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myCNAjobs, the fastest growing caregiver job community, adds new resources for professional caregivers to growing online career center. Chicago, IL (PRWEB) June 18, 2013 myCNAjobs announces the addition of new resources to their growing database of free downloads, articles, and tips to the Caregiver Resources Center. As more caregivers enter the workforce to care for the 10,000+ retiring baby boomers each day, the need for caregiver training and professional caregiver job resources has...
The Michigan Seniors Expo Comes to Southland Mall in Taylor, MI Taylor, MI (PRWEB) June 17, 2013 The 2013 Michigan Seniors Summer Expo will be held at Southland Mall on Saturday, June 22, 2013 from 10am to 3pm. With more than 50 exhibitors, the Expo will feature a variety of free health screenings, including Diabetes screenings, Glaucoma screenings, hearing tests, blood pressure tests, weight / BMI analysis and more. Plus, there will be special presentations on the “Seniors Learning...
MIT Startup GeriJoy announced today that it is offering a special Father’s Day promotion for its virtual home companion: from June 16 until June 22, the referral code “FATHERS” will give new subscribers a full refund on the first month’s subscription price. Teams of care staff who work around the clock see, hear, and engage with elders through GeriJoy's virtual companions, which take the form of adorable pets, and improve mental health for elders while providing peace of mind...
Palo Alto-area provider of senior living services details upcoming events in June. Palo Alto, CA (PRWEB) June 14, 2013 Avenidas is pleased to announce the following events will take place during the month of June. On Wednesday, June 12, residents are invited to be heroes and give blood at the Avenidas/Stanford Blood Drive from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Avenidas. Beginning on Thursday, June 13, and every Thursday in June, there will be free retirement planning strategies workshops available....
In-home care can be so important when loved ones require assistance due to mental and physical conditions. Berkeley, CA (PRWEB) June 14, 2013 In-home care can be so important when loved ones require assistance due to mental and physical conditions. There is now a Berkeley website provided by 24Hr HomeCare available to California residents who may be interested in finding out more about the type of services that can be obtained through qualified caregivers. The Berkeley site will provide...
DUBLIN, June 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Honor extraordinary carers who sacrifice for others The BRAVE Awards, an international awards initiative that recognizes the courage and dedication of non-professional caregivers, is seeking nominations through June 30, 2013. Developed and implemented by Shire plc, the global biopharmaceutical company, the BRAVE Awards honor unpaid, non-professional caregivers who give of themselves in a meaningful, dedicated and selfless manner. Up...
Chapel Hill, NC Home Care Firm Receives Trademark for its Proprietary Sharing while CaringTM Elder Care Philosophy. Sharing while CaringTM Proactively Involves Seniors in Care Activities to Help Them Feel Engaged, Valuable and Productive. Chapel HIll, NC (PRWEB) June 13, 2013 The US Patent and Trademark Office awarded trademark status to Acorn Home Care Services, Inc. for its Sharing while CaringTM approach to senior care. Sharing while CaringTM is a proprietary philosophy of care for...
GeriJoy, an MIT startup that provides 24/7 virtual companions for the elderly, announced today that in honor of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15, all GeriJoy Companion subscriptions started on June 15 will receive an additional free month of service. Besides improving mental health for elders and providing peace of mind for caregivers, the GeriJoy Companion has been instrumental in detecting and preventing senior abuse, and the company has begun service enhancements focused on...
Employment in home-based health services grew last month, according to the recent Bureau of Labor Statistics report. The country’s aging booming population has created an increased demand for caregivers and in-home health care professionals, as reflected in job trends on Granted.com. Pasadena, CA (PRWEB) June 13, 2013 According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, demand for home-based medical care is rising, with employers hiring 7,000 in-home health professionals last month. The growth...
Tabitha, your answer for Elder Care, continues to raise the standard in memory care support, this time with a significant investment in team member training to enhance the dignity and well-being of Elders experiencing memory loss. Lincoln, NE (PRWEB) June 13, 2013 Tabitha, your answer for Elder Care, continues to raise the standard in memory care support, this time with a significant investment in team member training to enhance the dignity and well-being of Elders experiencing memory...
