PALO ALTO, California—Every day, caregivers—both professionals and family members—walk into homes where seniors are struggling with the changing needs of aging, often without knowing what to do.
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DURYEA, Pennsylvania—Pride Mobility introduces its second platinum mobility scooter, the Victory Platinum. The Victory Platinum contains Pride’s patented EZ Turn technology for tight turning, our exclusive Charge360 magnetic charging system that eliminates the need to line up any pins, a tiller adjustment mechanism located on the delta tiller and full front and rear suspension.
BOCA RATON, Florida—Mobility City Holdings Inc., a provider of mobility equipment repair, patient delivery, rental and sales, announced that all of its locations have earned accreditation as home medical equipment (HME) subcontractors.
WASHINGTON—As the Senate advances its newest budget resolution and the possibility of massive cuts to Medicaid loom, Katie Smith Sloan, president and CEO of LeadingAge, the association of nonprofit providers of aging services, reiterated the impact of large-scale spending reductions in the federal-state health insurance program in a letter to the Senate Finance Committee leadership.
SAN DIEGO, California—Resmed, a health technology company focused on sleep, breathing and care delivered in the home, announced its home sleep apnea test, NightOwl, is now available across the United States. NightOwl is an FDA-cleared home sleep apnea test (HSAT) designed to offer health care providers a simplified, accurate and efficient way to diagnose obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) from the comfort of an individual’s home.
North Haven, Connecticut—Jennifer Lee, a results-oriented home health executive, has joined Corcoran Consulting Group as managing consultant, home health and hospice.
ANTIOCH, Tennessee—ClearWellness, a provider of technology-based wellness services, enabling seniors to maintain their independence and health status, recently welcomed Gary Guiser as its new president and COO.
WATERLOO, Iowa—VGM Group announced the promotion of Chris Wendland to chief legal officer. In this newly created role, Wendland will oversee all legal matters for VGM Group, ensuring compliance and providing strategic legal guidance to support the company's growth and innovation. With this promotion, Wendland also joins VGM’s senior leadership team.
MODESTO, California—Tactical Back Office (TBO), a provider of remote staffing solutions for the health care industry, announced the promotion of Corey Smith to director of sales.
FORT MYERS, Florida—Merits Health Products Co., a global provider of mobility solutions, announced the acquisition of Aergo Health, a UK-based MedTech company specializing in dynamic postural management solutions for wheelchair users.
GOTENBURG, Sweden—Mölnlycke, a Swedish medical device company, released its 2024 annual report. The report was prepared in accordance with Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards, in addition to the Taskforce on Climate related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) framework.
LOUISVILLE, Kentucky—LogicMark, Inc., a provider of personal emergency response systems (PERS), health communications devices and advanced technology for the growing personal care and safety economy, announced a breakthrough in senior care access. The company’s Freedom Alert Max, its latest medical alert innovation, has secured approval to be procured through the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA).
ROSEVILLE, California—Always Best Care Senior Services, a senior care franchise system in the United States, announced that Bret Lyman has taken over ownership of two Always Best Care franchises in Provo and St. George, Utah. The Provo office, located at 350 E Center St, Suite 4, and the St. George office, located at 1079 E Riverside Dr, Suite 202, will provide senior care services, including non-medical in-home care and senior living referral services.
TOLEDO, Ohio—Transcend Strategy Group released its latest insights report on the "Emerging Needs of Gen Z and Millennial Family Caregivers."
MANASSAS, Virginia– Seniors Helping Seniors in-home care services, a franchisor with more than 200 franchise partners and 400 territories nationwide, has grown rapidly in recent years. Now, local residents Monteiz and Alicia Dash have opened a new location to serve Prince William and Charles County residents.
NEW YORK—The New York City Council voted to establish a sleep apnea screening pilot program. The program will seek to expand access to preventive medical care and improve health outcomes by providing screenings to New Yorkers at no cost, prioritizing individuals without insurance.
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, New Jersey—Viventium, which offers a payroll, HR and compliance platform purpose-built for health care providers, has unveiled a refreshed brand identity as the company introduces new capabilities to its cloud-based software platform.
CHERRY HILL, New Jersey—As seniors and their families explore options for aging with dignity and independence, Comfort Keepers of Cherry Hill, New Jersey, is shedding light on the benefits of in-home care. With a commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate assistance, Comfort Keepers helps seniors remain in the comfort of their own homes while receiving the support they need.
CLEARWATER, Florida—EzLift Bed, a provider of specialized hospital beds for home use, announced the implementation of free continental United States shipping on all of its adjustable bed models. This initiative aims to make advanced mobility solutions more accessible to seniors and individuals with mobility challenges, eliminating delivery costs that typically range from $100-$300.
PITTSBURGH—Right at Home, the in-home care franchise with more than 700 locations across the United States. and five other countries, is looking to expand in Pittsburgh with four new units.