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LT Senior Services Hosts Shred Day
In conjunction with Lakeway Aquatic Physical Therapy, LT Senior Services will host a Shred Day on March 28, 2023. This event will be held 9-11 AM at 900 Ranch Rd. 620 South, Lakeway, TX 78734. - February 17, 2023 - Cummings Realty
LT Senior Services Continues Its Monthly Hybrid Series for Seniors with Discussion on "The Healthy Brain Initiative"
Join LT Senior Services and Debbie Hanna of Alzheimer’s Texas for this discussion on The Healthy Brain Initiative, which improves understanding of brain health as a central part of public health practice. This is the second hybrid event on LT Senior Services' 2023 schedule. - February 16, 2023 - Cummings Realty
Smart Senior Series Returns to Viridian, Adds Botanic Gardens Dates
10 seminar series aims to educate and empower DFW Seniors. - February 02, 2023 - Senior Downsizing Experts
Chromcraft Announces the Grand Opening of Their Factory Outlet Store
Chromcraft is excited to announce the grand opening of their Factory Outlet Store located at 1457 Industrial Park Dr. Sardis, MS. 38666. The Outlet Store will offer shoppers a wide selection of furniture at discounted prices of 40% to 75% on a vast array of furniture styles, including contemporary,... - January 23, 2023 - Chromcraft Furniture
2023 Marks 75th Anniversary for Crazy Horse Memorial
The iconic South Dakota attraction is celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Crazy Horse Memorial. As the work on the mountain continues, the mission of the memorial has grown in size and scope. - January 18, 2023 - AmpleHarvest.org
Cyndi Cummings and Turnkey Transitions present "Best Solutions for Liquidating the Extra Stuff," a free seminar, on Thursday, January 26, 2023
Join Certified Senior Downsizing Coach Cyndi Cummings for this free event and hear about helpful tips on liquidating the items you no longer need. Cyndi will share her experience from the perspective of a real estate professional and professional move manager. - January 18, 2023 - Cummings Realty
Human-Healthcare.com Becomes the First Health Tech Startup to Introduce Personalized Healthcare in Pakistan
Pakistanis are getting tired of the rushed doctor visits, long waiting times, frequent medical errors in clinics & hospitals, and the fee-for-service model. A group of Pakistani physicians in the US, UK, & Canada has launched an innovative care model called, Personalized Healthcare. Starting as a primary care service in Karachi and serving the elderly population at their homes, the startup plans to serve all major cities by the end of 2023. - January 16, 2023 - Human-Healthcare.com (Human Health Care Services)
LT Senior Services Presents "5 Easy Steps for Downsizing: Simplifying Your Life Should Leave You Overjoyed, Not Overwhelmed," a Free Hybrid Event on Tuesday, January 17
Join LT Senior Services and Certified Senior Downsizing Coach Cyndi Cummings for this free hybrid event and learn how others have improved their lives by following some simple yet effective downsizing strategies. Cyndi will share her experience from the perspective of a real estate professional and professional move manager. - January 11, 2023 - Cummings Realty
The MedServ Group Hosts a Health Care Heroes Campaign
Every day people encounter healthcare heroes who go above and beyond the call of duty to make a difference in the lives of patients. Tell a personal story about a health care hero who will be nominated to win. - January 05, 2023 - The MedServ Group
New Cancer Care Facility Opens in Brooklyn
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the fastest-growing community oncology practices in the nation, today announced the opening of a new comprehensive cancer care practice in the Flatbush section of Brooklyn in collaboration with Memorial Medical Care, PC (MMC), a practice of... - January 03, 2023 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
VA Approves New Rifle Scope Clip-on as Adaptive Recreational Equipment for Visually Disabled Veterans
Providers of innovative adaptive hunting and shooting products Digital FOV, LLC announces the approval of their Adaptive Rifle Scope Clip-on by the Veterans Administration Blind Rehabilitation Center for issuance to eligible blind and low-vision veterans as adaptive recreational equipment. Henry... - January 03, 2023 - Digital FOV, LLC
Texas Medigap Insurance Rates Continue to Vary Reports AAMSI
Seniors turning age 65 in Texas will still face a wide spread in costs for Medigap coverage according to the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). “Our 2023 Price Index reports that a Dallas man turning 65 can pay from a low of $112 monthly to as much as $312 for... - December 20, 2022 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
AAMSI Shares Senate Report That Slams Medicare Advantage Marketing
A report from the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance cites complaints about private sector marketing for Medicare Advantage (MA) plans more than doubled from 2020 to 2021. “The report goes into detail about problems with the television ads featuring celebrity endorsements among other... - December 18, 2022 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Diane Fobes’s Book, "Grandma is on the Spectrum," is an Informative Read About How She and Other Seniors We Might Know Have Missed a Diagnosis That Effects Their Lives
Fulton Books author Diane Fobes, a grandmother and lifelong learner who looks forward to traveling and helping other seniors on the spectrum, has completed her most recent book, “Grandma is on the Spectrum”: a captivating account that discusses why a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum... - December 13, 2022 - Fulton Books
Prescription Savings Tip for Seniors with Medicare Drug Plans Suggested by AAMSI
Seniors with stand-alone Medicare drug plan coverage have a little-known opportunity to save suggests the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). “Some 23 million seniors have Medicare Part D drug plan coverage and many can expect to pay more for their medications... - December 10, 2022 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Platinum Marketing & Design Issued a Trademark for Plastic Medicare Card® to Fight Medicare Card Fraud
Platinum Marketing & Design, Inc. was awarded a registered trademark for Plastic Medicare Card® by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). This Accredited, A+ rated BBB company is the only place you can securely purchase a Plastic Medicare Card®. 100% 5-star ratings on Google and the BBB. - December 08, 2022 - Platinum Marketing & Design, Inc.
TAAC Produces Its Largest Fashion Show Ever Held In The Villages, FL
Each year, The African American Club of The Villages (TAAC), a non-profit organization, raises scholarship funds for students attending Wildwood High School, Leesburg High School, and Lake Wier High School. Along with partner organization, The Sophisticated Gents, TAAC has awarded scholarships... - December 02, 2022 - TAAC
Anna Buys Houses Launches New Website, Anna Helps Seniors
Informational website aims to help seniors and their families navigate resources for long-term care and other common situations that come with aging. - November 23, 2022 - Anna Buys Houses
Cantissimo Senior Living Launches Senior Lifestyles Podcast
Cantissimo Senior Living, a free education resource for the 55+ community, announces the launch of the Senior Lifestyles Podcast. The podcast is designed to make content accessible for anyone interested in learning about topics such as retirement planning, travel tips, finding a new home, and a... - November 22, 2022 - Cantissimo Senior Living
Husson University, the Caleb Group and Harbor Management to Provide 35% More Thanksgiving Dinners to the Elderly and the Disabled This Year
Husson University is partnering with the Caleb Group and Harbor Management to prepare and deliver Thanksgiving meals to Bangor area seniors and disabled community members. The increased cost of food for those on a fixed income who need a hot, delicious holiday meal is making this effort more imperative. The Husson University’s Dining Services team will prepare nearly 150 Thanksgiving meals. That’s an increase of over 35% in the total number of meals prepared, compared to last year. - November 21, 2022 - Husson University
Startup Launches a New Tool to Protect Vulnerable Adults
Startup oversubscribes $2M seed round to launch software to assist decision-makers for elderly and incapacitated adults. - November 17, 2022 - Advocord
First New Full-Service Funeral Home/Mortuary Built in San Diego in 60+ Years Celebrates Grand Opening
One of the few woman/minority-owned mortuaries in California opens in San Diego. - November 14, 2022 - Bravo Family Mortuary
AustinUP Continues “50+ in ATX” Job Fair Series with Job Resources for Older Adult Job Seekers
AustinUP and AARP will present the next 50+ in ATX Job Fair on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, 10 AM-12 noon at Affinity at Southpark Meadows, 9500 Alice Mae Ln., Austin, TX 78748. Admission is free, but registration is requested via www.austinup.org/events. - November 02, 2022 - Cummings Realty
Aging Masterfully - A Seminar Series for Older Adults - Continues on November 15, 2022, with "Living, Dying, and Leaving a Legacy"
No one secretly wishes they could spend their last breaths in a cold, noisy, impersonal hospital room. Most people say that, given the option, they prefer to die at home amongst family and close friends. Despite this wish, few take time to plan or organize this major life course event. During this free, in-person seminar presented by AustinUP and Austin Public Library, suggestions will be shared on ways to navigate this process effectively and comfortably. - October 25, 2022 - Cummings Realty
Austin Senior Resource Alliance Continues 55+ Seminar Series with “Tips on Communicating with Adult Children”
Join Cyndi Cummings on November 2, 2022, for a special presentation, "Tips on Communicating with Adult Children." As relationships evolve and change just like people, navigating those changes aren’t always easy. Complex family dynamics, blended families, and changing social norms impact both the choices to be made and ways to communicate those choices effectively. - October 19, 2022 - Cummings Realty
Dementia Society of America® Expands Operation KeepSafe®
National Program Seeks to Help Those Living with Dementia Avoid Harm. October 20 Returns as National KeepSafe Day™. - October 14, 2022 - Dementia Society of America
CareOne's Newest Memory Care Facility in NJ Located in Renovated Historic Mansion
Harmony Village at Hanover Township is a multi-floor assisted living complex devoted specifically to helping residents with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, or other memory disorders. - September 29, 2022 - CareOne
Aging Masterfully - A Seminar Series for Older Adults - Continues on October 18, 2022, with "Tips on Communicating with Adult Children"
Presented by AustinUP and Austin Public Library, this free, in-person seminar will provide important communication suggestions. Relationships evolve and change just like people, but navigating those changes aren’t always easy. Complex family dynamics, blended families, and changing social norms impact both the choices made and how they are communicated. - September 27, 2022 - Cummings Realty
CareOne’s Harmony Village Memory Care Expands to Cherry Hill
CareOne, the Northeast’s regional leader in integrated healthcare, is proud to announce their first New Jersey assisted living acquisition, expanding their Harmony Village Memory Care footprint in the state. Formerly Symphony at Cherry Hill, the new Harmony Village CareOne at Cherry Hill... - September 22, 2022 - CareOne
Austin Senior Resource Alliance Continues 55+ Seminar Series with “Medicare Changes for 2023”
Join Cyndi Cummings on October 5, 2022, for a special free presentation on Medicare Changes for 2023. Annually, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) releases premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance amounts for Medicare Part A and Part B programs. CMS is committed to empowering beneficiaries with the information they need to make informed decisions about their Medicare coverage options. Attendees will learn about the changes. - September 21, 2022 - Cummings Realty
Zemplee Participates in The Shalom Sanctuary Center for Elder Abuse Breakfast Fundraiser
Zemplee sponsors a breakfast fundraiser event at Hooverwood Living’s Shalom Sanctuary Center for Elder Abuse, Indianapolis. The breakfast fundraiser will be held on Tuesday, September 13 beginning at 8:30 a.m. at Hooverwood Living Community at 7001 Hoover Road, Indianapolis, Indiana. - September 12, 2022 - Zemplee
Cyndi Cummings of Turnkey Transitions® Celebrates 2022 National Senior & Specialty Move Managers Week
The National Association of Senior Move Managers (NASMM) has declared September 11-17 as National Senior & Specialty Move Managers Week. During this recognition week, NASMM and NASMM members around the world are promoting the value of Senior & Specialty Move Management and Move Managers’ commitment to assisting older adults and their families with later lifestyle transitions and individuals who have unique needs. - September 06, 2022 - Cummings Realty
AustinUP Continues “50+ in ATX” Job Fair Series with Job Resources for Older Adult Job Seekers
AustinUP and AARP will present the next 50+ in ATX Job Fair on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, 10 AM-12 noon at Shalom Austin, 7300 Hart Ln, Austin, TX 78731. Admission is free, but registration is requested via www.austinup.org/events. - September 06, 2022 - Cummings Realty
Aging Masterfully - A Seminar Series for Older Adults - Continues on September 20, 2022, with “Having it Your Way, Even When You Can’t Speak for Yourself”
Presented by AustinUP and Austin Public Library, this free, in-person seminar will include discussion on advance directives as a gift for loved ones as well as self. Attendees will be introduced to medical directives, which document healthcare choices and specify a person to speak on someone’s behalf. Topics will also include disposition directives, which express final arrangement choices and name a person to see them through. Ample time will be allotted for Q&A. - August 30, 2022 - Cummings Realty
LT Senior Services Presents Tech-KNOWLEDGE-y for Seniors - a Free Webinar - on Tuesday, September 13, 10:30 AM-12 Noon
In this free webinar from LT Senior Services, Lake Travis Community Library staff members will share the many technology resources available to the community through the Lake Travis Library. - August 30, 2022 - Cummings Realty
PSL Family wCaregivers to Get Answers; Fearless Caregiver Workshop Sept. 22
Limited complimentary tickets are available for the Fearless Caregiver training. The 25th anniversary Fearless Caregiver Conference tour will come to the Port Saint Lucie Community Center Sept. 22. - August 26, 2022 - Caregiver.com, Inc.
Teacup Launches Free Tech Classes to Help Close Digital Equity Gap Across All Ages
Teacup, the voice social app for the world's older generation, has launched complimentary technology classes across the country. Class topics include smartphone basics, social media training, online dating, protection against phishing scams and other relevant themes. The classes will be held over... - August 25, 2022 - Teacup
Austin Senior Resource Alliance Continues 55+ Seminar Series with "Decluttering Your Home"
Join Cyndi Cummings on September 7, 2022, for a special presentation on Decluttering Your Home. Many people are not aware that physical clutter can also cause psychological clutter. Psychological clutter is known to create depression, anxiety, and even physical illness and disease. - August 24, 2022 - Cummings Realty
Reliance Medical Centers Looks Ahead to Being the Area’s Best Neighbor with Tampa "Welcome to the Neighborhood" Farmer’s Market Event
Reliance Medical Centers, a popular Central Florida Primary Care Doctor’s Office is celebrating its new Tampa Lowry Park location with free Farmer's Market for senior adults on Tuesday, August 16, 2022. - August 12, 2022 - Reliance Medical Centers
Witlingo Launches Social Audio Channel for Local Governments
Residents are able to engage with their local government by submitting digital audio posts and listening to posts from other residents. - August 11, 2022 - Witlingo
AustinUp Presents Age My Way Q&A, a Free Webinar Series Sharing Input and Ideas Toward Making Austin a More Age-Friendly City
In May 2022, AustinUP presented Age My Way, an event for Older Americans Month that focused on community progress through the Age-Friendly Austin plan, and was designed to gain valuable feedback from our older community members. Interactive breakout sessions covered the following topics, and now it is time to share that feedback with the greater Austin community. - August 09, 2022 - Cummings Realty
AustinUP Continues “50+ in ATX” Job Fair Series with Job Resources for Older Adult Job Seekers
AustinUP and AARP will present the next 50+ in ATX Job Fair on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, 10 AM-12 noon at Shalom Austin, 7300 Hart Ln, Austin, TX 78731. Admission is free, but registration is requested via www.austinup.org/events. - August 03, 2022 - Cummings Realty
National Institute for Fitness and Sport Partners with Porter Hills Village and Cook Valley Estates to Expand the Community’s Senior Lifestyle Programming
The National Institute for Fitness and Sport (NIFS) is pleased to announce a partnership with Porter Hills Village and Cook Valley Estates, retirement communities in Grand Rapids, Michigan. NIFS will be expanding upon the community’s existing offerings and providing individualized services... - July 27, 2022 - NIFS
Austin Senior Resource Alliance Continues 55+ Seminar Series with Thriving in Retirement: Senior Living Options.
Join Cyndi Cummings on August 3, 2022, for a special presentation on Thriving in Retirement: Senior Living Options. More and more retirees of all ages are relocating to active adult and senior living communities all around the country, and this free seminar will help attendees learn more about all that is involved in this process and the important decisions that are faced. - July 27, 2022 - Cummings Realty
LT Senior Services to Host Aging Well Expo
LT Senior Services is excited to announce the return of the annual Aging Well Expo on September 27, 2022, 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM, at the Lakeway Activity Center. Co-sponsored by Alzheimer’s Texas, the Aging Well Expo will feature special presentations by medical, financial, and wellness experts, including Mica Alvarado of Alzheimer's Texas, Dr. Mark Carlson of Be Well MD, Medicare Expert Scott Gidley, and Dr. Laura Salazar of Baylor Scott & White Health. - July 26, 2022 - Cummings Realty
Aging Masterfully - a Seminar Series for Older Adults
Austin has one of the nation’s fastest growing populations of older adults. AustinUP and Austin Public Library have partnered to present this in-person seminar series featuring professionals who will guide attendees through the issues and solutions to help prepare our community for the future of aging. - July 26, 2022 - Cummings Realty
New Shopping Cart Armrest Handles for Mobility-Impaired Shoppers
Byrd Enterprises recently announced the availability of their new Shopping Cart Armrest Handles for integration into the existing shopping carts of major retailers. Shopping Cart Armrest Handles are patented shopping cart implements designed to improve the shopping experience of in-store retail... - July 21, 2022 - Byrd Enterprises
Husband-and-Wife Team Turn Tragedy Into Innovative New Business
A Gloucestershire-based couple have turned their personal experiences with grief and loss into a revolutionary new app. LOCKET, a digital letter of wishes, seeks to disrupt the traditional Wills and Probate market by offering consumers an easy way to crystallise their intentions before they pass away. - July 20, 2022 - Moonfire Ltd
AloeMD Signs Top Pickleball Pro Tyson McGuffin
AloeMD, LLC (Dallas, TX), creator of pickleball’s “go-to” patented topical cream for pain and injury recovery, solidifies its place at the elite level of the sport by signing Tyson McGuffin as its premier Pro Partner. McGuffin, one of the most talented and recognizable Pro... - July 14, 2022 - AloeMD
Unique Approach to Funeral Services Now Available in Sarasota & Naples, Florida
Sarasota and Naples are two of the newest locations for Baldwin Brothers Funeral & Cremation Society, Florida’s cremation and funeral services leader. - July 08, 2022 - Baldwin Brothers, A Funeral & Cremation Society