Health: Geriatrics

More Baby Boomers Rejected by Long Term Care Insurance Companies

LTC Tree, the number one “virtual” seller of Long Term Care Insurance in the industry, has launched a...

(PRWeb May 23, 2013)

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BMA Affordable Assisted Living Community to Host Interactive Laughter...

Heritage Woods of McHenry, a BMA Management affordable assisted living community, is hosting an interative Laughter Yoga presentation on May 29. The community in McHenry, Illinois serves seniors of...

(PRWeb May 23, 2013)

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NDI Launches Deep Brain Innovations, LLC

Optimizing electrical stimulation to treat Parkinson's disease and other neurological conditions.

(PRWeb May 23, 2013)

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The CareGiver Partnership: Tips to Help Your Elderly Loved One Stay...

May 29 is National Senior Health & Fitness Day, and Dianna Malkowski of The CareGiver Partnership offers tips for encouraging a senior family member or friend to stay active.

(PRWeb May 23, 2013)

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Da Vinci Surgical Robot Lawsuit News: Rottenstein Law Group LLP...

The firm is currently offering da Vinci robot lawsuit evaluations to those who have suffered serious da Vinci surgery complications during robotic surgery procedures.

(PRWeb May 23, 2013)

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National Bathroom Safety Products Provider Announces Hydrotherapy Walk...

A popular walk in tub supplier, Aging Safely announces they will now offer hydrotherapy walk in bathtubs and handicap shower systems that...

(PRWeb May 23, 2013)

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America's #1 Insurance Lawyer, Frank N. Darras Warns: Memorial...

Second only to July Fourth, Memorial Day weekend is one of the busiest for car travel. In fact, AAA estimates that last year almost 31 million Americans traveled by car during Memorial Day weekend.

(PRWeb May 23, 2013)

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Rottenstein Law Group LLP Now Accepting Tylenol Cases, Announces New...

The firm is actively filing Tylenol lawsuits on behalf of those who allegedly suffered liver damage and other serious complications related to their use of Tylenol.

(PRWeb May 23, 2013)

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Da Vinci Surgical Robot Lawsuit News: Rottenstein Law Group LLP...

The firm is currently offering da Vinci robot lawsuit evaluations to those who have suffered serious da Vinci surgery complications during robotic surgery procedures.

(PRWeb May 23, 2013)

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Mom’s Meals Insights: Gluten-Free Doesn’t Have to Mean Taste-Free

A gluten-free diet, used to treat celiac disease, sounds simple in theory, but many find there is gluten in more foods than they realized, and that substituting gluten-free food often leads to a...

(PRWeb May 23, 2013)

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Health2Go Announces Research That DHEA Helps Depression

DHEA, dehydroepiandrosterone, a natural base building block for hormones has been shown in many top research studies that higher levels of normally occurring DHEA staves off depression. It turns out...

(PRWeb May 23, 2013)

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ZONARE Expands Commercial Shipments of New ZS3 Ultrasound System

Company to Showcase Growing Family of Premium Ultrasound Systems at Upcoming Vascular Annual Meeting

(PRWeb May 23, 2013)

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Lake Charles LA Hearing Aid Leader Creates Expert Blog to Discuss...

A new weekly blog on the website of The Hearing Center of Lake Charles, Inc. in Lake Charles LA will provide a way for the audiologists to share advice, research and innovations related to hearing...

(PRWeb May 23, 2013)

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Hot Straw Popularity Soars After Winning Best New Product Award at...

Hot Straw launches new product pack after winning Best New Product at Seattle Coffee Fest. After receiving the Best New Product Award at the Seattle Coffee Fest, The Hot Straw has received rave...

(PRWeb May 23, 2013)

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Sounds of Summer: A Hearing and Speech Event

HVENT offers info session and free hearing screenings.

(PRWeb May 23, 2013)

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VideoCare Touch-Screen Technology is Great Way to Start the Day for...

Boutique residence care facility welcomes new video calling system to bring residents and families closer.

(PRWeb May 23, 2013)

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Only Probiotic Supplement Created by Practicing Gastroenterologist...

On July 1, 2007, San Antonio-based gastroenterologist Dr. Lawrence Hoberman, with the help of a microbiologist, created a probiotic supplement called EndoMune. Six years later, still the only...

(PRWeb May 23, 2013)

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New Survey of Aging Experts Gives Top 5 Tips for Avoiding Family Feud...

National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers survey of aging experts says that the most important thing you can do is to give all family members a chance to voice their concerns,...

(PRWeb May 23, 2013)

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Alzheimer's Treatment Reduces Assisted Living Facilities Cost

Novel drug treatment facilitates recovery of memory, mood and cognitive function. The improved self-suficiency enables a lower level of care according to a recent NWC observational study.

(PRWeb May 22, 2013)

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Talking Dog Research: MIT Startup GeriJoy and Pace University...

GeriJoy provides virtual talking dogs as...

(PRWeb May 22, 2013)

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Advanced Pain Surgical Center Receives Leaders in Healthcare Award

Advanced Pain Surgical Center (APSC), which offers a variety of treatments designed to address virtually any type or level of chronic pain, received a Leaders in Healthcare award today for their...

(PRWeb May 22, 2013)

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Attorney Jason Waechter Speaks Out Against Abuse in Assisted Living...

Personal Injury Attorney Jason Waechter discusses the recent release of a news report highlighting abuse of elderly residents in nursing homes and shares tips on recognizing the warning signs.

(PRWeb May 22, 2013)

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New Orthopedic Unit at Harbor House Rehabilitation and Nursing Center...

The new Harbor House Short-Term Orthopedic Unit in Hingham, MA, is designed to ease the transition from hospital to home for patients recovering from hip, knee and shoulder surgery, as well as other...

(PRWeb May 22, 2013)

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BMA Management Honored with an Assisted Living Federation of America...

BMA Management, the largest provider of assisted living in Illinois, has been honored by the Assisted Living Federation of America with a 2013 Best of the Best Award. The awards are designed to...

(PRWeb May 22, 2013)

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DePuy Pinnacle Lawsuit Update: Federal Court Orders DePuy to Produce...

The firm is actively filing DePuy Pinnacle lawsuits on behalf of individuals who allegedly suffered metallosis, premature device failure and other serious complications related to the metal-on-metal...

(PRWeb May 22, 2013)

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Zoloft Lawsuit Update: Judge in Multidistrict Litigation Schedules...

The firm is currently offering Zoloft lawsuit evaluations to individuals who allegedly suffered serious side effects from taking the drug.

(PRWeb May 22, 2013)

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Supporters Carry on Cause of Golf Icon Ken Venturi at 23rd Annual Loma...

More than 100 golfers participated in the tournament, held at The Club at Morningside in Rancho Mirage. The tournament is held every year and raises funds for use in proton research to treat cancer at...

(PRWeb May 22, 2013)

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Dr. Jeffrey Adler of Adler Footcare of Greater New York Invited to...

Dr. Jeffrey Adler, Medical/Surgical Director and Owner of Adler Footcare of Greater New York, will speak at the Academy of Ambulatory Foot & Ankle Surgery Cadaver Seminar at Louisiana State...

(PRWeb May 22, 2013)

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Top Audiologist in Santa Fe NM, The Hearing Care Centers of...

The test will help new and returning patients decide whether they should make an in-office appointment with one of the Santa Fe-area audiologists.

(PRWeb May 22, 2013)

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Wheelchair Grip Attachments for Hand Impairment Designed by...

Believing that the capability of individuals to be able to move about more freely in their environments directly correlates to enhanced activity levels, and a greater sense of independence and quality...

(PRWeb May 22, 2013)

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MindStart Offers New Resource for Incorporating Horticulture Therapy...

Horticulture therapy can provide meaningful and stimulating activities for people receiving dementia care....

(PRWeb May 22, 2013)

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Time and Gems Unveils the Start of Its Annual Memorial Day Sale

Buyers can now shop for discounted authentic Rolex watches during Time and Gems’ Memorial Day sale.

(PRWeb May 22, 2013)

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DiaperBuys.com Announces Sweepstakes Contest

DiaperBuys.com is pleased to announce their newest sweepstakes contest on the company’s Facebook page, which will run until May 28. Visitors can enter to win a $200 Visa gift card, just for visiting...

(PRWeb May 21, 2013)

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4,994 Actions Currently Pending in DePuy Hip Implants Multidistrict...

According to court data updated on May 14, 2013, there are 4,994 actions currently pending in the DePuy ASR and DePuy Pinnacle Hip Implants Multidistrict Litigations. In light of this news,...

(PRWeb May 21, 2013)

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Heritage Woods of Dwight Affordable Assisted Living to Host...

Heritage Woods of Dwight, a BMA Management affordable assisted living community in Dwight, Illinois, is hosting a Quality Home Health informational program on Arthritis on May 28. The community serves...

(PRWeb May 21, 2013)

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A Leading Senior Bathtubs Provider Announces Hydrotherapy Walk in...

National handicap shower and hydrotherapy walk in bathtubs provider, Aging Safely, announces senior bathtub products for nursing homes and...

(PRWeb May 21, 2013)

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Dallas Home Care Assistance Celebrates Older Americans Month with...

The senior care company will be hosting a table at the MayFair Festival, presented by the City of Dallas Senior Affairs Commission.

(PRWeb May 21, 2013)

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“Caring for Me, Caring for You” Program Wins Aging Best Practices...

Commonwealth Council recognizes Riverside Health System's Center for Excellence in Aging and Lifelong Health caregiver program.

(PRWeb May 21, 2013)

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CipherHealth Releases New Interactive Follow-Up Program to Reduce...

The first-of-its-kind program responds to a recent CMS proposal to include readmissions for elective hip and knee replacement patients in payment calculations under the Hospital Readmission Reduction...

(PRWeb May 21, 2013)

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Additional Live Continuing Medical Education (CME) Conference Has Been...

Continuing Education Company has added The 4th Annual Summer Primary Care conference as an additional CME live conference to be held on Kiawah...

(PRWeb May 21, 2013)

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Tinnitus Sufferers Invited to Share Their Story for a Chance to Win...

As part of Better Hearing Month, Starkey Hearing Technologies will award one set of Xino Tinnitus hearing aids, plus a custom fitting by a hearing care professional, for the winning story.

(PRWeb May 21, 2013)

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Tomorrow, May 22, “Healthcare Reform: Convert Anxiety into Revenue”...

MediGain and AdvancedMD executives will share their expertise on how to be ready for the changing landscape of healthcare. The topics include how to start preparing for ICD-10, the new reimbursement...

(PRWeb May 21, 2013)

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Learn How to Change Anxiety into Revenue during Tomorrow’s Webinar

Healthcare executives from MediGain and AdvancedMD will be discussing and answering questions on healthcare related topics such as ICD-10 and the technology your practice is missing to prosper.

(PRWeb May 21, 2013)

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JustHomeMedical.com Launches Raised Toilet Seats Category

In an effort to sell more bath safety products, Just Home Medical has expanded its selection to include raised toilet seats—a device allowing those with limited mobility to easily get up from the...

(PRWeb May 21, 2013)

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New Hearing Healthcare Blog from Audiology & Hearing Clinic in...

The audiologists and hearing specialists at Audiology & Hearing Clinic in Paris TN have launched a weekly blog to share expert hearing care information and tips.

(PRWeb May 21, 2013)

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Caregiver Homes Presents New Website and Brand

Caregiver Homes, which supports families with an intensive care management model known as Structured Family Caregiving, has launched a fully redesigned website...

(PRWeb May 21, 2013)

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Spectrum Training Services Hosts Annual Safety Fair to Help Businesses...

Spectrum Training Services, Inc. (http://www.illinoisoshatraining.com), a state partner to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA),...

(PRWeb May 21, 2013)

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Platinum Tax Defenders and Sherri Gastelum Outlines Tax Advantages...

There are some tax advantages to being out of work, says a March 12, 2013 article by USA Today (“Jobless Last Year? 5 Must-Know Tax Tips”). Platinum Tax Defenders says that a professional tax...

(PRWeb May 21, 2013)

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Gem Dynasty Recently Announced Unbeatable Rates on Diamonds in Los...

Find out why more buyers are now taking advantage of Gem Dynasty’s latest competitive diamond prices.

(PRWeb May 21, 2013)

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ContinuCare Home Health, Inc. Receives Perfect Report from the Texas...

ContinuCare Home Health went through a four-day review by the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services and was found to have no deficiencies to be cited.

(PRWeb May 21, 2013)

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