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Georgia Senior Living Community Uses the Power of Pets to Engage Residents
Plantation South Dunwoody’s pet therapy program boosts residents’ health - October 28, 2011 - Plantation South Dunwoody
Agency Helps Wichita Senior Adults and Residents with Disabilities, Traumatic Brain Injuries Live Independently in the Community
communityworks inc, a regional provider of services that help seniors and people with disabilities and traumatic brain injuries (TBI) live independently in their communities, has expanded its service area to include Wichita and surrounding communities. Since 1991, communityworks, based in Overland... - October 27, 2011 - communityworks inc
Shake It Up Now Marin Presents a New Anti-Aging Fitness Program Offering Professional Training and Public Fitness Classes in the SF Bay Area
Three upcoming Ageless Grace programs will be presented in the Bay Area November 17 - 20, 2011. Denise Medved, creator of Ageless Grace, is currently touring the USA offering Public Classes, Seminars to Learn for Home Use and a Professional Certification Program. This high demand program is geared primarily for Seniors and Baby Boomers but people of all ages are enjoying the health benefits from this program. - October 21, 2011 - Shake it Up Now Marin
"Let’s Spread Joy & Happiness Among Elderly This Festive Season" - Agewell Foundation
The season of festivities is now. Giving and receiving gifts signifies that we care. But for thousands of older persons in Delhi & NCR, season of festivities is no reason to cheer about, as there is no one to care for them. - October 20, 2011 - Agewell Foundation
Elderly Care Placement Agency is Going Nationwide
Elderly Care Placement is now going nationwide due to increased volume of nationwide inquiries. - October 19, 2011 - Elderly Care Placement Agency, LLC
Home Care Assistance Releases Second Edition of Happy to 102
Second edition of book features new and updated content and case studies, sheds further light on slowing the aging process and delaying the onset of chronic diseases. - October 19, 2011 - Home Care Assistance
Attention Seniors - Medicare Part D Open Enrollment Period Early 2011
Insuraprise, Inc., a Medigap Insurance agency in the US, reminds seniors that Annual Enrollment Period has changed this year to Oct 15th - Dec 7th due to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010. - October 19, 2011 - Medigap360
Touchtown Announces Drastic Price Reductions on Advanced Technology Products for Affordable Senior Housing
Touchtown now offers price discounts on all products in HUD-subsidized and tax credit subsidized housing. - October 15, 2011 - Touchtown Inc
SARA Monitoring and Alerting Solution Deployed at Asbury Methodist Village
The wireless SARA solution was chosen to replace an older, telephone-based system, to add capability to determine the person’s location in the community. "SARA’s proprietary positioning system provides us with more precision in locating a resident who may be experiencing a health episode," explains Wayne Kendrick, Director of IT Managed Services for Asbury Communities. "SPS enhances our ability to ensure the health and well-being of our residents, which is our number one job." - October 15, 2011 - Status Solutions
Unbelievable VA Benefit Available to Seniors
Thousands of seniors unaware of VA benefit - October 12, 2011 - Senior Veterans, LLC
Local In-Home Care Company Keeps Seniors "Grounded" This Fall
Senior Helpers Raises Fall Prevention Awareness - October 08, 2011 - Senior Helpers
"Initiate Older Persons-Friendly Projects to Address Growing Needs of Older Persons" - Agewell Foundation’s Appeal to the PM & NAC
On the occasion of International Day for Older Persons (1st Oct. 2011), Agewell Foundation*, an NGO working for the welfare and empowerment of older persons across India, on behalf of over 100 million older persons of the country has appealed to the Prime Minister of India and Chairperson, National... - October 02, 2011 - Agewell Foundation
Home Care Assistance Announces New Book: The Handbook of Live-In Care
Written specifically for the growing number of family caregivers, The Handbook of Live-In Care provides practical, how-to guidance on caring for an elderly loved one. - September 28, 2011 - Home Care Assistance
7 Video Lessons to Turn Geeks, Nerds, the Elderly, Obese and Mobility Disabled Into Bodybuilders - Finally Posted by BodybuildinginWater.com
Engineer Craig Wise, creator of Body Oars™ (Google: World's Greatest Workout Device) has developed hundreds of methods and devices to deeply exercise all large muscles without driving the forces through bones and joints. He assembled a full body worth of Bodybuilding in Water™ video clips, and edited them into 7 free video classes posted at bodybuildinginwater.com. - September 27, 2011 - High Efficiency Fitness Company
US Patent Granted for the WELLEX™ Interspinous Technology
A Key US Patent for the Treatment of Spinal Stenosis - September 26, 2011 - Eden Spine, LLC
World Alzheimer's Day Brings Tips to Help Prevent Alzheimer's Disease
Before World Alzheimer’s Day on September 21, Alzheimer’s experts describe best practices for preventing the disease. - September 22, 2011 - SurePod Corporation
Benderson Family Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Facility Receives Medicare/Medicaid Certification
Kobernick Anchin receives Medicare/Medicaid certification for its skilled nursing center. - September 14, 2011 - Kobernick Anchin
Suck a Snorkel to Lift Your Man Boob Muscles - Says bodyoars.com Video
Engineer Craig Wise, the creator of Body Oars has spent eleven years developing exercises and fitness devices that deeply exert muscles without compressing joints or vertebrate. He has just compiled his footage of around 40 new exercises that can massively strengthen virtually anyone, and posted them as a 5 part series called "Bodybuilding in Water." One of the methods can give a big lift to Man Boobs, and all 6 are now posted at bodyoars.com, for no charge. - September 12, 2011 - High Efficiency Fitness Company
Life Insurance for Elderly Specialists Financial Sources Inc. Announces Free E-Seminars
Retirement Strategies and Estate planning for seniors. - September 11, 2011 - Financial Sources Inc.
CareSouth Expands Low Vision Works Partnership Into Ft. Worth Area
CareSouth Homecare Professionals, a leading provider of home health care, announces expansion of Low Vision Works by CareSouth in Ft. Worth, Texas. The uniquely effective treatment for patients who suffer from low vision disabilities is now available in Tarrant and Denton counties. - September 09, 2011 - CareSouth Health System, Inc.
NE Ohio-Launched Complete HealthCare Support to Assist Seniors Maintain Independence
Complete HealthCare Support, LLC was launched in 2011 in response to the growing demand for baby boomers and other seniors looking for guidance in the selection of services when health issues begin to interfere with lifestyle - September 06, 2011 - Complete HealthCare Support LLC
Day Care Centre Embraces Equality Act
A platform lift from movemanSKG means Petworth Day Centre can accommodate less able visitors. It means wheelchair users can overcome a short flight of steps to enter the building. - September 02, 2011 - movemanSKG
"Bite Collapse" Ages Baby Boomers, Reports Dr. Sam Muslin, DDS
Botox and wrinkle fillers can’t offset worn teeth and poor bite mechanics, says a prominent California dentist. His advice on how to turn back time? Fix the underlying dental structures first! - September 01, 2011 - Sam Muslin DDS
Homewatch CareGivers Partners with DCS Accounting and Tax Services to Provide Daily Money Management
Homewatch CareGivers of the Lehigh Valley is proud to announce that they will now be offering Daily Money Management Services for their clients. This new service will provide their clients with an additional option to help them stay safely in their homes for as long as that's were they want to be. - September 01, 2011 - Homewatch CareGivers of the Lehigh Valley
Safe Driving: Tips and Tools for the Senior Driver
The Society of Certified Senior Advisors has released this very important article which provides senior drivers and their families with various tips and tools to help evaluate current driving abilities. - August 31, 2011 - Society of Certified Senior Advisors
Fullerton Chamber Member - People's Care Expands to Chino Hills, CA
People’s Care, in-home care specialists to seniors and persons with disabilities and chronic illnesses, has expanded their corporate headquarters to Chino Hills, California. The new offices are located at 13920 City Center Dr. #209. - August 30, 2011 - People's Care In Home Care
Seniors Tell Their Stories in Social Media Project Created by Bayshore Home Health’s Vancouver Office
Bayshore Home Health’s Vancouver office has initiated a unique social marketing project that enables elderly people to tell interesting, thought-provoking stories that shaped their lives, and captures the essence of who they truly are. Before They Were "At Bayshore Home Health, we are... - August 20, 2011 - Bayshore Home Health
Author Gary Joseph LeBlanc Contributes Caregiving Articles and Blogs to ParentYourParents.com
Author of the recently released expanded version of “Staying Afloat in a Sea of Forgetfulness” and “Common Sense Caregiving” columnist continues to write for eldercare information website. - August 20, 2011 - ParentYourParents.com
As Americans Get Older, Caring for Aging Parents Gets Easier
CareWell VIP provides an array of senior care services to help aging parents and loved ones stay healthy, independent and safe. - August 13, 2011 - CareWellVIP
Amazing Video "5 Ways to Massively Strengthen Weak or Disabled Legs" by bodyoars.com
Engineers at bodyoars.com have discovered 5 methods to massively strengthen almost anyone's legs. Although they make fitness devices they felt these five leg exercises, which require nothing to buy, were just too empowering for people with hindered mobility to not share them. Google "Empower weak legs" and this video tutorial should list first. - August 12, 2011 - High Efficiency Fitness Company
SCSA Releases Article on How to Keep Your Bank Account Safe from Fraud
The Society of Certified Senior Advisors has released a new article that provides red flags for financial abuse to seniors as well as tips for keeping their bank account safe from fraud. - August 12, 2011 - Society of Certified Senior Advisors
ParentYourParents.com Celebrates Third Anniversary of Providing Free Information to Help Adult Children Help Their Aging Parents
Co-founders share how personal experiences lead to launch of ParentYourParents.com. - August 11, 2011 - ParentYourParents.com
Largest International Senior Community Marketing Contest Launched
The world's largest contest open exclusively to senior housing communities has been launched. The contest recognizes the best marketing efforts of retirement communities across North America. - July 24, 2011 - RetirementHomes.com
Finding an Appropriate Home Health Care Provider Requires Research - ParentYourParents.com Can Help
At Home Personal Care in Arizona, Utah and Texas become home health providers on the national eldercare information website, ParentYourParents.com. - July 23, 2011 - ParentYourParents.com
Centers for Specialty Care to Open Its Doors to the Elderly
Centers for Specialty Care Group will open the doors to a number of its facilities to provide a cool safe reprieve for seniors in Brooklyn and Queens. - July 23, 2011 - Kenneth Rozenberg - Centers for Specialty Care Group
10,000 People Turn 65 Years of Age Each Year and 85% Will, at Some Point, Need In-Home Care Assistance - Visit ParentYourParents.com for Help
Three Home Helpers locations become in-home care providers on the national eldercare information website, ParentYourParents.com. - July 22, 2011 - ParentYourParents.com
Joffe Asks: Will You Recognize a Senior in Crisis?
Senior Market Specialist Bonnie Joffe asks, “Will you recognize the symptoms if a parent or loved one is experiencing an emotional crisis or depression?” in Part 2 of "Seniors in Crisis." - July 21, 2011 - 50andBeyond.com
Kukamama Launches, Targeting Baby Boomers with Health and Wellness Products
Kukamama.com is a website for aging adults, caretakers, baby boomers, or anyone who is caring for another individual. It could also be an independent senior who is computer savvy. Daily deals are presented on heavily discounted products such as incontinence products, vision aids, diet supplements and more. The simplicity of the site helps caretakers focus on efficiently purchasing the product of the day without the distraction of advertising or busy graphics. - July 20, 2011 - Kukamama Holdings, LLC
Muscle Bound Geeks Could Invade Muscle Beach, Says Body Oars Maker
Over the last 3 years Bionic Body Oars™ Exoskeleton fitness devices from High Efficiency Fitness Company (bodyoars.com) have greatly strengthened the bodies of people who would have had trouble punching their way out of a paper bag. Muscle Bound Geeks may no longer be an oxymoron. - July 18, 2011 - High Efficiency Fitness Company
SCSA Releases Article on How Dementia Patients Get Relief from Occupational Therapy
SCSA recently released an article which discusses how just after ten sessions of specially designed occupational therapy, dementia patients experience improvement in their concrete and practical skills. Their caregivers, too, feel a renewed sense of competence. - July 13, 2011 - Society of Certified Senior Advisors
Choosing an Executor of Your Will
Find the right person to act as executor of your will and your estate planning is well on its way to providing you and your family peace of mind. How do you know who best fits the job description? - July 13, 2011 - Society of Certified Senior Advisors
SCSA Releases Free Guide on State of the Senior Housing Industry
SCSA recently released a free guide that provides important information to help senior housing industry professionals understand the retirement goals of senior citizens and to forecast a solid plan for future company growth. - July 13, 2011 - Society of Certified Senior Advisors
SCSA Releases Article on How to Fight Vision Loss
One in four people over 65 has age-related macular degeneration. Eyesight is crucial for maintaining independence, mobility and quality of life. Find out how a healthy lifestyle can fight this form of vision impairment. - July 13, 2011 - Society of Certified Senior Advisors
SCSA Releases Article on How Pets Are Providing a Healthy Lifestyle for Seniors
SCSA recently released a article showing that seniors who have pets not only tend to have better physical and mental health than those who don’t, but they are also reporting shorter hospital stays and less overall health care costs. - July 13, 2011 - Society of Certified Senior Advisors
Joffe Talks About Seniors in Crisis
Bonnie Joffe, Senior Market Specialist and founder of 50andBeyond.com, talks about “Seniors in Crisis” in the first of a three-part series. - July 10, 2011 - 50andBeyond.com
Caregiverlist Senior Caregiver Certification Training
Online training for senior caregivers delivers quality standards and safety along with skills approved by licensing boards for non-medical caregivers. The 10-hour training for caregivers allows senior caregivers to learn and take the test at their own pace. - July 07, 2011 - Caregiverlist, Inc.
Alchemy Productions Provides Exciting Review for Nettfit Publishing About Their New Parkinson’s Disease Book "Looking Down the Barrel"
Alison Litton of Alchemy Productions provides exciting review of a new Parkinson’s disease book "Looking Down the Barrel" by author Richard Secklin. This memoir is an extraordinary journey of a man who, after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s, feels his world and his identity has been destroyed. Tempted to end his life, he turns his back on himself and God and then through a series of events sees the gift of his personal journey through new eyes of Compassion. - July 06, 2011 - Nettfit Publishing
MedicareSupplementalInsurance.com Launches; Aides Seniors in Finding Adequate Medigap Coverage
MedicareSupplementalInsurance.com (MSI), a leading online Medigap locator, launched last month with tremendous initial success and the mission to help seniors who currently receive health coverage through the government funded Medicare program find additional supplemental health insurance to cover... - June 28, 2011 - Medicare Supplemental Insurance
Hasmark Services Proudly Announces the Release of Don't Ever Give Up on Love
This groundbreaking book of inspiration and hope is being well received by Single Seniors everywhere who are using these techniques to step out into the world of dating again. - June 20, 2011 - Hasmark Services Corp
secondhalfPLAYBOOK.com Announces "Keep Dad Connected Program" for Father's Day
“Keep Dad Connected Program” taps the high internet to deliver - with not typing and not tech complexity - to Dad the latest news and reports within his favorite sports from Major League Baseball to NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. - June 14, 2011 - Second Half Playbook