News by subject: SCZ

Mease Life, a not-for-profit continuing care retirement community (CCRC) in Dunedin, Florida has completed an affiliation with Pennsylvania-based Acts Retirement-Life Communities, Inc., one of the nation's largest not-for-profit senior living...

Today, Jiffy Lube, an industry leader in vehicle maintenance for more than 40 years, announced the second annual fundraising event benefiting Meals on Wheels America and local senior nutrition programs. The Drive to Do More for Meals on Wheels...

On October 15, open enrollment for Medicare will begin. Millions of seniors in Texas will once again face the challenge of finding the right Medicare coverage, including the need to decide between Original Medicare or Medicare Advantage plans. While...

For the first time, Meijer is entering into the health insurance space through a new partnership with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan on a Medicare Advantage plan, called Medicare Plus Blue PPO + Meijer. The new plan offering will be available to...

Connie Health, the trusted Medicare advisory platform that older adults count on for their healthcare coverage, today announced it will offer its services in the state of Georgia, bringing unbiased advice on critical coverage, benefits and...

Caring Transitions, the leader in senior relocation and transition services, continues to expand its compassionate reach across the nation with its latest location. Caring Transitions of Ambler is owned and operated by Brian and Jennifer Gallagher....

Accessing services is the most frequent and important way Canadians interact with the government. To help mark National Seniors Day, Minister of Citizens' Services Terry Beech highlighted new services for seniors, and all Canadians, in planning for a...

Today, the Minister for Seniors, Seamus O'Regan Jr., issued the following statement: "We live in an aging country. In my home province of Newfoundland and Labrador, nearly one quarter of people are seniors. That is a good thing, and it is our...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on National Seniors Day:                                         "On National Seniors Day, we celebrate seniors and recognize their countless contributions to our country, our...

In honour of National Seniors Day on Sunday, October 1st, The Chartwell Foundation is marking the first anniversary of its charitable program, launched on the same date last year. Within its first year, this invaluable initiative open to all Canadian...

The Halifax Group ("Halifax"), a middle market private equity firm that partners with management to invest in market-leading companies, announced today that it has agreed to acquire the Worldwide Home Care division of Sodexo, (the "Company"),...

Watercrest Myrtle Beach Assisted Living and Memory Care celebrates their recognition as the gold medal winner of the 2023 Best of the Beach Awards for Best Assisted Living Community....

Watercrest Santa Rosa Beach Assisted Living and Memory Care celebrates the outstanding achievement of reaching 100% resident occupancy in their award-winning senior living community in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. Watercrest Santa Rosa Beach opened in...

SilverPoint Senior Living is thrilled to announce the appointment of Nickelle Minsloff as the Director of People and Culture, a pivotal role designed to fortify the organization's commitment to its team members and residents alike. Shawn Corzine,...

The New York StateWide Senior Action Council (StateWide), an organization dedicated to advocacy for the rights of seniors in New York State, today announced its Medicare Fraud of the Month for September: Social Engineering, the use of deception to...

Closed since April 2022 due to construction, Tigard's Senior Center is reopening Oct. 2. One of the most anticipated services set to return with the reopening is the Meals on Wheels People congregate lunches. Meals on Wheels People will host a Grand...

Fewer than one in four age 50+ workers and retirees are very confident they will be able to maintain a comfortable lifestyle throughout their retirement (17%, 23%, respectively), according to Life in Retirement: Pre-Retiree Expectations and Retiree...

Chartwell Retirement Residences ("Chartwell") announced today the appointment of Jeffrey Brown as the Chief Financial Officer ("CFO") effective October 30, 2023....

Alzheimer's disease and dementia effects over 240,000 people in Connecticut and numbers continue to grow. On October 12 from noon to 6PM, The Village at South Farms, a Benchmark assisted living and Mind & Memory Care community, is offering a day of...

Palliative care is a critical part of Canada's health care system as it helps improve the quality of life for as long as possible. For many that means care at home or in the communities where they live. In 2022, more than half of Canadians received...

The Centers for Disease Control reports, "Every second, an adult in the U.S. falls." Additional CDC research shows falls are the leading cause of injury and death in people over age 65. To help you be proactive in taking preventive measures,...

The Centers for Disease Control reports, "Every second an adult in the U.S. falls." Additional CDC research shows falls are the leading cause of injury and death in people over age 65. To help you be proactive in taking preventive measures, Benchmark...

Medical Guardian, a leading provider of personal emergency response systems (PERS) and healthcare engagement services, proudly announces the launch of the newest product in their lineup of medical alert solutions ? the MGMini Lite. Weighing less than...

Nomo International, Inc. announces the first-of-its-kind smart technology for the millions of people providing personal care to family members, especially those facing health challenges. Now live on Walmart.com, Nomo Smart Care is designed for...

Aging is an inevitable part of life, and how we embrace this journey can significantly impact our overall well-being and happiness. In an effort to encourage women to approach aging with joy and optimism, we are excited to announce an insightful...

Honor the Gift, a coalition representing organ transplant patients across the nation, along with other allied leaders across the transplant field, respond to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' (CMS) press release stating that "neither CMS...

The Senior Living Transformation Company ("SLTC") is pleased to announce its first acquisition of a 113 unit Assisted Living and Memory Care community in partnership with Omega Healthcare Investors . The Senior Living Transformation Center, known as...

The largest component of household wealth for many people in or entering retirement is home...

Benchmark at Alexandria, a senior assisted living and Mind & Memory Care community coming this spring to 'West Alex', today announced it has officially opened the doors to its new Welcome Center. The Center is located at 3462 Berkeley Street in...

TapestryHealth, a leading health risk management platform that continuously assesses, monitors and accelerates clinical care interventions to chronically ill, medically underserved seniors in long term care settings announced today that Liz Kirk will...

McShane Construction is pleased to announce the completion of The Woodlands at Canterfield, a 131-unit senior living development in West Dundee, Illinois. Built for Westbrook at Canterfield, LLC, The Woodlands at Canterfield is comprised of 91...

Today, AARP announced its 2024 AARP Purpose Prize Award recipients. The one-of-a-kind national award honors people age 50-plus who have proven that they are using their knowledge and life experience to make a difference. Five AARP Purpose Prize...

Homecare Hub, a company creating innovative home care and housing solutions through an on-demand, tech-enabled, small care home...

With the September 30 federal funding deadline approaching, Meals on Wheels America ? the leadership organization supporting the network of more than 5,000 community-based programs across the country that are dedicated to addressing senior hunger...

Cano Health, Inc. ("Cano Health") today announced that it sold substantially all of the assets associated with the operation of Cano Health's senior-focused primary care centers in Texas and Nevada to CenterWell Senior Primary Care ("CenterWell")....

TruBlue Home Service Ally, the franchise that provides handyman, home maintenance and senior modification services for busy adults and seniors, has announced the signing of a new location in Minneapolis....

September is National PACE Month?an opportunity to celebrate PACE (the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly), the model of care On Lok created in the North Beach-Chinatown neighborhoods of San Francisco.  PACE helps seniors live...

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UniversityRetirementCommunities.com, the first national website providing locations and information for retirees interested in senior living communities associated with a university or college, has officially launched. The website lists nearly 80...

Cigna Healthcare, the health benefits provider of The Cigna Group , is investing $1 million in national and community-based organizations this fall to address food insecurity among older Americans. Collectively, the funds are expected to provide more...

Upstate New York's four largest regions are home to rapidly aging populations as the percentage of residents 65 and older is increasing by double digits with a concerning number of those older New Yorkers living in poverty, according to a new report...

The Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority (RHRA) is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2023 Resident Champion and Partner in Protection Awards. Resident Sophie Krausz of Baycrest Terraces in North York received the Resident Champion Award and...

Kerry Hannon, best-selling author, media personality, and senior columnist at Yahoo Finance was awarded the Retirement Pioneer Award at the seventh Annual Retirement Coaches Association Conference this week. She was recognized for her efforts to...

Falls Prevention Week 2023, takes place from September 18 to September 22, yet is generally acknowledged throughout the month. This annual event serves as a critical opportunity to educate and empower individuals...

When it comes to preparing for a natural disaster or emergency don't forget some of the most important people in your life. Senior citizens, people like your grandparents or an elderly neighbor, can use a helping hand to get ready....

84 Lumber, the nation's largest privately held building materials supplier, has donated $15,000 to Mountaineer Food Bank, a member of Feeding America, to shine a spotlight on Hunger Awareness Month [September 2023]. As the presenting sponsor of the...

Texas Children's is pleased to announce the appointment of Debra Feigin Sukin, Ph.D., as the new President of the organization. Sukin will join Texas Children's on January 8, 2024, and report to Mark A. Wallace, who will continue to serve as Chief...

Assisted Living Locators, a leading nationwide senior placement and referral service, marked their 20th anniversary at the 2023 national conference held in New Orleans, LA. Founded in 2003, the company has shown two decades of commitment to senior...

LeadingAge, the association of nonprofit providers of aging services, and Ziegler, the nation's leading underwriters of financings for not-for-profit senior living providers, today release the 20th Annual...

According to a new survey from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota (Blue Cross), for Minnesotans aged 65 and older, the importance of dependable and helpful customer service is nearly universal when evaluating the value of a Medicare plan.  ...