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Right at Home-Dayton Launches Home for the Holidays Campaign

Right at Home-Dayton Launches Home for the Holidays Campaign

Right at Home-Dayton In-Home Care and Assistance launches their awareness campaign called “Home for the Holidays.” Their mission is to help senior citizens and others live independently in the privacy, security and comfort of their own home. Allowing your loved one to live independently, with support from a professional in-home care provider, is the best gift you can give this holiday season. - November 07, 2013 - Right at Home-Dayton

Senior Helpers of Southern New Jersey Works to Heighten Visibility of Alzheimer’s During November - National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month

In-Home Caregiver for Elders and Families Suffering from Alzheimer’s Within New Jersey’s Burlington, Camden, Atlantic, Gloucester & Ocean Counties - November 01, 2013 - Senior Helpers NJ

Homecare Homebase and SutureSign Interface to Launch January 2014

Suture Health, Inc., provider of SutureSign, healthcare’s leading electronic signature network, announced today that an interface with Homecare Homebase, homecare’s leading automation software provider, is expected to be available in January 2014. The technology partnership will enable... - October 31, 2013 - Suture Health, Inc.

CaringForThem.com Creates a More User-Friendly Website for Family Caregivers

CaringForThem.com offers help for over 40 million people that that turn to the Internet for information in caring for their elderly loved-ones. - October 30, 2013 - Caring For Them, Inc.

Beach Terrace Care Center Promotes National Case Management Week 2013

Beach Terrace Care Center, an award-winning skilled nursing facility located in Long Beach, New York, is proud to show support for the Case Management Society of America's Ninth Annual Case Management Week celebration from October 13-19th. - October 20, 2013 - Beach Terrace Care Center

Gold Crest Nursing Home Commemorates National Case Management Week 2013

Gold Crest Care Center, a premier skilled nursing facility in New York, is proud to join the Case Management Society of America in celebrating the Ninth Annual National Case Management Week from October 13-19th. - October 20, 2013 - Goldcrest Care Center

Laurel Bay Health and Rehabilitation Center Supports National Case Management Week 2013

Laurel Bay Health and Rehabilitation Center, a prestigious skilled nursing facility located in Keansburg, NJ, is proud to show support of the Case Management Society of America's Ninth Annual National Case Management Week from October 13-19th. Health care facilities such as hospitals and managed care organizations will be sponsoring local events during this week in gratitude of case managers everywhere. - October 18, 2013 - Laurel Bay Health and Rehabilitation Center

Oceanside Care Center Celebrates National Case Management Week 2013

Oceanside Care Center, a prestigious skilled nursing facility located in Oceanside, New York, is proud to show support of the Case Management Society of America's Ninth Annual Case Management Week celebration from October 13-19th. Health care facilities throughout the country such as managed care organizations and hospitals will be sponsoring local events during the week. - October 18, 2013 - Oceanside Care Center

Lakeway Realtor Cyndi Cummings, Jackie Verdoorn and the Austin Senior Resource Center Present Free Seminar, "Understanding Alzheimer’s and Its Effects"

While Alzheimer’s is not normal aging, age is the greatest risk factor for the disease. There is a growing prevalence of cognitive decline with approximately 1 in 8 Americans reporting confusion or memory loss happening more often or getting worse in the previous 12 months. In addition, 43.5... - October 08, 2013 - Cummings Realty

"ABCD of Medicare" an Educational Meeting on Medicare Made Simple

Lakeway Realtor Cyndi Cummings, Tami Martin and the Austin Senior Resource Center Present Free Seminar. - October 05, 2013 - Cummings Realty

Peter Mangiola Discussing Landmark Discount for Senior Live-In Care October 4th, on WOBM 1160 & 1310AM for NJ's Burlington, Camden, Atlantic, Gloucester & Ocean Counties

The Senior discount ranges from 37 to 42 percent of the average rate charged for live-in caregivers. This contrasts with the nursing home care cost, which can run from $300 to $400 a day. The Senior Discount Program gives new clients of Senior Helpers of Southern New Jersey a discounted rate as low as $160 per day. - October 04, 2013 - Senior Helpers NJ

ScienceBased Health’s HydroEye® Benefits Post-Menopausal Dry Eye Sufferers in New Clinical Research

ScienceBased Health’s HydroEye® Benefits Post-Menopausal Dry Eye Sufferers in New Clinical Research

Just Published: One of the Only Controlled Trials to Show Significant Impact on Dry Eye with a Nutritional Product. More than half of peri and post-menopausal women are estimated to suffer from dry eye. Study findings published in the October issue of Cornea show that daily dietary supplementation is effective in improving symptoms and halting progression of dry eye. - October 02, 2013 - ScienceBased Health

Plaza Jewish Community Chapel Continues Its Service to the Jewish Community

Plaza Jewish Community Chapel Continues Its Service to the Jewish Community

Presents 14th Bereavement Conference to a full house of professionals and lay leaders. - October 01, 2013 - Plaza Jewish Community Chapel

Peter Mangiola, Senior Health & Wellness Expert and Director for Senior Helpers of Southern New Jersey, Appearing on WOBM 1160 & 1310AM Friday Sept 20 @ 10AM

Peter Mangiola will explain the roll-out of his landmark promotional discount for live-in assistance for seniors residing in Camden, Burlington, Atlantic, Gloucester and Ocean Counties of New Jersey - September 18, 2013 - Senior Helpers NJ

Poker Face: Masquerade Ball at the Ritz-Carlton Raises Money for Local Charities October 25

Poker Face: Masquerade Ball at the Ritz-Carlton Raises Money for Local Charities October 25

Presented by Lodestone Real Estate, event will feature casino-themed games and silent auction with proceeds going to three Charlotte-based non-profits. - September 17, 2013 - Lodestone Real Estate

Senior Helpers of Southern New Jersey Announces a First-Ever Back-to-School Sale for Seniors Live-In Care in Camden, Burlington, Atlantic, Gloucester & Ocean Counties

Senior Helpers of Southern New Jersey launched a dramatic discount for senior live-in care for residents of Camden, Burlington, Atlantic, Gloucester & Ocean Counties, New Jersey. This is an effort to join seniors in their fiscal fight against inflation, taxes and high health care costs. - September 16, 2013 - Senior Helpers NJ

Senior Helpers of New Jersey Appoints Tracy Connolly Director of Operations for Burlington, Monmouth and Ocean Counties of New Jersey

Senior health professional, Tracy Connolly, joins Senior Helpers of New Jersey. - July 31, 2013 - Senior Helpers NJ

Peter Mangiola, RN, MSN, Wellness Expert from Senior Helpers, Will Participate with Wellness Fair Hosted at the Perlmutter Family ShopRite in Toms River on July 30, 2013

The Super Shoprite in Toms River is hosting a Wellness Fair from 10am-2pm. - July 29, 2013 - Senior Helpers NJ

Dr. Tim Bilash Announces New Findings Refuting Previous Studies on Hormone Replacement Therapy, Offers Free Consultations

Dr. Timothy Bilash, MD OBGYN announces that he is reporting research findings challenging prior beliefs that post-menopausal women should not take estrogen. - July 26, 2013 - Dr. Bilash

Denver Health Care Company Transitions from Pioneer ACO Model

Physician Health Partners, one of 32 Pioneer Accountable Care Organizations in the US, plans move to the CMS Medicare Shared Savings Program. - July 17, 2013 - Physician Health Partners

Peter Mangiola, Senior Health & Wellness Expert, Advises Elderly to Take Precautions Against Heat Stress & Illness This Summer

New Jersey Shore and Inland Counties Historically Prone to Excessive Heat Spells Proving Dangerous to Seniors with over 7,000 Americans suffering from heat-related deaths since 1979, EPA reports. - July 03, 2013 - Senior Helpers NJ

Winners of Dr. Rana International Parkinson’s Community Service Award Announced

Every year the Central Executive Committee of World Parkinson's Program honors up to three outstanding individuals from all over the world who are committed to improving the quality of life of individuals with Parkinson’s disease. Tireless dedication and hard work of these individuals not... - June 23, 2013 - World Parkinson's Program

Luna Family Hearing Sponsors Seattle Mariners "Senior Sundays" to Promote Hearing Loss Awareness During Month of May

Luna Family Hearing Sponsors Seattle Mariners "Senior Sundays" to Promote Hearing Loss Awareness During Month of May

In recognition of Better Hearing and Speech Month, Luna Family Hearing has come on board as an official sponsor of the Seattle Mariners and as the exclusive sponsor of “Senior Sundays.” This campaign for hearing loss awareness kicks off with a Seattle Mariners “First Pitch” drawing. The lucky winners will have the opportunity to throw out the ceremonial, pre-game, first pitch at an upcoming Seattle Mariners home game and get their pictures taken on the field. - May 27, 2013 - Luna Family Hearing

Peter Mangiola, Elder Care Advocacy Expert, Will Discuss May 21st “How to Have a Better Father’s Day Without Guilt”

He will also distribute a Free Ebook "The 7 Causes for Elder Care Emotional Paralysis" at Fox Rehab at 7 Carnegie Plaza in Cherry Hill NJ on May 21st from 10:00am-12:00pm. - May 21, 2013 - Senior Helpers NJ

Rate Reduction by Local Non-Profit to Help Meet Needs of Alzheimer’s Caregivers

Rate Reduction by Local Non-Profit to Help Meet Needs of Alzheimer’s Caregivers

The Alzheimer’s Care Resource Center announced today that it has drastically reduced the rate for its Alzheimer’s dementia specific geriatric care management services. “As the only local non-profit organization dedicated solely to meeting the unique needs of the Alzheimer’s... - May 20, 2013 - Alzheimer's Care Resource Center, Inc.

mumms® Software Unveils Hummingbird, an Unprecedented, Radical Advancement of Hospice & Palliative Care EMR

As The Innovation Conference: MUMMS 2013 (mumms® Software’s most successful user conference to date) came to a close last week, attendees walked away amazed and excited. With standing room only, customers spanning from Hawaii to Puerto Rico and Cayman Islands got a glimpse of the... - May 17, 2013 - mumms Software

Lev Leytzan’s Elderhearts Program Receives Grant from Alzheimer’s Foundation of America

Lev Leytzan’s Elderhearts Program Receives Grant from Alzheimer’s Foundation of America

Lev Leytzan’s Elderheart progam was recently awarded a $5,000 grant from the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA). Elderhearts, the newest of Lev Leytzan’s programs, reaches out to people with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias with interactive experiences designed... - May 09, 2013 - Lev Leytzan: The Heart of Therapeutic Clowning, Inc.

Dr. Richard Buch Launches The Dallas Joint Replacement Institute

Dr. Richard Buch Launches The Dallas Joint Replacement Institute

Richard Buch, M.D. is a nationally recognized fellowship trained orthopedic oncologist practicing in Dallas, Texas. His joint revisions and orthopedic oncology procedures are done by very few physicians in the country. Dr. Richard Buch completed fellowships at George Washington University Medical Center, Washington Hospital Center, and Children's National Medical Center. In 2012 there were fewer then 150 orthopedic oncologists in the United States compared to over 27,000 orthopedic surgeons. - May 08, 2013 - The Dallas Joint Replacement Institute

Dr. Larry Saylor Extends Training on CAD/CAM Technologies, Conservative Cosmetic Dental Procedures

Dr. Larry Saylor Extends Training on CAD/CAM Technologies, Conservative Cosmetic Dental Procedures

Dr. Larry Saylor has extended his training in cosmetic dentistry to include the latest advancements in computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) technologies. - April 20, 2013 - Doctor Saylor

Concept Healthcare Unveils New Website to Serve as Complete Training Resource for Nursing Home Industry

Concept Healthcare Unveils New Website to Serve as Complete Training Resource for Nursing Home Industry

Concept Healthcare, an innovator in the delivery of online training and resources for psychologists and behavioral/healthcare professionals, today announced the launch of its new website. This site brings together an extensive collection of training, resources and tools all in one easy to use location where visitors can easily search, review, share and purchase with just a few clicks. - April 16, 2013 - Concept Healthcare

Simon Foundation for Continence Celebrates 30th Anniversary with a Gala

Simon Foundation for Continence Celebrates 30th Anniversary with a Gala

The Simon Foundation for Continence, a Chicago-based national non-profit organization serving people with loss of bladder and bowel control, will highlight its 30th Anniversary with a Gala at the Lincolnshire Marriott Resort on Friday, April 12th. - April 10, 2013 - The Simon Foundation for Continence

International Dementia Conference 2013, Phoeonix

International Dementia Conference 2013, Phoeonix

The International Dementia Conference 2013 is coming to Phoenix, Arizon. This event is both sponsored and hosted by Dementia Therapy Specialists US and Dementia Doctor UK. The all inclusive conference is aimed at everyone working on the front line of dementia care, including ED's, Administrators, doctors and nurses of all disciplines, Home Managers, Care Workers, Social Workers, Researchers, educators and of course people living with dementia. - April 03, 2013 - Dementia Therapy Specialists

Accurate and Easy to Use Missing Parents Tests Are Now Available in the UK from TestDiagnostics

Test diagnostics announces addition of new product in its store Accurate and easy to use Missing Parents Test. - March 19, 2013 - Test Diagnostics

Senior Home Care Services Provider Companion Care Now Offering Respite Services

Leading Woodinville, WA based senior home care services organization Companion Care has just announced that they are offering seniors, and their family members, direct access to respite services. These home care services will ensure that individuals across Woodinville, Kirkland, Bothell and... - March 16, 2013 - Companion Care Inc.

Elva’s Dream Granted: Back in the Classroom

Elva’s Dream Granted: Back in the Classroom

Elmcroft of River Centre granted Elva Cunningham’s dream to return to the classroom as part of their Second Wind Dreams program, which grants wishes for seniors. Elva became a schoolteacher in Illinois right out of school and continued on until retirement. Throughout her career, Elva enjoyed... - March 14, 2013 - Elmcroft of River Centre

Stay At Home Senior Care Awarded to the Franchise Business Review Top 50

Stay At Home Senior Care Awarded to the Franchise Business Review Top 50

The Franchise Business Review surveyed more than 26,000 franchisees representing over 350 franchise brands based on their level of satisfaction, experience, market area, business lifestyle, and other demographic characteristics. The list of the 2013 “FBR50” received the highest ratings by their franchise owners. - March 08, 2013 - Stay at Home

Seattle Area SYNERGY HomeCare Awarded “Best of Home Care” by Home Care Pulse

Seattle area senior care service provider, SYNERGY HomeCare earned national recognition for quality care and customer satisfaction. - March 07, 2013 - SYNERGY HomeCare

OrthoArizona - Arizona Orthopaedic Associates Expands Its Practice by Adding Desert Orthopedic Specialists in East Valley

OrthoArizona - Arizona Orthopaedic Associates Expands Its Practice by Adding Desert Orthopedic Specialists in East Valley

Dr. Jonathan Fox and Dr. Shelden Martin of Desert Orthopedic Specialists in Tempe have agreed to join OrthoArizona - Arizona Orthopaedic Associates and operate as the group’s east Valley location. - March 01, 2013 - Arizona Orthopaedic Associates

Poway Company Provides In-Home: Care Constant Companions Born from Owner’s Understanding, Enjoyment of Older Folks

Gabriela Brown knows she provides a service no one truly wants. Ten years ago, she founded Constant Companions, a company that provides in-home care for the elderly. Yet she has discovered in her 25 years in the field that most people refuse to think about the topic. When she set up a booth at... - February 13, 2013 - Constant Companions Home Care

The Definitive Clinical Guide to Geriatric Audiology, Now in an Updated Edition

“Geriatric Audiology, Second Edition,” recently published by Thieme, provides state-of-the-art information on the evaluation and management of hearing loss in the geriatric patient. Focusing solely on geriatric audiology, this new edition contains the latest information on the... - February 08, 2013 - Thieme Publishers

Rainbow Home Care Services, Inc. Welcomes Leanne Carigma as a Program Supervisor

Rainbow Home Care Services welcomes Leanne Carigma, a California licensed Psychiatric Technician as a Program Supervisor of Supported Living Services. - January 16, 2013 - Rainbow Home Care

Home Health Care Program at South Nassau Communities Hospital Ranked Among the Best in the U.S.

The 2012 Home Care Elite listing uses publicly available data from the CMS Home Health Compare and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Cost reports. - January 05, 2013 - Mount Sinai South Nassau

Yancey Company Remodels and Builds Attractive, Stylish Handicapped Bathrooms

Yancey Company Remodels and Builds Attractive, Stylish Handicapped Bathrooms

Yancey Company designs and constructs Americans with Disabilities Act Compliant Bathrooms that are not only functional, but stylish and modern as well. - January 03, 2013 - Yancey Company

Why Whiskey & Apple Pie is Good for Your Health

Why Whiskey & Apple Pie is Good for Your Health

ICareVillage, one of the largest distributors of videos on health and aging, just released a new movie called "Whiskey and Apple Pie: Delicious Wit & Wisdom Across America." This inspiring award-winning movie is based on a journey of two 40-something women who travel the country for three years seeking the wisdom of men and women over the age of seventy-five. Tippi Hedren, Mickey Rooney and 30 other seniors share the secret of happiness and offer their messages to younger generations. - December 17, 2012 - ICareVillage

Jonathan Grossman, MD Joins Spanish Hills Interventional Pain Specialists

Jonathan Grossman, MD Joins Spanish Hills Interventional Pain Specialists

Spanish Hills Interventional Pain Specialists welcomes Jonathan Grossman, MD. Upon completion of Residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Minnesota, Dr. Grossman completed a Fellowship in Interventional and Chronic Pain Management at the Fairview Pain & Palliative Care Center, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota. - December 13, 2012 - Spanish Hills Interventional Pain Specialists

Medical Alert System Provider Rescue Alert of California’s™ Tip Jar Program Gains Lifetime Momentum

Medical Alert Provider Rescue Alert of California™ announced today the permanent extension of their Tip Jar Program. The program, which collects tips and advice to improve the lives of seniors, has enjoyed such success that the company has made it a permanent program. - December 03, 2012 - Rescue Alert of California

Video Testimonial for Rescue Alert of California™ Tells Story of Senior Avoiding Emergency with Medical Alert System

Rescue Alert of California™, a leading medical alert provider, released a video testimonial this week from one of their medical alert system customers. Maxine Adams, a user of the Rescue Alert of California™ system and service, details how her medical alert system prevented her fall from turning into an emergency situation. - December 02, 2012 - Rescue Alert of California

CareSouth Homecare Professionals Rank Among Top Agencies in Home Care Elite

CareSouth Homecare Professionals, a leading provider of Medicare home health services across the Southeastern and Mid-atlantic states, announces home health agencies ranked among top agencies in the country by Home Care Elite. - November 29, 2012 - CareSouth Health System, Inc.

Bringing Cheer to the 2012 Holiday Season, Estes Audiology Offers Free Hearing Aids

Bringing Cheer to the 2012 Holiday Season, Estes Audiology Offers Free Hearing Aids

"Gift of Hearing" Annual Holiday Giveaway by Estes Audiology Will Award 3 Sets of Hearing Aids to Deserving Individuals - November 15, 2012 - Estes Audiology

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