TRIBUTE TO NEWAYA - THE GAL WHO PUTS THE SUPER IN SUPERMIXXER!
Congratulations to SuperMixxer Newaya upon breaking the 100k karma points milestone! She is one of only two current Mixxers to have achieved that feat.

Is It Time For A Bedside Commode?
This page about bedside commodes has been relocated. The new address can be found here...

FindTheBest's Health Comparisons Help Users Find Elderly Care Services for Their Loved Ones
SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Dec. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- By finding loved ones the best hospital, best nursing homes and at-home healthcare service providers, you're ensuring them not only the healthiest possible golden years, but you're also affording yourself a less stressful life, knowing that your loved ones are getting the care they need and deserve. FindTheBest's Health-category offers several comparisons to help users find the perfect hospital, nursing home or at-home healthcare service provider based on criteria that is most important to them. There are a range of hospitals that address elderly needs, from acute care hospitals to critical access hospitals; pinpoint the necessary type of care you're looking for and which specialists ...

McGregor Foundation Awards 14 Grants in Support of Low-Income Seniors
CLEVELAND, Dec. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The McGregor Foundation, in its semi-annual grantmaking cycle, has awarded $319,392 to 14 local service-providers for a broad range of programs that aid Northeast Ohio's most vulnerable seniors. Among the grants is $50,000 to the Senior Transportation Connection of Cuyahoga County to strengthen its coordination of cost-effective transportation services for low-income seniors in Greater Cleveland.

Independa Introduces Artemisâ„¢ - Integrated Health, Safety and Activity Monitoring for the Independent Elderly
  SAN DIEGO, Dec. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Independaâ„¢, Inc. today announced plans for the Independa Artemisâ„¢ platform of health, safety and activity sensors to complete its integrated telecare suite for the independent elderly and their professional or family caregivers.

Majority of Seniors Postpone Doctor Visits Due to Financial Concerns
New Survey Finds Close to Half of Seniors Also Postpone Filling Prescriptions ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 30, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A survey of more than 1,200 seniors revealed that 51 percent of respondents put off visiting a doctor or getting outpatient medical services due to concerns about costs. (Logo:  ) The results were released today by The Senior Citizens League (TSCL), one of the nation's largest nonpartisan seniors advocacy groups, based in Alexandria, Virginia.

USW Lauds Legislation that Would Adjust Consumer Price Index for Elderly
Cost of Living Adjustments for Social Security Beneficiaries Would Accurately Reflect Higher Heath Care and Every Day Costs PITTSBURGH, Nov. 16, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The United Steelworkers (USW) today strongly endorsed legislation by Sens.

DTE Energy Foundation Provides $100,000 to Meals on Wheels
DETROIT, Nov. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The DTE Energy Foundation announced today it will contribute $100,000 and partner with five Area Agencies on Aging to provide homebound seniors with hot Christmas holiday meals. The effort is expected to serve holiday meals to 10,000 seniors in Detroit and its suburbs, Grand Rapids and Muskegon. "This is a way to give back to seniors who might not otherwise be able to celebrate the holidays," said Joyce Hayes Giles, DTE Energy senior vice president, Customer Service.