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"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

Rev. Loretta F. Moody, M.Div. Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

Rev. Loretta F. Moody, M.Div. of Oakland, California has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the religious field. About Rev. Loretta F. Moody, M.Div. Rev. Moody has 39 years experience in the field of... - November 19, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide

Dog Fancy and I-5 Publishing Uncover a Quiet Revolution Sweeping Through Assisted Living Communities

In “Retirement Revolution,” Author Lynn M. Hayner Reports on the Rising Trend of Dog-Friendly Senior-Living Facilities - October 30, 2014 - I-5 Publishing

Aging American Population Raises Expectations for Health Services and Surgeries by 2020, According to Arizona Orthopedic Surgeons

With more than 60 million Americans over the age of 55 today and 3.5 million more turning 55 each year, the need for age-related health services and surgeries will increase dramatically by 2020. Bone and joint-related treatments will be at the forefront of that increased need. In the United... - October 28, 2014 - Arizona Orthopaedic Associates

Gulf Coast Resident Comes Out of Retirement to Help with the 2015 St. Jude Dream Home

80 year old Andy Vitali from Andy’s Iron works in Long Beach, Mississippi, retired as a true craftsman in the ironworks business. In hopes of helping raise one million dollars for the St. Jude Children’s Hospital, Andy came out of retirement to work on a special project for the 2015 Dream Home. - October 23, 2014 - Elliott Homes LLC

Innovation Direct™ Tabbed as Official Marketing Representative for Busy Body Invention

An innovative new product that effectively addresses the needs of a certain segment of the medically needy population, the Busy Body, has been developed by John O. Shell of North Chesterfield, Virginia. The invention's unique design insures that patients suffering from conditions such as dementia... - October 20, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.

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

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

Senior Expo at Fullerton YMCA in October

California Seniors Expo coming to Fullerton YMCA on October 11. Free Admission, health screenings, drug collection, Document shredding and much more. - September 12, 2014 - California Seniors Expo

Guidepoint Systems Introduces LifeLine Assistance Program

New service for members extends Guidepoint protection outside the vehicle, around the country. - September 08, 2014 - Guidepoint Systems

KSDP Free Recording Studio, Free Music and Hugs Instead of Alcohol and Drugs: New Kickstarter Project

KSDP 830 AM, a small Public Radio Station off the coast of Alaska, has just launched its project “KSDP 830 AM Free Recording Studio” a crowd funding web site. Manager Austin Roof and Development Director Lauretta MacBeth want to be able to offer their young people alternative opportunities to alcohol and drugs by raising $25,000.00 through Kickstarter.com. They want to create a recording studio that will be free to the children and anyone else who wants to use it. - September 04, 2014 - KSDP Aleutian Broadcasting Inc

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

Long Term Care Insurance Association Offices Open for Labor Day Calls

Consumers seeking information regarding long term care insurance can call the American Association for Long Term Care Insurance's Consumer Hotline on Labor Day where experts will be available according to the Association. - August 29, 2014 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance

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

Low Vision Conferences Becoming High-Tech Accessible

Organizations for the blind and visually impaired will soon be able to provide indoor navigation technology at their national conferences. The service, called “Audio Guide”, is being offered free to charitable organizations by Macular Degeneration Support, with financial backing by... - August 21, 2014 - Macular Degeneration Foundation

New Online Resource Available for Jewish Seniors and Caregivers in NJ

Wilf Campus in New Jersey launches comprehensive digital marketing initiative. - August 20, 2014 - The Oscar and Ella Wilf Campus for Senior Living

Wilf Campus to Launch "Wilf at Home" In-Home Care Service for New Jersey Seniors

The Oscar and Ella Wilf Campus for Senior Living is preparing to launch Wilf at Home, a new agency that will provide in-home care services for people in central New Jersey. Wilf at Home will be available to seniors and their families in the Somerset and northern Middlesex County areas starting Fall... - August 20, 2014 - The Oscar and Ella Wilf Campus for Senior Living

Albuquerque-Based Firm, Hicks Advisory Group, Declares August as "Social Security Awareness" Month

This August marks the 79th anniversary of the signing and passing of the Social Security Act of 1935, a monumental and historic program designed to provide steady and sustainable income for retirees. Unfortunately, far too many retirees do not understand how Social Security works, and lack of... - August 13, 2014 - Oakmont Advisory Group, LLC

AARP Long Term Care Insurance Misconceptions Addressed by AALTCI Head

Consumers mistakenly believe AARP offers long term care insurance policies reports the director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - August 09, 2014 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance

Computers for Boomers More Popular Than Ever

A Plus Senior Computer, the oldest and largest producer of computers for seniors, announced their biggest quarter ever. With over a decade of experience working with seniors on the computer, A Plus continues to grow with the ever increasing retirement of boomers. With ten thousand boomers retiring... - August 06, 2014 - Computer Tutor Plus, Inc

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

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

ComForcare Offering Transition of Care Packages to Provide Responsive Home Care for Elderly Clientele

Torrance, CA-based experts for professional elder care, ComForcare have recently announced that the organization is offering customized transition of care packages for elderly clientele across Torrance, Redondo Beach, Rancho Palos Verdes, Palos Verdes Estate and Rolling Hills Estate. The... - July 10, 2014 - ComForcare Senior Services

Bronx Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center Celebrates Aphasia Awareness Month in June 2014

Bronx, New York located nursing home Bronx Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center helps raise community awareness about Aphasia and its impact on the elderly. - June 29, 2014 - Bronx Park

Denver Senior Law Day on July 19 at Denver Mart

The 2014 Annual Denver Senior Law Day offers the public the opportunity to hear from experienced attorneys and other professionals involved in elder care issues, with 33 different workshops. This event is not only for seniors, but for adult children and caregivers who are helping aging parents and relatives. Attendee are also available to meet with an attorney at the “Ask-A-Lawyer” Session, a free 15-minute meeting with an attorney to ask about Elder Law issues. Info at www.seniorlawday.org. - June 26, 2014 - Denver Senior Law Day

Senior Living Smart Offers an Online Virtual Expo for Senior Living Professionals

Senior Living SMART Online Expo featuring resources and innovation to maximize your competitive advantage. This free virtual expo will allow you to access presentations by industry experts and learn about innovative resources on your schedule. - June 24, 2014 - Senior Living SMART

Now Sun Damaged/Wrinkled Skin Can Regenerate

Skin could gain a “newness” with Collagen Regeneration Cream, from Reviva Labs, Haddonfield, N.J. The product uniquely repairs damaged collagen, as it helps produce new collagen. Reviva Lab’s special Collagen Regeneration Formula (with Tissue Growth Factors) helps reverse sun damage and promote “healthy” collagen growth. (Formerly called TGF Beta-1 Cream.) - June 20, 2014 - Reviva Labs

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

Seniors Helping Seniors Encourages Senior Citizens to Lead Active Lifestyles at the 21st Annual Senior Health & Fitness Day

Seniors across the country, including Seniors Helping Seniors, participated in the 21st annual Senior Health & Fitness Day. - June 14, 2014 - Seniors Helping Seniors(R), Pennsylvania

Spunky Seniors Club Finds Getting Noticed the Right Way and by the Right People is Essential for Success

In a Catch 22 - June 12, 2014 - Spunky Seniors Club

Connecting the Ties with Senior

Rosalyn Kahn, author is “known to have an intimate connection with her talks to senior” according to a past participant from at the Senior program held at the Felicia Mahood Center in Santa Monica. A Farsi translator inquired after a one hour talk when the rest of the stories will be... - June 10, 2014 - RK & Associates

Lakewood Villa Hires Cameron Park Computer Services for Sacramento SEO Silver Package

Lakewood Villa is a premier residential care facility offering senior care and assisted living in Sacramento, California. Although many assisted living facilities are in Sacramento, you probably want a place for mom where she can feel safe, warm and loved. Lakewood Villa has staff onsite 24/7 to provide the assisted senior living and senior care to make mom comfortable in the Autumn of her days. They offer tours by appointment only of their assisted living home. - June 09, 2014 - Cameron Park Computer Services

Agewell Online Helpline for Older People

Agewell Online Helpline for Older People; helpme@agewellfoundation.org ... First of its kind global helpline for elderly; Agewell Foundation a leading NGO working as a service provider and advocate for needs and rights of old people has initiated the very first Online Helpline service to assist old people. Now old people and their family members can find solutions for all the problems, issues and concerns about old age online. - June 09, 2014 - Agewell Foundation

Keelson Harbour Senior Living Welcomes New Executive Director

New Executive Director brings over 30 years of experience in senior care to the community. - May 18, 2014 - Vista Prairie Communities

My Senior Portal Names Award Winning Journalist Bonnie Kupperman Executive Editor

Veteran writer and editor will now oversee all website content and contribute featured columns. - May 12, 2014 - my senior portal

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

Fannypant's Revolutionary Incontinence Undergarments for Women

Millions of women experience involuntary loss of urine while exercising, coughing or sneezing due to light stress urinary incontinence. What if, when faced with unexpected leakage, a woman could enjoy the peace of mind of keeping her undergarments fresh and dry? That’s the promise of Fannypants Smartwear, an innovative apparel line of underwear and yoga pants designed to resolve the troubling effects of light stress urinary incontinence. - April 29, 2014 - Fannypants, LLC

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

Sagging, Aging Facial Skin? New Serum Helps Restore Natural Look

Can sagging skin, especially on the lower face and throat be made more firm to bring a more youthful appearance- -without surgery? One of the nation’s longest-established all-natural, skin care products companies, has answered “yes” via their new increased-potency DMAE Firming... - April 04, 2014 - Reviva Labs

Memory Care Living® Staff Awarded Status as Certified Dementia Practitioners

Memory Care Living® announced today that sixteen of its employees have been awarded status as Certified Dementia Practitioners (CDP) by the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners® (NCCDP®). Memory Care Living® is a New Jersey provider of specialized, small-scale,... - April 03, 2014 - Memory Care Living®

Ohio Department of Aging Survey Ranks Anna Maria of Aurora 3rd Highest in State

Ohio nursing home and assisted living facility residents rated their facilities highly in an Ohio Department of Aging survey released today. Several nursing homes and assisted living facilities in Northeast Ohio made the top 24 list, according to resident opinion of care there. - April 02, 2014 - Anna Maria of Aurora

Fairview Nursing Care Center Highlights Its Outstanding Dietary Department During March National Nutrition Month

Forest Hills area nursing home Fairview Nursing Care Center supports March National Nutrition Month. - March 30, 2014 - Fairview Nursing Center

Health Briefs TV to Air a Series on Senior Health Trends

The enlightening television show will air a series relating to the latest trends in senior health and wellness. - March 24, 2014 - Health Briefs TV

Senior Survival Source Debuts on “Money 105.5FM” Radio

New Sacramento area radio program designed to help adult children of aging parents. Senior Survival Source officially debuts on Money105.5 FM KSAC Radio at 8:00AM Friday mornings. This is a new senior advocacy “talk-radio” program in which they will interview various guests with expertise in senior care planning and ever changing senior care issues. - March 21, 2014 - Senior Helpers Sacramento - Placer Counties