Gerontology News

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MyCareMatch Announces the Launch of a New Website for Caregivers and Senior and Disabled Care Seekers

New Elderly Care Website MyCareMatch.com Officially Launches. - January 16, 2015 - MyCareMatch.com

South Nassau Communities Hospital's Home Health Care Program Earns Elite Ranking

South Nassau’s Certified Home Health Agency offers short-term, acute care, and long-term home care services. - December 04, 2014 - Mount Sinai South Nassau

"Status Quo" May Cost Bergen County / NJ Residents on Medicare More Out of Their Pocket for 2015

PAAD - Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled Income limit: less than $26,130 (single), less than $32,037 (married); Senior Gold - Income limit: between $26,130 and $36,130 (single), between $32,037 and $42,037 (married); Patient Assistance Program Eligibility Criteria and Medicare Part D http://www.rxassist.org/docx/medicare-and-paps - November 28, 2014 - Absolute Insurance Management, LLC

CareMinders Home Care Announces New At-Home Assisted Living Care Division Which Allows Seniors to Stay Living in Their Home While Receiving Assisted Living Level of Care

CareMinders At-Home Assisted Living Care Division specializes in a new in-home senior care service that combines the full range of services people receive in assisted living residences or memory care suites now delivered in client’s homes eliminating the need to move. - November 24, 2014 - CareMinders Home Care

Flagler Hospital and BayView Healthcare Collaborate for Better Patient Care

Use of Avancen MOD Corporation’s Innovative “Medication on Demand” Device Allows Hospital and Skilled Nursing Facility to Collaborate to Improve Patient Pain Management. - November 19, 2014 - Avancen MOD Corporation

The TOCICO Focuses on Breakthrough Solutions in the Healthcare Industry in Its Upcoming 2 and 4 Day Intensive How-to Lab Series

The TOCICO is pleased to announce that Alex Knight, a world Leader in applications of the Theory of Constraints (TOC) in the Healthcare Industry will facilitate an Intensive 2 Day How-To Lab in Scottsdale, Arizona in February, 2015. Alex has helped healthcare professionals and organizations worldwide find breakthrough solutions to many of the most vexing problems in the healthcare industry. - November 01, 2014 - TOCICO

Improved Senior Housing

Keaau senior housing facility upgrades bedrooms to accommodate couples wishing to stay in the same room. - October 05, 2014 - Hale Pu'uhonua, LLC

Scooter Vacations Announces New Model Fantasy for Scooter Rental in Orlando with Over a 500 Lbs. Capacity

ScootOrlando.com, Scooter Vacations, announces their newest luxury Orlando scooter rental model, the Fantasy, which handles over 500 lbs. weight capacity and enough battery power to last a full 12-15 hour day. It can be used by visitors staying at any area resort that has wheelchair transportation including Walt Disney World or Universal Orlando Resorts. It fits on monorails, boats and buses. - September 25, 2014 - Scooter Vacations

Mismanaged and Mistreated Seniors in Assisted Living Facility Enjoy Complete Turn-Around Under New Ownership and Management

Green Tree of Orlando Hosts an Open House and Facility Tour Showcasing All the Positive Changes in Place Since Inception of New Ownership and Management. - September 22, 2014 - Green Assisted Living Facilities of Florida

Capita Conferences Announce Their Safeguarding Adults At-Risk Conference in Northern Ireland

Our Safeguarding Adults At-Risk Conference comes at a crucial time when the policy affecting vulnerable people in Northern Ireland is being debated and consulted upon. Take this chance to engage with high-level stakeholders and learn how to strengthen multi-agency, multi-disciplinary partnerships and enhance protection of adults at-risk. - September 18, 2014 - Capita Conferences

New: Aging Lines at Nose & Mouth ("nasolabial Folds") Can be Dramatically Improved

Now, both women and men can utilize a skin cream that can help lessen these deep “folds” and lines from the side of the nose to corners of the mouth. The skin care breakthrough was developed by Reviva Labs, Haddonfield, N.J., a 40-year-old firm noted for its many skin-care “firsts.” It’s a skin cream called “Reviva Labs Nasolabial Fold + Multi-Peptide Cream.” - September 17, 2014 - Reviva Labs

Dr. Richard Buch Performs 1st Surgery in U.S. to Save a Patient's Severely Infected Limb

Dr. Richard Buch orthopedic surgeon at The Dallas Limb Restoration Center performed the 1st total humerus replacement in the United States using Implantcast's MUTARS. Dr. Buch is the first and only surgeon who has received FDA approval to use MUTARS in the United States. - September 10, 2014 - The Dallas Limb Restoration Center

Scooter Vacations, Orlando Scooter Rental Company, Provides Veteran Air Force Staff Sergeant a Refurbished Scooter Provided by a Disney World Scooter Rental Customer

ScootOrlando.com, Scooter Vacations, an Orlando Scooter Rental company, refurbishes a scooter from one of their Disney World scooter rental customers to provide it to a local Veteran. - August 29, 2014 - Scooter Vacations

Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Paula J. Alderson as a Professional of the Year

Paula J. Alderson of Boca Raton, Florida, has recently been recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Hospice Care. - August 27, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who

Scooter Vacations, Orlando Scooter Rental Company, Provides Free Repair Services to Veterans

ScootOrlando.com, Scooter Vacations, an Orlando Scooter Rental company, is pleased to announce their support to the local Veteran community by providing free scooter repair services to local Disabled Vets. Scooter Vacations will donate the labor and many times can even repair any broken parts. They also can assist you over the phone with diagnosis and make arrangements for pick up and delivery to your door. - August 08, 2014 - Scooter Vacations

Scooter Vacations Announces Their Line-Up of Informational Videos for Selecting the Best Orlando Scooter Rental for Vacationers Touring Orlando Theme Parks

ScootOrlando.com, Scooter Vacations, announces their informational and instructional videos to assist those who need to rent a mobility scooter in Orlando for their vacation to area theme parks such as Disney World, Universal Orlando and Sea World. Videos for everything from how to transport models that will fit in a car trunk to features of luxury models and accessories such as portable sunshades. Vacationers can now ensure they will get the best Scooter rental in Orlando to meet their needs. - July 25, 2014 - Scooter Vacations

Scooter Vacations Announces "The Scooter Recommender" for Orlando Scooter Rental

ScootOrlando.com, Scooter Vacations, announces their on-line “Scooter Recommender” to assist Orlando scooter renters in determining the best scooter to rent for their vacation to area theme parks such as Disney World, Universal Florida, Sea World or cruises from nearby Port Canaveral. Renters enter in their height, weight and transportation mode to their chosen destinations and the system will recommend the best choices for them which include body size considerations. - July 18, 2014 - Scooter Vacations

Silicium Laboratories Launches an Extra Strength Version of G5 Living Silica and Provides Documented Clinical Testing Benefits

Silicium Laboratories introduces Orgono G5 Siliplant supplement to address body mobility, flexibility issues due to aging or injury. - July 17, 2014 - Silicium Laboratories

Bright Oaks Group Announces New Senior Living Community in Wood Dale, Ill.

Bright Oaks Group will collaborate with Ecumen, a Minnesota-based nonprofit senior housing and services company, to develop a new senior living community in Wood Dale, Ill. Construction is slated to begin in 2014, opening in 2016. The community will offer 150 units of assisted living and memory care in a six-story building. The ground floor will feature retail space for companies and health care organizations that cater to mature adults. - July 12, 2014 - Bright Oaks Group

Dr. John Porcaro Named Vital.com’s Top Ten in Florida

Dr. John Porcaro has become one of the industry leaders in Testosterone Replacement Therapy, BioIdentical Hormone Replacement and the use of natural hormones to slow aging based on his own journey with testosterone loss. Through his cutting edge practice, he has achieved incredible success with "rolling back the clock" for singles and couples, saving a few marriages in the process! - July 08, 2014 - Porcaro Surgical Center

Dr. William D. Bowers Awarded Certification by ABVLM

Dr. William D. Bowers is awarded an exclusive, ten-year certification to elite medical practitioners from the American Board of Venous & Lymphatic Medicine (ABVLM) in the field of Venous & Lymphatic Medicine. - June 24, 2014 - Bowers Vein Institute

Health & Comfort Home Care Agency Acquired by C & M Health Services, LLC

Health & Comfort Home Care Agency, a New Jersey home care services company, was recently acquired by C & M Health Services, LLC, a company with extensive experience in home care and aging-in-place solutions. The company will continue to operate under the Health & Comfort Home Care Agency name. - June 17, 2014 - Health & Comfort Home Care

North Westchester Restorative Therapy and Nursing Center Announces Ground Breaking Medical Approach to Sub-Acute Rehabilitation

North Westchester Restorative Therapy and Nursing Center announces its cutting edge approach to sub-acute medical management and has successfully reduced hospital re-admissions. North Westchester Restorative’s intensive medical oversight, in addition to rehabilitation, has led to improved... - June 06, 2014 - North Westchester Restorative Therapy and Nursing Center

"A Celebration of Hope" Gala Benefits New Home of MemorialCare Cancer Institute at Saddleback Memorial

Special Recognition Given to Laguna Woods Resident for Donation Towards Cancer Institute and Services - May 15, 2014 - Saddleback Memorial Medical Center

iStand Falls Prevention® Now Offers The Electronic Caregiver Medical Alarm for At-Home Safety at the Push of a Button

The maker of the iStand Falls Prevention Program introduces the Nation’s most advanced, user-friendly medical alarm and home safety system. - May 15, 2014 - HoliVision

Sacramento's First Hospice House

Sehr-Allen Charitable Foundation is breaking ground in September 2014 to build the very first hospice house in Sacramento. The hospice house will be supported by Sehr-Allen Charitable Foundation to ensure all people receive compassionate end of life care regardless of their ability to pay. - May 08, 2014 - Sehr-Allen Charitable Foundation

New Assisted Living Facility Opens in Orlando

A new Assisted Living Facility has opened in Orlando. The Grand Opening and Open House will be on Thursday, May 8th, 2014. - May 01, 2014 - Wellsprings Residence

Luna Family Hearing Encourages Seattle Mariners Fans 60+ Years to Attend Home Games with a Senior Special Discount on Tickets

Luna Family Hearing is in its second season as an official sponsor of the Seattle Mariners and is the exclusive sponsor of the “Senior Special Discount” at every home game for the 2014. The Luna Family Hearing Senior Special Discount allows fans 60+ to receive 10% off select Main, Terrace and View Level seats at all home games, excluding Opening Night, with a limit of one ticket per ID. Fans 60+ years or older just need to show their valid ID to purchase tickets in-person at Mariners Team Store. - April 08, 2014 - Luna Family Hearing

Pioneers in Adult Stem Cell Therapy Honored

The Alliance for the Advancement of Adult Stem Cell Therapy and Research hosted an awards luncheon for doctors and patients from around the world to recognize and honor their outstanding contributions and achievements in adult stem cell therapy. The Stem Cell Alliance event celebrated the revolutionary strides in the field of adult stem cell treatments for cardiac, pulmonary, neurological, spinal cord injuries and vascular diseases. - March 26, 2014 - Regenocyte Worldwide

Become a Hospice Volunteer

Fidelis Hospice bucks the negative dip in volunteering trend. - March 14, 2014 - Fidelis Hospice

A “Grace- ful” Move: TMC Financing Helps Grace Adult Day Health Care Purchase a New Location During a Critical Time, with an SBA 504 Loan

TMC Financing today announced that Grace Adult Day Health Care purchased a new location in Santa Clara by taking advantage of the SBA 504 program. Partnering with Bridge Bank, TMC Financing provided a 20-year fixed rate loan as part of the financing for the acquisition, allowing the borrower to... - March 14, 2014 - TMC Financing

NewCare Solutions Announces Launch of SilentAlert Sleep Index

SilentAlert Resident Monitor System, featuring the SilentAlert Sleep Index, provides early warning of changes in sleep behavior for residents in Personal Care, Assisted Living and Memory Care facilities. - March 06, 2014 - NewCare Solutions, LLC

ProCare HospiceCare Assists Hospice Clients in Meeting CR8358 Reporting Requirements

New CMS reporting requirements for pharmacy claims incorporated into ProCare HospiceCare's product offering. - February 08, 2014 - ProCare HospiceCare

VNA of Cape Cod Reduces Cost and Improves Cash Flow with SutureSign

The Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) of Cape Cod in Hyannis, MA has reduced their cost of managing orders with SutureSign, healthcare’s leading electronic signature service. “SutureSign has been a very positive move for us,” says George Haydon, Chief Information Officer at the... - January 21, 2014 - Suture Health, Inc.

ACTi-KARE Responsive In-Home Care Opens for Business in North Dallas

Metropolis now offers a unique option for seniors and families: affordable and compassionate care, by qualified caregivers, in your home. Acti-Kare Responsive In-Home Care, the nation’s premier in-home care company, has opened a branch in North Dallas. Acti-Kare provides high quality,... - January 05, 2014 - Acti-Kare Responsitive In-Home Care

A New Year's Gift for Good Health and a Long Life

77 year old writer offers a free book in which he reveals the methods and lifestyle which have made him "super-fit at seventy". - January 01, 2014 - M. A. McMahon T/A Ocean Publishing

Brooklyn Queens Nursing Home Commemorates the Holiday Season and Provides Seniors with Healthy Resolutions for the New Year

Brooklyn, New York Based Nursing Home Wishes Residents and Staff a Healthy and Happy New Year. - December 29, 2013 - Brooklyn Queens Rehab

Ditmas Park Rehabilitation and Care Center Honors the Holiday Season and Provides Seniors with Healthy Living Resolutions

Brooklyn, New York Based Nursing Home Wishes Staff and Residents a Happy and Healthy New Year. - December 29, 2013 - Ditmas Park Rehab and Care Center

Holidays Often Reveal the First Time That Signs of Dementia Become Evident for Families

Peter Mangiola RN of Senior Helpers New Jersey Points to These 10 Signs of Cognitive Health Difficulty - December 25, 2013 - Senior Helpers NJ

Gold Crest Care Center Honors Human Rights Day 2013

Bronx Based Nursing Home Gold Crest Care Center Supports the Rights of its Residents and Staff in All Aspects of Operation. - December 15, 2013 - Goldcrest Care Center

Wendy Demas Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

Wendy Demas of Irvington, New Jersey has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Wendy Demas Ms. Demas is a Registered Nurse at White House Nursing Home in Orange, New Jersey. She... - December 13, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide

American Regent, Inc. Takes Center Stage on The Balancing Act® Airing on Lifetime Talkshow

Make sure to tune in to The Balancing Act on December 11th and 18th at 7:00 am (ET/PT) as Blood specialist Dr. Lawrence Tim Goodnough, blood disease expert and Lynell D'Sylva, BSN, RN from American Regent explain what IDA is and introduce their innovative treatment option. - December 10, 2013 - American Regent, Inc.

Vigilant Personal Protection Systems Launches Pendant Elderly Life Emergency Alert Panic Necklace Alarm with Red Flashing Locator Light

Your Mom will love it. Your Dad may need it. The industry will hate it. The Vigilant PPS-20BL is a medical alert and panic alert necklace alarm with no subscriptions, no activation fees, and no contracts. - December 04, 2013 - Vigilant Personal Protection Systems