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Hope Hospice Provides "Help Through the Holidays"
A special series of bereavement programs offered by Hope Hospice during the holidays. - October 08, 2008 - Hope Hospice
Nanaimo Wins 2008 Franchise of the Year Award
Inaugural Nurse Next Door Award program highlights Nanaimo franchise. - September 18, 2008 - Nurse Next Door Home Care Services
Patient Care and Safety a Priority of Hope Hospice
Hope Hospice staff has been working since early yesterday to ensure that patients and staff alike are safe and well-prepared for the possibility of extreme weather conditions in the area. Beginning Wednesday morning, Hope Hospice nurses and other clinical team members began calling patients to... - September 13, 2008 - Hope Hospice
Congressman Lamar Smith Meets with Hope Hospice Executive Director
Congressman Lamar Smith met with Hope Hospice Executive Director, Shelton Bratcher, Monday to discuss important issues facing hospices today. - August 29, 2008 - Hope Hospice
Nurse Next Door Launches First Alberta Franchise
Rapidly expanding in-home senior care provider lands in Calgary. - August 13, 2008 - Nurse Next Door Home Care Services
ALS Association and Hope Hospice Team Up for Patients
The ALS Association and Hope Hospice are working together to offer the best care possible to ALS patients and their families. As experts in end-of-life care, the Hope Hospice clinical team must continually maintain their education on the symptoms and characteristics of many diseases, including ALS,... - August 02, 2008 - Hope Hospice
Heartwarming Care 2008 Spotlight! On Business Winner
Heartwarming Care took home Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber's 2008 Spotlight! On Business Award in the minority business category. - June 26, 2008 - Heartwarming Care
Vancouver Home Care Franchise Voted Best Health Service Provider
Nurse Next Door claims top spot in Stars of Vancouver Awards. - June 01, 2008 - Nurse Next Door Home Care Services
AdvaCare Home Services Continues Rapid Pittsburgh Expansion
Advacare Celebrates New Retail Showroom and Selection by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) as an Authorized Pittsburgh MSA Medicare-Contract Supplier for Oxygen Equipment and Supplies. - May 31, 2008 - AdvaCare Home Services
Detroit Innovative Internet Directory – TenList
The new online directory verifies businesses using BBB records and 9 other qualifiers. Only ten businesses per category are listed. - May 30, 2008 - Tenlist
Nurse Next Door Launches First Ontario Franchise
With 10 locations already in operation in BC, Nurse Next Door is rapidly expanding across the country. The Ottawa franchise will serve as the starting point for a massive Ontario expansion plan that is expected to see at least 10 locations in the province before the end of the year. Franchises are also expected to be launched in other major cities across Canada later this year. - May 10, 2008 - Nurse Next Door Home Care Services
Nurse Next Door Addresses Needs of Victoria Seniors
Locally owned and operated franchise to deliver quality in-home care to Victoria seniors. - May 01, 2008 - Nurse Next Door Home Care Services
NHA Announces a National LTC Marketing Campaign for Employer Groups
National Health Administrators (NHA), a national insurance agency with over 20 years experience providing Long Term Care insurance to member-based groups, is expanding its marketing efforts to include for-profit and non-profit employer groups. - March 20, 2008 - National Health Administrators
Life Alert Members Express Thanks to Medical Alarm Company for Saving Parents; More Adult Children Giving Life Alert as Gift to Loved Ones
Testimonials show that the emergency response company known for the slogan “I’ve fallen, and I can’t get up” appeals strongly to grown children of elderly parents, who often buy Life Alert for loved ones in need of protection, especially those living alone. Valentine's Day can be the perfect time to express affection for loved ones by giving them the gift of life – Life Alert. - February 06, 2008 - Life Alert Emergency Response
Life Alert Featured on The Martha Stewart Show in Health-Tech Segment; Martha and Dr. Brent Ridge Recommend Life Alert Service to Their Viewers
Life Alert, known for protecting the lives of seniors and increasingly younger adults, captures the attention of Martha Stewart and Dr. Brent Ridge, VP of Martha Stewart Healthy Living, who touts Life Alert’s “inexpensive yet vital” service on national TV show - January 31, 2008 - Life Alert Emergency Response
Synergy Homecare Selected to Join AARP'S National Employer Team
It’s no secret that with age comes experience; however, in today’s competitive job market, the skills of older workers are often overlooked by potential employers in favor of younger, more impressionable staffers. In home, non-medical care provider Synergy HomeCare values the talent of... - January 20, 2008 - SYNERGY HomeCare
Nurse Practitioner Founds New Company to Provide Local Companies On-Site Health and Wellness Programs
After working several years in the healthcare industry, Mallory Wilbon is helping local companies lower healthcare costs by focusing on prevention. Wilbon has founded WISECare, LLC, a Memphis-based company that provides customized on-site health and wellness programs. WISECare is positioned to... - January 18, 2008 - WISECare, LLC
OREA Long Term Care Education Campaign
Starting in January of 2008, National Health Administrators (NHA) will partner with the Oklahoma Retired Education Association (OREA) to begin a Long Term Care education campaign designed to increase member awareness about eldercare and the role Long Term Care insurance can play in protecting the... - December 11, 2007 - National Health Administrators
KRTA Long Term Care Education Campaign
National Health Administrators (NHA) continues its fifteen year-long relationship with the Kentucky Retired Education Association (KRTA) by posting its new, electronic Long Term Care Buyer’s Guide on the KRTA web site. The goal of this KRTA and NHA initiative is to increase member awareness... - December 11, 2007 - National Health Administrators
Nurse Next Door Named One of BC's Top 10 Companies to Work at
While companies across the province struggle to attract great employees, Nurse Next Door, BC’s largest in-home senior care provider, was recognized as one of the province’s top 10 employers by BCBusiness Magazine’s annual Best Companies to Work For in BC award program. Ranking in... - December 05, 2007 - Nurse Next Door Home Care Services
State of Washington - “Own Your Future” Campaign and Long Term Care Awareness Week: Keys to NHA Marketing Initiative
NHA incorporates the "Own Your Future Campaign, and "LTC Awareness Week" into its nationwide awareness initiative. - October 22, 2007 - National Health Administrators
Mobile In-Home Physician Company Wants to Help People by Bringing the Doctor's Office to the Patient
When 94 year old Mrs. Collins asked her daughter to look for a doctor who could visit her at her home, the answer was: “nobody does that anymore”. However, a few weeks later a friend gave her a flyer from a company called Family Home Physicians, a mobile in-home physician company. Ms. - October 05, 2007 - Family Home Physicians
Nurse Next Door Signs Hyper-Growth Expert, Cameron Herold
John DeHart and Ken Sim, co-founders of Western Canada’s largest senior care provider, Nurse Next Door, announced today the addition of hyper-growth expert, Cameron Herold. Herold, the former Chief Operating Officer of 1-800-GOT-JUNK? and current member of Nurse Next Door’s advisory... - September 28, 2007 - Nurse Next Door Home Care Services
Visiting Nurse Association Begins Receiving Flu Vaccine and Prepares for Severe Flu Season
Flu season is coming, complete with chills, fever, cough and sore throat. Fortunately, the Visiting Nurse Association is prepared. On Friday, the non-profit organization received 25,000 doses of flu vaccine and anticipates receiving an additional 30,000 by October 1, when it begins offering flu shots. - September 12, 2007 - Visiting Nurse Association
Crossroads Hospice of Philadelphia Patient Receives “Ultimate Gift” from Home Depot
When Crossroads Hospice of Philadelphia patient, “Mr. D” was given the opportunity to fulfill his “Gift of the Day” wish, his only request was to remain in his home. But with a terminal cardiac condition, declining physical endurance, and a long flight of stairs, avoiding a... - August 22, 2007 - Crossroads Hospice of Philadelphia
Local Lifestyle Manager Adds Healthcare to Concierge and Errand Services
Teresa Milner, founder and CEO of I Run You Play, Inc. (IRYP) announces a new division of her full-service concierge and errand business called, “A Time to Heal (ATTH).” After years of helping others with routine tasks, Milner’s conception of IRYP seemed a natural. Milner... - June 19, 2007 - I Run You Play Inc
All in the Family
Synergy HomeCare® Welcomes Two New Team Members - May 16, 2007 - SYNERGY HomeCare
Crossroads Hospice Provides ‘Ultimate Gift’
“If you only had one day to live, what would that day look like?” - March 09, 2007 - Crossroads Hospice
Synergy Cracks the Franchise 50
Franchisee Response Earns Company Number Three on Annual List - March 08, 2007 - SYNERGY HomeCare
Accredited Nursing Teams with Lifeline Emergency Response Systems
Accredited Nursing Care, a leading provider of home care services throughout Southern California, has added the Lifeline emergency response system to its service offerings. Founded in 1974, Lifeline services over 350,000 individuals and fields more than 20,000 calls per day. Accredited recognizes... - December 22, 2006 - Accredited Nursing Care
Accredited Home Health Services Named HomeCare Elite
Accredited Home Health Services today announced that it has been named to the 2006 HomeCare Elite, the inaugural compilation of the most successful home care providers in the country. This ground-breaking review names the Medicare-certified agencies whose performance measures in quality,... - December 22, 2006 - Accredited Nursing Care
Crossroads Hospice is Looking for Ultimate Givers
They are looking for individuals who are willing to donate their time, labor, and love. - November 28, 2006 - Crossroads Hospice
Crossroads Hospice of Philadelphia Salutes all those Hospice Volunteers who Make Such Valuable Contributions to their Communities
November is National Hospice Month and Crossroads Hospice of Philadelphia salutes all those hospice volunteers who make such valuable contributions to their communities. These important people understand that helping the terminally ill through hospice is not about dying but about living. They are... - October 31, 2006 - Crossroads Hospice
Home Helpers / Direct Link - In Home Non-Medical Care and In Home Emergency Monitoring Services
In home non medical care for Seniors, New Moms, those recuperating from injuries or illness, and after school programs for kids with busy working parents. Home watching while your away. Visit them at: www.homehelpers.cc for more information. - October 27, 2006 - Home Helpers of Cranford, NJ
Be a Santa to a Senior
Local Senior Care Company, Area Agencies and Retailers Play Santa to Overlooked Seniors - October 23, 2006 - Home Instead Senior Care
California Experiences Substantial Business Growth
Franchised Companies Expanding in the California Markets - October 21, 2006 - SYNERGY HomeCare
Industry Booms as Boomers Age
Synergy HomeCare Looks to Award up to 300 U.S. Franchises in Next Five Years as Need for Non-Medical Home Care Increases - October 03, 2006 - SYNERGY HomeCare
Concurro Releases Careconnect Version 1.5
Community Management System for Assisted Living Facilities. First Totally Web-based & Fully-Integrated Modular Application in the Industry Provides Unprecedented Connectivity & Communication to Executive Directors, Staff, Families – Greatly Improving Residents’ Quality of Life. - September 22, 2006 - Concurro, Inc.
Life Alert CEO Isaac Shepher Wins Greater L.A. Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year® 2006 Award
The founder and CEO of Life Alert, a leading personal emergency response company, won the Greater Los Angeles Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2006 Award, in the Retail and Consumer Products category. - July 01, 2006 - Life Alert Emergency Response
Comfort Keepers of Salisbury, NC Celebrates 5 Years of Caring
In March, Comfort Keepers celebrates five years of providing area senior citizens with companionship and personal care, while offering their families peace of mind knowing that their loved ones have been cared for with the highest of quality and compassion. Comfort Keepers is a leading national... - March 30, 2006 - Comfort Keepers - Salisbury, NC
Home Care Orange County Declares Superior Value for Services
Orange County Home Care Provider Proclaims Best Value for Elder Care Services Offered in Orange County - February 07, 2006 - Sweet Comfort Home Care
Software Company Showcases Benefits of Technology in Long-Term Care Facilities
Concurro, Inc. is a software company servicing the long-term care market. The company hosted a successful open house that included a presentation about the challenges faced by long-term care facility operators and a demonstration of the integrated suite of applications the company is offering to address these challenges. - January 28, 2006 - Concurro, Inc.
Comfort Keepers Elects Lori Eberly to National Advisory Council
Lori Eberly, owner of three Comfort Keepers locations in Salisbury, Statesville, and Lake Norman, has been elected to a two year term as the SouthEast regional representative for the National Advisory Council at Comfort Keepers, the number one senior care franchise in North America. Ms. Eberly... - January 16, 2006 - Comfort Keepers - Salisbury, NC