Attends Healthcare Products recently announced plans to stop manufacturing on the West Coast. As a result, all manufacturing will take place in its facility in Greenville, NC.
Samarion partnership targets better dementia care
Jul 14, 2009
The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America has teamed with Samarion Inc., in an effort to improve dementia care. The partnership will integrate the AFA’s training programs with Samarion’s...
Penny Pritzker and Ben Stein to speak at NIC
Jun 30, 2009
Penny Pritzker, CEO of Pritzker Realty Group and founder of Classic Residence by Hyatt, will speak at the upcoming NIC Conference. Also delivering a keynote will be Ben Stein, a well-known economist and...
Wireless technology expected to lure more residents: survey
May 26, 2009
Senior living community operators indicated that wireless connectivity will help attract more residents within the next five years. Other specialty areas predicted to boom include home health services,...
Simponi approved for rheumatoid arthritis
May 04, 2009
The Food and Drug Administration has approved rheumatoid arthritis drug golimumab. The product is marketed by Pennsylvania-based Centocor Ortho Biotech Inc. and will be sold under the name Simponi. The...
On the economic front, signs that the worst may be over
Apr 28, 2009
We are finally seeing signs that our moribund economy might be starting to heal. This month, consumer confidence jumped more than forecast, stocks rose, mortgage rates dropped and Americans indicated more...
NIC to offer occupancy and rate information for the top 100 metro markets
Apr 21, 2009
The National Investment Center for the Seniors Housing & Care Industry (NIC) announced that it will expand its database of supply and demand data to the top 100 metropolitan markets in June. The MAP service...
KCI and Carroll partner to help reduce pressure ulcers and falls
Apr 14, 2009
Kinetic Concepts Inc. recently announced a partnership with Carroll Hospital Group Inc., designed to improve the overall safety of patients. The pact will combine Carroll’s Spirit Select medical-surgical...
PolyMem Wic Silver Rope to help treat tunneling wounds
Jan 20, 2009
Some of the greatest obstacles clinicians face with tunneling wounds are the limited dressing options available for managing them. In February, Ferris Manufacturing Corporation plans to introduce its PolyMem...
Study to examine whether tech tool aids independence
Jan 13, 2009
Quinnipiac University researchers will attempt to determine whether seniors monitored by Healthsense Inc.’s wireless sensor technology can help seniors stay independent longer. The study will be...