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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
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
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
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
Green Senior Housing Community for North Country Health Services in Minnesota to be Developed by Ecumen
New senior housing development could become one of country’s few LEED-Certified Communities - June 18, 2008 - Ecumen
Senior Housing Development Financing Strategies Provided by Aging Services Provider Ecumen
New whitepaper highlights financing options for building senior housing - June 06, 2008 - Ecumen
CPEhr Announces HR Network Alliance with the California Chamber of Commerce
CPEhr joins CalChamber’s “HRConsultant Network” to provide local businesses on-site HR support. - June 04, 2008 - CPE HR, Inc.
SarahCare Adult Day Services in Savage, MN to Host Defensive Driving Course for 55+ to Save 10% on Car Insurance
For those who are 55 or older, save money on car insurance premiums and become a better driver. Minnesota law requires insurance companies to offer a 10% reduction for three years for those who complete the National Safety Council’s Defensive Driving Course, taught by professional, certified... - June 01, 2008 - SarahCare Adult Day Services
New Summer Camp Program for Young Adults with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities at SarahCare Adult Day Services in Savage, MN
Camp SarahCare - Coming this summer is a Fun new Summer Camp for Adults ages 18-25 with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities. Activities planned include: Nature Hikes, Games, Pet Therapy, Music, Life Skills Training, Creative Arts, and Fitness & Wellness Programs. SarahCare has been... - May 31, 2008 - SarahCare Adult Day Services
Senior Housing Management Selection Tips Provided by Aging Services Provider Ecumen
Latest whitepaper divulges 10 questions designed to ensure senior housing providers partner with the right management partners - May 09, 2008 - Ecumen
Los Angeles HR Outsourcing Firm CPEhr Celebrates 25th Anniversary by Supporting Local Non-Profit Organizations
CPEhr, a leading California Human Resources Outsourcing firm, announced its plans to support California-based non-profit organizations, including clients and local firms in celebration of its 25th year in business. - April 08, 2008 - CPE HR, Inc.
Successful Aging: a Key to Success in Today’s Senior Housing and Aging Services Profession
Senior housing professionals moving beyond bricks and mortar in creating vital successful aging communities. - March 27, 2008 - Ecumen
New CPEhr White Paper Details Employment Challenges – and HR Outsourcing Solutions – for Struggling California Employers
A new white paper recently released by CPEhr, a leading California HR consulting firm, finds that California employers are expected to turn to Human Resources Outsourcing in record numbers in 2008. This is in response to continuing frustration by California employers brought on by complex employment regulations and rising insurance costs. - March 26, 2008 - CPE HR, Inc.
Long Term Care Facilities Receive Powerful Tips to Prepare for Quality Indicator Survey with Ecumen’s New Whitepaper
Nursing home consulting geared whitepaper released today provides a checklist towards preparing for the Quality Indicator Survey - March 20, 2008 - Ecumen
Ecumen Expands Its Senior Housing Development Team by Welcoming Julie Murray
Ecumen, which is one of the country's largest non-profit senior housing, aging services and senior housing development companies, has named Julie Murray as a director of real estate development services. She joins Ecumen from Dallas-based Greystone Communities, a developer of continuing care retirement communities. - March 14, 2008 - Ecumen
Ecumen Takes Holistic Community Approach to Aging and Senior Housing Development with Unveiling of New Successful Aging Center
New development and services by Ecumen take proactive, holistic approach to aging for senior housing residents and community members at large - February 16, 2008 - Ecumen
Newly Opened, Hallway of Life Recovery Center, Inc. Meets the Unique Needs of Women in Recovery in Delray Beach, Fl
Psychiatrist Owned and Operated Halfway House Empowers Women, Teaches a New Way to Live. - February 02, 2008 - Hallway of Life Recovery Center, Inc
Aging Services Leader Ecumen to Discuss Technology's Role in United States' Age Wave at U.S. Senate Hearing
Aging services provider Ecumen, one of the country’s largest non-profit senior housing, services and development companies, will share in a U.S. Senate briefing, how it’s using technology to prepare for the United States’ age wave and help shape livable communities that foster successful aging. - January 24, 2008 - Ecumen
Churches Develop Congregational Senior Housing to Expand Ministry in Age Wave, According to Ecumen’s Newest Whitepaper
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) congregation in Sandpoint, Idaho provides model for creating successful aging communities - January 23, 2008 - Ecumen
Senior Housing and Services Provider Ecumen Names Mary Leber to Lead Its Consulting Division
Ecumen Consulting Services Provides Senior Housing and Long-Term Care Consulting. - January 09, 2008 - Ecumen
Senior Living’s Technological Evolutions Detailed by Ecumen in New Whitepapers
Aging services provider details technology’s role in both the critical and everyday aspects of senior life - December 15, 2007 - Ecumen
National Deaf Academy Awarded Accreditation from Joint Commission
By demonstrating compliance with the Joint Commission’s national standards for health care quality and safety, National Deaf Academy has earned the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval™ Founded in 1951, The Joint Commission is dedicated to continuously improving the safety... - December 06, 2007 - National Deaf Academy
National Deaf Academy Announces New CEO
The National Deaf Academy announced a new CEO to continue to grow the vision of its original founder. NDA is a residential psychiatric facility providing services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing children, adolescents and adults and autistic individuals that have a communication disorder. - November 21, 2007 - National Deaf Academy