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Caregiver Homes of MA Wins Pioneer Institute Award
Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts Member Named Winner of the Better Government Competition. The competition’s theme this year was health care, and the nursing home diversion program administered by Caregiver Homes, which has saved Massachusetts Medicaid approximately $15.9 million since its inception, came out on top out of 150 applicants. - September 21, 2009 - Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts
Hope Hospice 25th Anniversary Open House
As Hope Hospice’s recognition of its twenty-fifth anniversary year continues, the organization announces an Open House and its next free class in the Silver Anniversary Learning Series. The Open House is available to all and Fashion on a Shoestring offers people useful tips on thrift store... - September 18, 2009 - Hope Hospice
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
Oakville / Burlington Awarded 2009 Franchise Partner of the Year Award
2nd Annual Nurse Next Door Franchise Conference closes with award program. - September 17, 2009 - Nurse Next Door Home Care Services
Avant Healthcare Professionals Sponsors the PPTA Conference Held in Manila
Avant Healthcare Professionals was a recent participant and sponsor of the PPTA Conference held in Manila September 12 and 13, 2009. The PPTA is in the forefront for the advancement of the physical therapy profession in the Philippines. - September 17, 2009 - Avant Healthcare Professionals
NHPCO Elite to Speak at MUMMS 20 Conference
mumms® Software has announced that significant leaders from the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) will speak at the MUMMS 20 Conference in New Orleans this October. These featured guests from NHPCO include Dr. Donald Schumacher, President, Malene Davis, Former... - September 16, 2009 - mumms Software
Avant Healthcare Professional's CEO to Address the 2009 Healthcare Staffing Summit in Washington DC
Avant Healthcare Professionals CEO, Shari Sandifer, will address the 2009 Healthcare Staffing Summit in Washington DC September 15-16, 2009. The topic of the address will be centered on International Staffing: What’s Next for Nurses, Therapists and Physicians. The topic is timely with the... - September 12, 2009 - Avant Healthcare Professionals
Nurse Next Door Celebrates Local Seniors with "We Love Caring for Seniors Day"
Local seniors will be celebrated with a "Pink Party" as Nurse Next Door raises awareness for senior care issues. - September 10, 2009 - Nurse Next Door Home Care Services
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
The Floatworks’ i-sopod Sales Go in to Orbit
Massive interest in Floatation tank therapy leads to phenomenal sales of Floatworks’ latest innovation ‘the i-sopod’ and increased revenues for i-sopod floatation centres across the world. - August 28, 2009 - The Floatworks Ltd
Nurse Next Door Launches First Saskatchewan Franchise
Rapidly expanding in-home senior care provider lands in Saskatoon. - August 22, 2009 - Nurse Next Door Home Care Services
Home Care Assistance’s Exclusive Balanced Care Method™ Designed to Promote Longer, Healthier Lives
Breakthrough caregiver training to revolutionize senior home care industry. Home Care Assistance of Palo Alto, California released its new caregiver training program this week: the Balanced Care Method™. This system, exclusive to Home Care Assistance 1-866-4-LiveIn™, promotes longevity... - August 22, 2009 - Home Care Assistance
Home Health Plays Critical Role in Patient Medication Adherence
New England Healthcare Institute study reports health care teams could help save billions in avoidable costs related to patients who do not properly take their medications. - August 16, 2009 - Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts
Hearts for Healthcare Launches it's Home Healthcare Service for Maine
Hearts for healthcare is currently seeking staff and clients for it's new in home healthcare services for the great state of Maine. - August 15, 2009 - Hearts for Healthcare
Accredited Home Health Services Purchases Downey Regional Medical Center's Home Health Agency
Today, Barry Berger, President of Accredited Home Health Services, and Kenneth Strople, President & CEO for Downey Community Hospital, signed an agreement for Accredited to acquire the hospital’s home health agency. “This is good for our patients and for the community,”... - August 04, 2009 - Accredited Nursing Care
Seniority1 Helps Seniors Keep a Lid on Caregiver Costs During Uncertain Times
Cost Saving Measures for High-Tech Seniors. - July 27, 2009 - Seniority1
Best American Home Care Services Launches Its Home and Companion Care Services in Southern California
Best American Home Care (BAHC) now offers its home and companion care services in San Diego, Ventura, Riverside, Los Angeles, Orange and San Bernardino counties of California. - July 25, 2009 - Best American Home Care Services
Angel Assistants, a Licensed Home Care Company Serving Snellville, GA, and the Surrounding Area, Provides Personal Assistants for Seniors
Angel Assistants are Personal Assistants who attend to the needs of seniors and others with special needs. "Our business model is a little different from other home care companies in that we are available to help seniors for short periods of time (min. 2 hours). Seniors call on us for those little things they need such as running an errand, picking up laundry or mail, or planning a vacation," says Patrice Avery, owner and administrator. - July 23, 2009 - Angel Assistants
Senior Helpers and Experts Propose New Solution After Rash of Senior Citizen Car Crashes
Families encouraged to try alternative method to stop seniors from driving. - July 23, 2009 - Senior Helpers
Lisa Batcheller, VP of Marketing and Co-Founder of Stay at Home Interviews on “Coping with Caregiving” Radio Program July 18 at 3:30 p.m. PT, 6:30 p.m. EST
“There has never been a more rewarding experience than caring for family members. However, today, 75% of family caregivers of seniors also have children at home. Many of these family caregivers either work full- or part-time,” explains Batcheller. “With the instability of our... - July 18, 2009 - Stay at Home
ABC Home Health Partners with World Relief to Train Refugee Workers
Boise-based ABC Home Health has found an unexpected and innovative way to fill its staffing needs by partnering with global relief agency World Relief to employ international refugees displaced by war, ethnic, religious or political persecution. - July 18, 2009 - A Better Care Home Health
Joint’s Coach Tie-Up with Online Shopping Portal MyNutraMart.com
Medivista, an Indian Nutraceuticals company, has tied up with MyNutraMart.com for its highest selling brand Joint’s Coach. Joint’s Coach helps in supporting joints and bone health. It’s unique formula of Glucosamine + Chondroitin combines two powerful nutritional supplements that... - July 16, 2009 - Medivista
Angel Assistants Announces Their Grand Opening to Serve Georgia Seniors and the Special Needs Community
Angel Assistants is pleased to announce they will be expanding their services to all who have "special needs." - July 15, 2009 - Angel Assistants
mumms® Software Announces Details for Anniversary Conference
Developed in 1989 by Secure Computing Systems, Inc., mumms® Software is celebrating its twentieth anniversary in the hospice industry this year. The company has honored this milestone throughout the calendar year by offering commemorative discounts to its customers and will be bringing the... - July 03, 2009 - mumms Software
Best Care 4 You Responds to the Need for Affordable Quality In-Home Care of the Aging Population – Including the Latino Market
Best Care 4 You was launched in 2009 to fill a gap in the in-home, non-medical care for the aging population. - July 03, 2009 - Best Care 4 You
Mobility Company Executive Named to “Top Women in Grocery” List
Amigo Mobility International, Inc. is pleased to announce that Beth Thieme, CEO/VP, was named a 2009 “Top Women in Grocery” by Progressive Grocer Magazine. Amigo Mobility manufacturers electric shopping carts and POV/scooters for people with walking disabilities. - June 28, 2009 - Amigo Mobility International, Inc.
Hope Hospice Learning Series on Preserving Memories
As Hope Hospice’s recognition of its twenty-fifth anniversary year continues, the organization announces two free classes on family histories. Preserving Family Memories, which will be presented in two parts, offers people creative and practical ways of documenting your family’s rich... - June 26, 2009 - Hope Hospice
Recent Studies Show Dad May Need Help But Won’t Ask for It
Approaching Father’s Day, dad may be expecting a different gift from America. Studies show that there has been a growing trend of ailing men not requesting the proper services and help they need. This year, society may need to consider providing the gift of a helper. - June 18, 2009 - Senior Helpers
Advanced Home Care Chooses CPR+ Software for Its HME and Home Infusion Operations
One of the largest home medical equipment providers chooses CPR+ as its new software platform to achieve efficiencies in a market with growing Medicare cuts - June 09, 2009 - Definitive Homecare Solutions
Be Prepared for a Medical Emergency
Information Kit Designed for Medical Emergencies Now Available. - June 04, 2009 - 911 PREP Kit
Zelenko Named President of the Pennsylvania Association of Medical Suppliers
Tammy Zelenko, President and CEO of AdvaCare Home Services, was voted to the post of president of the Pennsylvania Association of Medical Suppliers, (PAMS) at the organization’s annual convention in State College, PA. PAMS is the state association representing the interests of home medical... - May 24, 2009 - AdvaCare Home Services
First Interactive Website That Helps Families Find Elderly Care Providers
A new way to find quality elderly care and nanny services has now gone completely interactive. Angels Delivered gives customers the opportunity to find elderly care, and child care providers. Also, Angels Delivered is now the leader of Domestic Staffing services according to Metro Care and staffing. The launching of this new look site launched on the 19th of May. - May 23, 2009 - Angels Delivered
Preferred Care at Home Continues Growth with New Executive Team Hire
Allison Lloyd Joins Growing Senior Home Care Company, Preferred Care at Home, as the Director of Public Relations - May 22, 2009 - Preferred Care at Home
Senior Health Expert Launches New Blog and Resource for Baby-Boomers
Jody Guerrieri of Preferred Care at Home’s Senior Home Care Blog Educates and Prepares Seniors and Families for an Easy Transition into Senior Years - May 22, 2009 - Preferred Care at Home
Special DNA Testing Offered in Response to Swine Influenza Epidemic
Personal genome company, BioResolve, Inc has introduced a DNA testing service that reveals an individual's innate resistance or vulnerabilities to infectious diseases, such as swine flu. The final report states an individual's ratio of surviving a worldwide pandemic with respect to the average human, and looks into all types of infectious diseases. - May 08, 2009 - BioResolve, Inc.
National Survey Shows Adult Children Choose Mom Over Dad
70% would move mom in over dad - May 07, 2009 - Senior Helpers
AHI Comprehensive Wound Care Center Achieves AAAHC Accreditation for 3 Years
AHI Comprehensive Wound Care Center has achieved accreditation by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC/Accreditation Association). Accreditation distinguishes this surgical center from many other outpatient surgical facilities by providing a safe work environment and the... - May 03, 2009 - AHI Comprehensive Wound Care Center
Nurse Next Door Wins 14th Annual Cultural Diversity Awards for Business
Home care franchisor recognized for embracing cultural diversity. - April 18, 2009 - Nurse Next Door Home Care Services
Floatworks: Launch Their All New Ultimate Sensory Relaxation Device, the i-Sopod
“The pace of modern-day life, the credit crunch, and the financial crisis is making many people feel extremely stressed.” - April 16, 2009 - The Floatworks Ltd
Families Urged to Keep Alert for Signs Seniors Need Help
Pride, Privacy Make Help Difficult; Here are 10 Tips to Watch For. - April 09, 2009 - Senior Helpers
National Franchise Expands Rapidly in Recession
Stay at Home Offers the Perfect Recession-Proof Business Model for “Compassionate Entrepreneurs” - April 01, 2009 - Stay at Home
In Home Care Now Available in the Brandywine Valley, PA
Stay-at-Home awards franchise territory to Chuck Page. - April 01, 2009 - Stay at Home
We Care Home Health Services Celebrates 25 Years of Caring
We Care Home Health Services is celebrating 25 years of providing quality health care in communities across Canada. Founded in 1984 in Brandon, Manitoba, We Care has expanded to over 50 locations, meeting the needs of over 800 communities. We Care proudly remains Canadian owned. We Care was the... - March 14, 2009 - We Care Home Health Services
Increased Veterans Benefit Helps Pay for In-Home Care
Senior Helpers partners with Veterans-Express to help with application process. - March 13, 2009 - Senior Helpers
Business Thriving Despite Recession; Workshops on Starting Private Duty Home Care Agency
For anyone interested in starting a business with tremendous growth potential, on March 9 in Sacramento and March 12 in Buena Park, the California Association for Healthcare Services at Home (CAHSAH) is sponsoring two seminars entitled “Private Duty from the Ground Up: Beginning Level Industry Experience.” - March 05, 2009 - Home Care Spectrum Group
Nurse Next Door Ranked Among Top Franchise Systems
Franchise partner satisfaction garners company 6th best ranking in North America. - March 04, 2009 - Nurse Next Door Home Care Services
mumms® Software Announces Major Program Update - PAS™ Version 12.0.0
Now more than ever, data collection and reporting is essential in managing a successful hospice organization. In response to this increasing need, mumms® Software is announcing a major update to its Patient Activity and Statistics (PAS™) program. PAS™ 12.0.0 will be provided to all... - February 21, 2009 - mumms Software
Medi Introduces Mediven® Sheer & Soft: Stylish and Comfortable Compression Therapy Treatments Now Available
Medi USA, a worldwide leader in medical therapy products, introduces Mediven® Sheer & Soft, a complete line of fashionable, discreet and comfortable compression therapy stockings suitable for day and evening wear. Independently proven to be more sheer and comfortable than leading competitors, Sheer & Soft stockings are available in a variety of colors. - February 20, 2009 - Medi USA
Families Urged to Protect Seniors from Major Killer During Heart Month
Leading provider of in-home senior care advises learning about heart health. - February 14, 2009 - Senior Helpers
Families Urged to Protect Seniors from Severe Winter Weather
Leading in-home senior care provider warns of deadly winter dangers for seniors. - February 05, 2009 - Senior Helpers