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| A new exercise system from BigBand Fitness, LLC provides a convenient, effective, and affordable product designed to improve the strength and flexibility older Americans need to get up and down stairs, hold grandchildren, carry packages, dress, and perform other activities of daily living. BigBand is the invention of a grandmother for those who want to maintain an independent lifestyle by improving their fiitness level. |
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| The 2B Alive Assisted Living Summit in La Jolla, Calif., recently attracted more than 200 industry leaders to discuss opportunities for American retirees in Mexico and the growing retirement community industry in Mexico. Sponsored by the Mexican Association of Retirement Communities (AMAR), the Assisted Living Summit focused on building a greater quality of life in Mexico for the world's retirees. |
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| ELDR magazine and ELDR.com today released the results of a national survey on the "right to die" issue or what some call "physician-assisted suicide." It reveals that over 80% of adults say the right to die is a personal decision, not that of government or religion; that two-thirds want physician-assisted right to die legal, as in Oregon; that half of U.S adults could eventually face a right to die caretaker role for a loved one; and that only half of adults over 60 have a living will or health care directive. |
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| No one likes to talk about elder care. Almost no one plans enough for getting older. And no one wants aging to happen to them. During Mother's Day weekend, Minnesotans will have the opportunity to give mom (and dad) the best gift ever -- a conversation about aging. A gift that doesn't wilt. Elder Care Expo 2008 provides to the more than half-million Minnesota caregivers the elder care resources, answers and solutions they need to get started -- all in one place. The Expo is May 9 and 10, 2008, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day in the Minnesota State Fairgrounds Education Building in... |
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| The first center in Orange County now offering an invisible, extended wear hearing aid |
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| Walker invented to enable user to maneuver the unit more easily; would eliminate the hassle and strain involved in using a conventional walker; prototype available. |
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| Philadelphia Senior Center (PSC), and host sponsor EXIT REALTY "The Waterfront Group," celebrates "Older Americans Month" with the "5th Annual Coffee Cup Exhibition and Reception," on Thursday, May 15, 2008, from 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., at Philadelphia City Hall, Broad and Market Streets, Philadelphia, PA. The benefit will feature original art by local and national artists, hors' d'oeuvres, spirits, live entertainment, and a silent auction. Funds raised support programs to help 5,000 older adults in the Delaware Valley. |
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| Billing Dynamix Improves Rehab Practice Profitability and Productivity - "The average rehab and physical therapy practice earnings dropped seventeen percent over the past five years but insurance companies beat inflation several times during the same time period," says Gerilyn M. Gault, Physical Therapist and Co-Owner of G&E Therapies, who is tired of hearing horror stories about underpaid or delayed claims and frustrated practice owners who waste time fighting payers instead of treating patients. "Continuous corporate consolidation has given the payers the resources and the opportunities... |
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| Charlotte's aro welcomes nationally recognized elder law attorney Tim Takacs to Charlotte for second year, to co-present with nc elder law attorney Nicole Vandiver. |
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| Big Fish Games, the world's leading online destination for casual entertainment, is learning that its games are an important contributor to the health and wellness of one significant segment of its customer base: baby boomers. Casual games are online computer games that are easy to play yet challenging to master. They are fun, relaxing, and can be played alone or in a more social manner. |
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