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Lula M. Blake Honored as a VIP Member for 2021 by P.O.W.E.R.-Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Lula M. Blake of Brooklyn, New York has been honored as a VIP Member for 2021 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of advocacy. These important women exemplify tenacity. They realize that in order... - May 27, 2021 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Hope Seed Foundation Honors 20 Caregivers
"A caregiver needs care." Tasheba Gordon, a former caregiver of her mother for 7 years, wanted to honor those who care for others in the shadows. Most people don't even know what a caregiver is. Hope Seed Foundation is honoring 20 caregivers, 15 women, and 5 men, who were nominated by... - May 15, 2021 - Hope Seed Foundation, Inc.
PureBiologix Premium Proprietary Hand Sanitizer Now Available to the Public
PureBioLogix announced today as part of its contribution in the fight of reducing COVID-19 spread, its Premium Hand Sanitizer is now available to the public in bulk at an exceptionally discounted price. PureBioLogix supplies alcohol-free hand sanitizer to first responders as well as police,... - April 29, 2021 - Smartgreen Innovations /Purebiologix
Autism After 21™ Utah Initiative Launches First Statewide Action Plan
Nationally recognized Madison House Autism Foundation (MHAF) begins unprecedented statewide action plan in coordination, collaboration with local leaders to support adults with autism. - April 17, 2021 - Madison House Autism Foundation
Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity Announces $1.2 Million Funding Campaign for Veteran Housing
The project is an unprecedented long-term solution for veterans, families, seniors, and at-risk populations in transition. - April 05, 2021 - Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity
PAWS NY Hosts Virtual Benefit: Spring Forward with Hope
The online fundraiser event will take place on Tuesday, May 11, from 6:30-7:15pm, and registration is now open to all attendees. - March 29, 2021 - PAWS NY
Getting Outside is the New 10,000 Steps
Author and fitness expert says hiking is the "fountain of youth" – physically and cognitively. In new book, "Secrets of Aging Well: Get Outside," globetrotting mountaineer and fitness entrepreneur Martin Pazzani reveals how walking outdoors is the key to a happier, healthier, longer life. Says “it’s the fitness you can’t get in a gym.” - March 15, 2021 - Secrets of Aging Well: Get Outside
Georgetown Home Care Announces Lowest Readmission and Rehospitalization Rate in Company History for 2020
Rates significantly lower than US national averages; Year over year decrease of 32% for readmissions; Success with every partner it works with - March 02, 2021 - Georgetown Home Care
Homecare Hub Launches Campaign to Shift Society’s Views on Aging
Homecare Hub launches a new campaign, Older Not Invisible, which highlights the stories of inspiring older adults and combats the social discourse rendering older adults invisible. - March 01, 2021 - Homecare Hub
New Historical Novel "Tears of Honor" is a Sweeping Epic of the Japanese American Experience of Internment and War
A sweeping novel of history war, and courage in the face of injustice, "Tears of Honor" tells the story of the heroic Japanese American soldiers who fought against Nazi tyranny in Europe, while their families were imprisoned in America. - February 16, 2021 - Linden Publishing
Clients Discover a Fresh Health Care Experience at Bellingham Respiratory Care and Equipment Company
Respiratory therapist Kelly Maycumber and Amrit Kaur prioritize patient care and provide state-of-the-art equipment and service at AFresh Respiratory Therapy Services & Equipment in Bellingham, Washington. - February 10, 2021 - AFresh - Respiratory & Home Medical Equipment
Alzheimer’s Los Angeles Marks 40 Years of Service to the Community
With 40 years of serving the community, Alzheimer’s Los Angeles is locally focused and nationally and internationally recognized for providing high-impact support, resources, and education to people and families facing the disease. While their dedication to families today is unwavering, Alzheimer’s Los Angeles also turns its vision to the future and commits to ensuring that anyone in need of help gets it. - January 19, 2021 - Alzheimer's Los Angeles
New CDC Designed "I Got My Covid-19 Vaccine!” Buttons Available to Assist in Rollout and Build Confidence in Vaccines
If you've had the COVID-19 vaccine, or involved in a vaccination roll out team/plan, these "I Got My Covid-19 Vaccine!" buttons effectively let others know you've been vaccinated. These buttons are exactly the same design as stickers given to folks after getting the Pfizer or Moderna Covid-19 vaccination. Using the official CDC design, these I've been vaccinated buttons are a universal indicator that you've been inoculated, and encourage other to follow your lead. - January 11, 2021 - I've Had It
Linda Hill Appointed Vice President of Philanthropy at United Methodist Communities
United Methodist Communities is delighted to announce the hiring of Linda Hill as the Vice President of philanthropy. Ms. Hill has worked in many renowned organizations like Raritan Bay Medical Center Foundation, Stuart Country Day School of The Sacred Heart, Penn Medicine, to name a few. - December 10, 2020 - United Methodist Communities
Rosanne Paul-Bruno Earns NAR Designation in Senior Real Estate
Rosanne Paul-Bruno with Exit Realty Premier Elite has earned the nationally recognized Seniors Real Estate Specialist®designation from the SRES® Council of the National Association of REALTORS®. Rosanne joins more than 15,000 real estate professionals in North America who have earned... - December 07, 2020 - Rosanne Paul-Bruno, Exit Realty Premier Elite
Elite Medicare Specialists to Change the Health Insurance Enrollment Landscape
On November 30th, 2020 Elite Medicare Specialists will host the 1st ever Call-A-Thon for Medicare annual election period in central Virginia. Local licensed agents will be ready to take last minute calls from Medicare’s beneficiaries who have not yet reviewed their plan options for 2021. In breaking from the norms of in-home appointments, these local agents still provide a personal touch. - November 24, 2020 - Elite Medicare Specialists
Medicare Insurance Agency Reports Busiest Year on Record
With 44 million Americans currently enrolled in Medicare, it’s no surprise that some of the nation’s largest brokers are experiencing their busiest days of the year right now. That’s because the country is in the middle of what’s known as “Medicare Open... - November 07, 2020 - Bridlewood Insurance Services
Congressman Vern Buchanan Urges CMS to Eliminate Home Health Payment System Rate Reductions for 2021
Home health leaders commend Congressman Buchanan for asking Medicare to re-evaluate assumptions used as basis for PDGM home health rate reduction. - October 01, 2020 - Partnership for Quality Home Healthcare
Medicare Insurance Association Urges Seniors to Prepare for Annual Enrollment Season
For 60 million seniors Fall means colored leaves, pumpkin spice and Medicare's Annual Enrollment Period, also referred to as Medicare Open Enrollment. "Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) is the one opportunity for millions of seniors to make many important changes to their health... - September 20, 2020 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Techni-Calm Reflex Presents: A Unique Therapy That Can Repair Broken Bones Effectively, Demonstrated on a Female Paraplegic
There have been many articles written saying there is no proof that reflex points exist. Darlene Vouama has proven, through years of research, that reflex points exist and can correct an injured body effectively and painlessly. - September 17, 2020 - Techni-Calm Reflex
Free Online Directory Connects Seniors with Local Medicare Insurance Agents
A national online directory helps connect seniors with local Medicare insurance agents. The service is offered at no charge by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. - September 11, 2020 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Blessings4Ever: Together Through Life's Transitions
Blessings4Ever Rebrands, Refocuses, and Strives to Make Impact - September 11, 2020 - Blessings4Ever Home Care Agency
Rev. Loretta Hives-Moody, M.Div. Recognized as a Lifetime Featured Member for 2020 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide
Rev. Loretta Hives-Moody, M.Div. of Oakland, California has been recognized as Lifetime Featured Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding achievements and high level of success for over 50 years in the fields of healthcare and religion. About Rev. Loretta... - September 10, 2020 - Strathmore Worldwide
SCPC Calls for Expanded Provider Relief Following HHS Announcement
Private-Pay Assisted Living Facilities May Now Apply for CARES Funding, But Essential “Behind the Scenes” Long-Term Care Pharmacies Are Still Left in Limbo - September 09, 2020 - Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition
Release of Auto Counter for COVID-19 - Smart Safety in Less Numbers
Alternate E Source has the latest Smart Sensor solution that auto counts people to comply with social distancing and minimum persons requirements. The KMS-TI smart thermal sensor helps us meet the challenges of auto tracking passage ways, hallways, corridors and presence counting, alerting when too many persons are in a room or too close together. - September 05, 2020 - Alternate E Source
Bandy the Rodeo Clown Says Accept Your Flaws & Love Your Country
SCC Media's #OnTheBrink host Sana Mello has a chat with Texas Hall of Famer Moe Bandy about country music, staying healthy, and making it through tough times. - September 03, 2020 - SCC Media
Ask My Buddy, Personal Alert Network and Noonlight Team to Offer Amazon Alexa Users Access to First Responders
Amazon Alexa users can now send a help request to local emergency first responders (police, fire, medical) via a single voice command. Buddy Assist, Powered By Noonlight, is a new feature included with a Premium subscription to the popular skill "Ask My Buddy." - September 01, 2020 - Ask My Buddy
Sonya Dunbar Appointed Crest & Oral B’s Key Opinion Leader
Sonya Dunbar R.D.H., M.H.A., has been appointed Crest & Oral B's Diversity & Inclusion Leader. Sonya has over 28 years of clinical, private, and academic experience in dental hygiene. Sonya, also known as the Geriatric Toothfairy(TM), is a philanthropist and advocate for aging adults in... - August 29, 2020 - Sonya Dunbar
Victoria Kustov Earns NAR Designation in Senior Real Estate
Victoria Kustov with Elite Realty Experts has earned the nationally recognized Seniors Real Estate Specialist® designation from the SRES® Council of the National Association of REALTORS®. - August 11, 2020 - Victoria Kustov, Realtor, Elite Realty Experts
DeFrank Named Financial Head at LTC NEWS
Nick DeFrank will head up the accounting department at LTC NEWS, LLC, the publisher of www.ltcnews.com. The website provides news, resources, and tools for long-term care, aging, caregiving, health, and retirement planning. The site also offers many advertising and marketing opportunities for businesses wanting to reach adults 40+. - July 24, 2020 - LTC NEWS, LLC
Donna Marie Gordon Honored as a Woman of the Month for May 2020 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Donna Marie Gordon of Converse, Texas has been honored as a Woman of the Month for May 2020 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of health and wellness. Each month P.O.W.E.R. features women to... - July 21, 2020 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Baby Boomers Are Saving Money with Help from Vegas Couple
A semi-retired Las Vegas couple is helping members of the Baby Boomer generation make better buying decisions while sharing their personal experiences in areas of finance, relationships, health, and communication. - July 19, 2020 - BoomerBuyerGuides.com
UMC Unveils the Road Forward
Plan outlines transition to “new normal” amid COVID-19 pandemic. - July 16, 2020 - United Methodist Communities
Partnership: Implementation of RCD Amidst Public Health Emergency Ill-Advised
Home health leaders concerned CMS decision to proceed with Review Choice Demonstration in Florida and North Carolina will result in unintended patient care consequences. - July 15, 2020 - Partnership for Quality Home Healthcare
Long-Term Care Pharmacy Leaders Request Urgent COVID-19 Relief from Congressional Leaders
Letter to Congress Requests Immediate Action to Provide Relief for LTC Pharmacies Serving Most Vulnerable Patients in Nursing Homes, Other LTC Facilities - July 13, 2020 - Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition
55 Fitness Adds New Location Through Franchise Expansion
Fitness franchise opportunity opens first of several locations, all targeting ages 55 and older. - July 09, 2020 - 55 Fitness
The Compression Closet Expands Inventory, Furthering Its Commitment to Supporting Lymphedema Patients
Your therapist choice in compression garments for lymphedema increases inventory, offers multiple new compression garments. - July 08, 2020 - The Compression Closet
SLP Operations LLC Acquires Two Skilled Nursing Facilities in Texas
SLP Operations, LLC., a provider of skilled nursing and rehabilitative care centers, is pleased to welcome two skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers to its growing family. The two new centers are Wood Memorial Healthcare Center (formerly known as Wood Memorial Nursing Home, Mineola) and LBJ... - July 02, 2020 - SLP Operations, LLC
SCPC Urges CDC to Exempt Long-Term Care Patients from Opioid Guidelines
Given the unique medical needs of patients in long-term care facilities and the virtual impossibility of “doctor-shopping,” the CDC’s Opioid Guidelines must not apply to this unique population. - June 18, 2020 - Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition
Yes Hearing Named Finalist in What’s Next Innovation Challenge Sponsored by AARP Innovation Labs
Yes Hearing (www.yeshearing.com) has been chosen as one of six finalists in the What’s Next Innovation Challenge sponsored by AARP Innovation Labs to be held June 25 during the 17th annual What’s Next Longevity Venture Summit virtual event. - June 15, 2020 - Yes Hearing
Free Jewish / Israeli Short Film Festival - 124 Films and Growing - Boca Raton Jewish Film Festival
With 124 exciting Jewish and Israeli Short Films, the Boca Raton Jewish Film Festival announces the release of its free Short Film Spotlight program. This program provides the general public the best short films. The Festival's mission is to provide the newest, most stimulating and thought provoking films. - June 13, 2020 - Boca International Jewish Film Festival,
PulteGroup Gives Atlanta Homebuyers a Jump on Summer with 10-Day Sales Event
Limited Time Savings and Low Interest Rates at the Heart of Home Buyer-Focused Promotion Across Multiple Brands Including Pulte Homes, John Wieland Homes & Neighborhoods, Del Webb and Centex - June 13, 2020 - PulteGroup - Georgia
United Methodist Communities Announces Strategic Partnership with VirtuSense and Netsmart to Implement $909K “Game-Changer” Telehealth Grant
New Jersey-based senior living provider United Methodist Communities (UMC) announced strategic partnerships with tech providers VirtuSense and Netsmart to implement telehealth strategies to fight coronavirus. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently awarded UMC the $909,560 grant to... - June 12, 2020 - United Methodist Communities
Dallas Jesuit & Foursquare Pen Pals Program
While many aspects of daily life resembling normalcy are beginning to inch back, seniors and the senior care industry will continue to face many of the same challenges well into the future. Senior isolation is one of these primary challenges and Jesuit Dallas is helping tackle it in a local Dallas... - June 12, 2020 - Lifetime Wellness
Attorney Jay P. Renneisen Selected to America's Top 100 High Stakes Litigators
Attorney Chosen for Top 100 After Highly Selective Evaluation Process - June 09, 2020 - Law Offices of Jay P. Renneisen
GrandPad Introduces Connected Device Capabilities to Support Telehealth for Healthcare Providers
Connected devices allow caregivers to remotely monitor well-being for older adults. - June 06, 2020 - GrandPad
JFS Wants to Ensure the South Palm Beach County Community is Prepared for Hurricane Season
Seniors Living Alone Are Encouraged to Register with JFS Storm Response Team; Volunteers Sought to Assist - June 05, 2020 - Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services
New in Self-Help Books, "The Power of Positive Aging" Presents a Fearless and Optimistic Plan for Coping with Illness and Old Age
The COVID-19 pandemic has shown that everyone is vulnerable to disease and death. A new book on aging, "The Power of Positive Aging" by David Alan Lereah, PhD, offers readers a wise, practical and fearless guide to living joyfully in with uncertainty, illness and disability. - June 02, 2020 - Linden Publishing
Superior Grocers Extends Temporary Hourly Employee Wage Increase
Superior Grocers announces they will extend the temporary Wage Increase for the Store and Warehouse hourly personnel through May 31st. “Our employees continue to work diligently to ensure their communities have access to the food and household supplies they need. Their continued commitment... - May 19, 2020 - Superior Grocers
Lily Lisa Receives Certificate from La Puente Mayor as She Meets Community Needs During COVID-19 Lockdown
Lily Lisa of Beverly Hills is helping to save lives during the current pandemic crisis. - May 16, 2020 - Lily Lisa