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Free September 22 Web Conference Helps Caregivers Address Legal Issues that Impact Seniors

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 07:00:00 GMT

The non-profit National Private Duty Association (NPDA) has announced that it will host a consumer education web conference entitled Addressing Legal Issues that Impact Seniors on Sept. 22, 2011, at 8 p.m. EST (7 p.m. CT).

(PRWeb August 26, 2011)

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Transportation Entrepreneur Launches Organic Nonprofit

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 07:00:00 GMT

Nicole Mitchell, founder of M7 Marketing, Inc., a full-service transportation and organic solutions company based in Omaha, NE, has launched My Organic Nation, a nonprofit resource to help educate and build relationships among producers and consumers of organic foods.

(PRWeb July 13, 2011)

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The Region's Only Urology Cancer Center Opens its Doors in Omaha

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 07:00:00 GMT

On July 7, 2011, a grand-opening event was held for the Urology Cancer Center and GU Research Network, located in Omaha, Neb. The Urology Cancer Center is the Midwest region’s only center dedicated exclusively to the treatment and research of prostate and urologic cancers.

(PRWeb July 13, 2011)

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Upswing in U.S. Farmland Demand Continues at Record Pace Experts See No Signs of Bubble in Immediate Future

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 04:05:00 GMT

Demand for U.S. farmland is dramatically higher than a year ago, and everyone is watching closely for indicators of any market correction. Rising grain prices continue to make land a profitable investment.

(PRWeb June 13, 2011)

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Answering the Call -- Local Program Helps Family Caregivers Prepare for Senior Emergencies

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT

A survey of future family caregivers conducted for the Home Instead Senior Care network indicates a widespread lack of knowledge including the fact that less than half (47 percent) say they know about their parents’ medical histories in case of an emergency.

(PRWeb June 07, 2011)

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Donations Will Benefit Needy Tarrant County Seniors; Presentation Scheduled for May 23

Mon, 23 May 2011 17:45:00 GMT

Three Tarrant County organizations – Neighbor Helping Neighbor, Meals On Wheels and Senior Citizen Services of Greater Tarrant County – will receive nearly $50,000 in donations from the Home Instead Senior Care® Fort Worth, Texas, office. The money will be used to help subsidize senior care services during a time when many older adults are struggling financially as a result of the recent recession.

(PRWeb May 23, 2011)

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Free June 16 Web Conference Helps Caregivers Create a Senior Friendly Home for Parents

Fri, 20 May 2011 07:00:00 GMT

The non-profit National Private Duty Association (NPDA) has announced that it will host a consumer education web conference entitled Creating a Senior Friendly Home to Help Parents Age in Place on June 16, 2011, at 8 p.m. EST (7 p.m. CT). The live and interactive program, which is being held during National Home Safety Month, will provide advice on how to design and furnish a home to create a safe environment for a senior aging at home. The event is free of charge to participants.

(PRWeb May 20, 2011)

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Farmers National Company Named Top Real Estate Auction Company in the U.S.

Thu, 12 May 2011 07:00:00 GMT

Farmers National Company recently was named Top Real Estate Auction Company in the U.S. by The Land Report: The Magazine of the American Landowner.

(PRWeb May 12, 2011)

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San Bernardino County Families Use the 50-50 Rule to Divide Care for Aging Loved Ones

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 07:01:00 GMT

Any San Bernardino County family that has cared for a senior loved one knows that problems working with siblings can lead to family strife, which is why Home Instead Senior Care has developed the 50-50 Rule Program. At the core of the public education program is a family relationship and communication guide of real-life situations that features practical advice from sibling relationships expert Dr. Ingrid Connidis from the University of Western Ontario.

(PRWeb March 24, 2011)

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Resources Available to Help Fort Myers Siblings Deal with Conflict on Parental Care

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 07:01:00 GMT

You may not have much in common with your siblings now that you’re grown. But there’s still one thing you share: your mom and dad. A new local program – the 50-50 RuleSM – offers strategies for overcoming sibling differences to help families provide the best care for elderly parents.

(PRWeb March 17, 2011)

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The 50-50 Rule Helps Central Arkansas Siblings Overcome Family Conflict While Caring for Aging Parents

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 07:01:00 GMT

The 50-50 Rule refers to the average age (50) when siblings are caring for their parents as well as the need for brothers and sisters to share in the plans for care 50-50. Research conducted for the Home Instead Senior Care® network reveals that an inability to work together often leads to one sibling becoming responsible for the bulk of caregiving in 43 percent of families. This can result in the deterioration of relationships with brothers and sisters.

(PRWeb March 15, 2011)

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Free March 30 Web Conference Helps Families Reduce Risks in Hiring Home Care Providers

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 08:00:00 GMT

The non-profit National Private Duty Association (NPDA) has announced that it will host a consumer education web conference entitled Hiring Home Care Workers: Avoiding Tax and Legal Risks on March 30, 2011, at 7 p.m. CDT. The live and interactive program, which will provide advice on reducing risks during the home care hiring process, is free of charge to participants.

(PRWeb March 11, 2011)

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New Company Fills Demand for Sharing Memories Via Social Media

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 08:01:00 GMT

Roadblock inspires entrepreneur to create platform to permanently store and share legacy media

(PRWeb March 10, 2011)

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Federal Budget Creates Crisis for Older Workers

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 08:00:00 GMT

The budget passed by the U.S. House of Representatives drastically cuts funds for a program vital to the survival of tens of thousands of older, low-income job seekers. The budget reduces funding for the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) from $825 million down to $300 million - a drop of nearly 64 percent.

(PRWeb March 03, 2011)

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Dividing the Care for Elderly Parents Helps Phoenix Famlies Avoid Conflict

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 08:00:00 GMT

(PRWeb March 03, 2011)

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The 50-50 Rule: North Carolina Siblings Overcome Family Conflict While Caring for Aging Parents

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 08:01:00 GMT

(PRWeb February 15, 2011)

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NPDA to Offer Advanced Level Pre-Conference Event

Tue, 08 Feb 2011 08:05:00 GMT

The non-profit National Private Duty Association (NPDA) is offering a special advanced-level education event on March 1, 2011, in conjunction with its Annual Leadership Conference. The all-day program titled Grow-Profit-Exit will precede the full conference being held March 2-4, 2011, in Las Vegas at Planet Hollywood.

(PRWeb February 08, 2011)

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Demand for U.S. Farmland Hits Record Highs as Supply Sinks to Historic Lows

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 08:01:00 GMT

Demand for U.S. farmland has jumped to a five-year high, spurred on by a profitable grain market and a boost in buyer interest from both farm operators and land investors. While demand rose sharply during the last quarter of 2010, the supply of available farmland fell to historically low levels

(PRWeb January 14, 2011)

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Hundreds of Home Care Providers will meet in Las Vegas for NPDA Annual Leadership Conference

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 08:00:00 GMT

The non-profit National Private Duty Association (NPDA) will host its Annual Leadership Conference in Las Vegas, March 2-4, 2011. The theme for the event, held at the Planet Hollywood Resort, is Take the Gamble Out of Home Care.

(PRWeb January 07, 2011)

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Need for Assistance for America’s Older Workers Reaches Critical Levels

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT

National Employ Older Workers Week, Sept. 19-25, carries special significance this year as older workers in the United States face historical challenges in today’s workplace, according to workforce experts.

(PRWeb September 23, 2010)

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Families Face Critical Home Care Decisions with Little Information: NPDA Assists with Free Sept. 23rd Web Conference

Mon, 13 Sep 2010 14:00:00 GMT

Families face critical home care decisions with little information. The non-profit National Private Duty Association (NPDA) has announced that it will host a consumer education web conference entitled Home Safe Home: Making Informed Senior Care Decisions on Sept. 23, 2010, at 7 p.m. CDT.

(PRWeb September 13, 2010)

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Highland Park Family Service Awarded $10,000 from Local Home Instead Senior Care®

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT

Family Service: Prevention, Education and Counseling of Highland Park has announced that it has received a donation of $10,000 from the Home Instead Senior Care® Northbrook, Ill., office, which will be used to help subsidize senior care services in Lake and northern Cook Counties.

(PRWeb September 03, 2010)

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Free Sept. 23 Web Conference Helps Families Make Informed Home Care Decisions

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT

Free web conference to be offered by National Private Duty Association to assist consumers in selecting quality home care.

(PRWeb August 26, 2010)

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Battle of the Ages -- Caring for Aging Parents

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 18:40:53 GMT

New resources from Home Instead Senior Care help families overcome resistance of seniors who need assistance

(PRWeb August 24, 2010)

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Quality is King for U.S. Farmland Buyers Keeping Prices Near Their Peaks

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 14:00:00 GMT

Despite the uncertain mood still present in many economic sectors, the U.S. farmland market remains steady to strong thanks to continued investor interest in high quality land, according to experts at Farmers National Company. Fueled by a decline in listings and strong buyer interest, some cropland is going for more than $7,000 an acre.

(PRWeb June 04, 2010)

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Experience Works Launches JobReady Program to Help Older Workers Who Need to Keep Working

Thu, 20 May 2010 14:00:00 GMT

Unemployed older workers now have access to a free resource designed to help with their job search thanks to Experience Works, a nonprofit organization with offices throughout 30 states and Puerto Rico.

(PRWeb May 20, 2010)

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Farmers National Company Says High Quality Land Still Bringing Top Dollar

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 17:00:00 GMT

Recent reports by the Federal Reserve Bank have stated that farmland values, despite their surge in recent years, have stabilized. While this may hold true on land classes as a whole, Farmers National Company says high quality land is being heavily pursued by buyers, resulting in land sales exceeding sellers’ expectations.

(PRWeb January 14, 2010)

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Oklahoman Earns National Recognition for Efforts to Help Older Americans

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 13:00:00 GMT

Oklahoma rancher Phillip Klutts has received a national award for his effort to help older Americans. Experience Works, the nation's largest nonprofit training and employment organization for older workers, presented Klutts with the Cy Carpenter Award at a briefing on Capitol Hill as part of National Employ Older Workers Week (Sept. 21 - 25).

(PRWeb September 25, 2009)

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National Group Honors Champions for Older Workers

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:05:00 GMT

Experience Works honored its 2009 National Champions for older workers at events held this week In Washington, D.C. The recognition was held in conjunction with National Employ Older Workers Week. The National Champions are from Missouri, Oregon and Puerto Rico.

(PRWeb September 24, 2009)

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Older Low-Income Workers Face Historic Crisis

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Experience Works released a new study today on the crisis facing America's unemployed, older low-income workers. The research was announced in conjunction with National Employ Older Workers Week. The Experience Woks study involved more than 2,000 unemployed older workers and more than 700 employers. Experience Works is the nation's largest nonprofit training and employment organization for older workers.

(PRWeb September 22, 2009)

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Jack Borden, 101, is America's Outstanding Oldest Worker

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 19:00:00 GMT

Experience Works, the nation's largest provider of training and employment services for older workers, announced today that Jack Borden of Weatherford, Texas, is America's Outstanding Oldest Worker for 2009.

(PRWeb August 05, 2009)

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Walmart Foundation Grant to Experience Works Helps Train Older Workers for New Jobs

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:00:00 GMT

A new job training program in six regions through the United States is expected to provide a significant economic boost to local communities. The Putting Experience to Work program is made possible by the partnership of Experience Works and the Wal-Mart Foundation. By training older job seekers to return to the workforce, a significant economic boost is likely for the communities involved.

(PRWeb July 13, 2009)

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Investors Return to Farm Land Market

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:00:00 GMT

Despite the uncertainty surrounding the nation's economy, agriculture land values around the country have held strong the past six months. Farmers National Company experts report the industry's steady performance also has caught the eye of investors, who are returning to the land market as a safe place for their dollars.

(PRWeb June 16, 2009)

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Home Care Businesses Grow Despite Recession

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 15:00:00 GMT

A new survey of private pay home care companies, released by the National Private Duty Association (NPDA), shows that just over 70 percent of businesses are projecting increased revenues in 2009. As a reflection of this growth, 81 percent of the businesses surveyed are currently hiring caregivers to keep pace with client demand.

(PRWeb June 04, 2009)

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Overlooked and Underserved More Help Is Needed for Older Americans Who Need to Work

Wed, 20 May 2009 17:30:00 GMT

More resources are needed to help older workers who need to enter, re-enter or remain in the workforce, according to experts who spoke during a recent briefing on Capitol Hill. Experience Works sponsored the briefing, which included presentations from Cynthia Metzler, president and CEO of Experience Works; Richard Johnson, senior fellow at the Urban Institute; Tony Sarmiento, president and executive director of Senior Service America, Inc.; Maria Heidkamp, senior research project manager at the Rutgers University Heldrich Center for Workforce Development; and Stephanie Cabral, regional director for Experience Works.

(PRWeb May 20, 2009)

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The Search Begins for America's Outstanding Oldest Worker

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 14:00:00 GMT

Nominations are now being accepted in the search for America's Outstanding Oldest Worker. Sponsored by nonprofit Experience Works, the nation's largest training and employment organization for older workers, the search is part of a national effort to raise awareness about the contributions older individuals make in today's workplace and to break down barriers often associated with their employment.

(PRWeb April 22, 2009)

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Experience Works Helps More Older Job Seekers with Stimulus Money

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 15:30:00 GMT

Experience Works encourages older job seekers to find out if they qualify for services provided by the economic stimulus program. In March, an additional $120 million will be injected into the Senior Community Service Program, the only existing federal program serving older workers.

(PRWeb March 19, 2009)

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National Private Duty Association Warns of Tax Implications with Household Help

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 21:34:31 GMT

The National Private Duty Association says that consumers who hire independent caregivers could be headed for tax problems if they don't understand their obligations.

(PRWeb March 12, 2009)

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Total Living Choices Launches Home Care Finder®: Free Online Tool Provides Access to Home Care Services for Seniors and Families

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 16:55:42 GMT

Total Living Choices launches free web-based national database of home health and home care companies which allows hospitals and families to locate and identify appropriate services for the growing number of seniors who want to age in place at home. The Home Care Finder solution is available at http://www.TLChoices.com.

(PRWeb January 14, 2009)

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Kentucky Health Care Partnership Launches Resource: Eases Nursing Facility Placement for Consumers and Hospitals

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 14:00:00 GMT

Hospitals in the state of Kentucky now have an easier way to select long- term care facilities for patients based on the specific needs and wants of the patient. The Kentucky Association of Health Care Facilities partnered with Total Living Choices, a web-based software company providing discharge / referral management services to hospitals, to help make patient placement easier. This new tool, called Care Finder-Pro, allows discharge planners at hospitals to search a database of long-term care facilities in the state of Kentucky and select the facility that best fits the patient's needs. This database helps narrow the selection of long-term care options at a time when patients and families are faced with difficult decisions.

(PRWeb December 08, 2008)

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