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iStand Falls Prevention® Now Offers The Electronic Caregiver Medical Alarm for At-Home Safety at the Push of a Button
The maker of the iStand Falls Prevention Program introduces the Nation’s most advanced, user-friendly medical alarm and home safety system. - May 15, 2014 - HoliVision
Sacramento's First Hospice House
Sehr-Allen Charitable Foundation is breaking ground in September 2014 to build the very first hospice house in Sacramento. The hospice house will be supported by Sehr-Allen Charitable Foundation to ensure all people receive compassionate end of life care regardless of their ability to pay. - May 08, 2014 - Sehr-Allen Charitable Foundation
New Assisted Living Facility Opens in Orlando
A new Assisted Living Facility has opened in Orlando. The Grand Opening and Open House will be on Thursday, May 8th, 2014. - May 01, 2014 - Wellsprings Residence
Luna Family Hearing Encourages Seattle Mariners Fans 60+ Years to Attend Home Games with a Senior Special Discount on Tickets
Luna Family Hearing is in its second season as an official sponsor of the Seattle Mariners and is the exclusive sponsor of the “Senior Special Discount” at every home game for the 2014. The Luna Family Hearing Senior Special Discount allows fans 60+ to receive 10% off select Main, Terrace and View Level seats at all home games, excluding Opening Night, with a limit of one ticket per ID. Fans 60+ years or older just need to show their valid ID to purchase tickets in-person at Mariners Team Store. - April 08, 2014 - Luna Family Hearing
Pioneers in Adult Stem Cell Therapy Honored
The Alliance for the Advancement of Adult Stem Cell Therapy and Research hosted an awards luncheon for doctors and patients from around the world to recognize and honor their outstanding contributions and achievements in adult stem cell therapy. The Stem Cell Alliance event celebrated the revolutionary strides in the field of adult stem cell treatments for cardiac, pulmonary, neurological, spinal cord injuries and vascular diseases. - March 26, 2014 - Regenocyte Worldwide
Become a Hospice Volunteer
Fidelis Hospice bucks the negative dip in volunteering trend. - March 14, 2014 - Fidelis Hospice
A “Grace- ful” Move: TMC Financing Helps Grace Adult Day Health Care Purchase a New Location During a Critical Time, with an SBA 504 Loan
TMC Financing today announced that Grace Adult Day Health Care purchased a new location in Santa Clara by taking advantage of the SBA 504 program. Partnering with Bridge Bank, TMC Financing provided a 20-year fixed rate loan as part of the financing for the acquisition, allowing the borrower to... - March 14, 2014 - TMC Financing
NewCare Solutions Announces Launch of SilentAlert Sleep Index
SilentAlert Resident Monitor System, featuring the SilentAlert Sleep Index, provides early warning of changes in sleep behavior for residents in Personal Care, Assisted Living and Memory Care facilities. - March 06, 2014 - NewCare Solutions, LLC
ProCare HospiceCare Assists Hospice Clients in Meeting CR8358 Reporting Requirements
New CMS reporting requirements for pharmacy claims incorporated into ProCare HospiceCare's product offering. - February 08, 2014 - ProCare HospiceCare
VNA of Cape Cod Reduces Cost and Improves Cash Flow with SutureSign
The Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) of Cape Cod in Hyannis, MA has reduced their cost of managing orders with SutureSign, healthcare’s leading electronic signature service. “SutureSign has been a very positive move for us,” says George Haydon, Chief Information Officer at the... - January 21, 2014 - Suture Health, Inc.
ACTi-KARE Responsive In-Home Care Opens for Business in North Dallas
Metropolis now offers a unique option for seniors and families: affordable and compassionate care, by qualified caregivers, in your home. Acti-Kare Responsive In-Home Care, the nation’s premier in-home care company, has opened a branch in North Dallas. Acti-Kare provides high quality,... - January 05, 2014 - Acti-Kare Responsitive In-Home Care
A New Year's Gift for Good Health and a Long Life
77 year old writer offers a free book in which he reveals the methods and lifestyle which have made him "super-fit at seventy". - January 01, 2014 - M. A. McMahon T/A Ocean Publishing
Brooklyn Queens Nursing Home Commemorates the Holiday Season and Provides Seniors with Healthy Resolutions for the New Year
Brooklyn, New York Based Nursing Home Wishes Residents and Staff a Healthy and Happy New Year. - December 29, 2013 - Brooklyn Queens Rehab
Ditmas Park Rehabilitation and Care Center Honors the Holiday Season and Provides Seniors with Healthy Living Resolutions
Brooklyn, New York Based Nursing Home Wishes Staff and Residents a Happy and Healthy New Year. - December 29, 2013 - Ditmas Park Rehab and Care Center
Holidays Often Reveal the First Time That Signs of Dementia Become Evident for Families
Peter Mangiola RN of Senior Helpers New Jersey Points to These 10 Signs of Cognitive Health Difficulty - December 25, 2013 - Senior Helpers NJ
Gold Crest Care Center Honors Human Rights Day 2013
Bronx Based Nursing Home Gold Crest Care Center Supports the Rights of its Residents and Staff in All Aspects of Operation. - December 15, 2013 - Goldcrest Care Center
Wendy Demas Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Wendy Demas of Irvington, New Jersey has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Wendy Demas Ms. Demas is a Registered Nurse at White House Nursing Home in Orange, New Jersey. She... - December 13, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
American Regent, Inc. Takes Center Stage on The Balancing Act® Airing on Lifetime Talkshow
Make sure to tune in to The Balancing Act on December 11th and 18th at 7:00 am (ET/PT) as Blood specialist Dr. Lawrence Tim Goodnough, blood disease expert and Lynell D'Sylva, BSN, RN from American Regent explain what IDA is and introduce their innovative treatment option. - December 10, 2013 - American Regent, Inc.
Vigilant Personal Protection Systems Launches Pendant Elderly Life Emergency Alert Panic Necklace Alarm with Red Flashing Locator Light
Your Mom will love it. Your Dad may need it. The industry will hate it. The Vigilant PPS-20BL is a medical alert and panic alert necklace alarm with no subscriptions, no activation fees, and no contracts. - December 04, 2013 - Vigilant Personal Protection Systems
Dry Harbor Nursing Home Prepares Joint Celebration for Thanksgiving and Hanukkah 2013
Middle Village, NY-Based Dry Harbor Nursing Home Invites Family and Friends to Join in the Celebration of Thanksgiving and Hanukkah. - November 29, 2013 - Dry Harbor Nursing Home
Dry Harbor Nursing Home Honors November Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
Middle Village, NY Based Dry Harbor Nursing Home Shows Support of Alzheimer's Awareness Month with Helpful Resources for Patients and Caregivers. - November 21, 2013 - Dry Harbor Nursing Home
Oceanside Care Center Celebrates Thanksgiving and Hannukah on the Same Day
Oceanside, NY Based Nursing Home Oceanside Care Center Looks Forward to the Celebrations of both Thanksgiving and Hannukah on the Same Day. - November 21, 2013 - Oceanside Care Center
Laurel Bay Health and Rehabilitation Center Celebrates as Two Crucial Holidays Unite This Season
Keansburg, NJ Based Nursing Home Laurel Bay Health and Rehabilitation Center Prepares Special Program as the Holiday Season Approaches. - November 21, 2013 - Laurel Bay Health and Rehabilitation Center
Health Professionals NYC Honors November as National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
Health Professionals NYC, a Leading Combined Urgent Medical Care and Dental Pros Center in New York, Helps Educate the Public on Ways to Better Serve People Dealing with Alzheimer’s Disease - November 08, 2013 - Health Professionals NYC
Apex Rehabilitation and Healthcare Honors November as National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
South Huntington, New York Based Nursing Home Provides Support Network to Patients, Residents and Caregivers Dealing with Alzheimer’s Disease. - November 08, 2013 - Apex Rehabilitation and Care Center
Beach Terrace Care Center Supports November National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month
Long Beach, New York Based Nursing Home Offers Resources to the Public on Ways to Deal With a Diagnosis - November 08, 2013 - Beach Terrace Care Center
Right at Home-Dayton Launches Home for the Holidays Campaign
Right at Home-Dayton In-Home Care and Assistance launches their awareness campaign called “Home for the Holidays.” Their mission is to help senior citizens and others live independently in the privacy, security and comfort of their own home. Allowing your loved one to live independently, with support from a professional in-home care provider, is the best gift you can give this holiday season. - November 07, 2013 - Right at Home-Dayton
Senior Helpers of Southern New Jersey Works to Heighten Visibility of Alzheimer’s During November - National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month
In-Home Caregiver for Elders and Families Suffering from Alzheimer’s Within New Jersey’s Burlington, Camden, Atlantic, Gloucester & Ocean Counties - November 01, 2013 - Senior Helpers NJ
Homecare Homebase and SutureSign Interface to Launch January 2014
Suture Health, Inc., provider of SutureSign, healthcare’s leading electronic signature network, announced today that an interface with Homecare Homebase, homecare’s leading automation software provider, is expected to be available in January 2014. The technology partnership will enable... - October 31, 2013 - Suture Health, Inc.
CaringForThem.com Creates a More User-Friendly Website for Family Caregivers
CaringForThem.com offers help for over 40 million people that that turn to the Internet for information in caring for their elderly loved-ones. - October 30, 2013 - Caring For Them, Inc.
Beach Terrace Care Center Promotes National Case Management Week 2013
Beach Terrace Care Center, an award-winning skilled nursing facility located in Long Beach, New York, is proud to show support for the Case Management Society of America's Ninth Annual Case Management Week celebration from October 13-19th. - October 20, 2013 - Beach Terrace Care Center
Gold Crest Nursing Home Commemorates National Case Management Week 2013
Gold Crest Care Center, a premier skilled nursing facility in New York, is proud to join the Case Management Society of America in celebrating the Ninth Annual National Case Management Week from October 13-19th. - October 20, 2013 - Goldcrest Care Center
Laurel Bay Health and Rehabilitation Center Supports National Case Management Week 2013
Laurel Bay Health and Rehabilitation Center, a prestigious skilled nursing facility located in Keansburg, NJ, is proud to show support of the Case Management Society of America's Ninth Annual National Case Management Week from October 13-19th. Health care facilities such as hospitals and managed care organizations will be sponsoring local events during this week in gratitude of case managers everywhere. - October 18, 2013 - Laurel Bay Health and Rehabilitation Center
Oceanside Care Center Celebrates National Case Management Week 2013
Oceanside Care Center, a prestigious skilled nursing facility located in Oceanside, New York, is proud to show support of the Case Management Society of America's Ninth Annual Case Management Week celebration from October 13-19th. Health care facilities throughout the country such as managed care organizations and hospitals will be sponsoring local events during the week. - October 18, 2013 - Oceanside Care Center
Lakeway Realtor Cyndi Cummings, Jackie Verdoorn and the Austin Senior Resource Center Present Free Seminar, "Understanding Alzheimer’s and Its Effects"
While Alzheimer’s is not normal aging, age is the greatest risk factor for the disease. There is a growing prevalence of cognitive decline with approximately 1 in 8 Americans reporting confusion or memory loss happening more often or getting worse in the previous 12 months. In addition, 43.5... - October 08, 2013 - Cummings Realty
"ABCD of Medicare" an Educational Meeting on Medicare Made Simple
Lakeway Realtor Cyndi Cummings, Tami Martin and the Austin Senior Resource Center Present Free Seminar. - October 05, 2013 - Cummings Realty
Peter Mangiola Discussing Landmark Discount for Senior Live-In Care October 4th, on WOBM 1160 & 1310AM for NJ's Burlington, Camden, Atlantic, Gloucester & Ocean Counties
The Senior discount ranges from 37 to 42 percent of the average rate charged for live-in caregivers. This contrasts with the nursing home care cost, which can run from $300 to $400 a day. The Senior Discount Program gives new clients of Senior Helpers of Southern New Jersey a discounted rate as low as $160 per day. - October 04, 2013 - Senior Helpers NJ
ScienceBased Health’s HydroEye® Benefits Post-Menopausal Dry Eye Sufferers in New Clinical Research
Just Published: One of the Only Controlled Trials to Show Significant Impact on Dry Eye with a Nutritional Product. More than half of peri and post-menopausal women are estimated to suffer from dry eye. Study findings published in the October issue of Cornea show that daily dietary supplementation is effective in improving symptoms and halting progression of dry eye. - October 02, 2013 - ScienceBased Health
Plaza Jewish Community Chapel Continues Its Service to the Jewish Community
Presents 14th Bereavement Conference to a full house of professionals and lay leaders. - October 01, 2013 - Plaza Jewish Community Chapel
Peter Mangiola, Senior Health & Wellness Expert and Director for Senior Helpers of Southern New Jersey, Appearing on WOBM 1160 & 1310AM Friday Sept 20 @ 10AM
Peter Mangiola will explain the roll-out of his landmark promotional discount for live-in assistance for seniors residing in Camden, Burlington, Atlantic, Gloucester and Ocean Counties of New Jersey - September 18, 2013 - Senior Helpers NJ
Poker Face: Masquerade Ball at the Ritz-Carlton Raises Money for Local Charities October 25
Presented by Lodestone Real Estate, event will feature casino-themed games and silent auction with proceeds going to three Charlotte-based non-profits. - September 17, 2013 - Lodestone Real Estate
Senior Helpers of Southern New Jersey Announces a First-Ever Back-to-School Sale for Seniors Live-In Care in Camden, Burlington, Atlantic, Gloucester & Ocean Counties
Senior Helpers of Southern New Jersey launched a dramatic discount for senior live-in care for residents of Camden, Burlington, Atlantic, Gloucester & Ocean Counties, New Jersey. This is an effort to join seniors in their fiscal fight against inflation, taxes and high health care costs. - September 16, 2013 - Senior Helpers NJ
Peter Mangiola, Senior Health and Wellness Expert, Announces the Publication of Memory Matters, the First in a Series of Cognitive Health Articles Affecting Senior Health
Ebook covers signs of cognitive disorders and dementia. - September 06, 2013 - Senior Helpers NJ
Senior Helpers of New Jersey Appoints Tracy Connolly Director of Operations for Burlington, Monmouth and Ocean Counties of New Jersey
Senior health professional, Tracy Connolly, joins Senior Helpers of New Jersey. - July 31, 2013 - Senior Helpers NJ
Peter Mangiola, RN, MSN, Wellness Expert from Senior Helpers, Will Participate with Wellness Fair Hosted at the Perlmutter Family ShopRite in Toms River on July 30, 2013
The Super Shoprite in Toms River is hosting a Wellness Fair from 10am-2pm. - July 29, 2013 - Senior Helpers NJ
Dr. Tim Bilash Announces New Findings Refuting Previous Studies on Hormone Replacement Therapy, Offers Free Consultations
Dr. Timothy Bilash, MD OBGYN announces that he is reporting research findings challenging prior beliefs that post-menopausal women should not take estrogen. - July 26, 2013 - Dr. Bilash
Denver Health Care Company Transitions from Pioneer ACO Model
Physician Health Partners, one of 32 Pioneer Accountable Care Organizations in the US, plans move to the CMS Medicare Shared Savings Program. - July 17, 2013 - Physician Health Partners
Peter Mangiola, Senior Health & Wellness Expert, Advises Elderly to Take Precautions Against Heat Stress & Illness This Summer
New Jersey Shore and Inland Counties Historically Prone to Excessive Heat Spells Proving Dangerous to Seniors with over 7,000 Americans suffering from heat-related deaths since 1979, EPA reports. - July 03, 2013 - Senior Helpers NJ
Winners of Dr. Rana International Parkinson’s Community Service Award Announced
Every year the Central Executive Committee of World Parkinson's Program honors up to three outstanding individuals from all over the world who are committed to improving the quality of life of individuals with Parkinson’s disease. Tireless dedication and hard work of these individuals not... - June 23, 2013 - World Parkinson's Program
Luna Family Hearing Sponsors Seattle Mariners "Senior Sundays" to Promote Hearing Loss Awareness During Month of May
In recognition of Better Hearing and Speech Month, Luna Family Hearing has come on board as an official sponsor of the Seattle Mariners and as the exclusive sponsor of “Senior Sundays.” This campaign for hearing loss awareness kicks off with a Seattle Mariners “First Pitch” drawing. The lucky winners will have the opportunity to throw out the ceremonial, pre-game, first pitch at an upcoming Seattle Mariners home game and get their pictures taken on the field. - May 27, 2013 - Luna Family Hearing