Wendland has worked with VGM for more than 25 years

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.

This acquisition integrates Aergo Health's postural management solutions into Merits Health product portfolio

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.

The Freedom Alert Max secured approval to be procured through the US General Services Administration

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).

The two new locations will provide senior care services

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.

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.

The initiative aims to make advanced mobility solutions more accessible

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.

As Cardinal closes acquisition of Advanced Diabetes Supply Group, leadership discusses the future of the diabetes HME market

Cardinal Health announced April 1 that it has acquired Advanced Diabetes Supply Group (ADSG), a nationwide direct-to-patient diabetic medical supplies provider, for approximately $1.1 billion. ADSG, which serves some 500,000 patients a year, will merge with Cardinal Health's at-Home Solutions business.

Local private duty provider pioneers homecare certification category

OLYMPIA, Washington—Senior Helpers announced it is the first private duty in-home care provider in the United States to be Age-Friendly Care at Home certified by Community Health Accreditation Partners (CHAP). Senior Helpers of Olympia joined the list of Senior Helpers CHAP Age-Friendly Care at Home Certified locations.

Among Medicare and Medicare Advantage patients, total costs of care were 35% lower for those using a DME provider versus pharmacy

DALLAS—Patients who receive continuous glucose monitors (CGM) through durable medical equipment providers have significant advantages compared to those who receive CGM through pharmacy channels, according to newly published research.