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The Club at Briarcliff Manor Hosts Preview Tour of Construction of New Model Residences and Information & Design Center
Hundreds of area residents were on hand as The Club at Briarcliff Manor, a new $350 million fee-for-service Continuing Care Retirement Community under development in Briarcliff Manor, hosted its second annual Backyard Barbecue for Village and County officials, neighbors and future residents of the... - July 23, 2010 - The Club at Briarcliff Manor
Three Ciena Healthcare Facilities Honored with Bronze National Quality Awards
The annual award recognizes commitment to the delivery of quality care. - July 16, 2010 - Ciena Healthcare Management, Inc
Mann Accepts Admissions Position at Magnolia Manor
Magnolia Manor Retirement Center is pleased to announce Molly Mann as the Admissions Director for independent and assisted living services. Originally serving as Service Coordinator on Magnolia Manor’s Macon campus, Mann recently moved to Albany with her husband. Mann brings seven years... - July 14, 2010 - Magnolia Manor Retirement Communities
Auxiliary to be Formed for Local Retirement Community
Magnolia Manor of St. Simons is proud to announce the development of its auxiliary. Magnolia Manor Auxiliary members will work for the good of the residents and serve as ambassadors to the community-at-large. - July 14, 2010 - Magnolia Manor Retirement Communities
New Service to Benefit Veterans, Disabled, and Older Adults
Magnolia Manor of Marion County now offers an Adult Day Program for older adults with Alzheimer's, dementia, or chronic disease or illness and adults with developmental disabilities and other health-related issues that increase care needs. - July 14, 2010 - Magnolia Manor Retirement Communities
Ciena Healthcare Management Breaks Ground on New Skilled Nursing Community in Waterford
Multi-million dollar investment "Regency at Waterford" to feature short- and long-term care and private rooms. - May 26, 2010 - Ciena Healthcare Management, Inc
Senior Resource Association 5K Freedom Run/Fun Walk Scheduled for Memorial Day This Year
Senior Resource Association is hosting their Annual 5k Freedom Run/Fun Walk at Riverside Park on Monday, May 31, Memorial Day. - May 21, 2010 - Senior Resource Association
ComfortLife.ca – One Stop for All Retirement Decisions
Canada's portal on year round education and camps has now come full-circle with a revamp of its site on retirement options across the country. A more comprehensive and easy-to-navigate search engine, richly researched articles and advice columns, and an expanded financial planning section makes www.comfortlife.ca Canada’s one-stop shop for any retirement living inquiries. - May 19, 2010 - Comfort Life Media
CPEhr Re-Releases White Paper Detailing How HR Outsourcing Helps Employers Through the Recovering Economy
Updated white paper discusses rapidly changing economy and how small and mid-size employers benefit from outsourcing human resource functions - May 12, 2010 - CPE HR, Inc.
Shon Ingram Becomes Member of National Care Planning Council
Shon Ingram, president of Eldercare Life Solutions is honored to have been selected to become a member of the Georgia chapter of the National Care Planning Council. The Georgia chapter is a source of community care providers and advisers who help the public deal with current elder care... - April 23, 2010 - Eldercare Life Solutions
SpringRidge Court Awarded Third, Three-Year Accreditation; Assisted Living Community Earns Top Marks for Excellence in Service
As further proof of SpringRidge Court’s elevated standards and commitment to outstanding amenities and service delivery, the Wilsonville retirement community has been awarded a Three-Year Accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). This is the third... - April 01, 2010 - SpringRidge Court
SpringRidge at Charbonneau Celebrates 20th Anniversary
SpringRidge at Charbonneau retirement community debuted in 1990, at a time when gas was just $1.16 a gallon, a carton of eggs was only $1.00, and a first class stamp was a mere .25 cents. Twenty years later, a chilled glass of milk may cost three times more, but now, due to special platinum... - March 10, 2010 - SpringRidge Court
Employers Reduce Costs and HR Risks with HR Outsourcing, Reports New White Paper by CPEhr
Report shows how small and mid-size employers benefit from outsourcing human resource functions as the economy slowly recovers. - February 09, 2010 - CPE HR, Inc.
CPEhr Appoints Joshua Sable, Esq., as Its Corporate General Counsel
Senior partner with decades of employment law experience joins CPEhr, a leading Los Angeles-based HR Outsourcing Firm and PEO. - January 29, 2010 - CPE HR, Inc.
The Village at Brookwood Scores 100% on State Health Inspections
North Carolina’s premier retirement community receives perfect scores on its last two inspections. - January 29, 2010 - The Village at Brookwood
Maravilla Senior Living Community Welcomes New Director of Assisted Living
Maravilla, a resort-style, senior living community, recently appointed Elizabeth Schierer as the new director of assisted living. Managed by Senior Resource Group (SRG), Maravilla is an award-winning retirement community offering a variety of services, amenities and housing options for seniors. - January 22, 2010 - Maravilla Senior Living
CPEhr Launches Client eSource Center and Business-to-Business Network
CPEhr brings value-added services to its clients with a web-based resource center including HR information, training webinars, and a B2B networking network. - January 20, 2010 - CPE HR, Inc.
Learn About an Active Senior Retirement Co-Op Housing Community for Age-in-Place Urban Co-Housing Living in NW Portland, Oregon at the Sheldon: A Green Light Cooperative
Free Seminar: Green Light Cooperative event on Sunday, December 6th, 2009 from 3-5pm at 909 NW 19th Avenue to learn more about the Sheldon Cooperative-- an active senior retirement community to be built in NW Portland, taking new members now. Expert guest panel and wine tasting event. - November 29, 2009 - The Sheldon: A Green Light Cooperative
Home Care Company to Offer Formal Cognitive Exercise Program
Always There Home Care (ATHC), an in-home provider of quality caregivers for non-medical services, announces their new cognitive fitness program aimed to improve memory function and critical thinking skills. - November 12, 2009 - Always There Home Care
Florence Community Healthcare Names Executive Leadership Team
Florence Community Healthcare's Executive Team brings decades of expertise and leadership to the new organization. - October 21, 2009 - Florence Community Healthcare
Crazy: a Father's Search Through America's Mental Health Madness
Pete Earley joins guest host Dr. Mark Green on October 19, 2009 to discuss his work as an author and investigative journalist. Pete Early brings a voice to issues that affect many, but so few have ever got a chance to hear. - October 16, 2009 - WestBridge Community Services
Florence Community Healthcare, Florence Arizona Names Dario Lizarraga M.D., Chief of Staff
Dario Lizarraga, MD returned to his home town of Florence Arizona nine years ago to practice medicine in the community he grew up in. His family has lived in the Florence community for eight generations. Lizarraga's vision of one day having a world-class hospital in Florence has been realized, with the opening of Florence Community Healthcare's medical campus in November 2009. Lizarraga has been named Chief of Staff of the new healthcare facility. - October 07, 2009 - Florence Community Healthcare
Park Springs Couple Celebrates 60th Anniversary
A couple recently celebrated its 60th anniversary at the beginning of September. They said they are happy to be beginning the newest chapter of their life at the Atlanta continuing care retirement community. - September 26, 2009 - Park Springs Communities
Senator Isakson Addressed Healthcare, Current Events at Open Forum
U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson, R-Ga. spoke to a group of more than 200 seniors on topics such as the economy, Medicare, social security, foreign relations and more. - September 26, 2009 - Park Springs Communities
Park Springs Members and Staff Raise Over $5,000 for Alzheimer’s Association
Park Springs Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) announced that its Members and staff presented a check in the amount of $5,232 to the Alzheimer’s Association, Georgia Chapter at 3 p.m. on Thursday, August 6 at its community in Stone Mountain, Ga. “We exceeded our goal of... - September 16, 2009 - Park Springs Communities
Volunteering May Help Lead to a Longer Life: Park Springs Honored Volunteers June 26
Park Springs Communities, an Atlanta Continuing Care Retirement Community, honors their volunteers. A recent study presented at the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) annual meeting in May showed that retirees over 65 who volunteer had less than half the risk of death than their non-volunteer peers. - September 16, 2009 - Park Springs Communities
CPEhr Named as One of Top Ten “Best Places to Work” in Los Angeles
Los Angeles Human Resources company CPEhr earned a sixth place ranking for mid-sized businesses, beating hundreds of companies in the Los Angeles Business Journal’s prestigious “Best Places to Work” 2009 competition. - September 09, 2009 - CPE HR, Inc.
Founding Members of Initiatives Healthcare Bring Unprecedented Leadership to Florence Arizona Hospital, Tri-Valley Region
Edward McEachern, MD, CEO and Brent Cherne, CPA, CFO, combine talents to bring experience and leadership to the new hospital being constructed in Florence Arizona. Florence Community Healthcare will open its doors in late Fall 2009. - September 03, 2009 - Florence Community Healthcare
Cochrane Chosen as New CEO of Southern California Presbyterian Homes
John H. Cochrane III has been appointed president and chief executive officer of Southern California Presbyterian Homes, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior living, health care and support services. His appointment took effect on Aug. 10. Cochrane’s selection by... - September 02, 2009 - Southern California Presbyterian Homes
7 Tips for Healthy Aging
September is Healthy Aging Month, an annual observance designed to raise awareness on the positive aspects of growing older. The health and wellness specialists at ACTS Retirement-Life Communities, one of the nation’s largest not-for-profit aging services organizations, offer the following simple and effective tips to help older adults maintain a healthy lifestyle. - August 20, 2009 - ACTS Retirement-Life Communities
Madness and Wasted
Marya Hornbacher joins host Mary Woods on August 10, 2009. Hornbacher is an award-winning journalist, mental health advocate, and lectures widely on both writing and mental health. - August 09, 2009 - WestBridge Community Services
Florence Community Healthcare Facility is Latest Addition to Florence Arizona, Grand Opening Fall 2009
Florence Community Healthcare, a 65-bed full-service community hospital located at 450 West Adamsville Road in Florence Arizona, will open its doors to the public late Fall of 2009. Renovation of the former Pinal General Hospital is underway and on target to meet the late Fall Grand Opening deadline. Florence Community Healthcare will be a world-class hospital, close to home. It will feature state-of-the-art technology as well as superior patient care. - July 29, 2009 - Florence Community Healthcare
Back to Life, Back to Normality...Recovering from Psychosis
Douglas Turkington joins guest host Dr. Mark Green on July 27, 2009 to discuss his work in the realm of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and his new book titled ‘Back to Life, Back to Normality’. - July 26, 2009 - WestBridge Community Services
GHCA Announces New Chairman
Only the most accomplished business professionals are considered for the position of Chairman of the Board. While this esteemed position comes with a lot of prestige, it is one of the most important roles in both for-profit and not-for-profit business. So, when Magnolia Manor President & CEO... - July 11, 2009 - Magnolia Manor Retirement Communities
CPEhr Prepares to Service Local Businesses When Employers Direct Insurance Company Vacates California
CPEhr, a Los Angeles-based human resources consulting firm, is preparing to service California employers currently insured by Employers Direct Insurance Company when Employers Direct leaves the California market on August 1. - July 10, 2009 - CPE HR, Inc.
HARC Cries “Foul” Over Florida Cuts to Funding for Adults with Disabilities
Service cuts in Florida decrease daily care for many adults with disabilities, many of whom are at risk of harm if left alone. Families endure even greater financial hardships. - June 13, 2009 - Hillsborough Achievement and Resource Centers
Double Trouble in Recovery
Howie Vogel joins host Mary Woods on One Hour At a time, on Monday June 8th at 3 pm EST, 12pm PST. Tune in on Monday June 8th to hear Howie Vogel discuss the creation and development of Double Trouble in Recovery. Have a question during the show? The listener call in number is 1-866-472-5792. - June 07, 2009 - WestBridge Community Services
Should We Lower the Drinking Age?
What would happen if drinking were legal at 18 years of age? Alex Koroknay-Palicz joins host Mary Woods on One Hour At a time, on Monday June 1st at 3 pm EST, 12pm PST. Tune in on Monday June 1st to hear Alex Koroknay-Palicz discuss the issues revolving around lowering the drinking age. Have a question during the show? The listener call in number is 1-866-472-5792. - May 30, 2009 - WestBridge Community Services
CPEhr Prepares Students from Downtown Business Magnet High School for the Workforce
CPEhr and Junior Achievement’s host their second Job Shadow Day in an effort to prepare students for their first job. Job Shadow Day includes Labor Law, Business Ethics, Financial Preparedness, and additional workshops and sessions. - May 20, 2009 - CPE HR, Inc.
7 Tips for Choosing a Retirement Community
Free resource from ACTS Retirement-Life Communities helps consumers ask the right questions and sort through the maze of senior housing options. - May 20, 2009 - ACTS Retirement-Life Communities
Valentine and Tina: Love in the Time of Crystal Methamphetamine
Tune in to www.voiceamerica.com, Health and Wellness channel on May 11, 2009 to hear Petros Levounis's interview. One Hour at a Time with host Mary Woods and guest host Dr. Mark Green airs Mondays at 3pm EST, with all previous shows available for download at any time. - May 10, 2009 - WestBridge Community Services
Cambridge Realty Capital Provides $90.6 Million in HUD-Insured Loans to Refinance Portfolio of Nursing Homes in Illinois
Cambridge Realty Capital Companies reports the closing of $90.6 million of HUD-insured Section 232 loans to refinance a portfolio of 10 Intermediate and Skilled Care nursing facilities. The 10 HUD-insured loans were closed and funded simultaneously to accommodate the payoff of a single credit... - May 02, 2009 - Cambridge Realty Capital Companies
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder - Myths and Truths
Tune in to www.voiceamerica.com, Health and Wellness channel on April 27, 2009 to hear Diane Davey’s interview. One Hour at a Time with host Mary Woods and guest host Dr. Mark Green airs Mondays at 3pm EST, with all previous shows available for download at any time. - April 26, 2009 - WestBridge Community Services
Faces of Combat: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Brain Injury
Tune in to www.voiceamerica.com, Health and Wellness channel on April 20, 2009 to hear Eric Newhouse’s interview. One Hour at a Time with Mary Woods airs Mondays at 3pm EST, with all previous shows available for download at any time. - April 19, 2009 - WestBridge Community Services
CPEhr Releases Article Providing Small Employers Five Strategies to Avoid Employment Litigation
CPEhr released an article entitled “Five Ways To Protect Your Company Against Employment Litigation” which reviews the importance of maintaining accurate and up-to-date personnel files as a method of protecting against employee lawsuits. - April 18, 2009 - CPE HR, Inc.
Village at Sherman Oaks Residents Reap Health Benefits of Community Homegrown Herbs Garden
When Stan Rice volunteered to manage The Village at Sherman Oaks greenhouse he was simply sharing his love for gardening. His efforts however yielded a bounty of herbs that in addition to being tasty seasonings have also been found by researchers to have numerous physical and emotional healing... - April 18, 2009 - The Village at Sherman Oaks
Senior Housing Provider, Ecumen, Offers Insight for Developing Behavioral Alzheimer’s Programs
New whitepaper looks at developing senior housing for behavioral Alzheimer’s and dementia care. - April 15, 2009 - Ecumen
Healthcare Reform & Addiction Treatment - Interview with Ronald W. Manderscheid, Ph.D on One Hour at a Time with host Mary Woods of WestBridge
Tune in to www.voiceamerica.com, Health and Wellness channel on April 13, 2009 to hear Ronald W. Manderscheid’s interview. One Hour at a Time with Mary Woods airs Mondays at 3pm EST, with all previous shows available for download at any time. - April 11, 2009 - WestBridge Community Services
The Apartments at Coolidge School Now Officially Open
Luxury Living in a Historic School for Active Adults 55+ The Apartments at Coolidge School, an active adult community 55+, announced its grand opening today. The 1915 brick schoolhouse, originally by designed by Clarence P. Hoyt and Curtis W. Bixby in Classical Revival style, has been fully... - April 04, 2009 - The Apartments at Coolidge School
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Substance Abuse in Returning Iraqi and Afghanistan Veterans, on One Hour at a Time with Host Mary Woods of Westbridge
Tune in to www.voiceamerica.com, Health and Wellness channel on April 6, 2009 to hear Dr. Potenza’s interview. One Hour at a Time with Mary Woods airs Mondays at 3pm EST, with all previous shows available for download at any time. - April 04, 2009 - WestBridge Community Services