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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...
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...
myMEDholiday.com has upgraded its offerings yet again, this time by expanding its “Medical Providers” directory. They have added an array of LASIK / Eye Surgery facilities to their select list of specialist clinics located in medical tourism hotspots like Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, and India. Bangok (PRWEB) June 14, 2013 In what has become a frequent occurrence of late, myMEDholiday.com has expanded its offerings yet again, this time in its “Medical Providers”...
Mayo Clinic and Cayetano Heredia Peruvian University researchers have partnered on a study showing that Peruvian physicians rarely sought to involve their patients in shared decision-making regarding medical care. This was true for physicians at public and private clinics. The findings are being discussed in Lima, Peru, at ISDM 2013, an international conference on globalizing shared decision-making held from June 16-19. "Some evidence suggests involving patients in decisions decreases...
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...
Intermedika Consulting is an international healthcare consulting firm that provides strategic consulting services to hospitals, investors and medical tourism promotion organizations. The principals are senior healthcare executives credited with transforming Bumrungrad International Hospital into one of the world's leading medical tourism destinations. Hong Kong (PRWEB) June 13, 2013 Four senior executives previously with Bumrungrad International Hospital have formed a new, specialty...
Eagle Ridge of Decatur, a BMA Management affordable assisted living community, is hosting an informational program on the Upcoming Changes to Medicare on June 20. Ashely Peel of the American Republic Insurance Company will be conducting the program. Bradley, IL (PRWEB) June 13, 2013 Eagle Ridge of Decatur, a BMA affordable assisted living community, is hosting an informational program on the Upcoming Changes to Medicare at 2 p.m. on Thursday, June 20. The community, which is located at...
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...
The North American HCIT Market report is segmented on the basis of its application, delivery mode, and component. (PRWEB) June 13, 2013 The "North American Healthcare IT Market, By Application [Provider IT (EMR, PACS, CPOE, CDSS, RCM, Claims Management, Payroll), Payer IT (CRM, Fraud Detection)], Delivery Mode (On-Premises, Web-Based Services & Cloud Computing) & Component –Forecasts to 2017 " analyzes and studies the major market drivers, restraints, and opportunities...
