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Franchise Update Media celebrated its 5th annual Franchise Innovation Awards in June, recognizing franchisors that have pioneered innovative strategies and tactics to build their brands....

Today, AARP Mississippi announced four organizations throughout the state will receive 2023 Community Challenge grants ? part of the largest group of grantees to date with $3.6 million awarded among 310 organizations nationwide. Grantees will...

Today, AARP New York announced 10 organizations throughout the state will receive 2023 Community Challenge grants ? part of the largest group of grantees to date with $3.6 million awarded among 310 organizations nationwide. Grantees will implement...

Threshold 360, a trusted sales platform provider that features immersive virtual tour technology, announces the general availability of its latest release, 23.2. Boasting an array of powerful sales and analytic capabilities, 23.2 represents a...

Always Best Care Senior Services, one of the leading senior care franchise systems in the United States, announced today that franchisee Ken Thomas has expanded his business, acquiring the existing territory of Always Best Care of Austin, Texas. The...

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 June: COVID-19 Test Kits Scams. Scammers are mailing...

Today, AARP announced it is investing $3.6 million in 310 Community Challenge grants for quick-action projects to help communities become more livable. These grants will improve public places; transportation; housing; digital connections; diversity,...

Planning for retirement is crucial to ensure financial stability and independence in old age. In Switzerland, the pension system is built upon three pillars, with the 3rd pillar pensions playing a vital role in helping individuals save for their own...

The spectrum of physical, emotional, and mental health concerns among aging individuals is made significantly more complex when America's military veterans and other seniors are grappling with the challenges of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)....

Seniors have made and continue to make significant and valuable contributions to their families, communities and workplaces. The Government of Canada remains committed to supporting local organizations that empower seniors, promote engagement within...

AARP is now accepting nominations for its 2023 (State) Andrus Award for Community Service, which honors 50+ Pennsylvanians sharing their experience, talent, and skills to enrich the lives of their community members. ...

Today, Mike Kelloway, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard and Member of Parliament for Cape Breton?Canso, the Honourable Greg Morrow, Minister of Agriculture and Member of the Legislative Assembly...

CarePatrol, the nation's largest senior care solutions agency, celebrates one year of its podcast, "My Care Advisors" with its 30th episode airing June 15th to coincide with the brand's 30th anniversary. The free, informational podcast, which now has...

MyndVR, the leading provider of VR-based, digital therapeutic experiences for the aging population, announced today that it has partnered with the Peplinski Group to bring its award-winning VR technology to the group's ten managed senior care...

Today, eHealth, Inc. (eHealth.com), a leading online private health insurance marketplace, released results from a survey of more than 3,500 Medicare beneficiaries...

Today, Benchmark Senior Living, New England's largest senior living provider with 65 independent living, assisted living, memory care assisted living and continuing care retirement communities throughout the Northeast, announced the debut of a new...

An estimated 6.5 million Americans older than 65 are living with Alzheimer's disease or dementia. This number could grow to nearly 14 million by 2060. To help better care for those who are impacted by these conditions, iN2L + LifeLoop collaborated...

The American Seniors Housing Association released a definitive report today detailing the senior living priorities of the Baby Boomer generation, who will largely drive the industry's growth for the next 25 years.1 "In the years to come, many of the...

Canadians' confidence in their ability to retire on time and debt free declined between 2016 and 2022, according to a new research report released by the Canadian Public Pension Leadership Council (CPPLC). CPPLC is a non-partisan group of senior...

The Williamsport Home ("Williamsport Home"), confirmed today that it experienced a data incident in April 2023 and will issue notices to affected individuals and relevant state and federal agencies about the incident.  On April 24, 2023, Williamsport...

ChenMed, one of the nation's leading primary care providers focused on serving seniors, was named the winner of three American Business Awards® for its 15-month #VaxTheNation campaign promoting COVID-19 vaccinations and public health safety practices...

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Caring Transitions, the leader in senior relocation and transition services, continues expanding its compassionate reach nationwide with its latest location. Caring Transitions of Castle Rock is owned and operated by first-generation American and...

ComForCare, a franchised provider of in-home caregiving services, recently launched a new podcast, ComForConnections. The fresh podcast series aims to deliver insightful discussions and expert analysis on essential subjects for professionals in the...

Right at Home, the 700-plus location in-home care concept helping seniors and adults with disabilities live comfortably at home, is looking to expand in San Antonio, Texas. The opportunity gives local entrepreneurs a chance to make a difference in...

The National Institute on Ageing (NIA) is proud to announce a new research partnership with Sun Life that will seek to identify barriers to financial security for older Canadians and find solutions that can help overcome them. With a contribution...

WHEN:            Thursday, June 22 9:30 a.m. Welcome 10 a.m. Comments & Groundbreaking WHERE:        The Seville, 2421 Calle Frontera, San Clemente, CA 92673*Parking is available on the street and at Pacific Coast Church (2651 Calle Frontera). WHAT: ...

Americans believe they will need $1.27 million to retire comfortably, according to the latest set of findings from Northwestern Mutual's 2023 Planning & Progress Study. That number continues to increase, up from $1.25 million reported last year....

3 ? DUOS, a digital health company focused on empowering older adults to live independently, announced today an additional $10 million in funding led by Primetime Partners, SJF Ventures, and CEOC's Aging Innovation Fund managed...

Imagine a toilet seat that could save your life. That's the reality for residents of Baycrest Terraces' Memory Care community, thanks to a new partnership with Toi Labs ? the innovators...

Liberty HealthShare®, one of the country's leading Christian healthsharing ministries, today announced it will host a free webinar on affordable healthcare for seniors on Medicare on Thursday, June 29....

Carson Group announced an equity partnership with Northwest Capital Management (NWCM), a retirement and investment advisory firm that specializes in wealth management services for individuals and retirement plan services for plan sponsors and their...

The Government of Canada is committed to helping seniors, persons with disabilities and families access quality dental care, which is an integral part of overall health. Today, the government reached the next milestone in the procurement process to...

Right at Home, the 700-plus location in-home care concept helping seniors and adults with disabilities live comfortably at home, is looking to expand in Rockford, Illinois. The opportunity gives local entrepreneurs a chance to make a difference in...

The pandemic has put a spotlight on the acute shortage of staff in long term care and assisted living facilities around the world and the latest census data shows Canada's seniors over the age of 85 and those with dementia are among the fastest...

Savvy Ladies, a nationally recognized non-profit organization supporting free financial education for women, including a national free financial helpline, is pleased to announce that Stacy Francis, Founder of Savvy Ladies, will be a panelist at the...

Leading UK not-for-profit care group Greensleeves Care has launched Keys To Open Minds ? a campaign to de-bunk common myths about life in care homes....

Laurie Gerber, wife of the late EPOCH Senior Living Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Laurence (Larry) Gerber, has been named the company's Chairperson. Laurie...

An app that repairs "broken" speech, a "Yellow Brick Road" map to help people navigate their community, and a personalized music system for anxiety are just three of the solutions that have made it to the semi-finals of the $5m Longitude Prize on...

CVS Health® today announced an $8.4 million investment with Community Housing of Maine ("CHOM"), the Portland Housing Authority and Boston Financial that will lead to the construction of 52 affordable housing units for older adults as part of the...

Right at Home, the 700-plus location in-home care concept helping seniors and adults with disabilities live comfortably at home, is looking to expand in Seattle, Washington. The opportunity gives local entrepreneurs a chance to make a difference in...

FentanylSolution.org, a respected national 501(c)(3) organization, is dedicated to shedding light on the urgent issue of fentanyl's impact on older individuals. With a mission to educate and protect senior citizens, FentanylSolution.org is raising...

Maplewood Senior Living's Vice President of Health and Wellness, Brian Geyser, APRN-BC, MSN, was recently tapped by Lincoln Healthcare Leadership (LHL) - an organization dedicated to fostering innovation in senior living, long-term care, and home...

Watercrest Santa Rosa Beach Assisted Living and Memory Care in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida has once again been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a "Best Assisted Living Community" and "Best Memory Care Community" in the 2023-2024 Best Senior...

Right at Home, the 700-plus location in-home care concept helping seniors and adults with disabilities live comfortably at home, is looking to expand in Muskegon, Michigan. The opportunity gives local entrepreneurs a chance to make a difference in...

The Centre for Aging + Brain Health Innovation (CABHI), powered by Baycrest, today announced funding of over $1.9 million to support the development and validation of 40 innovations aimed at improving the quality of life for older adults, people...

Like millions of other seniors, Darlene and Ken Tipton feel the pain and loneliness of not having day-to-day access to grandchildren whether due to distance, estrangement, or simply not having any little ones in the family. The Tiptons searched for a...

The Helper Bees, an in-home care platform enabling older adults to age in-place and live comfortably, is proud to announce it's earned the HITRUST CSF® v9.6 certification, underscoring the organization's dedication to data security and privacy. The...

On World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) is highlighting the prevalence of financial abuse that many older Canadians experience, and the steps that Canadians can take to recognize, prevent and report...

"June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Canada is joining countries around the world to collectively speak out against elder abuse as we recognize it is a reality for many seniors in Canada. Today, let's take this opportunity to raise awareness,...