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Senior Housing and Services Leader Ecumen Highlights 10 Things Changing in an Aging America

Ecumen leader Kathryn Roberts highlights innovation opportunities in rapidly aging society. - April 02, 2009 - Ecumen

Locals Elected to National Council

Two local leaders have been named to a national council for long-term care billing. Business Office Manager Sibyl Bledsoe and Accounting Manager Jamie Keefer, both of Magnolia Manor, were recently accepted as members of the American Healthtech Enhancement Council. American Healthtech provides... - April 01, 2009 - Magnolia Manor Retirement Communities

We Got Parity, What Now? - an Interview with Chris Crosby by Host Mary Woods of WestBridge Community Services

Tune in to www.voiceamerica.com, Health and Wellness channel to hear Chris Crosby’s interview – and many other intriguing interviews. One Hour at a Time with Mary Woods airs Mondays at 3pm EST, with all previous shows available for download at any time. Have a question during the show? The listener call in number is 1-866-472-5792. - March 18, 2009 - WestBridge Community Services

CPEhr Announces Launch of “Small-Business Stimulus Program”

CPEhr launches program that program enables small employers to cut employment costs, reduce insurance premiums, and stimulate employee productivity. - March 12, 2009 - CPE HR, Inc.

Cloris Leachman to Reflect Upon Her Life in the Spotlight at Heritage Pointe Fundraising Luncheon

Cloris Leachman headlines the annual fundraiser luncheon for Heritage Pointe, a non-profit assisted-living community in Orange County. Proceeds from the April 6 event go towards “scholarships” that support residents who cannot support themselves. - March 11, 2009 - Heritage Pointe

The Connection Between Sound and Healing - on One Hour at a Time with Mary Woods from WestBridge Community Services

Tune in to www.health.voiceamerica.com on Monday at 3pm EST for Mary Woods’ One Hour at a Time show to hear Steven Halpern discuss this fascinating topic. - March 11, 2009 - WestBridge Community Services

Business Thriving Despite Recession; Workshops on Starting Private Duty Home Care Agency

For anyone interested in starting a business with tremendous growth potential, on March 9 in Sacramento and March 12 in Buena Park, the California Association for Healthcare Services at Home (CAHSAH) is sponsoring two seminars entitled “Private Duty from the Ground Up: Beginning Level Industry Experience.” - March 05, 2009 - Home Care Spectrum Group

Sacred Heart Senior Living by Saucon Creek in the Lehigh Valley Opens New Addition with Two Special Events

Sacred Heart Senior Living by Saucon Creek, 4851 Saucon Creek Rd., Center Valley PA 18034. 610-814-2700. A dedication and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony will take place on Wed., April 8th from 2-5 pm for the newest addition to their community. On Saturday, May 2nd from 11 am till 3 pm the community will host it's Free Annual Health Fair. - March 04, 2009 - Sacred Heart Senior Living

Addiction and Mental Health:The Chicken or the Egg and Who is in Control of That Brain?

Tune in to www.voiceamerica.com, Health and Wellness channel to hear Dr. Benarroche’s interview on March 2, 2009 – and many other intriguing interviews. One Hour at a Time with Mary Woods airs Mondays at 3pm EST, with all previous shows available for download at any time. - February 28, 2009 - WestBridge Community Services

La Vida Del Mar Expands Service Options to Include Assisted Living

Since its opening more than 20 years ago, La Vida Del Mar has offered seniors an upscale retirement lifestyle with a comprehensive menu of services and amenities in a beautiful coastal setting. Now, La Vida Del Mar is expanding its lifestyle options to include a licensed, comprehensive assisted... - February 25, 2009 - La Vida Del Mar

The Funny Side of Sobriety

Tune in to www.voiceamerica.com, Health and Wellness channel to hear Jack Lynch’s interview – and many other intriguing interviews. One Hour at a Time with Mary Woods airs Mondays at 3pm EST, with all previous shows available for download at any time. - February 21, 2009 - WestBridge Community Services

Ecumen Helping Churches Realize Senior Housing Opportunities in an Aging America

Lutheran senior housing partnership provides model for expanding ministries and revenues. - February 12, 2009 - Ecumen

COMHAR, Inc., Selects Jamie Gianna as Chief Information Officer

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania-based COMHAR, Inc., a community behavioral health service provider, has selected Jamie Gianna as chief information officer (CIO). Mr. Gianna started with the organization in November 2008. As CIO, he oversees all of the technology business systems at 14 different sites in... - February 01, 2009 - COMHAR Integrated Systems Inc.

CPEhr Releases New White Paper Highlighting Value of Human Resources Outsourcing

New whitepaper reports how small businesses benefit from HR Outsourcing during recession. - January 30, 2009 - CPE HR, Inc.

SpringRidge Court Welcomes New Director of Assisted Living

With approximately one million Americans now making their home in assisted living communities today, operators Senior Resource Group place the utmost importance on resident satisfaction, dignity and choice. Jolene Ferguson is now the individual responsible for ensuring that an enriched,... - January 30, 2009 - SpringRidge Court

Westlake Healthcare Center Appoints Diana Cremeans Director of Nursing

Westlake Healthcare Center, a leading provider of skilled care services in the greater Cuyahoga county area, announced that it has named Diana Cremeans Director of Nursing. As Director of Nursing, Ms. Cremeans will be responsible for the Clinical Services Department of Westlake Healthcare Center, a... - January 27, 2009 - Boulevard Healthcare, LLC

HarborPlace Country Fair Entertains All Ages

The beautiful grounds of HarborPlace were transformed into a Country Fair on Saturday, January 17. The fair, held from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm, was enjoyed by all ages, from newborn visitors to the centenarian residents. For just a $2.00 donation, visitors were able to play a variety of games,... - January 26, 2009 - HarborPlace at Port St Lucie

New Medical Director Announced

Park Springs, a premiere Atlanta senior living community, is pleased to announce that Dr. Margaret A. White has been named as the community’s new Medical Director, effective January 1, 2009. A board-certified internal and geriatric medicine specialist, Dr. White received her MD from the... - January 18, 2009 - Park Springs Communities

Smoking and Mental Illness Link: What’s the Deal?, Conversation with Dr. Green from WestBridge Community Services

Fascinating research on the link between smoking and mental illness. - January 18, 2009 - WestBridge Community Services

“Too Much Jesus (Not Enough Whiskey)”

Tune in to www.voiceamerica.com, Health and Wellness channel to hear Mighty Sam’s interview (and music) – and many intriguing other interviews. One Hour at a Time with Mary Woods airs Mondays at 3pm EST, with all previous shows available for download at any time. - January 16, 2009 - WestBridge Community Services

Park Springs Raises Money for Alzheimer’s Association

Park Springs’ members and staff planned several fundraising activities during Alzheimer’s Awareness Week the second week in October to support the Alzheimer’s Association, and through various activities, raised $4,238 for this organization, which works diligently to raise funds... - January 15, 2009 - Park Springs Communities

Park Springs Community Members Support Local Food Bank

Bob Pebbles is a member at Park Springs, a Atlanta continuing care retirement community in Stone Mountain. Pebbles has been involved with Lilburn Cooperative Ministries (LCM) for over a decade, and this year he encouraged his fellow members at Park Springs to help him give back to the community by... - January 15, 2009 - Park Springs Communities

Senior Advocates Score in Down Market

Senior advocate duo finds burgeoning demand in developing senior care facilities despite real estate woes. - January 11, 2009 - NationWide Group

HarborPlace Hosts “Brunch and Brief” Program

HarborPlace was pleased to have a full house at their first “Brunch and Brief” program, held on Friday, January 2, 2009. - January 05, 2009 - HarborPlace at Port St Lucie

Visiting a WWII POW Relative at HarborPlace Generates Fascinating Memories

Glenn ("Bwana") Brown visited his "Uncle" Syd at HarborPlace Retirement Resort in 2003 and wrote a story about it for www.virtualtourist.com. HarborPlace Marketing Assistant Nance Cox ran across the online story in 2008 and requested permission to use it as a press release. Glenn asked Syd, Nance showed Syd the story, and Syd provided corrections and mesmerizing details about being a Prisoner of War during World War II. - December 28, 2008 - HarborPlace at Port St Lucie

Red Hatters to Brunch at HarborPlace on January 29, 2009

Get ready for the purple and red invasion. On Thursday, January 29, 2009, one hundred members of the Red Hat Society will dress in red hats and purple outfits to brunch at HarborPlace at Port St Lucie. - December 28, 2008 - HarborPlace at Port St Lucie

10 Tips for Avoiding Senior Housing Construction Pitfalls Provided in New Ecumen Whitepaper

“10 Tips for Avoiding Senior Housing Construction Pitfalls” illustrates essential tips for choosing construction partners for senior housing development. - December 17, 2008 - Ecumen

Senior Housing and Services Provider Ecumen Welcomes Jim Klobuchar to Its Changing Aging Blog

Pulitzer Prize Nominee and Adventure Traveler is a testament to successful aging. - December 10, 2008 - Ecumen

The “Tree of Life” Ceremony at HarborPlace

Treasure Coast Hospice presented the "Tree of Life" memorial ceremony under the portico of HarborPlace at Port St Lucie. Residents and staff were given the opportunity to memorialize their loved ones with tagged Christmas ornaments. - December 10, 2008 - HarborPlace at Port St Lucie

HarborPlace Retirement Resort Serenaded by Allapattah Flats K-8 Choir

Bring senior citizens, schoolchildren, and songs together and you are guaranteed to have a good time. - December 05, 2008 - HarborPlace at Port St Lucie

Roe Family Band Entertains at HarborPlace Retirement Resort

The Roe Family Band performed live bluegrass at HarborPlace on Monday. The residents and staff of HarborPlace at Port St Lucie, a Retirement Resort and Assisted Living Community, enjoyed listening to the award-winning family bluegrass band from Colorado. According to www.roefamilyband.com,... - December 05, 2008 - HarborPlace at Port St Lucie

CPEhr and New Directions Prepare Veterans for Workforce with Free Career Day

December 5th event hosted by New Directions and presented by CPEhr in West Los Angeles will help veterans search for, locate and maintain civilian jobs. - December 02, 2008 - CPE HR, Inc.

HarborPlace Retirement Resort Contributes to “Christmas Kids” Program

HarborPlace residents and staff participated in the 2008 "Christmas Kids" program hosted by AM 1590 WPSL radio station with donations of unwrapped toys and games for kids aged 2 - 12, as well as cash donations. - December 01, 2008 - HarborPlace at Port St Lucie

HarborPlace Announces “Bring-A-Friend” Program

HarborPlace at Port St Lucie, a Retirement Resort and Assisted Living Community, has initiated a “Bring-A-Friend” Referral Program for their residents. - November 21, 2008 - HarborPlace at Port St Lucie

HarborPlace at Port St Lucie Celebrates Resident Dorothy Burns’ 100th Birthday

Residents at HarborPlace Retirement Resort and Assisted Living Community celebrate birthdays every month, but this was a special celebration: Dorothy Burns Turns 100. Balloons, cake, music, and laughter filled the Meeting Room. Four generations of Burns added to the merriment as family members came to Port St Lucie, FL from as far away as Wyoming. - November 18, 2008 - HarborPlace at Port St Lucie

HarborPlace at Port St Lucie Hosts Ed Burchfield and Charlie Neeld’s Remote Radio Broadcast

HarborPlace thanked the community for their support and participation by hosting a “Breakfast with Burchfield” Radio Remote Broadcast and inviting the local community as well as the HarborPlace residents. Ed Burchfield and Charlie Neeld, WPSL AM 1590 radio personalities, broadcast live from 6 am - 9 am on Friday Nov 14 at HarborPlace Retirement Resort and Assisted Living Community. - November 18, 2008 - HarborPlace at Port St Lucie

Why Choose to Live at HarborPlace?

Several residents of HarborPlace Retirement Resort and Assisted Living Community speak out about living at HarborPlace. - November 04, 2008 - HarborPlace at Port St Lucie

Seniors Retire in Style at HarborPlace ... with Their Pets

Many seniors would like to live in a retirement resort, but do not want to leave their beloved pets behind. Now they don't have to. Small pets, dogs, cats, birds and fish are welcome at HarborPlace at Port St Lucie, a lovely Retirement Resort and Assisted Living Community. - November 04, 2008 - HarborPlace at Port St Lucie

HarborPlace Residents Grill Local Candidates

Candidates for office in Port St Lucie, FL appreciated the opportunity to chat with local voters at HarborPlace Retirement Resort and Assisted Living Community. - November 04, 2008 - HarborPlace at Port St Lucie

Halloween at HarborPlace a Treat for All

HarborPlace residents filled the Retirement Resort's lobby Halloween morning, candy baskets in hand, eagerly anticipating the arrival of the trick-or-treaters from Oxford Academy. And here they came... monsters, rag dolls, firemen, ballerinas, superheroes, cheerleaders, butterflies and more. It was... - November 03, 2008 - HarborPlace at Port St Lucie

Ecumen Expands in Apple Valley, Minnesota with Groundbreaking of New Senior Living Development Dedicated to Alzheimer’s Care Services

Senior Housing Development at The Centennial House is one of Several New Projects for Ecumen - October 19, 2008 - Ecumen

CPEhr’s 2008 YTD Workers’ Compensation Report Shows Losses 75% Below State Average

Report shows CPEhr’s aggressive Risk Management and Safety services significantly impact clients’ workers’ compensation experience. - October 07, 2008 - CPE HR, Inc.

Senior Housing Leader Ecumen Points Way to Post Partisanship: Long Term Care Financing Reform

Guest post in New York Times and latest whitepaper illustrate reasons why Sens. McCain & Obama are silent on Long Term Care Financing Reform and Outline Opportunity for Candidates - September 11, 2008 - Ecumen

CPEhr and Junior Achievement Prepare High-School Students for the Workforce

Los Angeles HR Consulting firm CPEhr, and Junior Achievement, a non-profit organization, hosted a Job Shadow Day for 30 high-students from Downtown Business Magnets High School. Job shadow Day includes HR topics such as labor law, interviewing techniques and more. - July 24, 2008 - CPE HR, Inc.

Partnership Allows Magnolia Manor to Provide Cutting Edge Services

Magnolia Manor is pleased to announce an innovative management partnership with Elder Care Pharmacy Services of Hawkinsville, Georgia. With over fifteen years experience, Elder Care Pharmacy specializes in pharmacy needs for nursing centers and is considered an expert in the industry. This creative... - July 20, 2008 - Magnolia Manor Retirement Communities

Ecumen Provides Presidential Candidates 10 Top Reasons to Discuss Long-Term Care Reform

Senior housing provider Ecumen highlights reasons for financing reforms necessary in the American age wave. - July 17, 2008 - Ecumen

Keene Native Returns to Reinvent Mill on Water Street

Something big is brewing on Water Street and a Keene native has come back home to lead the charge. Coming October, 2008, Keene will have their first independent senior living community, under the direction of Executive Director Toby Watterson. Bentley Commons at Keene is answering a call for more... - July 02, 2008 - Bentley Commons at Keene

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