to discriminate, demean and persecute the mature population. - March 11, 2020 - Zia Marketing & PR Firm
New White Paper from Percussion Play Explores the Positive Effects of Intergenerational Music-Making
Percussion Play, the leading outdoor musical instrument specialist, have published their latest White Paper "Play, Percussion and 'Post-Age' Pedagogy: The Positive Effects of Intergenerational Music-Making." - March 07, 2020 - Percussion Play Ltd.
Senior Downsizing Experts Bringing "Smart Senior Series" Back to Viridian in Arlington
Seminar series will tackle topics important to mature adults and their families. - February 26, 2020 - Senior Downsizing Experts
Keith Stanton, Mesa, AZ, Interior Designer, Earns Healthcare Interior Design Credential
Keith Stanton, Director of Design Development at Thoma-Holec Design in Mesa, AZ, earned his Healthcare Interior Design Credential. Keith’s achievement makes him the first Certified Health Interior Designer (CHID) in Arizona and one of less than a dozen CHIDs who specialize in senior living/long term care nationwide. - February 19, 2020 - Thoma-Holec Design
Caribbean Naples to Offer Preview of New Upgrades During 2-Day Open House Event
Naples’ Premier Retirement Community Celebrates Enhancement with Special Savings on New Home Purchase - February 18, 2020 - Caribbean Naples
North Bay Group to Open Napa Valley Caregiver Training Center
Napa Community to help the critical shortage issue of caregivers for seniors. - February 05, 2020 - Senior Helpers North Bay
Pacifica Endeavors LLC Addresses Concerns of Boomers Retiring on a Budget
Pacifica Endeavors LLC's website, www.BabyBoomerLifeboat.com, has become a popular site for Boomers seeking to retire on a tight income or Social Security alone. - February 03, 2020 - Pacifica Endeavors LLC
Del Webb Reveals Newly Reimagined Models at Sun City Peachtree
Active Adult Community in South Metro Atlanta Debuts Seven Professionally Remodeled Model Homes, Open to the Public February 8 - January 31, 2020 - PulteGroup - Georgia
DosePal Inc. Announces the Launch of DosePal - SmartTrack Pill Reminder Device
DosePal Inc. announced today the launch of DosePal - SmartTrack - Smart Pill Reminder Device - a tiny device that attaches to a medication pill bottle to provide on-the-bottle, visual & audible reminders and track adherence using built-in motion-sensors. DosePal Inc. was launched in May 2019... - January 21, 2020 - DosePal, Inc.
Del Webb Chateau Elan Debuts Lifestyle-Centric Amenity Package
Active Adult Community in North Georgia Premieres New 19,000SF Clubhouse, Indoor and Outdoor Pools, Fitness Center, Tennis and Bocce Ball Courts, Full-time Lifestyle Director and More - January 16, 2020 - PulteGroup - Georgia
Sean Spicer Visits Orlando to Promote Civics, American History and the Constitution in Florida Schools
Recently Governor DeSantis of Florida signed a mandate that no high school senior would graduate without passing a Civics course in school. Coincidentally, former White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer was at MG Studios in Longwood, Florida on December 9, 2019 to record an audio-video presentation... - January 15, 2020 - Sounds of 76 Company Music, LLC
Patient Safety, EMS Leaders Are Focus of New Webinar Series
The Center for Patient Safety, in partnership with Ninth Brain, Quick Med Claims, and eServices Platform, has developed the 2020 Road to High Reliability Webinar Series. The continuing education activity is approved by Air Evac EMS Inc., an organization accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Pre-Hospital Continuing Education. The webinars also provide EMS and nursing continuing education units (CEUs). - January 06, 2020 - Primaris Healthcare Business Solutions
Kathryn Speer Commissioned as Housing Administrator of United Methodist Communities at Wesley by the Bay
Kathryn Speer was commissioned as the Housing Administrator of United Methodist Communities (UMC) at Wesley by the Bay. Wesley by the Bay is a townhouse-style senior housing community which is located in New Jersey. - December 20, 2019 - United Methodist Communities
Origin Wireless™ to Accelerate Innovation in the Healthcare Industry
Origin Health™ utilizes indoor WiFi to enable next generation digital healthcare. - December 19, 2019 - Origin Wireless
Feeling Overwhelmed by Estate Planning & Elder Law? Scott Squillace, Esq. of Squillace & Associates, P.C. Shares Answers to Common Questions in His Latest Book
Now available: "The Family Estate Planning & Elder Law Guide," featuring contributing author Scott E. Squillace, Esq. Anyone who is trying to navigate the complicated landscape of estate planning will find helpful answers to common questions in this book. You'll find information on estate planning basics, tax planning, planning for unmarried and same-sex couples, elder law, asset protection planning, charitable planning and everything in-between. - December 09, 2019 - Squillace & Associates, P.C.
Share the Love with Homebound Seniors This Holiday Season
During the Subaru Share the Love Event, November 15 to January 2, Subaru of America will donate $250 for every new Subaru purchased or leased. The donation goes to the customer's choice of 4 national charities, including Meals on Wheels. Over the past 11 years, the Subaru Share the Love Event has... - December 02, 2019 - Meals on Wheels, Etc.
Vidapoint Takes Personal Emergency Response Worldwide
Finally, a complete and comprehensive personal emergency service anywhere in the world. - December 01, 2019 - Global Wireless Health Limited
BrightStar Care Honors Seven Caregiver of the Year Nominees
BrightStar Care of Marietta and Cherokee County is hosting an event to celebrate an unprecedented seven nominations for BrightStar’s 2019 Caregiver of the Year. - November 20, 2019 - BrightStar Care of Cherokee County
AMMI Managed Hotels Are Honoring Veterans Nov. 11 with Free Hotel Room Stay
Our veterans are important to us! Five hotels with the American Motel Management Group are honoring our veterans this Nov 11. Each of their five (5) hotels are providing traveling veterans with a hotel guest room for one night, (50) fifty free hotel room nights total will be given to veterans that stop at AMMI hotels. Free freshly made breakfast buffet and more. First 10 Veterans to check-in November 11 get free guest room for one night. *American Motel Management Inc. - November 06, 2019 - American Motel Management
SCPC Praises Bipartisan House Passage of PBM Rebate Transparency Bills
National LTC Pharmacy Advocacy Group Says Reps. Buddy Carter (R-GA), Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) Sustain Increased PBM Data Disclosure - October 31, 2019 - Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition
LeadingAge Annual Meeting & Expo Gets New Startup Garage Exhibitor— Remote Home Check to Debut One Point for Senior Care Communities
The annual LeadingAge Meeting & Expo is almost upon us and will be held in San Diego, CA. The show will bring new ideas, new innovations, and new technology to enhance the lives of many including senior citizens and their personal and professional caregivers. - October 25, 2019 - Remote Home Check
11 Year Old Breaks World Record – Finishes the 50 States Half Marathon Challenge(TM)
50 States Half Marathon Club member, Aiden Jaquez, of Montgomery, Illinois, has become the youngest ever to finish the 50 States Half Marathon Challenge(TM) at age 11 years old. - October 23, 2019 - 50 States Half Marathon Club
Remote Home Check Launches One Point - The Only Proactive Care Monitoring Solution for Senior Care Communities
Remote Home Check launches B2B Solution: One Point by Remote Home Check. - October 23, 2019 - Remote Home Check
Partnership Applauds RCD Delay for Home Health Services
Home health leaders stress importance of bipartisan legislation to ease transition as CMS plans largest home health payment overhaul in decades. - October 22, 2019 - Partnership for Quality Home Healthcare
New Video Details Long Term Care (LTC) Pharmacies’ Clinical Value to Seniors’ Care
“Virtual Tour” Differentiates LTC Pharmacy, Explains Operational and Regulatory Requirements Compared to Retail, Other Pharmacies - October 21, 2019 - Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition
Retired Harlem Assistant Principal Dr. Michelle King-Huger Writes Inspirational Memoir "From D.I.V.A. to Disabled: A Determined Individual with a Victorious Attitude"
Living with progressive multiple sclerosis, educator Dr. Michelle King-Huger kept a diary about her health crisis journey. In "From D.I.V.A to Disabled," she encourages people of all ages, races, rich or poor, and any gender who are living with a life-changing debilitating illness: multiple sclerosis, cancer, strokes, diabetes, chronic arthritis, accidents and understand their life is in transition. She redefines the meaning of DIVA and embraces determination and victorious attitude. - October 17, 2019 - Dr. Michelle King-Huger
HeartLegacy Celebrates Their New Partnership
HeartLegacy is declared the best-of-the-best and inducted as Senior Living SMART Partner. - September 19, 2019 - Senior Living SMART
Caregivers to Get Answers; Fearless Caregiver Workshop Set for Oct. 15 in Ft. Lauderdale, All Invited
Today's Caregiver magazine and Caregiver.com continues to educate and train family caregivers with its Fearless Caregiver Conference set for October 15 at St. Henry’s Catholic Church in Pompano Beach. This no charge event will answer family caregiver questions. - September 18, 2019 - Caregiver.com, Inc.
United Methodist Communities at Collingswood (UMC) and It's Never 2 Late (iN2L) Celebrate 20 Years of Senior Living Residents Having Fun with Innovative Technology
United Methodist Communities at Collingswood participated in the iN2L 60/20 tour, a cross-country road trip both celebrating 20 years of senior living residents having fun with iN2L technology and the 60th birthday of iN2L President and Co-founder Jack York. - September 15, 2019 - United Methodist Communities
Interview Coaching Improves Communication Skills
Charleston Career Coach, Margie Curry believes that interview coaching improves communication skills. This skilled career coach, life coach, and interview coach has seen the value of interview coaching for many of her clients during the past 14 years. "Good communication is an important Life Skill," says Ms. Curry. This coach recommends interview coaching for improving personal and professional relationships, negotiations, preparing for interviews, board meetings, and public speaking. - September 13, 2019 - Jumpstart Interview Coaching
First Time in Alaska: Life-Saving Fall Prevention Course for Healthcare Professionals, Injury Prevention Advocates and Caregivers
In Fairbanks, AK on October 6 an innovative & effective course will be held to teach Occupational and Physical Therapists, other healthcare and injury prevention professionals, fitness instructors and caregivers a unique, simple and fun program to help older adults avoid falls. Continuing Education Units (8) are available. - September 07, 2019 - Fall Prevention Training Services, LLC
New At-Home Therapy for Arthritic Hand Pain Delivers Consistent Relief in Only Minutes Per Day
Triumph LTD announces the release of a new at-home hand therapy device that finally delivers consistent, drug-free pain relief to those suffering from the discomfort of hand arthritis. The Triumph LTD red light therapy device is side-effect-free and drug-free and delivers effective pain relief when used just 15 minutes per day. Red light therapy, heat and vibration work together to rejuvenate cell growth, bring comfort, promote circulation and lubricate joints. - August 21, 2019 - Triumph LTD
Ask My Buddy Announces New Premium Features That Also Support Amazon’s "Buy Once, Enjoy Everywhere" Program
The premiere alert system has increased functionality that also works with other platforms. - August 13, 2019 - Ask My Buddy
ZTV Studio Opens with Citywide Support for Minority-Owned Business Owners
In collaboration with the ReeWind Network, Zondra Evans opens up new media studio to support minority-owned businesses and entrepreneurs, while developing business opportunities for the entire town of Addison TX. - August 08, 2019 - Zeds Corp.