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Verdurez Announces Launch of Social Networking Website for Senior Indians
A social networking website launched for men and women of Indian origin aged 55 and above living in India and abroad. - November 13, 2008 - Verdurez
Birth Year Brings Holiday Cheer at Knoxville Hotel
New Quality Inn Merchants Drive, Knoxville, TN celebrates grand opening by honoring senior citizens during the holiday season and donating part of the proceeds to the O’Connor Senior Center. - November 06, 2008 - Quality Inn Merchants Dr
"Smart House" Opens in Roswell- CaraVita Senior Care Debuts New Concept in Aging Well
Integrating Technology into Senior Care at Home - How to live longer, safer, better in your own home. CaraVita Home Care has announced the grand opening of their “Smart House” in Roswell, Georgia. The “Smart House” is an older home that that is retrofitted with technology and assistive devices to aid our aging population in staying in their homes longer, living there more safely, and improving the quality of life as they age in place. - November 06, 2008 - CVSC
Anne Wayman Starts New Blog
Anne Wayman, well known freelance ghostwriter and blogger has left b5 media and The Golden Pencil to start her own blog about freelance writing and freelance writing jobs. Her new blog is at www.aboutfreelancewriting.com. Wayman has been writing online since she was one of the first 25 employees... - November 05, 2008 - Anne Wayman, Writer
My-911 Launches Worldwide Along with 3 New Portable Bi-Directional Communication and GPS Units
My-911, Inc. Utah (www.my-911.com) - announces the official launch of its company. My-911 is a solution and hardware provider for emergency and non-emergency related services worldwide. Designed to address a multitude of markets including: Auto, Motorbike, Elderly, Home and Personal Safety, Children, Personal, and many others. My911 has partnered with worldwide emergency dispatch company GEOS who have offices worldwide. - November 03, 2008 - My911 Inc.
Halloween at HarborPlace a Treat for All
HarborPlace residents filled the Retirement Resort's lobby Halloween morning, candy baskets in hand, eagerly anticipating the arrival of the trick-or-treaters from Oxford Academy. And here they came... monsters, rag dolls, firemen, ballerinas, superheroes, cheerleaders, butterflies and more. It was... - November 03, 2008 - HarborPlace at Port St Lucie
Senior Motivate 4 Success Participates in Alzheimer’s Conference
Senior Motivate 4 Success participated in the Alzheimer’s Research Conference focusing on Risk factors and commonalities with other age related disease Oct 23rd. - October 29, 2008 - Motivate 4 Success
IIMSAM Marks International Day of Older Persons
The Goodwill Ambassador for the Intergovernmental Institution for the use of Micro-algae Spirulina against Malnutrition (IIMSAM), the Permanent Observer to the United Nations Economic and Social Council, His Excellency Dr. Naseer S Homoud has called for ensuring the dignity, respect and well-being... - October 22, 2008 - IIMSAM
Ecumen Expands in Apple Valley, Minnesota with Groundbreaking of New Senior Living Development Dedicated to Alzheimer’s Care Services
Senior Housing Development at The Centennial House is one of Several New Projects for Ecumen - October 19, 2008 - Ecumen
Into the Wake of a Major Stock Market Plummet, Quietly Walks a Children’s Book Aimed Directly at the Heart of Materialism
A bold new children's book leads the way to a new way of thinking. - October 17, 2008 - Small Shifts Books & Media Inc.
INspirACTionNOW.com Declares Money Appreciation Week: October 25 – November 1, 2008
Thinking about, talking about, and fearing a bad economy actively promotes more bad economy. No athlete who wants to win focuses on losing; their focus is lazered on the win. - October 17, 2008 - InspirACTionNOW.com, Inc
Social Security Disability Specialist Offers Free Form to Assist Claimants
Claims for social security disability benefits are decided on the basis of medical documentation. However, such claims can be significantly strengthened by one particular form of medical documentation known as a residual functional capacity form, a form that allows a physician to submit a detailed statement in support of a patient's case, and which is now being offered as a free download on the homepage of Disability Secrets. - October 15, 2008 - Disability Secrets
“50 To Death” Boomers Joust with the 21st Century
Three New York actors -- Norm Golden, Joan Barber, and Jon Freda -- have teamed up with director Jason "JSOK" Sokoloff to create a new web series, “50 To Death” about the life and times of three boomers trying their best to live life to its fullest. Luke Crowe, National... - October 11, 2008 - 50todeath.com
Buster Grips Celebrates 25 Years in Golf Business with Discount Offer
Buster Golf Devices celebrates 25 years in the Golf industry by offering a discount and free shipping on a full set of 13 Buster Golf Grips. Buster Grips are the original reverse taper golf grip. The unique shape and high tech material combine to create a natural grip that increases the accuracy... - October 09, 2008 - Buster Golf Devices
Enjoy Independent Living and Peace of Mind with A-1 Alarm Protection’s Guardian Alert 911 Phone
Today, A-1 Alarm Protection redefined the face of the personal emergency response systems (PERS) industry by introducing a new exciting product – the Guardian Alert 911. Protect the ones you love with this innovative system that instantly connects to an emergency operator with just One push of a button. - October 07, 2008 - A-1 Alarm Protection
My Life, My Choice: People with Disabilities, Seniors, and Homecare Workers Fight for Consumer Workforce Council
Stakeholders in Pennsylvania’s Long Term Care System Work for More and Better Home Care Options. They tell Governor Rendell: Establish the Consumer Workforce Council Now. - October 03, 2008 - My Life, My Choice: PA Seniors for Homecare
Disney's Toy Story Mania with Physical Challenges: Riding with Health Issues
Toy Story Mania has just opened this summer to rave reviews, but should everyone ride it? A new article has just been released on www.Diz-Abled.com that goes into detail about the physical feel of the attraction, and describes who should consider avoiding this ride. It also shares tips for riding with greater comfort. The article was written by Stephen Ashley, author of Walt Disney World with Disabilities. - September 18, 2008 - Stephen Ashley
New Estate Planning Guide Demystifies Process
Today’s seniors are often confused and overwhelmed by the estate planning process. "Of course those 60 and over know they need to plan for their eventual death or disability," says New York elder law attorney Mike Ettinger, "but they find it difficult to get the correct advice... - September 16, 2008 - Ettinger Law Firm
AgeInPlace.com & Seniors Real Estate Specialists® Partner to Educate Consumers 50+ on Age in Place Planning
AgeInPlace.com is proud to announce it has partnered with the Seniors Real Estate Specialists® (SRES®) group of the National Association of REALTORS® to provide aging in place real estate information and resources to Baby Boomers. This new partnership will give visitors to the website... - September 11, 2008 - Age In Place Networks, LLC
Senior Housing Leader Ecumen Points Way to Post Partisanship: Long Term Care Financing Reform
Guest post in New York Times and latest whitepaper illustrate reasons why Sens. McCain & Obama are silent on Long Term Care Financing Reform and Outline Opportunity for Candidates - September 11, 2008 - Ecumen
Seniorresource.com Enhances “Aging in Place” Offering
Internet senior housing leader adds remodeler to respond to growing demand to “stay in ones own home.” - September 09, 2008 - Seniorresource.com
Second Life - Monogram Virtua Sponsors 1st Annual Writers Convention and Fundraiser in Cyber Space
Monogram Virtua Sponsors Writers Convention Benefiting the Alzheimer's Association - August 29, 2008 - Monogram Virtua
AgeInPlace.com Launches Free Service to Help Baby Boomers & Older Americans Plan Home Modifications
AgeInPlace.com announces the launch of a free Personalized Aging in Place Assessment for Baby Boomers and those caring for older people. The assessment provides valuable information about modifying their home so it can be lived in longer as they age. It only takes about 5 minutes to complete the assessment and each one is reviewed by a Certified Aging in Place Specialist. Results are sent out by email. - August 22, 2008 - Age In Place Networks, LLC
One-Piece Nordic Walking Poles Prove Safer and More Durable During In-Service Programs at Hospitals, Physical Therapy Locations and Fitness Centers Throughout the USA
Perfect length Nordic Ski Walking poles help us to automatically walk with a super straight back - better walking posture is biomechanically a good thing. This improved walking posture when combined with the unique 4-Wheel-Drive type action of walking with poles radically reduces the stress to the shins, knees, hips and back. Nordic Walking is low impact and yet provides a highly effective workout - burning more calories and working more muscle groups than regular walking. - August 19, 2008 - American Nordic Walking System SkiWalking.com
Florida Debt Elimination Company Opens New North Office & Settles Huge Debt Amount for Clients, Helping People Live Debt Free Forever
New North Office will provide services for more than 1000 of CountryWide Debt Solutions clients with improved customer service and debt elimination. - August 02, 2008 - CountryWide Debt Solutions, Inc
AgeInPlace.com Gives Baby Boomers and Caregivers a Voice, Information and Helping Hand
AgenPlace.com offers an extensive library of original articles, news, videos, user submitted stories and information from certified specialists about aging in place topics and caring for elderly parents. - July 18, 2008 - Age In Place Networks, LLC
Scooter Vacations of Orlando Partners with Kids Wish Network to Bring Joy to Some Very Special Children
Scooter Vacations, a premier Orlando mobility scooter, electronic convenience vehicle (ECV) rental company is pleased to announce their special Guardian Angel charitable contribution status with Kids Wish Network who serves hundreds of children nationwide who's wish it is to visit Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure or Sea World. Scooter Vacations has donated scooters free of charge to these children. - July 18, 2008 - Scooter Vacations
HHT Enhances Hunter Safety with New Patented Tools
New to manufacturing hunting tools but not new to hunting. Partners use 100 plus years of experience to design unique products. - July 15, 2008 - Hunters Help Technologies, Inc
Seniors Discounts Launches Paid Membership
Seniors Discounts launches paid membership to people over 50. - July 11, 2008 - Seniors Discounts
Seniorresource.com Expands “Low Vision” Information
Internet senior housing leader responds to growing demand to “stay in ones own home” by addressing the Low Vision issue. - July 08, 2008 - Seniorresource.com
Skylark Taxi to Phase in Rate Increase
Taxi fares on the rise, riders to share burden of high gasoline prices. - July 02, 2008 - Texhoma Transportation Inc.
Heartwarming Care 2008 Spotlight! On Business Winner
Heartwarming Care took home Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber's 2008 Spotlight! On Business Award in the minority business category. - June 26, 2008 - Heartwarming Care
Orlando Scooter Rental Company Gives Seriously Ill Kids the Mobility They Need to be Kids. Starlight Starbright Children’s Foundation Partners with Scooter Vacations
Starlight Starbright Children’s Foundation announced today the launching of its new partnership with Orlando Scooter Rental Company Scooter Vacations. This new partnership will give seriously ill kids the mobility they need to be kids. Scooter Vacations offers a range of luxurious mobility scooters to vacationers visiting Orlando and attractions such as Sea World, Universal Orlando and Walt Disney World. - June 24, 2008 - Scooter Vacations
Tax Sheltered Asset Protection and Appreciation in Paradise- Free eSeminar on Costa Rica Real Estate
Costa Rica Real Estate E-Seminar Invitation Date: June 24, 2008 Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (Est.) Costa Rica has one of the most appealing investment environments in the world. One of the reasons being its tax system is much less complicated than the United States, Canada and Europe, offering great... - June 19, 2008 - Hacienda Matapalo
Green Senior Housing Community for North Country Health Services in Minnesota to be Developed by Ecumen
New senior housing development could become one of country’s few LEED-Certified Communities - June 18, 2008 - Ecumen
Seniors Rally at the State Capitol
Several hundred seniors, adults with physical disabilities and advocates rallied in Lansing on the Capitol lawn on Wednesday, June 11 to implore legislators to increase funding for senior services. Seniors at the rally held placards reading “Create Choices for Independence,” “Elder-Friendly Means Everyone-Friendly,” and handmade signs reading “Hell No, We Won’t Go to the Nursing Home.” - June 18, 2008 - Area Agency on Aging, Region IV
New Website Launches That Compares Assisted Living in Arizona
AssistedLivingGrades.com launched an innovative website to revolutionize that way families look for assisted living. Based on the Arizona Department of Health Services’ annual surveys. - June 18, 2008 - AssistedLivingGrades.com
Re-Release of Paradise Costs-a Victim's Daughter Fights Back Against Elder Abuse Marks International Elder Awareness Day; June 15, 2008
Bennett Blum, MD, a geriatric psychiatrist & columnist Irene Masiello have joined forces to educate Americans about a national pandemic: elder abuse & exploitation. Driven by horrific statistics indicating as many as one-in-three boomers may be victims & a projection by the AMA stating it will take 30-40 yrs. before awareness of elder abuse reaches what child abuse has currently, the authors offer readers a must read, Paradise Costs, depicting what elder abuse is. - June 17, 2008 - Irene Masiello
The Top 10 Reasons to Vacation at a Clothing Optional Resort This Summer
Traditionally, Americans had to travel to Europe or the Caribbean to enjoy topless and nude sunbathing at nice upscale clothing optional resorts. In the past decade, nudist resorts in the United States have emerged as the world leaders in nude vacations. Sunny Palm Springs, California is considered one of the top meccas for topless and nude sunbathing vacations. - June 17, 2008 - The Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa
Orlando Scooter Rental Company Announces the "Dream" Mobility Scooter for Guests at Walt Disney World for Disney Scooter Rental and Universal for Universal Scooter Rental
Scooter Vacations, a premier Orlando scooter rental company headquartered in Orlando, Florida, announces the newest addition to its mobility scooter rental fleet, the Dream. The Dream is the company’s first model specifically selected for Disney Scooter Rental or Universal Scooter Rental visitors staying in hotels on-property and plan to use resort-provided bus, boat or monorail transportation to travel between hotels, associated theme parks and other on-property venues during their stay. - June 13, 2008 - Scooter Vacations
SarahCare Adult Day Services in Savage, MN to Host Defensive Driving Course for 55+ to Save 10% on Car Insurance
For those who are 55 or older, save money on car insurance premiums and become a better driver. Minnesota law requires insurance companies to offer a 10% reduction for three years for those who complete the National Safety Council’s Defensive Driving Course, taught by professional, certified... - June 01, 2008 - SarahCare Adult Day Services
Confederate President Jefferson Davis, General P.T. Beauregard, and General David Hunter Are Only a Few of the Civil War Leaders That Are Now on Display at C Savannah
C Savannah is now offering for sale signed letters, notes, calling cards and other significant items from the War of the Northern Aggression, the War Between the States, the War for Southern Independence, or as some prefer, the Civil War. - May 24, 2008 - C. Savannah, LLC
Seniorresource.com Expands “Aging in Place” Offering
Internet senior housing leader responds to growing demand to “stay in ones own home.” - May 24, 2008 - Seniorresource.com
New Portable Oxygen Devices Give Active Seniors More Options
Technology has made portable oxygen concentrators convenient and travel-friendly, allowing more freedom for sports enthusiasts and travelers. - May 19, 2008 - Respiratory Homecare Services
Citinannies.net Re-Launches a Service to Help Families and Nannies Fight Nigerian Scams
CitiNannies.net is the first family membership organization to offer families and candidates prescreening for the defense of fraud schemes and Nigerian scams. - May 17, 2008 - CitiNannies LLC
Queens Gap Forms Alliance with LaValle Metabolic Institute
Queens Gap, a North Carolina real estate development located just a short drive from Asheville in the Blue Ridge Mountains, is proud to announce a partnership with the LaValle Metabolic Institute (LMI). This long-term health alliance with LMI ensures that Queens Gap is well on its way to being the... - May 16, 2008 - Queens Gap
Lack of Sleep Affects Blood Sugar Insulin and Appetite Faster Than Previously Thought
Sleep polls around the world continue to indicate people of all ages are sleeping less well while Incidence of type 2 diabetes has reached epidemic proportions. For the first time in history, children are being diagnosed with adult onset diabetes. New research strongly suggests the mechanism causing poor sleep and how quickly poor sleep detrimentally affects appetite, blood sugar, insulin, and weight gain. - May 14, 2008 - EarthPulse Tech, LLC
Caring Today Magazine and Home Instead Senior Care Launch Third Annual Essay Contest
Contest will reward winning caregivers with $16,000 in much-needed support. - May 11, 2008 - Caring Today, LLC
A Modern Day Field of Dreams… an 81 Year Old Gentleman, 500 Children, and the NYC Police Department
81 year old Ted Buczek's NYPD son was murdered in Washington Heights, and for 19 years, the elder Buczek has helped change the community where his son died. Buczek's grief was put to good use... he continued helping the children his son loved so much. - April 06, 2008 - The Police Officer Michael John Buczek Foundation
Successful Aging: a Key to Success in Today’s Senior Housing and Aging Services Profession
Senior housing professionals moving beyond bricks and mortar in creating vital successful aging communities. - March 27, 2008 - Ecumen