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88-Year-Old Biz Owner Cuts Unique, Self-Depreciating Radio Commercial
One of the most self-depreciating business related radio commercials is on the air in Philadelphia. It features the voice of an 88-year old business owner who is inviting new business inquiries to his firm. The owner says, “I am 88!...Call me quickly...for obvious reasons.” The... - September 14, 2017 - ACT, Inc.
Bethany Garrity of the National Institute for Fitness and Sport will Speak During the 2017 ICAA Conference and Trade Show
Bethany Garrity, Director of Fitness Management at the National Institute for Fitness and Sport (NIFS) has been invited to speak at the 2017 ICAA Conference and Trade Show which will be held October 12-14, 2017 in Orlando, Florida. NIFS is a leader in the fitness industry and provides fitness and... - September 14, 2017 - NIFS
Comfort Home Care Leadership Featured in "Ask an Expert" Section in Best of Bethesda Magazine
Comfort Home Care, an in-home care agency in Montgomery County, MD, has been interviewed for the Best of Bethesda "Ask an Expert" column to provide industry insight for the Bethesda community. - September 06, 2017 - Comfort Home Care
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
U.S. Ranks Among Countries with Highest Rates of Prostate Cancer - September 01, 2017 - Men's Health Network
At Home Personal Care Opens New Center in Warrenton, VA
At Home Personal Care Services LLC just opened its second headquarters in the Northern Virginia Region. The new location in Warrenton, Virginia serves as place where families with loved ones in need of skilled professional in-home nursing care, therapy services and personal care can call for quality in home care. - August 28, 2017 - At Home Personal Care, LLC
Society for the Blind and Visually Impaired Introduces New Eyeglass Mounted Technology to St. Louis
OrCam MyEye, a unique, wearable device that mounts on glasses, receives visual information and speaks to the wearer, recognizing products and identifying faces, now available exclusively for demonstration, training and purchase at the Society for the Blind and Visually Impaired’s Brentwood facility. - August 23, 2017 - Society for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Two Brothers Demonstrate a Profound Sense of Taste; Expand Miracle Fruit Farm Availability
Can their mission to create awareness about the benefits of Miracle Fruit reach those who need it most? - August 16, 2017 - Miracle Fruit Farm
Long-Term Care Insurance Agents Overlook the "Senior Women Alone" Market Says AALTCI Director
Insurance agents are overlooking millions of senior women living alone declares the head of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. They have greatest need for information, shares Slome. - August 09, 2017 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Avendelle Assisted Living Opens 6 Senior Facilities in Dallas
The demand and need for quality senior care is increasing in just about every market across the country. Dallas, Texas in particular though has been a focus for the increasing need to serve this growing population of seniors. Avendelle is a unique senior facility focused on specialty care and high quality experiences for the residents. Six new homes have just opened in the Dallas area. - August 02, 2017 - Avendelle Assisted Living
BBMC Mortgage Announces Army Athletics Partnership
BBMC Mortgage and Army Athletics announce a multi-year partnership. The company, which is the ninth-largest VA lender, is led by two proud West Point graduates and U.S. Army veterans. - July 07, 2017 - BBMC Mortgage
2nd Edition of Bestselling “What’s the Deal with Retirement Communities?” Released
Newly revised book takes an up-close look at often-asked questions about senior housing options. - June 30, 2017 - My LifeSite
Huntington Beach Senior Center in Central Park Celebrates One Year Anniversary
The Huntington Beach Senior Center in Central Park and the Huntington Beach Council on Aging (HBCOA) will host an Anniversary Gala on July 29, celebrating a year of success. - June 29, 2017 - Huntington Beach Council on Aging (HBCOA)
WISE Adult Day Services Program Open House and Senior Prom
The Gateway Family YMCA – WISE Center YMCA Branch Provides Open House in Union. - June 19, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Religious Leaders of All Faiths to Give Sermons on Food Waste
Weekend of September 8-10, 2017 - June 08, 2017 - AmpleHarvest.org
USLegal and LegalArmour Form Alliance
Leading protector of personal information adds to their delivery services by providing access to self-service legal forms. - June 07, 2017 - USLegal, Inc.
The Gateway Family YMCA Celebrates National Senior Health & Fitness Day®
YMCA Joins National Event to Promote Healthy Lifestyles for Older Adults - June 01, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
TeleConnect Senior Services, Inc. Announces the Launch of Their Virtual Assistance Service for Seniors
Seniors citizens who feel isolated, are frustrated with technology, or who just need someone to speak with, can now turn to a new nationwide virtual assistance service for seniors. - May 24, 2017 - Michael Kessler
Comfort Life Launches Retirement Home Reviews for Canadian Families
Comfort Life Media has just launched a retirement community reviews portal, the latest tool to help Canadian families make the critical decision about which retirement community to move into. - May 19, 2017 - Comfort Life Media
My LifeSite Launches CCRC Financial Data Sorting Capabilities
MyLifeSite.net has launched a new feature that helps senior adults and their families learn more about a high-end retirement community's financial viability before they decide to make a large financial commitment, which often includes a sizable entry fee. It is the only online resource like this that is available to consumers and it helps answer one of the most popular questions: Will my money be safe? The best news is that for now this feature is offered for free. - May 03, 2017 - My LifeSite
IndieGo Publishing Announces the Release of Understanding Autism in Adults and Aging Adults by Theresa Regan PhD, a One-of-a-Kind Resource for Families and Professionals
"Understanding Autism in Adults and Aging Adults" by Theresa Regan PhD, published by IndieGo Publishing, is a one-of-a-kind resource for families and professionals. Children with autism grow into adults with autism. The great strides we have made in understanding childhood autistic behaviors and interventions have lagged dramatically behind the needs of aging autistics. This unique book offers a glimpse into autism and aging and identifies supports and interventions. - April 20, 2017 - INDIEGO Publishing
A Community Thrives Proposal - Health Service Initiatives for the Elderly - Elderly Compassionate Care
Elderly Compassionate Care is a health services program administered by the Macedonia Education Technology and Career Academy (METCA). METCA provides funding for workforce training for it's low socio-economic community. The primary sources of funding come from community partnerships, donations, grants and scholarships. Through Elderly Compassionate Care METCA will help fund training for CNAs and HHAs, which is a growing demand in Brevard County and nation wide. - April 13, 2017 - Macedonia Education Technology and Career Academy
101-Year-Old Rudal Ahlen is NY Mets Biggest Fan Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Resident Cheers Her Team on 56th Opening Day
Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center resident Rudal Ahlen, 101 years old, is a die-hard Mets fan. A former baseball player herself, the only female on an all-male seniors team on Long Island, Rudy taught her own 8 children the finer points of the game. Hailing from Brooklyn, Rudy remembers following the Dodgers before they left New York – “I was so mad!” – and once she found the Mets, they became her team. Now, keeps up with them mostly through the pages of her newspaper. - April 09, 2017 - Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Best Non-Profit Websites to be Named by Web Marketing Association in 21st Annual WebAward Program
Excellence deserves recognition and the Web Marketing Association will be recognizing the Best Advocacy Website, B Website and Best Non-Profit Websites as part of the 2017 WebAward Program. - April 06, 2017 - Web Marketing Association
David W. Luke Recognized as a Professional of the Year for Two Consecutive Years by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
David W. Luke of Sioux Falls, South Dakota has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for two consecutive years, 2016 and 2017, by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements for over 32 years in the culinary field. About David W. - April 01, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
Top Amazon Alexa Skill, Ask My Buddy, Personal Alert Network, Seeking In-Home and Medical Alert Monitoring Service Partners
Ask My Buddy, Personal Alert Network, a leading skill on Amazon’s Alexa & Google's Home voice platforms, is seeking non-exclusive partnerships with In-home and medical alert monitoring services to offer best in class features to their nearly 100,000 users. Pat Coggins, co-founder, said,... - March 29, 2017 - Ask My Buddy
Estate Information Delivered Automatically if You Die? AfterVault.com Announces a Unique and Free Approach.
AfterVault.com, a digital lockbox for your will, life insurance, valuables, accounts, and other vital information, has announced an innovative way to automatically deliver this information to those close to you if you are no longer able to attend your own affairs. And they do it for free. Lots of... - March 08, 2017 - AfterVault
Global Meeting to Discuss Pressure Injury Prevention Takes Place Tomorrow at the Venetian in Garfield, NJ
Centers Health Care and The Institute For Pressure Injury Prevention Come Together For the Prevention of Bed Sores and Press Ulcers. - March 06, 2017 - Centers Health Care
Beauties of Age Photography Exhibit
Opening Announced for Beauties of Age Photography Exhibit March 16 at Atrium Gallery, North Shore Senior Center, Norhtfield, IL Chicago photographer Adeline Sides presents her latest project Beauties of Age with an opening Thursday, March 16, 2017 at the North Shore Senior Center, 161 Northfield... - March 04, 2017 - Adeline Sides Creative Photography
Harford County Senior Softball Welcomes New Sponsor
NovaCare Rehabilitation partners with Harford County Senior Softball... - February 19, 2017 - Harford County Senior Softball
Buttonwood Village to Host Open House Event on Friday, February 17
Buttonwood Village, Florida’s premier 55+ manufactured home community, announced today that it will host an Open House on Friday, February 17 from 10am to 2pm. During the event, the public will be invited to tour the community and various on-site home models while also enjoying the... - February 15, 2017 - Buttonwood Village
The Ambassador Scarsdale VP Announcement
The Ambassador of Scarsdale has announced the appointment of Geri Brooks as Vice President of Integrated Health Care Systems. In making the announcement, Jean Dunphy, President, said, "Geri’s role will enable us to coalesce the team around quality and continuous process improvement... - February 08, 2017 - Ambassador of Scarsdale
Sagora Senior Living Fulfills Holiday Wish to Help Children in India
A dream come true for a Brennity at Daphne resident. - February 02, 2017 - Sagora Senior Living
Mayor of Daphne, Alabama, Dane Haygood Honors Centenarian
Resident at The Brennity at Daphne Senior Living turns 100 years old. - February 02, 2017 - Sagora Senior Living
CERTUS Senior Living Implements Aggressive Construction Schedule
CERTUS Senior Living implements aggressive construction schedule and has completed negotiations on the purchase of four (4) new locations throughout Florida. - February 01, 2017 - CERTUS Senior Living
“Senior Symposium Series” to Educate Kansas City Senior Homeowners Sponsored by Midwest Heritage Homes, Senior Division
Get estate liquidation questions answered at an upcoming free seminar featuring industry experts who know the secrets to liquidating your excess “stuff”! - January 18, 2017 - Midwest Heritage Homes Team, Keller Williams Platinum Partners
Dr. Jennifer Thomm Makes Record Breaking Donation in Sarnia Ontario Canada
Dr. Jennifer Thomm, a Dentist located in Sarnia Ontario Canada at Great Lakes Dental hosted her 7th Annual Stocking Stuffer Fundraiser to benefit St. Joseph’s Hospice. This year’s goal was to sell 400 packages and generate a combined donation of $1,600. Instead, Dr. Jennifer Thomm and her team at Great Lakes Dental were able to sell 643 packages, with all proceeds matched 100% by Dr. Thomm. The total donation for this year’s fundraiser came in a record-setting $2,574. - January 17, 2017 - Great Lakes Dental
Exercise Through the Continuums of Care Workshop
Improving Exercise Options for Residents in Assisted Living and Memory Care Environments - January 11, 2017 - NIFS
In-Gauge of Polk County to Offer Advanced Firearm Safety Training
In-Gauge of Polk County, Polk County’s only non-profit, NRA affiliated firearm training organization is making available to the public, advanced level firearm safety and concealed carry weapons training. - December 17, 2016 - In-Gauge of Polk County
Helping Hearts At Home Empowers Seniors to Age in Place
Helping Hearts At Home is a new companion agency, owned and operated by an RN with many years experience working with the geriatric population in all healthcare settings. They believe in aging in place and have the resources to help seniors do just that. The holiday time brings busy families together. This is also the time of year when parents who have need for some assistance at home set off red flags with certain behavior changes. - December 16, 2016 - Helping Hearts At Home
Home Caregivers Introduces New Website for Northern Virginia Family Caregivers
Home Caregivers this week is introducing a Family Learning Center® on its website, http://flc.ipced.com/HCG making it easier for family caregivers to find training and support resources to help them better care for the needs of their loved ones at home. - November 28, 2016 - Home Caregivers
Partnering for Cures: Highlights from The Chauncey F. Lufkin III Foundation’s Participation at the Milken Institute’s FasterCures 2016 Partnering for Cures
The Chauncey F. Lufkin III Foundation was proud to participate in the Milken Institute’s annual Partnering for Cures Conference at The Grand Hyatt New York, held November 3-18, 2016. Partnering for Cures connects hundreds of decision-makers from across the medical research system who are... - November 23, 2016 - The Chauncey F. Lufkin III Foundation
Comfort Keepers of Toronto, ON Provides 10-Point Guide to Home Care
Toronto Agency Working to Help Clients Find the Right Care for Their Needs - November 22, 2016 - Comfort Keepers of Toronto, ON
Senior Downsizing Experts Partners with Atria to Present Free "Lunch & Learn" on Downsizing
Seminar Helps Boomers and Seniors Plan for Downsizing Moves - November 03, 2016 - Senior Downsizing Experts
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
Aldersgate Village Celebrates Its 112th Anniversary This Year
Customize the independent living experience with a range of lifestyle options at Aldersgate Village. They are now entering into their 112th anniversary. - October 09, 2016 - Aldersgate Village
Bioscience Americas Sponsors "Solutions for a Healthier World Foundation"
Independent not-for-profit will provide stem cell therapies for the less fortunate. - October 06, 2016 - Bioscience Americas
Huntington Beach Seniors Enjoy Senior Saturday
Huntington Beach City Council candidate Edward Pinchiff was honored to talk to HB seniors at the annual Senior Saturday event at the HB Pier. - October 03, 2016 - Campaign to Elect Edward Pinchiff to Huntington Beach City Council
National Association of Senior Move Managers Welcomes Senior Downsizing Experts as a New Member
The National Association of Senior Move Managers® (NASMM) is pleased to welcome Senior Downsizing Experts as its newest member. “On behalf of NASMM, I am pleased to welcome Senior Downsizing Experts to NASMM’s family of premier Senior Move Management providers,” said Mary Kay... - September 29, 2016 - Senior Downsizing Experts
Girl Scout Cadettes Earn Silver Award Honoring Veterans at Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Handmade patriotic quilts warm Gurwin residents' hearts, bodies and souls. - September 29, 2016 - Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Senior Downsizing Experts to Present Free Downsizing Seminar at Watermere in Frisco
"Downsizing Made Easy" Seminar Gives Ideas for Starting the Process - September 29, 2016 - Senior Downsizing Experts