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| It is very important for family members visiting residents of nursing homes and long-term care facilities during the holidays to be aware of signs of neglect and abuse. |
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| The law firm of Schwartzapfel Truhowsky Marcus P.C. has sponsored a law student in a fellowship to assist New York's Long Term Care Community Coalition (LTCCC). |
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| The six-week open enrollment period for Medicare Part D is under way and seniors are facing the annual task of evaluating prescription plans to nail down their choices for the coming year. Medicare enrollees have until Dec. 31 to review their current plan for any changes in cost or coverage and make certain it still meets their needs. Again this year, Walgreens pharmacists will be one of the best resources for Medicare information, offering a free personalized report that makes it easier for seniors and caregivers to weigh their options. |
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| The Center for Applied Sales Research, an Assisted Living Federation of America President's Council Member, has launched an innovative sales and sales management program: "Contract Sales Specialist Services." Contract Sales Specialist Services (CSSS) provides senior living companies with two levels of Sales Specialist Professionals to make a dramatically positive impact on their sales performance, particularly at communities with significant occupancy or reservation shortfalls. |
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| LivHOME, Inc., the nation's largest provider of professionally led at-home care for seniors, has hired Bernadette Bosco as Boston-based Executive Director for Massachusetts. |
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| Serena Senior Care, a leading Assisted Living and health management services company in Baja California Mexico, announces new services that allow American retirees living in Baja to fully enjoy their retirement, giving them peace of mind and quality of life. Expressed in their own words, customers of Serena share their satisfaction and the benefits they enjoy. Also learn about how this services help prepare retirees for when they pass away, making arrangements that will relief their loved ones from much grief. |
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| Senior Housing Industry Veteran Joins A Place for Mom, the Nation's Largest Senior Care Referral Service |
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| Medicare Part D prescription drug plans are changing again in 2009 and Medicare-PartD.com released their online PDP-Compare tool to help Medicare beneficiaries quickly see how their current 2008 Medicare Part D plan changes in 2009. With PDP-Compare, Medicare beneficiaries can compare changes in prescription drug plan costs and features such as monthly premiums, donut hole coverage, co-payments, and deductibles. Advocates can also use PDP-Compare to quickly see whether a Medicare beneficiary's 2008 Part D plan still qualifies for the 2009 state-specific Low Income Subsidy $0 premium. |
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| Senior Housing Industry Veteran Joins A Place for Mom, the Nation's Largest Senior Care Referral Service |
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| The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) and SNAPforSeniors® today announced the launch of the NAELA Senior Housing Locator, an online navigational tool with listings for licensed senior housing communities in the country available at NAELA.org |
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