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It is May and Raleigh Geriatric Care Management is participating in National Geriatric Care Management month and continues to offer free seminars to assist adult children and their aging parents.

Keeping Us Safe is pleased to announce that they are now offering the nationally-recognized “Adults with Aging Parent Drivers” presentation to organizations and businesses in and around the greater Raleigh, North Carolina area.

The Board of Directors of Interfaith Caregivers of Greater Mercer County has named Hamilton Square, NJ, resident Jane Cairo Latini as the nonprofit’s new Executive Director. Latini had served as its Acting Executive Director since May 2012.

SYNERGY HomeCare of Milwaukee County today announced it is the recipient of the “Best of Home Care” Provider of Choice award from Home Care Pulse.

CareNovateMag, an online platform & provider of medication literacy, social health and caregiving content for caregivers, seniors and patients using social media to highlight patient safety – 7 Days of Recognition, 365 Days Committed to Safe Care

Fearless Caregiver Conference to train families in stress reduction, legal issues, burnout relief and getting help from family members. A leading neurologist will answer questions at lunch. Complimentary tickets are available at www.Caregiver.com.

Sage Life Technologies released a new online application for family caregivers targeting the “sandwich generation.” MySage is a suite of web tools to better manage the tasks of caring for an aging parent and juggling multiple demands.

Conferences attendees walk away empowered and shouting I’m A Fearless Caregiver: Don’t Mess With Me. The day includes stress reduction techniques, legal issues and burnout relief. www.Caregiver.com has complimentary tickets for Jan 31st in ORL

For the third year, it was a “sell out” crowd as more than 300 caregiving youth and their families along with about 50 volunteers who gathered for a Holiday Celebration Dinner at Benvenuto’s in Boynton Beach on December 17th.

Today’s Caregiver magazine’s current cover interview features Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter. The magazine will be presented to all in attendance at the Carter Center celebration and is available on caregiver.com.

Laura Zel, Donna True and Pat Sacco to be presented Community Fearless Caregiver Awards at Treasure Coast Fearless Caregiver Conference on Oct 31st. Event to be held at Port St. Lucie Civic Center. Tickets sponsored by Area Agency on Aging of PB/TC.

The 120th Fearless Caregiver Conference to be held at the Port Saint Lucie Civic Center. Complimentary Fearless Caregiver Holiday Guides to be presented to all attendees. Tickets sponsored by Area Agency on Aging of Palm Beach and Treasure Coast.

Palm Beach County resident has the opportunity to be awarded $250,000 when one hero will be named “CNN Hero of the Year”. Siskowski was among more than 10,000 nominations received this year by the CNN Heroes program.

CNN Heroes is a year-long initiative that honors everyday people for their selfless, creative efforts to help others. All CNN Heroes are selected from viewer nominations submitted at CNNHeroes.com.

Raleigh, NC – Raleigh Geriatric Care Management in NC, will participate in National Geriatric Care Manager Month by providing seminars free of charge explaining the role of a geriatric care manager to any venue that welcomes the opportunity.

Today’s Caregiver magazine and Caregiver.com celebrate the magazine’s 100th celebrity caregiving cover interview in the May/June issue. Since 1995, each issue of Today’s Caregiver magazine has included celebrity cover interviews.

Bestselling Book, “Elder Rage, or Take My Father… Please! How To Survive Caring For Aging Parents”, Recorded By Author, Jacqueline Marcell, Available as Audio Book at Amazon and Audible Books.

CareNovate.com is pleased to announce its nomination by SeniorHomes.com as the 2012 Best of the Web in the Social Media Rockstars – Organizations Category finalist.

Tickets and sponsorships available for April 24th volunteer recognition event in Hamilton Square, NJ.

Family caregivers seeking advice, support and answers as they care for ill loved ones will come together at seminar/lunch in Southbury on May 24th. Tickets are sponsored by Western Connecticut Area Agency on Aging and Today’s Caregiver magazine.

It is May and Raleigh Geriatric Care Management is participating in National Geriatric Care Management month and continues to offer free seminars to assist adult children and their aging parents.

Assisting Hands Scottsdale ranks in the top 10 for the second straight year in the category of Home Health Care companies in Arizona by Ranking Arizona, the largest business opinion poll in the state.

The benefits of engaging the profession of a geriatric care manager.

Keeping Your Loved One Safe. Hiring a geriatric care manager

Keeping Us Safe is pleased to announce that they are now offering the nationally-recognized “Adults with Aging Parent Drivers” presentation to organizations and businesses in and around the greater Raleigh, North Carolina area.

Hundreds of homebound elderly and disabled residents of Mercer County will benefit from recent grants to Interfaith Caregivers of Greater Mercer County (ICGMC).

The Board of Directors of Interfaith Caregivers of Greater Mercer County has named Hamilton Square, NJ, resident Jane Cairo Latini as the nonprofit’s new Executive Director. Latini had served as its Acting Executive Director since May 2012.

Sharing a family's experience and the lessons learned to help those navigating the unexpected responsibility of becoming a family caregiver.

SYNERGY HomeCare of Milwaukee County today announced it is the recipient of the “Best of Home Care” Provider of Choice award from Home Care Pulse.

CareNovateMag, an online platform & provider of medication literacy, social health and caregiving content for caregivers, seniors and patients using social media to highlight patient safety – 7 Days of Recognition, 365 Days Committed to Safe Care

Fearless Caregiver Conference to train families in stress reduction, legal issues, burnout relief and getting help from family members. A leading neurologist will answer questions at lunch. Complimentary tickets are available at www.Caregiver.com.

Sage Life Technologies released a new online application for family caregivers targeting the “sandwich generation.” MySage is a suite of web tools to better manage the tasks of caring for an aging parent and juggling multiple demands.

The American Association of Caregiving Youth (AACY) is pleased to announce that CBS 12 Anchor/Reporter, Michele Wright, will emcee the organization’s Hearts & “Soles” Fundraising Dinner event, on Tuesday, February 28, 2013.

Preparing tasty, nutritious meals is a very important element of providing in home care for seniors. Franchise based in San Diego designs a unique culinary program to train their caregivers called Keepsake Companions.

Come to a Fundraising Event with Cary Community Leaders Ralph and Daphne Ashworth who will be joined by John Brown Entertainment, Carol Ingretson and Emcc Mark Roberts for a benefit event.

Conferences attendees walk away empowered and shouting I’m A Fearless Caregiver: Don’t Mess With Me. The day includes stress reduction techniques, legal issues and burnout relief. www.Caregiver.com has complimentary tickets for Jan 31st in ORL

For the third year, it was a “sell out” crowd as more than 300 caregiving youth and their families along with about 50 volunteers who gathered for a Holiday Celebration Dinner at Benvenuto’s in Boynton Beach on December 17th.

Funding helps Mercer County, NJ, nonprofiit provide free caregiving services to close to 300 seniors annually

According to the National Family Caregiver Association's website, 29 percent of people in the U.S. provide care for a chronically ill,

Today’s Caregiver magazine’s current cover interview features Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter. The magazine will be presented to all in attendance at the Carter Center celebration and is available on caregiver.com.

Laura Zel, Donna True and Pat Sacco to be presented Community Fearless Caregiver Awards at Treasure Coast Fearless Caregiver Conference on Oct 31st. Event to be held at Port St. Lucie Civic Center. Tickets sponsored by Area Agency on Aging of PB/TC.

The 120th Fearless Caregiver Conference to be held at the Port Saint Lucie Civic Center. Complimentary Fearless Caregiver Holiday Guides to be presented to all attendees. Tickets sponsored by Area Agency on Aging of Palm Beach and Treasure Coast.

"Unfrazzle" to be Introduced by Silicon Valley Veteran Rajiv Mehta at Health 2.0 Conference in San Francisco.

This is a recap from the "Time for the Talk" book signing party

Palm Beach County resident has the opportunity to be awarded $250,000 when one hero will be named “CNN Hero of the Year”. Siskowski was among more than 10,000 nominations received this year by the CNN Heroes program.

Over 100 local dignitaries, elected officials, business, educational and religious leaders and community supporters shared their esteem and thanks to two outstanding local women.

Aging is a natural occurrence, so why not be prepared? OMG! My Parents are Getting OLD! Is the perfect resource to help you cope with the inevitable and how to overcome some of the more difficult challenges aging brings.

The general manager at Caregivers USA, a home care provider in Santa Monica, California, today announced an update to the corporate website which helps people understand the advantages of in-home care and tips for choosing a caregiver.

WALKING ON EGGSHELLS: Caring for a Critically Ill Loved One presents pragmatic advice and insightful self-assessment tools as well as tips and strategies for caregivers who are caring for seriously ill loved ones.

Community Service Hours are required for graduation and are commonly recognized by academic institutions across the country. Prior to this decision, work at home was not recognized as community service.

CNN Heroes is a year-long initiative that honors everyday people for their selfless, creative efforts to help others. All CNN Heroes are selected from viewer nominations submitted at CNNHeroes.com.

Raleigh, NC – Raleigh Geriatric Care Management in NC, will participate in National Geriatric Care Manager Month by providing seminars free of charge explaining the role of a geriatric care manager to any venue that welcomes the opportunity.

Today’s Caregiver magazine and Caregiver.com celebrate the magazine’s 100th celebrity caregiving cover interview in the May/June issue. Since 1995, each issue of Today’s Caregiver magazine has included celebrity cover interviews.

Bestselling Book, “Elder Rage, or Take My Father… Please! How To Survive Caring For Aging Parents”, Recorded By Author, Jacqueline Marcell, Available as Audio Book at Amazon and Audible Books.

CareNovate.com is pleased to announce its nomination by SeniorHomes.com as the 2012 Best of the Web in the Social Media Rockstars – Organizations Category finalist.

Tickets and sponsorships available for April 24th volunteer recognition event in Hamilton Square, NJ.

Website recognized for its expert elder care information for caregivers and their families

Enables family caregivers to learn, organize and act with confidence by combining informative content, professional advice and customized senior home care plans in one easy-to-use website

Family caregivers seeking advice, support and answers as they care for ill loved ones will come together at seminar/lunch in Southbury on May 24th. Tickets are sponsored by Western Connecticut Area Agency on Aging and Today’s Caregiver magazine.

SageMinder.Com, has recently been selected by a SeniorHomes.com contest as “Best of the Web” in the “Best Websites & Newsletters for Caregivers Category.”

Family and professional caregivers at Fearless Caregiver Conferences held throughout the U.S. area all stating their new mission: I’m A Fearless Caregiver: Don’t Mess With Me. Next conference set for April 11th in Nashville.

CareNovate.com is joining the Office on Women’s Health (OWH), within the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, in taking action against HIV/AIDS.

Family caregivers seeking advice, support and answers as they care for ill loved ones will come together at seminar/lunch in Southbury on May 24th. Tickets are sponsored by Western Connecticut Area Agency on Aging and Today’s Caregiver magazine.

Community leaders gather to celebrate nonprofit that cared for 291 Mercer seniors and people with disabilities in 2011.

Sheriff describes programs and safety initiatives during one of several workshops about issues of importance to the County’s elderly residents that ICGMC will sponsor this year.

“OMG! My Parents Are Getting OLD!” helps families: lessons from 70+ family caregivers, chapters from over 50 professionals, & a personal, story of caregivers, theft, finances, and family gone awry. Author seeks funding through Kickstarter.com.

Seniors hide difficulties, often resulting in health issues, abuse, financial, & family problems, etc. “OMG! My Parents Are Getting OLD!” available in 3Q 2012 to help families. Author seeks funding through Kickstarter.com–Readers can help.

“OMG! My Parents Are Getting OLD!” has lessons from 70+ family caregivers, chapters from over 50 professionals, and a personal, dramatic story of caregivers, theft, finances, and family gone awry. Book will be released later in 2012.

Today’s Caregiver, the nation’s first family caregiver magazine to unveil its newest publication, Today’s Caregiver Palm Beach /Treasure Coast Edition at Thursday’s Fearless Caregiver Conference. Tickets are available at Caregiver.com.

The Washtenaw County Consortium on Aging will hold its first annual Washtenaw County Caregiver Fair on Saturday, March 17th, at the Kensington Court Hotel on Hilton Boulevard in Ann Arbor. This is a free event, open to the public, from 9:00-2:00 pm