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SCPC: New Study of Medicare “DIR” Fee Legislation Helps Demonstrate PBMs as Bad Actors Across Full Spectrum of Transactions

Solutions to PBM Pricing Abuses Must Address Entire Drug Supply Chain - October 03, 2017 - Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition

Tacoma Chiropractor Dr. Pete Atkins Offers Specialized Care for Fibromyalgia Patients

In order to bring attention to one of the most misunderstood and misdiagnosed diseases, Dr. Pete Atkins with Atkins Chiropractic in Tacoma, WA is opening his doors to Fibromyalgia patients who may have seen other doctors but not found relief. Utilizing a revolutionary program called Atlas Orthogonal Chiropractic, Dr. Atkins treats patients with gentle, pain-free techniques that produce rapid results. - September 21, 2017 - Atkins Chiropractic Inc.

Oaks of Rockford Unites Siblings After 50 Years of Separation

Oaks of Rockford, a premier 55+ active lifestyle community, proudly announced the reunion of long lost siblings after the two recently became neighbors at the premier 55+ active lifestyle community. Setting the stage for the reunion, Phillip Osborn and his wife moved into the community from... - September 17, 2017 - Oaks of Rockford

88-Year-Old Biz Owner Cuts Unique, Self-Depreciating Radio Commercial

One of the most self-depreciating business related radio commercials is on the air in Philadelphia. It features the voice of an 88-year old business owner who is inviting new business inquiries to his firm. The owner says, “I am 88!...Call me quickly...for obvious reasons.” The... - September 14, 2017 - ACT, Inc.

Bethany Garrity of the National Institute for Fitness and Sport will Speak During the 2017 ICAA Conference and Trade Show

Bethany Garrity, Director of Fitness Management at the National Institute for Fitness and Sport (NIFS) has been invited to speak at the 2017 ICAA Conference and Trade Show which will be held October 12-14, 2017 in Orlando, Florida. NIFS is a leader in the fitness industry and provides fitness and... - September 14, 2017 - NIFS

Comfort Home Care Leadership Featured in "Ask an Expert" Section in Best of Bethesda Magazine

Comfort Home Care, an in-home care agency in Montgomery County, MD, has been interviewed for the Best of Bethesda "Ask an Expert" column to provide industry insight for the Bethesda community. - September 06, 2017 - Comfort Home Care

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

U.S. Ranks Among Countries with Highest Rates of Prostate Cancer - September 01, 2017 - Men's Health Network

At Home Personal Care Opens New Center in Warrenton, VA

At Home Personal Care Services LLC just opened its second headquarters in the Northern Virginia Region. The new location in Warrenton, Virginia serves as place where families with loved ones in need of skilled professional in-home nursing care, therapy services and personal care can call for quality in home care. - August 28, 2017 - At Home Personal Care, LLC

Society for the Blind and Visually Impaired Introduces New Eyeglass Mounted Technology to St. Louis

OrCam MyEye, a unique, wearable device that mounts on glasses, receives visual information and speaks to the wearer, recognizing products and identifying faces, now available exclusively for demonstration, training and purchase at the Society for the Blind and Visually Impaired’s Brentwood facility. - August 23, 2017 - Society for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Two Brothers Demonstrate a Profound Sense of Taste; Expand Miracle Fruit Farm Availability

Can their mission to create awareness about the benefits of Miracle Fruit reach those who need it most? - August 16, 2017 - Miracle Fruit Farm

Long-Term Care Insurance Agents Overlook the "Senior Women Alone" Market Says AALTCI Director

Insurance agents are overlooking millions of senior women living alone declares the head of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. They have greatest need for information, shares Slome. - August 09, 2017 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance

Avendelle Assisted Living Opens 6 Senior Facilities in Dallas

The demand and need for quality senior care is increasing in just about every market across the country. Dallas, Texas in particular though has been a focus for the increasing need to serve this growing population of seniors. Avendelle is a unique senior facility focused on specialty care and high quality experiences for the residents. Six new homes have just opened in the Dallas area. - August 02, 2017 - Avendelle Assisted Living

BBMC Mortgage Announces Army Athletics Partnership

BBMC Mortgage and Army Athletics announce a multi-year partnership. The company, which is the ninth-largest VA lender, is led by two proud West Point graduates and U.S. Army veterans. - July 07, 2017 - BBMC Mortgage

2nd Edition of Bestselling “What’s the Deal with Retirement Communities?” Released

Newly revised book takes an up-close look at often-asked questions about senior housing options. - June 30, 2017 - My LifeSite

Huntington Beach Senior Center in Central Park Celebrates One Year Anniversary

The Huntington Beach Senior Center in Central Park and the Huntington Beach Council on Aging (HBCOA) will host an Anniversary Gala on July 29, celebrating a year of success. - June 29, 2017 - Huntington Beach Council on Aging (HBCOA)

WISE Adult Day Services Program Open House and Senior Prom

The Gateway Family YMCA – WISE Center YMCA Branch Provides Open House in Union. - June 19, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA

Religious Leaders of All Faiths to Give Sermons on Food Waste

Weekend of September 8-10, 2017 - June 08, 2017 - AmpleHarvest.org

USLegal and LegalArmour Form Alliance

Leading protector of personal information adds to their delivery services by providing access to self-service legal forms. - June 07, 2017 - USLegal, Inc.

The Gateway Family YMCA Celebrates National Senior Health & Fitness Day®

YMCA Joins National Event to Promote Healthy Lifestyles for Older Adults - June 01, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA

TeleConnect Senior Services, Inc. Announces the Launch of Their Virtual Assistance Service for Seniors

Seniors citizens who feel isolated, are frustrated with technology, or who just need someone to speak with, can now turn to a new nationwide virtual assistance service for seniors. - May 24, 2017 - Michael Kessler

Comfort Life Launches Retirement Home Reviews for Canadian Families

Comfort Life Media has just launched a retirement community reviews portal, the latest tool to help Canadian families make the critical decision about which retirement community to move into. - May 19, 2017 - Comfort Life Media

My LifeSite Launches CCRC Financial Data Sorting Capabilities

MyLifeSite.net has launched a new feature that helps senior adults and their families learn more about a high-end retirement community's financial viability before they decide to make a large financial commitment, which often includes a sizable entry fee. It is the only online resource like this that is available to consumers and it helps answer one of the most popular questions: Will my money be safe? The best news is that for now this feature is offered for free. - May 03, 2017 - My LifeSite

IndieGo Publishing Announces the Release of Understanding Autism in Adults and Aging Adults by Theresa Regan PhD, a One-of-a-Kind Resource for Families and Professionals

"Understanding Autism in Adults and Aging Adults" by Theresa Regan PhD, published by IndieGo Publishing, is a one-of-a-kind resource for families and professionals. Children with autism grow into adults with autism. The great strides we have made in understanding childhood autistic behaviors and interventions have lagged dramatically behind the needs of aging autistics. This unique book offers a glimpse into autism and aging and identifies supports and interventions. - April 20, 2017 - INDIEGO Publishing

A Community Thrives Proposal - Health Service Initiatives for the Elderly - Elderly Compassionate Care

Elderly Compassionate Care is a health services program administered by the Macedonia Education Technology and Career Academy (METCA). METCA provides funding for workforce training for it's low socio-economic community. The primary sources of funding come from community partnerships, donations, grants and scholarships. Through Elderly Compassionate Care METCA will help fund training for CNAs and HHAs, which is a growing demand in Brevard County and nation wide. - April 13, 2017 - Macedonia Education Technology and Career Academy

101-Year-Old Rudal Ahlen is NY Mets Biggest Fan Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Resident Cheers Her Team on 56th Opening Day

Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center resident Rudal Ahlen, 101 years old, is a die-hard Mets fan. A former baseball player herself, the only female on an all-male seniors team on Long Island, Rudy taught her own 8 children the finer points of the game. Hailing from Brooklyn, Rudy remembers following the Dodgers before they left New York – “I was so mad!” – and once she found the Mets, they became her team. Now, keeps up with them mostly through the pages of her newspaper. - April 09, 2017 - Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

Best Non-Profit Websites to be Named by Web Marketing Association in 21st Annual WebAward Program

Excellence deserves recognition and the Web Marketing Association will be recognizing the Best Advocacy Website, B Website and Best Non-Profit Websites as part of the 2017 WebAward Program. - April 06, 2017 - Web Marketing Association

David W. Luke Recognized as a Professional of the Year for Two Consecutive Years by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

David W. Luke of Sioux Falls, South Dakota has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for two consecutive years, 2016 and 2017, by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements for over 32 years in the culinary field. About David W. - April 01, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide

Top Amazon Alexa Skill, Ask My Buddy, Personal Alert Network, Seeking In-Home and Medical Alert Monitoring Service Partners

Ask My Buddy, Personal Alert Network, a leading skill on Amazon’s Alexa & Google's Home voice platforms, is seeking non-exclusive partnerships with In-home and medical alert monitoring services to offer best in class features to their nearly 100,000 users. Pat Coggins, co-founder, said,... - March 29, 2017 - Ask My Buddy

Estate Information Delivered Automatically if You Die? AfterVault.com Announces a Unique and Free Approach.

AfterVault.com, a digital lockbox for your will, life insurance, valuables, accounts, and other vital information, has announced an innovative way to automatically deliver this information to those close to you if you are no longer able to attend your own affairs. And they do it for free. Lots of... - March 08, 2017 - AfterVault

Global Meeting to Discuss Pressure Injury Prevention Takes Place Tomorrow at the Venetian in Garfield, NJ

Centers Health Care and The Institute For Pressure Injury Prevention Come Together For the Prevention of Bed Sores and Press Ulcers. - March 06, 2017 - Centers Health Care

Beauties of Age Photography Exhibit

Opening Announced for Beauties of Age Photography Exhibit March 16 at Atrium Gallery, North Shore Senior Center, Norhtfield, IL Chicago photographer Adeline Sides presents her latest project Beauties of Age with an opening Thursday, March 16, 2017 at the North Shore Senior Center, 161 Northfield... - March 04, 2017 - Adeline Sides Creative Photography

Harford County Senior Softball Welcomes New Sponsor

NovaCare Rehabilitation partners with Harford County Senior Softball... - February 19, 2017 - Harford County Senior Softball

Buttonwood Village to Host Open House Event on Friday, February 17

Buttonwood Village, Florida’s premier 55+ manufactured home community, announced today that it will host an Open House on Friday, February 17 from 10am to 2pm. During the event, the public will be invited to tour the community and various on-site home models while also enjoying the... - February 15, 2017 - Buttonwood Village

The Ambassador Scarsdale VP Announcement

The Ambassador of Scarsdale has announced the appointment of Geri Brooks as Vice President of Integrated Health Care Systems. In making the announcement, Jean Dunphy, President, said, "Geri’s role will enable us to coalesce the team around quality and continuous process improvement... - February 08, 2017 - Ambassador of Scarsdale

Sagora Senior Living Fulfills Holiday Wish to Help Children in India

A dream come true for a Brennity at Daphne resident. - February 02, 2017 - Sagora Senior Living

Mayor of Daphne, Alabama, Dane Haygood Honors Centenarian

Resident at The Brennity at Daphne Senior Living turns 100 years old. - February 02, 2017 - Sagora Senior Living

CERTUS Senior Living Implements Aggressive Construction Schedule

CERTUS Senior Living implements aggressive construction schedule and has completed negotiations on the purchase of four (4) new locations throughout Florida. - February 01, 2017 - CERTUS Senior Living

“Senior Symposium Series” to Educate Kansas City Senior Homeowners Sponsored by Midwest Heritage Homes, Senior Division

Get estate liquidation questions answered at an upcoming free seminar featuring industry experts who know the secrets to liquidating your excess “stuff”! - January 18, 2017 - Midwest Heritage Homes Team, Keller Williams Platinum Partners

Dr. Jennifer Thomm Makes Record Breaking Donation in Sarnia Ontario Canada

Dr. Jennifer Thomm, a Dentist located in Sarnia Ontario Canada at Great Lakes Dental hosted her 7th Annual Stocking Stuffer Fundraiser to benefit St. Joseph’s Hospice. This year’s goal was to sell 400 packages and generate a combined donation of $1,600. Instead, Dr. Jennifer Thomm and her team at Great Lakes Dental were able to sell 643 packages, with all proceeds matched 100% by Dr. Thomm. The total donation for this year’s fundraiser came in a record-setting $2,574. - January 17, 2017 - Great Lakes Dental

Exercise Through the Continuums of Care Workshop

Improving Exercise Options for Residents in Assisted Living and Memory Care Environments - January 11, 2017 - NIFS

In-Gauge of Polk County to Offer Advanced Firearm Safety Training

In-Gauge of Polk County, Polk County’s only non-profit, NRA affiliated firearm training organization is making available to the public, advanced level firearm safety and concealed carry weapons training. - December 17, 2016 - In-Gauge of Polk County

Helping Hearts At Home Empowers Seniors to Age in Place

Helping Hearts At Home is a new companion agency, owned and operated by an RN with many years experience working with the geriatric population in all healthcare settings. They believe in aging in place and have the resources to help seniors do just that. The holiday time brings busy families together. This is also the time of year when parents who have need for some assistance at home set off red flags with certain behavior changes. - December 16, 2016 - Helping Hearts At Home

Home Caregivers Introduces New Website for Northern Virginia Family Caregivers

Home Caregivers this week is introducing a Family Learning Center® on its website, http://flc.ipced.com/HCG making it easier for family caregivers to find training and support resources to help them better care for the needs of their loved ones at home. - November 28, 2016 - Home Caregivers

Partnering for Cures: Highlights from The Chauncey F. Lufkin III Foundation’s Participation at the Milken Institute’s FasterCures 2016 Partnering for Cures

The Chauncey F. Lufkin III Foundation was proud to participate in the Milken Institute’s annual Partnering for Cures Conference at The Grand Hyatt New York, held November 3-18, 2016. Partnering for Cures connects hundreds of decision-makers from across the medical research system who are... - November 23, 2016 - The Chauncey F. Lufkin III Foundation

Comfort Keepers of Toronto, ON Provides 10-Point Guide to Home Care

Toronto Agency Working to Help Clients Find the Right Care for Their Needs - November 22, 2016 - Comfort Keepers of Toronto, ON

Senior Downsizing Experts Partners with Atria to Present Free "Lunch & Learn" on Downsizing

Seminar Helps Boomers and Seniors Plan for Downsizing Moves - November 03, 2016 - Senior Downsizing Experts

Miami Valley Homecare Helps Veterans Apply for the VA's Best Kept Secret

The Aid & Attendance Benefit has been one of the VA’s best kept secrets. Only a fraction of the eligible veterans over age 65, and their spouses, know about the availability of the Aid & Attendance Pension (A&A) which help elderly veterans and widows pay for home care and long... - October 18, 2016 - Miami Valley Homecare