http://medical.presslib.com/geriatrics/index.htm Geriatrics headlines posted throughout the day, every day. Mon, 06 Oct 2008 01:50:59 -0700 Mon, 06 Oct 2008 01:50:59 -0700 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss/ 60 http://medical.presslib.com/geriatrics/1428064.htm http://medical.presslib.com/geriatrics/1428064.htm Mon, 06 Oct 2008 01:50:59 -0700 Laura Mora's latest book, "Kidney Stones Remedies" is packed with information for people with kidney stones or people looking to prevent them. Geriatrics http://medical.presslib.com/geriatrics/1415234.htm http://medical.presslib.com/geriatrics/1415234.htm Fri, 03 Oct 2008 03:29:29 -0700 SeniorChecked was designed to take the guesswork out of selecting a trustworthy service provider for vulnerable seniors. The Web-based tool provides independent and unbiased third party review of companies and employees who serve senior citizens in their homes in order to combat the rise in elder abuse, financial exploitation and crimes against seniors. Geriatrics http://medical.presslib.com/geriatrics/1412984.htm http://medical.presslib.com/geriatrics/1412984.htm Thu, 02 Oct 2008 04:20:27 -0700 At Cambridge Healthtech Institute's Third Annual Drug Repositioning Summit on Monday, October 6 in Boston, the audience is scheduled to hear, as a Keynote Presentation, the story of how an individual physician has charted an entirely new course for a therapeutic which is already one of the most successful of all time. The Keynote Presentation, entitled "Repurposing of Enbrel for Alzheimer's Disease" will be made by Edward Tobinick MD, Director of the Institute for Neurological Research, a private medical group, inc. in Los Angeles. Dr. Tobinick is the inventor and patent holder of the etanercept off-label indication for Alzheimer's Disease, as well as more than 200 different inventions involving new off-label uses of TNF blockers, such as etanercept, in neurology, opthalmology, and for a variety of additional innovative clinical indications. Geriatrics http://medical.presslib.com/geriatrics/1388844.htm http://medical.presslib.com/geriatrics/1388844.htm Fri, 26 Sep 2008 01:21:01 -0700 Medicare-PartD.com brings newly released 2009 Medicare Part D prescription drug plan information online with Part D plans summarized on both national and state levels. In 2009, Medicare beneficiaries can expect to see increased premiums and a reduction in the number of available Part D plans. Low-Income Subsidy recipients should also prepare for fewer choices as Part D plans raise monthly premiums above state subsidy levels. Slightly fewer Medicare Part D plans will offer 2009 donut hole coverage, with only 25% of the 2009 Part D plans offering some gap coverage and three regional prescription drug plans offering limited brand-name coverage in the gap. Geriatrics http://medical.presslib.com/geriatrics/1387724.htm http://medical.presslib.com/geriatrics/1387724.htm Fri, 26 Sep 2008 01:21:00 -0700 Upstairs Solutions LTC announces an online training partnership with Provena Senior Services, providing specialized content to staff at their 16 long-term care and senior residential facilities. Upstairs Solutions provides cost-effective, best-in-class training to Provena senior-care employees, while maintaining a single learning management system platform across the entire health system Geriatrics http://medical.presslib.com/geriatrics/1376724.htm http://medical.presslib.com/geriatrics/1376724.htm Thu, 25 Sep 2008 01:15:17 -0700 Developed by real estate agent Diana Beam, RightSizing® provides personal and online support for seniors and their families during the transition to a more manageable senior lifestyle. Geriatrics http://medical.presslib.com/geriatrics/1358314.htm http://medical.presslib.com/geriatrics/1358314.htm Wed, 24 Sep 2008 03:07:56 -0700 World Alzheimer's Day 2008 Special Report: New innovative treatment approaches in Alzheimer's disease which involve mechanisms other than a direct attack on amyloid plaques have emerged as the leading candidates in the fight against Alzheimer's in 2008. These approaches were presented at ICAD 2008, the world's leading forum on dementia research. These new developments are discussed in the debut of AlzheimerVideoNews.com, a new website which takes a critical look at the most important news in Alzheimer's research. Geriatrics http://medical.presslib.com/geriatrics/1369344.htm http://medical.presslib.com/geriatrics/1369344.htm Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:16:37 -0700 ElderCarelink, the nation's largest, most trusted and fastest growing internet site that helps adult sons and daughters find the resources to care for their aging parents, selected Michael Connolly to be its President. Connolly brings more than 25 years of experience creating value for emerging growth companies. He will be primarily responsible for building the brand, business development and securing the necessary strategic resources to continue ElderCarelink's explosive growth. Geriatrics http://medical.presslib.com/geriatrics/1360004.htm http://medical.presslib.com/geriatrics/1360004.htm Sat, 20 Sep 2008 01:43:13 -0700 Every 71 seconds, another American develops dementia or Alzheimer's disease. And for every person with Alzheimer's, there is a family that must care for that person. Caring.com has created a To Do list for Alzheimer's caregivers to aid in planning for the daunting road ahead and to take some of the guesswork out of what to do. The list is just in time for World Alzheimer's Day on Sept. 21. Geriatrics http://medical.presslib.com/geriatrics/1351024.htm http://medical.presslib.com/geriatrics/1351024.htm Thu, 18 Sep 2008 00:22:01 -0700 Transfor Corporation unveiled a revamped site for wheelchair securement products and services. The new Web site is equipped with a variety of eCommerce solutions that enhance the user experience. Geriatrics