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Origin Wireless Turns Popular Mesh Routers Into Smart Sensing Stations
Origin Wireless™ today announced its collaboration with ASUS® to deliver artificial intelligence (AI) enabled Wi-Fi by porting its patented Time Reversal Machine™ (TRM) to the popular ASUS Lyra wireless mesh routers based on the Qualcomm® Mesh Networking Platform, as to be demonstrated at COMPUTEX 2018. - May 30, 2018 - Origin Wireless
Gurwin Jewish Receives Citation During Skilled Nursing Care Week
Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Staff Acknowledged for Exemplary Service to the Long Island Community - May 23, 2018 - Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Royal CareGivers Launches Royalcaregivers.com, a Mobile-Friendly Website to Provide On-the-Go Care Access to Families in New Jersey
Royal CareGivers, a Home Care and Staffing Agency in New Jersey, has launched a user-friendly website aimed at giving families easy access to home care services. With 3 locations in New Jersey and over 50 full-time care workers, Royal CareGivers is one of New Jersey’s fastest growing home care agencies providing compassionate care 24/7 to its clients. The company’s services include companion care, skilled nursing, personal care, and respite care. - May 19, 2018 - Royal CareGivers
In-Home Care Assist launches Inhomecareassist.com, a Comprehensive Senior Home Care Resource to Enhance Senior Lives in New Jersey
In-Home Care Assist (IHCA), a senior care referral service in New Jersey has launched a user-friendly website aimed at providing valuable information, resources, and best in-class care assistance to New Jersey families. In-Home Care Assist is one of New Jersey’s fastest growing home care resource company providing swift assistance 24/7 to its cherished clients. The company’s services are aimed at improving the lives of seniors in New Jersey, with a focus in helping seniors age-in-place. - May 19, 2018 - In-Home Care Assist
Gurwin Adult Day Care Program Clinches "Best of Long Island" Title Second Year in a Row
Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is proud to announce that its Adult Day Care Program has retained its title as “Long Island’s Best in Adult Day Care,” marking the second year in a row, third year overall, that the program has been recognized for excellence in... - May 17, 2018 - Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Windsor El Camino Care Center Achieves CMS 5-Star Rating
Windsor El Camino Care Center Achieves 5-Star Rating by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. - May 02, 2018 - Windsor Healthcare
Joanne Parisi Named Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Vice President and Administrator
Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is pleased to announce the appointment of Joanne Parisi to Vice President and Administrator. Ms. Parisi, a resident of Shirley, Long Island, has been with Gurwin since 2006, most recently serving as Associate Administrator. Gurwin Jewish Nursing... - April 18, 2018 - Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Comfort Life Unveils One-of-a-Kind Comparison Tool
Comfortlife.ca has just released a unique comparison tool offering Canadian families a simple means of comparing and contrasting senior care choices near them. The tool presents a simple one-to-one comparison of multiple data points, including over 20 key factors (such as cost, distance, care offered), and more than 100 details about amenities, features and more. - April 08, 2018 - Comfort Life Media
The Outdoor Sports Season is Underway: ASAlaser's Therapies Provide Valuable Assistance in Treating Foot Issues
MLS® and Hilterapia® prove to be successful in enabling runners and bikers to resume sports activities after forced stops due to painful issues of the ankle-foot-heel. - March 24, 2018 - ASA srl
Bridget Geist Recognized as Top Nurse in Petaluma, California
Bridget Geist, the Director of Nursing at Windsor Petaluma Care Center, recognized as a Top Nurse by the International Nurses Association. - March 23, 2018 - Windsor Healthcare
Capitol Lakes Recognizes Long Term Care Administrator’s Week
Kristi Vater honored as premier Nursing Home Administrator. Ms. Vater manages a top-rated facility which is a preferred provider of UW Health. She is the daughter of Gary & Kathy Vater or Plymouth, WI. - March 14, 2018 - Capitol Lakes, Inc.
Eldercare Navigators Disrupts Senior Housing Market in Seattle
While Being Completely Transparent - March 08, 2018 - Eldercare Navigators
Atlantic Shores Adds a Fresh Twist to Cuisine with New Executive Chef Kyle Pafford
Innovative Spa Cuisine Adds to Award-Winning Culinary Tradition - March 03, 2018 - Atlantic Shores Retirement Community
Windsor Care Centers Unveil New Video Series, “Windsor Stars, Shining a Spotlight on Caring”
Windsor skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers announced today the release of a new video series entitled, “Windsor Stars: Shining a Spotlight on Caring.” The series highlights exceptional caregivers who exemplify Windsor’s mission to enrich every life they touch by... - February 28, 2018 - Windsor Healthcare
SeniorServ Adult Day Health Care Centers Selected for CalOptima PACE Expansion
CalOptima PACE expansion expands services for seniors at five Orange County Adult Day Health centers including SeniorServ centers in Anaheim and Santa Ana. - February 21, 2018 - SeniorServ
ASAlaser 2017: Double-Digit Growth of Turnover and Staff
Turnover has increased by 13% compared with 2016, staff has increased by 20%, 14% of investment in research and the launch of a new therapeutic solution: these are the figures of the year which has just ended for the company that has made laser therapy its flagship of excellence. The 2018 objective? Growth marked by internationalisation. - February 17, 2018 - ASA srl
Alive Again Ministries Offers Treatment for Addiction for Girls with Life Controlling Issues
Alive Again Ministry is a Christian organization that operates a beautiful home serving 12 girls at any one-time, teaching them life skills, spiritual healing, and biblical love. The program engages the girls with a healthy diet, exercise and counseling for a period of one year. - February 08, 2018 - Alive Again Ministries
Volunteerism and Community Support Fits Well with the Barberry Ridge Home Health Mission
Learn about Barberry Ridge Home Health's volunteer efforts with West View Meals on Wheels to improve community support. - January 28, 2018 - Barberry Ridge Home Health
SimplyThick® Launching a New Line of Products for People with Swallowing Disorders on February 1, 2018
New SimplyThick® EasyMix™ makes mixing thickened beverages a breeze for dysphagia patients and caregivers. - January 19, 2018 - SimplyThick
Barberry Ridge Home Health Helps Allegheny County Adults and Seniors Remain in Their Homes
With combined experience in health, elder and senior care of over fifty years, the Barberry Ridge Home Health team formed at the end of 2017 with an office in Ross Township to bring options and care to residents, seniors and the elderly facing the challenge of remaining at home. “While our... - January 18, 2018 - Barberry Ridge Home Health
Innovative Homecare Agency Opens in Northern Virginia
Brighthope Homecare is a physician owned and operated non medical in home care agency providing care to clients in Northern, VA and surrounding communities such as Springfield, Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax Station, Fairfax, Woodbridge, and Lorton. This homecare agency uses a method that clearly keeps clients safe and secure at home in following their individualized plan of care. It also affords clients 24/7 access to a physician and other certified health professionals. - December 26, 2017 - Brighthope Homecare
Pete Shrock Provides Five Tips to Help Caregivers During the Holidays; Leading "Emotional First Responder" Says Thank You Notes Are More Important Than Ever
It’s no secret the holidays are stressful. But, for a caregiver, it can be an especially physically and emotionally difficult time of the year. Family members who live out of town have the best intentions when they visit for the holidays. In reality, they often end up causing more stress on the caregiver. Legacy Navigator, co-founder and nationally recognized grief/trauma expert, Pete Shrock offers five tips to help caregivers during the holidays. - December 06, 2017 - Legacy Navigator
Atlantic Shores Retirement Community on Forefront of Hearing Technology in Partnership with Healthy Hearing Now!
Atlantic Shores Retirement Community in Virginia Beach, Virginia has embarked on a life changing technology initiative designed to boost hearing quality in hard-to-hear environments on their 100-acre campus. Installation of a customized system combining two technologies is helping residents with... - November 02, 2017 - Atlantic Shores Retirement Community
You First Foundation Golf Event Raises $20,000 to Support Brain Injury Victims and Their Families
The You First Foundation raised more than $20,000 in its third annual Wendy Kwan Memorial charity golf tournament. The tournament is held in honor of Wendy Kwan, a young mother who died in 2014 unexpectedly from an undetected brain aneurysm. The tournament was held at the BlackHorse Golf Club in... - October 31, 2017 - You First Foundation
Comfort Life Magazine Released: Find the Best Places to Retire in Canada
The 15th annual Comfort Life magazine is being distributed this week through the Globe and Mail and the Vancouver Sun. It helps Canadians find the best places to retire. - October 20, 2017 - Comfort Life Media
Birches Assisted Living’s Free Program Offers Practical Tips for More Meaningful Dementia Communication
On Wednesday, October 11, The Birches Assisted Living in Clarendon Hills will host a presentation titled “Creating Meaningful Moments for Someone with Dementia" led by certified recreational therapist and certified dementia practitioner Rachelle Blough. - October 11, 2017 - The Birches Assisted Living
The Birches Assisted Living Walks to End Alzheimer’s for 16th Year
The Birches Assisted Living’s “Team Birches” participated in the Alzheimer’s Association’s annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s for the 16th year in a row on Sunday, joining more than 1,800 walkers from Chicago’s western suburbs. Walkers began at North Central... - September 24, 2017 - The Birches Assisted Living
Birches Assisted Living’s Free Program Offers Expert Advice for People with Parkinson’s Disease
On September 13, The Birches Assisted Living in Clarendon Hills, Ill. is hosting a free presentation called “An Overview of Parkinson’s Disease.” - September 10, 2017 - The Birches Assisted Living
Birches’ Mural Brings Benefits of Art to Residents with Memory Loss
Residents of The Birches Assisted Living's memory care neighborhood, Encore, painted a mural inspired by Vincent van Gogh's Sunflowers. - September 08, 2017 - The Birches Assisted Living
The Birches Assisted Living is Moving More This September…and You Should Too
The Birches Assisted Living in Clarendon Hills, Ill. is participating in a month-long healthy living campaign called Movement Matters, which kicks off September 3. - September 03, 2017 - The Birches Assisted Living
New LifeStyes Online Names Top Senior Living Website
NewLifeStyles.com named as a Top Senior Living Website, including robust blog content, by Top5Reviewed.com. - August 25, 2017 - New LifeStyles
MedEZ - Newsletter Q2 2017
Business intelligence and analytics (BI&A) has emerged as an important area of study for both practitioners and providers in the Healthcare industry. MedEZ™, always striving to provide the right tools for its clients’ needs, has developed a module that simplifies the interaction between practitioners and data. - August 23, 2017 - MedEZ
Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Achieves Prestigious 5-Star Rating from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is proud to announce it has earned the 5-star Overall Quality Rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The prestigious accolade is awarded to the top 20% of facilities in the nation in recognition of their achievements in... - August 20, 2017 - Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Group Mural Inspires Collaboration and Creativity Among Birches Residents
Birches Assisted Living residents painted a four-paneled mural with abstract artist Monica Bassett. - August 19, 2017 - The Birches Assisted Living
Birches’ Daughterhood Brings Caregivers Together for Camaraderie and Connection
The Birches Assisted Living in Clarendon Hills, Ill. hosts a monthly group for caregivers, where they hang out, relax and share caregiving tips. - August 16, 2017 - The Birches Assisted Living
Atlantic Shores Retirement Community Earns Top Regional and National Honors
Known for its commitment to excellence, Atlantic Shores Retirement Community in Virginia Beach, Virginia expanded its reputation throughout the state and nation with several recent awards. The upscale retirement community was recognized among the top in the industry for its facilities, cuisine,... - August 04, 2017 - Atlantic Shores Retirement Community
The Birches Assisted Living Revisits Beatlemania
Residents from the Birches Assisted Living in Clarendon Hills, Ill. bonded over The Beatles at a recent family night. - July 22, 2017 - The Birches Assisted Living
The Kensington Earns 2017 Silver National Quality Award
The Kensington Senior Living Community in Fort Madison, Iowa received the states first Silver Quality Award, as awarded by AHCA/NCAL. This prestigious award is the second step in their quality journey. They received the Bronze award in 2011. - July 20, 2017 - The Kensington
Comfort Life Announces the Best Places to Retire in Alberta
Comfort Life releases its 2017 list of best places to retire in Alberta, unique from other sources in that it offers personal anecdotes and interviews with actual retirees within those towns and cities. - July 08, 2017 - Comfort Life Media
National ACO Selects MNS to Build and Manage Their National Skilled Nursing Network
Management and Network Services (MNS), the nation’s leading expert in managed care within the skilled nursing environment, is pleased to announce that National ACO has selected MNS to build and manage their skilled nursing home network. National ACO, a Next Generation ACO, currently operates... - July 07, 2017 - Management and Network Services, LLC
Self Care Catalysts and SAGE Launch “SAGE Health Storylines” on HIV Long-Term Survivors Awareness Day
The SAGE Health Storylines self care app was designed in partnership with SAGE & Self Care Catalysts to support the health and well being of older adults within the LGBT community. Please help spread the word and support the health and well being of the diverse senior community. - June 09, 2017 - Self Care Catalysts
Long Term Care of America, a New Healthcare Services and Technology Company, Launches to Transform Senior Care
LTCA, based in Richmond, VA, a senior care and technology company has formed. The company focuses on delivering value based care and state of the art technology in the senior care setting. - June 08, 2017 - Long Term Care of America
New MedEZ™ Features During Q1 2017
This year, MedEZ™ is introducing multiple innovations, and new ways of making Complex Easy, striving to provide the best technology solutions and tools to advance Behavioral Healthcare facility operations. Their work is focused on automation of daily activities, allowing facility operators and staff to focus on patients, not paperwork. - May 24, 2017 - MedEZ
Comfort Life Launches Retirement Home Reviews for Canadian Families
Comfort Life Media has just launched a retirement community reviews portal, the latest tool to help Canadian families make the critical decision about which retirement community to move into. - May 19, 2017 - Comfort Life Media
Bright Futures Addiction Treatment Centers Open Doors to Union Members
Bright Futures Addiction Treatment Centers open their doors to Union Members and Officials, inviting any MEP or EAP department heads for a walk through of their facility. Member Assistance Programs and Employee Assistance Programs are the foundation of what keeps a union of any kind strong and healthy. - May 12, 2017 - Bright Futures Treatment Center
Simplified Software Development and The Jha Group to Become Simplified Nutrition Online Solutions
Stephen Bennett and Satish Jha collaborate to form new company entitled Simplified Nutrition Online Solutions based out of Boston, MA with satellite office in Tampa Bay, FL. - May 03, 2017 - Simplified Nutrition Online Solutions
QiBreathing Workshop
Breathing Workshop - April 21, 2017 - QiBreathing
RCNI to Host the UK’s Largest Nursing Recruitment Fair Series in London Next Week
Job Fair London takes place on the 20-21 April 2017 at the Novotel London West. RCNI (a subsidiary of the Royal College of Nursing) will be opening the doors to the UK’s largest nursing recruitment fair in London next week. - April 12, 2017 - RCNI
101-Year-Old Rudal Ahlen is NY Mets Biggest Fan Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Resident Cheers Her Team on 56th Opening Day
Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center resident Rudal Ahlen, 101 years old, is a die-hard Mets fan. A former baseball player herself, the only female on an all-male seniors team on Long Island, Rudy taught her own 8 children the finer points of the game. Hailing from Brooklyn, Rudy remembers following the Dodgers before they left New York – “I was so mad!” – and once she found the Mets, they became her team. Now, keeps up with them mostly through the pages of her newspaper. - April 09, 2017 - Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
A Place at Home Opens Available Territory Throughout Oregon
A Place at Home is offering its unique senior focused care concept throughout the state of Oregon. - April 07, 2017 - A Place at Home