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January 2, 2008
On the
Couch with Man’s Best Friend; Pet Therapy
 Pet
Therapy, especially with dogs, has been a popular form of
reaching out to the elderly among social and volunteer groups
for many years. Interestingly, pet therapy has been shown to not
only reduce one’s stress and loneliness but also to aid in
longevity. In a study by the Baker Medical Research Institute in
Melbourne, Australia, they found
that.............................Click
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December 5, 2008
Beat
the Holiday Blues
With the
holiday season in full swing, running around buying presents and
doing all of the little things to get ready for the upcoming
parties, we need to pause for a moment and think about how
difficult this time can be for the elderly. While many people
look to the holidays as a time for joy and celebration, the
holidays may also conjure up feelings of sadness and loneliness
for the elderly as they think of lost loved ones, health
concerns or......................Click
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November 26, 2008
Turkey Trot 2008
Seniors First, Inc's 19th Annual Turkey Trot
Orlando, FL – November 20, 2008 –
Seniors
First, Inc. will host its largest fund raiser of the year. The
19th annual Turkey Trot will be held in downtown
Orlando starting at Lake Eola on Thanksgiving morning, November
27th. The 5K run/walk is projected to have the
largest turn out since the race began in 1989 with last year’s
number reaching 4297 participants. Runners will start the race
at 8:00am with the Tot Trot to follow at
9:15am..................................Click
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October 17, 2008
Governor
Crist’s “Accelerate Florida” Program Driven by “Think Tanks”
Orlando, FL
– October 17, 2008–
With the
recent announcement of Governor Crist’s “Accelerate Florida”
program the Office of Tourism, Trade and Economic Development (OTTED)
has been delegated the task of creating “Accelerator Think
Tanks.” These think tanks will be comprised of some of the best
and brightest minds in the State of Florida in an effort to........................Click
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October 9, 2008
How Do You Know
When it’s Time for Elder Care?
Sometimes
there’s a sign, sometimes there’s a gut feeling of “something’s
not quite right” but sometimes there is no warning that there is
a problem at all. It’s hard to know when it’s time to start
caring for aging parents when your parents have spent a lifetime
caring for themselves and others.
American Home Companions recommends reviewing the Seniors
Citizens Guide for 10 Signs That Your Aging Parent Needs Help
when thinking about the necessity of elder care:
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HERE FOR MORE!
October 3, 2008
WALKING TO END
ALZHEIMER’S:
The
Alzheimer’s Association Annual Memory Walk®
Orlando, FL –
October 3, 2008 –
The
Alzheimer’s Association annual Memory Walk® will be
held on Saturday, October 11, 2008 at Lake Eola Park in Downtown
Orlando. Over 1500 people are expected to participate in this
event in an effort to raise funds and bring awareness to combat
this disease.
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MORE!
October 1, 2008
Violations Reported at 94% of Nursing Homes
More than
90 percent of
nursing homes were cited
for violations of federal health and safety standards last year,
and for-profit homes were more likely to have problems than
other types of nursing homes, federal investigators say in a
report
issued......................................................................................click
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September 29, 2008
ELDER CAREBe
Informed; Be Prepared for the Long-Term
Long-Term care is often an avoided or
forgotten subject within families and if not
properly planned for can be an emotional and
financial roller coaster you definitely do
not want to ride. Most health insurance
policies do not cover the potentially
life-altering medical costs for nursing
homes, assisted living facilities or in-home
care that most seniors 65 and over will need
at some point in their lives. Medicaid can
not be counted on until almost all of the
senior’s financial resources have been
exhausted thereby leaving..............................................click
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September 11, 2008
Preparing the Elderly for Hurricanes:
It's that time of year down here in Florida and in the
aftermath of Fay and a few more on their way, hurricanes are the
topic of the day.
First and foremost, if you are on oxygen, contact your power
company and register with them as an oxygen dependent home. See
if you will be placed on a priority list for getting your power
restored, if not ...................click
here for more!
August 20, 2008
ORLANDO-BASED
BUSINESS MAKES Inc. 5000 LIST
Inc. Magazine
Has Named the Top 5000 of the Fastest Growing Private Companies
in America
Orlando,
FL – August 20, 2008–
In a slow
economy one Florida business, American Home Companions, has
earned a spot on the Inc. 5000 list for 2008. Inc. 5000’s list
is comprised of the fastest growing private companies in America
ranked by percentage of revenue growth between 2004 through
2007.
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MORE!
August 15, 2008
Keeping Seniors Cool in the Hot Summer
Months
Hyperthermia
is a term for heat-related illnesses
including
heat stroke,
heat fatigue, heat syncope (sudden dizziness
after exercising in the heat), heat
exhaustion and heat cramps. Seniors are more
susceptible to these illnesses due to their
body’s diminishing ability to adequately
......................click
here for more!
August 12, 2008
Private Care
Association of Florida’s Board of Directors Elects Jim Mark
Orlando, FL –
August 12, 2008 –
The Private Care Association of Florida met Thursday July 17,
2008 in Tampa for their Board of Directors meeting to elect
their 2008-2009 officers. Jim Mark of American Home Companions
has been elected Secretary of the association.
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MORE!
August 01, 2008
Eldercising for Independent Living with your
Home Companion
With the
Beijing Olympics starting 8/8/08 we are reminded how
important exercise is to the human body, mind and spirit.
Eldercise,
exercise for seniors, is an important part of a daily
regimen to slow the aging process, keep our bodies agile and
mind sharp. We’re not saying you need to be training for a
marathon or working to compete in the
National Senior Games, but a short walk and
stretching will do wonders for physical fitness.
The
National Institute on Aging has recommended
.................click
here for more!
July 25, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE
RELEASE:
THE
FORGETTING: A Portrait of Alzheimer’s
Orlando, FL –
July 25, 2008–
The Forgetting: A Portrait of Alzheimer’s is a two-hour
documentary aimed at understanding and reducing anxiety of the
disease.
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MORE!
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