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‘Inventor of the Year’ Finalist Giving Away His "Bionic Fitness Devices" to Disabled Americans
The award winning inventor and founder of High Efficiency Fitness Company is giving 50 of their Bionic Fitness Devices, "Lower Body Oars," away to Physically Disabled Americans - February 04, 2010 - High Efficiency Fitness Company
South Florida Case Management Network Selects South Florida Geriatric Care Manager as Case Manager of the Year
South Florida Case Management Network, a not for profit organization formed to promote the practice of case management, selected Amy Seigel, founder and Director of Advocare Elder Care Management, as Case Manager of the Year. - February 04, 2010 - Advocare Elder Care Management
"Someone Else's" Estate Planning Mistakes
San Jose Estate Planning Attorney Richard Dayton was invited to speak at the Chinese American Coalition for Compassionate Care (CACCC) - Volunteer Appreciate Day . The CACCC meeting took place at the Hospice of the Valley in San Jose. - February 03, 2010 - The Dayton Law Firm
ParentYourParents.com Co-Founder, Amber Sandhoff, to be Interviewed on the “Parent Care” Radio Show
Sandhoff’s interview will air on Saturday, February 6th from 11am-12pm, ET. The Parent Care Show can be heard on NewsRadio 560 WVOC AM in Columbia, South Carolina, and is hosted by Dr. Kevin Skipper. - February 03, 2010 - ParentYourParents.com
Chicago’s Oldest Living Opera Singer Turns 105 Years Old at Concord Place Retirement and Assisted Living Community, Northlake, IL
Lillian Krockerberger of Northlake / Chicago, IL turns 105 years old on Feb 3, 2010. She is a resident of Concord Place Retirement and Assisted Living Community and enjoys singing German opera every day. - January 29, 2010 - Concord Place Retirement and Assisted Living Community
Bob Sisson Has Become a Certified Senior Home Safety Inspector
Bob Sisson, owner of Inspections by Bob, LLC, in Gaithersburg, MD, has just completed the approval process to become a Certified Senior Home Safety Inspector. Upon fulfilling the requirements, he has been named a provider for the Senior Home Safety Network (SHSN). This is a national network of... - January 25, 2010 - Inspections by Bob
MedFirst Alert Announces Its Medical Alarm Service Expansion Into South Carolina
MedFirst Alert has been protecting seniors while allowing them to maintain their independence through their Personal Emergency Response System (PERS). - January 17, 2010 - MedFirst Alert
Chuck Hillier to Join The Standard Media Group
Longtime broadcast veteran Chuck Hillier has joined the Standard Media Group as its VP / General Manager of their 24/7 internet radio station "Martini in the Morning." Hillier finally unites with his longtime friend and format-competitive companion...Brad "Martini" Chambers. - January 07, 2010 - Standard Media Group
Founder of Macular Degeneration Foundation Dies at 94
After dedicating his life to public awareness of ARMD (Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Edmund J. Aleksandrovich (Ed Aleks) dies at the age of 94. - December 22, 2009 - Macular Degeneration Foundation
Specialdeals.com Offers "Grandpa/Grandma Mode" of Photo/Video Sharing via Instant Media Frames and Greeting Keys
Easiest way to access media feeds from any computer - New cloud-based services and USB device turn every computer into an instant "virtual" media frame to stream photos and videos from popular social media sites in real time - December 15, 2009 - Specialdeals.com, Inc.
Insights with host Hugh Downs Produces Program on Heart Health
Stories on Heart Health for Consumer and Expert Learning. - December 11, 2009 - InsightsSeries
Should Social Security be Privatized? Pros and Cons Debated at New Website from ProCon.org.
Social Security ProCon.org, the 27th issue website at ProCon.org, gives straighforward research on an interesting controversial topic for free and with no ads. - December 10, 2009 - ProCon.org
Single Seniors Prove to be as Web Savvy as Everyone Else with SeniorDatingNetwork.co.uk
The SeniorDatingNetwork.co.uk team knew that their senior dating website would be a great place for single men and women to get to know one another, but they could never have predicted just how many would sign up. The team found quality of writing and honesty in senior dating members profiles is a... - December 07, 2009 - Senior Dating Network
Continuing Education Webinar on Elder Care Victimization: When Trusted Individuals Become Trust Violators
Elder care victimization—the financial abuse by an elderly person’s trusted caregiver or financial representative—is estimated to be at least $2.6 billion dollars, according to a recent report entitled “Broken Trust: Elders, Family and Finances.” And often, it may only be the client’s attorney or financial advisor who can uncover and reveal financial abuse that can be occurring within a client’s trusted relationship. - December 02, 2009 - Global Information Research & Retrieval, LLC
Company’s Technology Makes Applying for Colorado LEAP Simple and Fast. Littleton-Based Firm Provides Service Free for All Colorado Residents.
Colorado residents can now start the LEAP application process online. The service is provided free of charge by Littleton, Colorado software company, Efficient Forms. - November 23, 2009 - Efficient Forms
US Medical Supplies Introduces Nirvana Swing Recliners
US Medical Supplies is pleased to announce the addition of a new line of swing recliners from Nirvana Swing Company. - November 20, 2009 - US Medical Supplies
The Levine Senior Center Holiday House at Cheval Opens December 5th, 2009 in Mint Hill, North Carolina
Cheval, located in beautiful Mint Hill, just outside of Charlotte, announced today, it will be hosting the first ever Holiday House from December 5th through December 20th, benefiting The Levine Senior Center. Decorated by renowned designer Tim Bagwell of T. Bagwell Interiors, the Holiday House... - November 19, 2009 - Cheval
Andy Houck, Stay at Home Franchise Owner, Invited as Guest Speaker at the Alzheimer’s Association Training Event for Healthcare Professionals
Andy Houck, Stay at Home franchise owner, invited as guest speaker at the Alzheimer’s Association’s Eastern Tennessee Chapter’s spring training event, “Caring and Coping, Together we make a Difference,” sponsored by the East Tennessee Area Agency of Aging on November 12, 2009 at the First Baptist Church of Sevierville. - November 12, 2009 - Stay at Home
VQ ActionCare Welcomes Andrew Siminoff as Media and Customer Relations Director
San Diego State University Graduate and Santee Resident Joins Mature Fitness and Lifestyle Company. - November 07, 2009 - VQ ActionCare, LLC
Help Paint a Brighter Picture for Alzheimer’s Patients with Yoga Sandals® Footwear
November is Alzheimer’s Awareness month and to help support the fight against the disease Beech Sandal Company is donating a portion of company sales and hosting a fundraising reception benefiting the Orange County Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association on Sunday, November 8th at local art studio, U Can Too Arts & Crafts in Sunset Beach. - November 05, 2009 - YogaSandals.com
Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk 2009 - Nashville
It's not too late to join a team or sign up as an individual walker for the Alzheimer’s Association Mid South chapter's annual Memory Walk at Centennial Park Saturday, October 24 at 10 a.m. Registration begins at 9 a.m. with live music, a continental breakfast, kids' activities and an opening... - October 19, 2009 - Alzheimer's Association Mid-South chapter
Cheval Equestrian Community Debuts New Professionally Designed Model Home in Mint Hill, North Carolina
Cheval, located in beautiful Mint Hill, just outside of Charlotte, has just opened its first professionally decorated model home available for the public to tour. This stunning 4,897 square foot European-inspired home is built by award-winning builder Steve Schreiner, of Schreiner Custom Homes, a... - October 16, 2009 - Cheval
‘Little House on the Prairie: the Musical’ Volunteers on a Habitat for Humanity Project in the Twin Cities
Actress Melissa Gilbert and the cast and crew of 'Little House on the Prairie: The Musical' partner with Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity to spruce up St. Paul home. - October 15, 2009 - Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity
The First Truly Affordable Full Screen Software Magnifier
Innovation Management Group, Inc. (IMG) announced that it has begun shipping the latest release of its The Magnifier 1.50. A low cost, full screen magnification software application for Windows. Most magnification software products on the market are designed for individuals who have extreme visual impairments or are legally blind and can cost from a few hundred to several thousand dollars. The Magnifier is the first truly affordable full screen magnifier priced within the reach of average users. - October 09, 2009 - Innovation Management Group, Inc
Verdurez Launches Instant Messenger to Help Its Senior Members Network
Verdurez.com, the first and unique social networking site for senior Indians, has launched instant messenger to help members network in real time. The new feature will allow Verdurians connect with fellow on-line members instantly. The new Instant Messenger complements the existing Chat Room on... - October 09, 2009 - Verdurez
Seniorresource.com Enhances Adult Day Care Offering
Internet senior housing leader expands listing for Adult Day Care Centers. - October 09, 2009 - Seniorresource.com
Free Nordic Walking Classes Coming To Northport Highlands Retirement Community
Nordic Walking Poles are helping individuals with balance issues, knee issues or new knees, hip issues or new hips, back issues (including those with rods in their back), weight issues, multiple sclerosis (MS), parkinson's (PD), neuropathy, arthritis, bursitis, scoliosis, lumbar stenosis, fibromyalgia, post polio, osteoporosis, stroke recovery, cancer recovery and other limitations to walking. - October 04, 2009 - American Nordic Walking System SkiWalking.com
Free Seminars Examine Social Security Disability Benefits
White Plains law firm, Markhoff & Mittman, is offering two Free seminars to help people learn more about obtaining Social Security Disability Benefits in New York this month. Call (718) 509-9596 to reserve your seat today! - October 02, 2009 - Markhoff & Mittman PC
Insights with Host Hugh Downs Welcomes The National Business Education Association as Content Advisor
Story collaboration with The National Business Education Association as Content Advisor for Educational Awareness - September 17, 2009 - InsightsSeries
Kids Send Aging Parents "Senior Swine Flu Prevention Package"
Experts urge families to protect elderly after seniors left off vaccination priority list. Almost 10% of U.S. Swine Flu deaths occurred in people over age 65. - September 17, 2009 - Senior Helpers
Al Gore "Green Solutions" Event in Boca Raton, an Intriguing Speech on Environmental Sustainability
Vice President Al Gore comes to South Florida on November 14th - Boca Raton, Mizner Park. Speaking the An Inconvenient Truth - 90 min lecture speech. - September 10, 2009 - B2BGLOBAL.COM
Nonprofit Launches Online Health Resource Just for Men
Atlanta-based nonprofit, The Men’s Health & Wellness Center, is pleased to announce the launch of its comprehensive and interactive website devoted exclusively to the gender-specific health and wellness issues of men as they age. Visitors to www.menshealthandwellness.org will find... - September 04, 2009 - Men's Health & Wellness, Inc.
Cochrane Chosen as New CEO of Southern California Presbyterian Homes
John H. Cochrane III has been appointed president and chief executive officer of Southern California Presbyterian Homes, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior living, health care and support services. His appointment took effect on Aug. 10. Cochrane’s selection by... - September 02, 2009 - Southern California Presbyterian Homes
New Social Networking Site Breaks Language Barrier, Builds Identity
The main focus of ApnaCafe is to empower the online Desi community and allow members to share information in a comfortable environment, according to CEO Yasin Rahim. "ApnaCafe was primarily started to consolidate all Desi-specific core applications and as a platform to bring friends from different networking sites together in one place, giving users many powerful features with a Desi identity," says Rahim. - September 01, 2009 - ApnaCafe
RNIB and Ocean Blue Software Nominated IABM Design Awards Candidate 2009
The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) and Ocean Blue Software’s “talking TV” technology has been shortlisted as one of the Top 10 most innovative in design by the IABM judging panel. - August 29, 2009 - Ocean Blue Software
Concert Series Explores the Globe
The JC Concert Band and its Musical Director Stephen P Brown has announced that the 2009-2010 concert series will begin in Europe, cross through Russia and conclude in the USA via Broadway and the South. The band, which just finished celebrating its 25th Anniversary, continues to delight growing... - August 28, 2009 - JC Concert Band
FreemanWhite Releases Podcast on Senior Living Design
Frank Brooks, AIA, ACHA, chairman and managing partner at FreemanWhite (www.freemanwhite.com), an architectural, engineering, interior design and consulting services firm for healthcare organizations in the United States, has announced the release of the firm’s audio podcast on Senior Living... - August 27, 2009 - FreemanWhite
Spirit Thinking® Inspires Aging Advocacy Group Formation by Client
Spirit Thinking® client Lea D. has been inspired. After completing The Horizons Approach to Spirit Thinking with Dr. Reece W. Manley, Lea wanted to give something back. - August 26, 2009 - Advocate USA LLC
7 Tips for Healthy Aging
September is Healthy Aging Month, an annual observance designed to raise awareness on the positive aspects of growing older. The health and wellness specialists at ACTS Retirement-Life Communities, one of the nation’s largest not-for-profit aging services organizations, offer the following simple and effective tips to help older adults maintain a healthy lifestyle. - August 20, 2009 - ACTS Retirement-Life Communities
Kiawah Golf Investment Seminars Introduces Investment Scam Busters Web-Workshops: On-Line Small Group Investment Training with Absolutely No Product Sales
KGIS brings small groups together on-line to learn how to avoid investment scams and to help people avoid investment predators on the Internet and elsewhere. KGIS sells education, filling the gap between making money and protecting retirement nest eggs. - August 19, 2009 - Kiawah Golf Investment Seminars
SeniorsCash.com is for Sale
Two of the most searched keywords is now available to Internet Marketers. The keyword Seniors is Googled millions of times. The keyword Cash is Googled millions of times. The Domain Name "Seniors" recently sold for Millions of dollars. This is a rare opportunity for anyone doing business with the baby boomer or seniors market. - August 19, 2009 - Boomers and Seniors
Macular Degeneration: Exclusive Interview with Researcher Dr. Janet Sunness M.D. of the Greater Baltimore Medical Center
Exclusive interview with researcher Dr. Janet Sunness of the Greater Baltimore Medical Center concerning an advanced form of Macular Degeneration known as Geographic Atrophy. - August 13, 2009 - Macular Degeneration Foundation
Asian American Journalists Association to Convene in Boston
Four-day convention focuses on how to survive industry turmoil, reinvent media - August 13, 2009 - Asian American Journalists Association 20th Convention
Family Pride Jewelry - When You Have Someone Special to Boast About
Imagine the pride of a parent or grandparent whose son, daughter or grandchild is a doctor, lawyer, teacher or hero. You want the world to know how proud you are but exactly how do you tell your story? A new personalized fashion accessory line, Family Pride Jewelry, enables all family members to... - August 13, 2009 - Family Pride Jewelry LLC
Taste of Crete’s New Website Up and Running with Wide Array of Greek Products
Taste of Crete, a gourmet food company focused on the healthy diet of Crete, Greece has their new website up and running with a wide array of natural, organic, and artisan Greek products. - August 12, 2009 - Taste of Crete LLC
AuthorHouse Releases Top Ten Best Seller List for June 2009
Figures Based on Retailer Channel Sales Data - August 05, 2009 - AuthorHouse
Opulen Capital Life Settlement: Life Settlements via Opulen Offer Stable Investment Income and Opportunities
Although the recession has hurt many investors, the Life Settlements market has shown resiliency and solid returns for customers and investors alike. - July 29, 2009 - Opulen Capital
Special Edition of Hernandez Biography to be Released
A Special Edition of Rudolph Alvarado’s award-winning biography The Untold Story of Joe Hernandez: The Voice of Santa Anita will be released on September 1. - July 29, 2009 - voiceofsantaanita.com
SILVER CROSS Victoria Opening in Fall of 2009 Offering Recycled and New Stair Lifts, Wheelchairs, Scooters and Other Accessibility and Mobility Equipment
North America is about to see a demographic shift unlike any in previous history. The population of North America is reaching retirement age in the next few years at unprecedented levels. SILVER CROSS recognized this fact and began to develop a network of locations, focused on delivering a lower cost alternative for access and mobility equipment to serve the needs of this population. Products offered include stair lifts, porch lifts, home elevators, scooters, wheelchairs and patient lifts. - July 28, 2009 - SILVER CROSS
Seniority1 Helps Seniors Keep a Lid on Caregiver Costs During Uncertain Times
Cost Saving Measures for High-Tech Seniors. - July 27, 2009 - Seniority1