Social Security Administration Announces New Efforts to Simplify SSI Applications Today, the Social Security Administration announced a large step in a multi-year effort to simplify processes for people who are applying for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) by starting to offer an online, streamlined application for some applicants starting in December. SSI provides monthly payments to…
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Engagement Conference 2023
The Nevada Commission for Persons who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing will be hosting the Engagement Conference 2023 in December of 2023. This conference is the only conference in Nevada being hosted to provide Legislative Advocacy Training for stakeholders and Community partners through a Deaf and Hard of Hearing Lens. The Nevada Commission for…
LivingWell Senior Expo
Las Vegas, NV – 9-19-23 Exciting Fall Lineup of Senior and Veteran Expos Announced in Las Vegas Pro Expo LV – LivingWell Senior Expo is thrilled to announce the return of our highly anticipated Senior Expos across the Las Vegas area this fall season. As a commitment to our community, our expos…
Nevadans Invited to Free Virtual Alzheimer’s Educational Conference on April 6
For Immediate Release Contact: Sandy Silverstein (866) 232-8484 Ext. 126 ssilverstein@alzfdn.org Nevadans Invited to Free Virtual Alzheimer’s Educational Conference on April 6 Sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America NEW YORK (March 15, 2022)— The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) will host a free virtual Alzheimer’s educational conference for Nevada residents on Wednesday,…
Press Release: CenterWell Opening it’s 8th Location – Henderson – 4/16/21
Partners in Primary Care has transitioned into a new name that better reflects the company’s mission – CenterWell Senior Primary Care. And CenterWell continues to rapidly expand in the Vegas area. This week CenterWell Senior Primary Care celebrates the opening of its 8th center in just over 6 months. Its newest location, in Henderson, will celebrate…
Social Security Commissioner Saul Honored as a Top Influencer in Aging
Andrew Saul, Commissioner of Social Security, recently received an honor as a 2020 Influencer in Aging by PBS’s Next Avenue, a digital publication dedicated to covering issues for people 50 and older. The list honors advocates, researchers, and thought leaders who are changing how people collectively age and think about aging. Commissioner Saul earned the…
Press Release: Partners in Primary Care to Open Eight Senior-Focused Medical Centers in Las Vegas
FINAL Partners in Primary Care Opening Eight New Centers in Las Vegas FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Lisa Dimond Humana Corporate Communications 832.330.4702 ldimond@humana.com Partners in Primary Care to Open Eight Senior-Focused Medical Centers in Las Vegas The company is hiring about 100 clinicians and employees for its personalized, senior-focused medical centers coming to the area…
Social Security Press Release
Supplemental Security Income Recipients, Act Now – Go to IRS.gov – A Message from Social Security Commissioner Andrew Saul Action Needed for People Receiving SSI with Dependents and Who Do Not File Tax Returns to Receive $500 Per Child Payment “Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients who don’t file tax returns will start receiving their automatic…
Covid-19 Press Releases
New Guidance about COVID-19 Economic Impact Payments for Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Beneficiaries from Social Security Commissioner Andrew Saul “The Treasury Department launched a new web tool allowing quick registration for Economic Impact Payments for eligible individuals who do not normally file a tax return, and also announced that it would…
Danger: Contents Under Pressure
By: Dr. Danika Bowen, Provost/Vice President of Academic Affairs and Accreditation Liaison Officer Feeling overworked? Try being a heart! When you are working – it’s working. When you are playing – it’s working. When you are sleeping – it’s working. Your heart is under pressure to perform 24 hours a…
Age of Disruption 2015 Tour
17th Annual Senior Celebration
PRESS RELEASE Senior Service Network PO Box 1126 Carson City, NV 89702 CONTACT: Michelle Cagle, President Senior Celebration Committee Chair 775-686-8384 mcagle@colhospice.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Senior Service Network of Carson City is proud to announce the 17th annual Senior Celebration. THIS IS A FREE EVENT FOR EVERYONE. Carson City, Nevada (April 18, 2015) –…
Senior Health Expo – Nevada Senior Guide
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Press Release – Death Cafe
Paradise Salon~Spa~Wellness and Circle Of Life Community Hospice co-host a Death Café. (Carson City, NV) Paradise Salon~Spa~Wellness and Circle Of Life Community Hospice are co hosting a “Death Café”. Death Cafe, a growing movement that started in Europe, brings adults together to discuss death, dying and advance care planning over coffee. The Death Cafe Web…
Centenarian Resident On the Go at Friendship Village of Schaumburg
Rather than simply experiencing her triple digit age, Kathryn Marwitz is enthusiastically embracing it and enjoying just about every minute. The 104 year old may be the oldest resident of Friendship Village but her energy, sense of humor and charisma belie her advanced years. “I call her busy body,” said Areta Rodgers, activity manager of…
Scholarship for Writers to Become Published Authors
Leigh St John, author of over 20 published books, has released two free scholarships to a 12 month training and coaching program, the focus of which is to assist writers to become published authors on Amazon.com.“My absolute passion is for helping writers live their dream of being published and with this program we guarantee that…
“Best of Home Care” Award – Third Year in a Row
No Place Like Home Senior Care today announced that it has been recognized with Home Care Pulse’s “Best of Home Care” Provider of Choice distinction. Awarded to the top 25% of agencies in client and employee satisfaction scores from Home Care Pulse, No Place Like Home Senior Care is ranked among a select few of…
Abrams Eye Institute – State of the Art Eye Care in Nevada
State of the Art Eye Care in Nevada The only double board certified ophthalmologist in Southern Nevada with cornea fellowship training, Dr Abrams is currently the Chief of Ophthalmology and Medical Director of Eye Trauma for Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center. “We are delighted to be able to provide state-of-the-art facilities and services to local Nevada residents,” commented Dr Abrams. Dr…
Free Senior Safety Fair – Seniors And Law Enforcement Together – (S.A.L.T.) Council and the Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP)
The Seniors And Law Enforcement Together – (S.A.L.T.) Council and the Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) are asking for support at an important annually sponsored event. The SALT Council and SMP will be holding it’s free “Senior Safety Fair” on Wednesday, May 14th 2014 at Clark County’s Paradise Community Center located at 4775 South McLeod…
Local New York Life Agent Jennie Kim Offering Added Protection and Security through AARP Products
Jennie Kim from the Las Vegas General Office] of New York Life, is now authorized to offer AARP branded life insurance and lifetime income annuity products to AARP members. It is the first time these group life insurance products are offered by authorized-to-offer Agents. Ms. Kim is among a select group of New York…
New Vertical Platform Wheelchair Lifts Announced by Butler Mobility
New Vertical Platform Wheelchair Lifts Announced by Butler Mobility Butler Mobility’s vertical platform wheelchair lifts are durable, easy to operate and virtually maintenance free. Butler Mobility’s new Vertical Platform Wheelchair Lifts are a safe and economical solution to make any home accessible. Indoors or outdoors, the Butler Mobility Vertical Platform Lift is a practical alternative…
Actor Lee Majors Joins Flu + You Campaign to Raise Awareness of Risks of Flu for People 65 and Older
Actor Lee Majors Joins Flu + You Campaign to Raise Awareness of Risks of Flu for People 65 and Older National Council on Aging Launches Second Year of Education Program for Older Adults and Those Who Care for Them Aimed at Helping to Protect More Older Adults from the Flu Actor Lee Majors, best known…
Medicare Annual Open Enrollment Changes Are Expected, Allsup Explains
Medicare Annual Open Enrollment Changes Are Expected, Allsup Explains New Medicare plan options for 2014 will be available Oct. 15, but Health Insurance Marketplace enrollment could confuse beneficiaries There are only a few weeks before the Medicare annual open enrollment period begins Oct. 15. This year’s Medicare season crosses calendars with the rollout of the…
105-Year-Old Woman Surprised With New Car from Anonymous Fan
105-Year-Old Woman Surprised With New Car from Anonymous Fan Gift enables California’s oldest driver to continue volunteering regularly at Direct Relief California’s oldest driver, 105-year-old Edythe Kirchmaier, received a big surprise when she was gifted a brand new car from an anonymous fan. Kirchmaier has a perfect 86-year driving record with no accidents, parking, or…
5 Tips for Healthy Aging of the Eyes
5 Tips for Healthy Aging of the Eyes September is Healthy Aging Month, making it an ideal time to shed some light on an important issue that impacts millions as we age – our eyesight. With around 1.75 million people in the country having age-related macular degeneration, according to the National Institutes of Health, and…
Deserving Senior Caregivers to be Rewarded through “Caring for the Caregiver” Program Sponsored by Twilight Wish Foundation and Parentgiving
Deserving Senior Caregivers to be Rewarded through “Caring for the Caregiver” Program Sponsored by Twilight Wish Foundation and Parentgiving Caregiver nominations taken online at www.twilightwish.org until October 15 The national nonprofit Twilight Wish Foundation and Parentgiving are pleased to announce the “Caring for the Caregiver” award. According to a recently released Bureau of Labor Statistics…
Convenience and Product Selection Encourage More People to Manage Incontinence Online, Parentgiving.com Survey Reveals
Convenience and Product Selection Encourage More People to Manage Incontinence Online, Parentgiving.com Survey Reveals For the first time in its five-year history, the senior wellness site Parentgiving.com conducted an opinion survey on incontinence, reaching out to nearly 5,000 of its customers who shop for self-care products in this category. The focus was to learn how…
Local Las Vegas Company Launches New Crowdfunding Website BlessABuck.com
Local Las Vegas Company Launches New Crowdfunding Website BlessABuck.com Website created to bring dreams to fruition for entrepreneurs, charities LAS VEGAS – July 23, 2013 – Local Las Vegas based company launches new crowdfunding website www.BlessABuck.com which is focused on helping people bring their ideas to fruition. The website and platform, created by ShoutLegacy, will…
Choosing A Nursing Home For Your Parents
CHOOSING A NURSING HOME FOR YOUR PARENT So many of the most important decisions we make in life are made when we are least prepared to make them. So it is, when the time comes to choose whether, or which nursing home facility in which to place an aging parent. It’s estimated that 60% of…
Inclined Platform Wheelchair Lift assists with daily life and mobility
Inclined Platform Wheelchair Lift assists with daily life and mobility The wheelchair lift designed by Butler Mobility Products provide numerous safety features Butler Mobility’s inclined platform wheelchair lift has helped countless customers better navigate their homes. From installing a lift for customers who have never been able to move from one floor of their home,…
Not your ordinary joe – National Wellness Authority, Joe Piscatella, offers SIX-week Wellness and Heart Health Program
Not your ordinary joe – National Wellness Authority, Joe Piscatella, offers SIX-week Wellness and Heart Health Program RENO, Nev. (Feb. 15, 2013) –One of the country’s foremost authorities on lifestyle habits and heart health, Joe Piscatella, will offer 6 Weeks to a Healthier Heart – a six-week wellness program designed to improve heart health….
Opportunity Village Hosted “All-Star Celebrity Apprentice” Viewing Party OVIPs enjoyed show featuring Penn Jillette as Project Manager
Opportunity Village Hosted “All-Star Celebrity Apprentice” Viewing Party OVIPs enjoyed show featuring Penn Jillette as Project Manager LAS VEGAS , Nev. – Opportunity Village , Las Vegas ’ favorite charity, hosted a viewing party at its Engelstad Campus for an episode of “All-Star Celebrity Apprentice.” The episode featured longtime Opportunity Village supporter and board member,…
American Red Cross Blood Services is Seeking Volunteers
Volunteers are an integral part of our country’s fabric. Their dedication is felt in thousands of communities, including Las Vegas. Nationwide, the American Red Cross relies on 500,000 committed volunteers who represent 94 percent of the Red Cross’ workforce. And that doesn’t even count the millions of individuals who voluntarily donate blood. There wouldn’t be…
Camping is S’more Fun Great American Backyard Campout Sponsored by National Wildlife Federation June 22, 2013
RESTON, Va. (April 11, 2013) – On June 22, 2013, thousands of families across the nation will gather in their backyards, neighborhoods, communities, and parks and enjoy a night under the stars while helping fundraise for a leading conservation organization. As part of the National Wildlife Federation’s “Be Out There” movement, the Great American Backyard…
Nevada Ballet Theatre Presents Romeo & Juliet for an unforgettable season finale
SHAKESPEARE’S PLAY AND PROKOFIEV’S ENDURING SCORE BRINGS THE ‘MONTAGUES’ AND ‘CAPULETS’ TO LIFE IN THIS RIVETING BALLET CHOREOGRAPHED BY JAMES CANFIELD “For never was a story of more woe, than this of Juliet and her Romeo.”- William Shakespeare Romeo & Juliet is Co-Sponsored by: Madeleine & Don Andress and Wendy & Richard Plaster …
The Harrowing Medical Journey of a Cancer Survivor by Nina Kramer
The Harrowing Medical Journey of a Cancer Survivor by Nina Kramer “‘You have cancer’ are three of the scariest words you will ever hear,” says Nina Kramer, author of the new book, The Harrowing Medical Journey of a Cancer Survivor. “But how you react after hearing those words can mean the difference between thriving and…
Successful Summerlin Half Marathon kicks off Third Annual event this Saturday
SUCCESFUL SUMMERLIN HALF MARATHON KICKS OFF THIRD ANNUAL EVENT THIS SATURDAY 600 runners and walkers are expected to make the 13.1 mile trek through Summerlin WHAT: The Summerlin Half Marathon is a 13.1-mile course that meanders through seven Summerlin villages on the community’s nationally recognized trail system. Participants will pass through the…
Benefit Rocks Out for Homeless Canines
Benefit Rocks Out for Homeless Canines Strap on your guitar, put on your best dancing shoes and get ready to rock and roll for a good cause: helping the plight of homeless animals. The local nonprofit organization called A Home 4 Sport will be holding a “Rockin’…
Northern Nevada Medical Center Pain Management Center First Program in Nation Awarded Certification in Low Back Pain
Sparks, NV, April 4, 2013 – Northern Nevada Medical Center’s Pain Management Program recently earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval™ in Low Back Pain. The program is the first in the nation to receive this certification. This certification recognizes NNMC’s dedication to continuous compliance with The Joint Commission’s state-of-the-art standards. To achieve this…
Walters Golf To Offer Complimentary Round of Golf
In honor of the men and women who served our great nation, Walters Golf is offering complimentary golf at their three nationally-ranked Las Vegas Golf Courses. Las Vegas, NV – April 4, 2013 – Walters Golf has announced it will offer a complimentary round of golf to all active and retired military personnel this Memorial…
City Of Las Vegas May 2013 Senior Special Events
Las Vegas Residents Invited To Celebrations, Luncheons & Activities At City Centers The city of Las Vegas active adult and senior centers offer exercise, fitness, craft, arts, dance, music and computer classes; cards; games; discussion and social groups; luncheons; sports; and special events Monday through Friday to residents age 50 and better. Many of these…
City Of Las Vegas Presents Snake Rattle Rattle Snake Concert Saturday, April 27, At The Historic Fifth Street School
Music Marketing Seminar To Precede Concert The Historic Fifth Street School, located at 401 S. Fourth St., will host a concert with Snake Rattle Rattle Snake and American Cream on Saturday, April 27, at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are now available on www.artslasvegas.org, at the Historic Fifth Street School and by calling (702)229-3514 or (702)229-6469. Prior…
Northern Nevada Medical Center Pain Management Center First Program
Sparks, NV, April 4, 2013 – Northern Nevada Medical Center’s Pain Management Program recently earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval™ in Low Back Pain. The program is the first in the nation to receive this certification. This certification recognizes NNMC’s dedication to continuous compliance with The Joint Commission’s state-of-the-art standards. To achieve this…
Charleston Heights Arts Center Hosts Rainbow Company Musical And Summer Conservatory
Musical “Rapunzel! Rapunzel! A Very Hairy Fairy Tale” Presented April 26-May 5 Join the fun as Rainbow Company Youth Theatre presents the hilarious musical “Rapunzel! Rapunzel! A Very Hairy Fairy Tale,” created by the musical team of Janet Yates Vogt and Mark Friedman of “How I Became a Pirate” fame. Everyone knows Rapunzel has the…
Sierra Club Responds to NV Energy Proposal for Retiring Coal Plants
Sierra Club Responds to NV Energy Proposal for Retiring Coal Plants Coal retirements promising but questions remain on mix of renewables, energy efficiency, and gas Carson City – A proposal being rolled out by NV Energy today in the state legislature would set new retirement dates for Nevada’s coal plants, including speeding up retirement of…
Registration For Senior Idol Talent Showcase Auditions Under Way
Registration For Senior Idol Talent Showcase Auditions Under Way Auditions To Be Held May 8-9 Registration for the 2013 Senior Idol Talent Showcase auditions is under way for the 10th annual competition that will be held Thursday, June 13, at 3 p.m., at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. This showcase is…
Mark Your Calendar For The Children’s Arts Festival June 1
Mark Your Calendar For The Children’s Arts Festival June 1 Free Family Festival At Centennial Hills Park Will Abound With Entertainment & Activities Mark your calendar now for the first annual Centennial Hills Children’s Arts Festival, scheduled for Saturday, June 1, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Centennial Hills Park. The city of Las Vegas…
Dewey Street, First of its kind Home for Crafting in Las Vegas Opens Doors
Family business is only in the area to offer wide variety of crafting lessons and long arm quilting LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Three generations of love for crafting are the foundation for the newly opened Dewey Street, a store that offers lessons and long arm quilting, on South Durango in Las Vegas. Dewey Street prides…
CFP Board Releases Guide for Protecting Older Americans from Financial Abuse
“Financial Self-Defense for Seniors” Describes “Red Flags” and Tips For Avoiding Scams Older Americans are too often victims of financial fraud and abuse. Recognizing this unfortunate trend, Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. today released a free guide, Financial Self-Defense for Seniors, which is informed by recent survey data on senior financial exploitation, to…
Sometimes Little Things Can Be Huge!
By Thair Phillips, President, RetireSafe A small and relatively new product is making life easier for older Americans. It’s a simple thing, but unit dose laundry detergent packs (or pods) are helping seniors perform necessary laundry chores that they might not otherwise be able to do without help. The laundry packs’ small size and pre-measured,…
Attorney Receives National Community Service Award for Advocacy in Elder Law
The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) is proud to announce the winner of the 2013 Powley Elder Law Award: Reginald H. Turnbull, of Jefferson City, Mo. This award is presented annually to a NAELA member who is recognized in his or her community as a leader in promoting a greater understanding of the…
Connect Nevada annual survey reveals 75% of residents now subscribing to broadband service, up from 67% in 2011
Carson City – Connect Nevada today released new data showing that broadband adoption in Nevada is increasing, with 75% of residents now subscribing to broadband service, up from 67% in 2011. Mobile broadband usage also increased from 46% in 2011 to 54%. Despite this progress, not everyone in Nevada is benefitting from these advances in…
Nevada Honors Impact of AmeriCorps during AmeriCorps Week
[RENO/LAS VEGAS] — Nevada is taking part in AmeriCorps Week, March 9-17, a national celebration to recognize the vital work done by AmeriCorps members in communities across the nation and in Nevada since the national service program began 19 years ago. “We are proud of and grateful to the AmeriCorps members who are getting…
Veterans Village Las Vegas Receives $97,000 in Mattresses
The Home Depot continues to support Veterans Village Las Vegas The Home Depot Foundation (THDF) recently donated a truckload of mattresses valued at more than $97,000 to Veterans Village Las Vegas. The Home Depot Foundation, which has been actively engaged in supporting VeteransVillage since its inception last year, continues to increase its support to…
CVS Caremark Emphasizes Commitment to Older Americans at Annual American Society on Aging Conference
Company highlights the importance of medication adherence in helping seniors on their path to better health CVS Caremark (NYSE:CVS) will highlight how medication adherence plays a vital role in helping older Americans on their path to better health at the 2013 Annual American Society on Aging Conference, which is being held in Chicago this week….
Making Home Affordable and HOPE NOW to Host Two Day Help for Homeowners Event in Las Vegas
Major Mortgage Servicers and Non-Profit Counselors to Offer Face-to-Face Assistance to Struggling Homeowners in Nevada (LAS VEGAS, NV) – Making Home Affordable and the HOPE NOW Alliance are bringing the nation’s largest mortgage servicers, along with several non-profit housing counseling organizations, to Las Vegas for two days next week to work one-on-one with struggling…
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) Celebrates 25th Anniversary
Elder and Special Needs Law Attorneys Association Kicks Off Celebration at Annual Conference in Atlanta Washington, D.C. — The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) is proud to celebrate “25 years of sharing and caring” through the Elder and Special Needs Law profession. Since 1988, NAELA’s mission has been to establish NAELA member attorneys…
New Recording Studio Opens in Las Vegas – Vegas View Recording Welcomes Professional Artists and Students at IADT Campus
The International Academy of Design & Technology Las Vegas (IADT), a college offering Associate’s and Bachelor degrees in a variety of design and technology disciplines, announces the completion and opening of Vegas View Recording, a 2,500-sq-ft recording and mixing studio within its campus. Designed by renowned studio architect Carl Yanchar and IADT’s Robert “Bobby” Ferrari,…
Veterans Village Collaborates with Heaven Can Wait Animal Society
Veterans to pilot dog adoption program WHAT: VeteransVillageLas Vegas, a comprehensive housing and resource facility for U.S. veterans and their families, is collaborating with Heaven Can Wait Animal Society (HCWAS) Las Vegas. Two veterans will pilot a dog adoption program by volunteering to assume responsibility for the care of a dog while staying…
“Rock Stars of Downtown Business”
SYMPHONY PARK LECTURE SERIES ANNOUNCES NEXT PRESENTATION: Panel discussion on the secrets of downtown’s successful business owners – large and small WHAT: During the next SymphonyPark lecture, a panel of successful business leaders, investors and entrepreneurs will share their diverse experiences as contributors to the downtown revitalization. Titled, “Rock Stars of Downtown Business,” the…
ICBA Kicks off 2013 ICBA National Convention and Techworld® in Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nev. (March 11, 2013)—Today more than 3,300 community bankers and industry leaders gathered for the opening of the 2013 Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) National Convention and Techworld® at the Wynn Las Vegas and Encore. The convention, which runs through Friday, March 15, is the largest gathering of community bankers in the…
Seasons at Prince Creek West Celebrates 15,000 Square Feet Expansion– Grand Clubhouse Welcomes First Visitors
Murrells Inlet, SC–Seasons at Prince Creek West, the active adult lifestyle community that has made its mark as one of the country’s most luxurious locales for active adults 55+, has announced the opening of its grand clubhouse. Featuring 15,000 square feet, the new facility greets visitors with a breathtaking view of its resort-style outdoor pool. …
Barbershop Chorus Selects New Director
It is a great pleasure to announce that Jim Halvorson has been selected as the new director for the Silver Statesmen barbershop chorus. Jim’s experience and ability to connect with every member of the chorus was very much in evidence during the audition process. There was stiff competition with two other highly qualified and experienced…
Renwon Offers Colorectal Cancer Home Screening Kits
To emphasize Renown Institute for Cancer’s commitment to quality cancer care and the importance of getting screened, Renown Health is offering a colorectal cancer home screening kit for only $15 ($5 savings) during the months of March and April. The $15 screening kit, Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT), is a home screening for annual colon cancer detection. Dr….
City Of Las Vegas April 2013 Recreation, Adaptive Recreation & Community Special Events
All activities are subject to change. For links to facilities, programs, classes and activities in the current Beyond the Neon guide, go online to www.lasvegasnevada.gov/Find/recreation.htm. Most activities require advance registration. Register today to build your healthy lifestyle! Spring Celebration and Foster Connect (all ages) Saturday, April 6, noon to 4 p.m. Free and open…
City Of Las Vegas April 2013 Senior Events
Las Vegas Residents Invited To Celebrations, Luncheons & Activities At City Centers The city of Las Vegas active adult and senior centers offer exercise, fitness, craft, arts, dance, music and computer classes; cards; games; discussion and social groups; luncheons; sports; and special events Monday through Friday to residents age 50 and better. Many of…
Liberty Tax Service Salutes Police Officers, EMTs and Firefighters with Free Tax Preparation
Liberty Tax Service once again is offering free tax preparation to salute firefighters, EMT/EMS personnel, police, and law enforcement officers. From March 4-10, 2013 at participating locations, Liberty Tax will prepare tax returns free of charge to those firefighters, police, and law enforcement officers who are first-time customers. “This is just our way of…
City of Las Vegas Cultural Arts April 2013 Calendar Of Events
City of Las Vegas Cultural Arts April 2013 Calendar Of Events 495 S. Main St., Las Vegas, NV 89101 Contact: Margaret Kurtz, (702) 229-6993 Feb. 28, 2013 Cultural Arts & Community Events programs: www.artslasvegas.org City of Las Vegas website: www.lasvegasnevada.gov PROGRAMS SUBJECT TO CHANGE Ethnic Express International Folk Dancing (ages 8+)…
The Vision Council Launches Online Resource for Low Vision and Saving Sight
The Vision Council is pleased to announce the launch of www.whatislowvision.org — a new web site created to educate the public on low vision, its symptoms, and the resources available to help. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130228/PH61076LOGO-a ) (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130228/PH61076LOGO-b ) As America’s baby boomers enter their senior years, they may notice a gradual loss in some areas of…
Social Services and Education Programs
March calendar of social services and education programs for individuals, caregivers, and family members impacted by the diseases we treat. All of these programs are open to the community and are offered free of charge. Lending Library (4th Floor) Featuring hundreds of books, videos and brochures for patients, families and the community-at-large. Open to…
Symphony Park Lecture Series Announces Next Presentation
“Rock Stars of Downtown Business” Panel discussion on the secrets of downtown’s successful business owners – large and small WHAT: During the next SymphonyPark lecture, a panel of successful business leaders, investors and entrepreneurs will share their diverse experiences as contributors to the downtown revitalization. Titled, “Rock Stars of Downtown Business,” the free public…
Nevada Volunteers to Present over $600,000 to Legislature
Nevada Volunteers, the Governor’s Commission on Service, will present the Nevada Legislature in Carson City on February 28, 2013 at 9:45 a.m., a check of $679,276. Nevada Volunteers distributes the AmeriCorps*State funding allocated to Nevada from Congress and is the state authority on volunteer information. “This check represents the value of AmeriCorps members and…
Free Vision Forum At Las Vegas Senior Center March 7
No-Cost Basic Skills Workshops For Visually Impaired Living as a blind or visually impaired person is such a challenge! How do you find where you’re going, achieve your potential, or complete your education? Join other visually impaired individuals, their families and those who serve them for a free one-day event with workshops on basic…
Top Five Tips To Save Your Vision: EyeCare America Encourages Prevention and Early Detection
Many people take their vision for granted, but what if you lost your peripheral vision, developed a black spot in the center of your visual field, or even went blind altogether? For more than 4.2 million Americans living with serious vision loss or blindness, these and other vision challenges can make it difficult to enjoy…
City Of Las Vegas March 2013 Recreation, Adaptive Recreation & Community Special Events
City Of Las Vegas March 2013 Recreation, Adaptive Recreation & Community Special Events All activities are subject to change. For links to facilities, programs, classes and activities in the current Beyond the Neon guide, go online to www.lasvegasnevada.gov/Find/recreation.htm. Most activities require advance registration. Register today to build your healthy lifestyle! Ward 1 Puppy…
Fashion Show Salutes Youth Volunteers For Exceptional Community Service
More than 30 high school young men and women from National Charity League Las Vegas and Young Men’s Service League take the runway at Fashion Show WHAT: In recognition of thousands of hours of community service performed by local youth, Fashion Show hosts a special runway show to salute and recognize the good works…
Ophthalmologists Consider Five Tests and Treatments that Would Benefit from Doctor-Patient Conversations
American Academy of Ophthalmology Joins Choosing Wisely® Campaign to Advance Quality Eye Care and Promote Health Care Savings The American Academy of Ophthalmology today announced it is participating in the Choosing Wisely® campaign, a national initiative of the American Board of Internal Medicine Foundation to encourage conversations between patients and their doctors about treatment options…
City Of Las Vegas March 2013 Senior Events
City Of Las Vegas March 2013 Senior Events Las Vegas Residents Invited To Celebrations, Luncheons & Activities At City Centers The city of Las Vegas active adult and senior centers offer exercise, fitness, craft, arts, dance, music and computer classes; cards; games; discussion and social groups; luncheons; sports; and special events Monday through Friday…
Café Latte owner brings deep Italian and culinary roots to new coffee spot
Las Vegas – Café Latte has two new locations in downtown Las Vegas: inside the Plaza Hotel on Main Street at 1 South Main Street; and on the first floor of inside the Molasky Corporate Center, 100 N. City Parkway. According to owner Luigi Bomparola, both are doing well and filling a need for…
Queen’s study shows psychotropic drug dispensing increases on entry to care homes
Queen’s study shows psychotropic drug dispensing increases on entry to care homes A study by Queen’s University Belfast has found that the dispensing of psychotropic drugs to older people in Northern Ireland increases on entry to care homes. According to the study, due to be published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society,…
The Little Engine That Could Earns Her Whistle
Believing that anything is possible, believing that magic can be found anywhere, and above all believing in oneself are all lessons to be found in ArtsPower National Touring Theatre’s new musical version of the beloved children’s classic The Little Engine That Could™ Earns Her Whistle. The Little Blue Engine, against all odds, finds a way…
Save on a Summer Escape to Luxurious Moon Dance Resorts
Jump at your chance to secure the lowest rates of the year at this distinctive boutique hotel and luxury villa collection poised on Negril’s dramatically scenic, seaside cliffs and its famed Seven Mile Beach Negril, Jamaica – Plan a summer escape and enjoy the lowest rates of the year at Negril’s exclusive Moon Dance Resorts,…
Pediatric Flatfoot – Cause for Alarm?
Untreated Flat Feet in Children Can Result in Chronic Pain, Reduced Mobility and an Increased Risk for Obesity Parents keep a close eye on their growing children, watching for proper development and alert for any sign of a problem because small problems can have big implications. Surgeons at the Annual Conference of the American…
AmeriCorps* State Grant Funds Available
MAKE AN IMPRINT ON NEVADA Each year Nevada AmeriCorps grantees impact the quality of life in Nevada through national service funding provided through the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act. Nevada received more than $2,109,000 in AmeriCorps funding for the 2013-2014 program year and is currently opening its Notice of Funding Opportunity for nonprofits, faith-based…
Fifth Street Gaming to Unveil Downtown Grand Model Rooms
Complete Installation of Massive Building Signs WHAT: Seth Schorr, CEO of Fifth Street Gaming, a Nevada-based casino management company overseeing the redevelopment of Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino, will unveil two of the hotel’s model rooms, showcasing the work of renowned architect and designer, Howard Fields. Fields’ firm, HFA International is one of…
The Home Depot Foundation to Announce Significant Grant to Veterans Village
HELP LAUNCH VEGAS LOVES VETERANS CAMPAIGN WHAT: Fred Wacker, COO of The Home Depot Foundation, will announce the awarding of a significant grant to Veterans Village Las Vegas at a brief ceremony that will also include dozens of associate volunteers from The Home Depot. The Home Depot Foundation, which has been actively engaged in…
Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam ® and Beads of Courage® Put Patients at Renown Children’s Hospital in Driver’s Seat
Monster Jam Drivers Nicole Johnson and Chuck Werner Visit Patients and Distribute Monster Jam Bead of Courage ® On March 8, Nicole Johnson, driver of Scooby Doo and Chuck Werner, driver of El Toro Loco celebrated the crushing power of courage and confidence with patients at Renown Children’s Hospital, 1155 Mill St., in Reno. …
SLCC Joins National Program to Train Baby Boomers for Jobs
Salt Lake Community College was recently chosen to join the Plus 50 Encore Completion Program, a national effort to train 10,000 baby boomers for new jobs in healthcare, education and social services. The program is sponsored by the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC). The College will assist adults age 50 and over in completing…
City of Las Vegas Cultural Arts March 2013 Calendar Of Events
City of Las Vegas Cultural Arts March 2013 Calendar Of Events 495 S. Main St., Las Vegas, NV 89101 Contact: Margaret Kurtz, (702) 229-6993 Feb. 11, 2013 Cultural Arts & Community Events programs: www.artslasvegas.org City of Las Vegas website: www.lasvegasnevada.gov PROGRAMS SUBJECT TO CHANGE Spring Class Registration at Charleston Heights Arts Center (ages 2-adult) Charleston Heights…
DLVA Announces New Executive Committee for 2013
Rich Worthington of Molasky Group passes leadership role to Terry Murphy of Strategic Solutions The Downtown Las Vegas Alliance, a group of business owners and stakeholders who believe in reclaiming downtown as the locals’ center of culture, commerce and community, announced its new chairperson and executive committee on February 6, 2013. The member-elected DLVA executive…
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria To Host Special Dinner for Susan G. Komen for the Cure of Southern Nevada
“Grimaldi’s Pizzeria For the Cure” to serve three-course meal for $15 donation on Feb. 25 LAS VEGAS – Grimaldi’s Pizzeria, famous for its award-winning, hand-tossed, coal-fired brick oven pizzas, will host a special dinner for Susan G. Komen of Southern Nevada on Monday, Feb. 25 at the Rainbow restaurant (7155 S. Rainbow Rd.) A three-course…
Soak Up Summer Savings at Calabash Cove Resort & Spa
Enjoy the lowest rates of the year–plus bonus early-bird savings when you book by February 28–at this luxurious, beachfront boutique resort on sunny Saint Lucia St. Lucia, West Indies — What are you waiting for? Plan your escape to the Caribbean’s most beautiful island during its most festive season and enjoy the lowest rates of…
Fifth Street Gaming to Unveil Downtown Grand Model Rooms Complete Installation of Massive Building Signs
WHAT: Seth Schorr, CEO of Fifth Street Gaming, a Nevada-based casino management company overseeing the redevelopment of Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino, will unveil two of the hotel’s model rooms, showcasing the work of renowned architect and designer, Howard Fields. Fields’ firm, HFA International is one of the world’s premier and most active hotel &…
Former NAELA President Appointed to Long-Term Care Commission
House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi appointed Judith Stein, longtime member, Past President, and Fellow of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), to the National Commission on Long-Term Care. Leader Pelosi’s other appointments include SCAN Foundation President Dr. Bruce Allen Chernoff, and activist and philanthropist George Vrandenberg. The 15-member Commission was established by the…
Great Las Vegas Music
The bars, lounges, supper clubs and joints around town are filled with another week of great entertainment. Start the weekend early with Mark Giovi at Casa di Amore. Reviewed by one website as, “Vegas, the way it used to be,” Casa di Amore remains a favorite of locals and a destination for visitors worldwide. A…
New International Federation on Ageing Report Declares Vision Loss No Longer an Inevitable Part of Ageing
Calls for Investments in Preventive Eye Health to Reduce Social and Economic Burdens of Vision Loss The International Federation on Ageing (IFA) today released a new report describing the health, social and economic burdens of vision loss on a global society that is rapidly ageing. The report calls for increased public education and awareness programs,…
“Best of Home Care” Award – Second Year in a Row
No Place Like Home Senior Care today announced that it has been recognized with Home Care Pulse’s “Best of Home Care” Provider of Choice distinction. Awarded to the top 25% of agencies in client and employee satisfaction scores from Home Care Pulse, No Place Like Home Senior Care is now ranked among a select few…
Northern Nevada Medical Group Announces Two Additional Cardiologists
Northern Nevada Medical Center welcomes two additional local cardiologists to their team of physicians affiliated with the Northern Nevada Medical Group. Chad Bidart, MD, FACC and Colin Fuller, MD, FACC, FACP, FSCAI, are providing heart and vascular care at Northern Nevada Medical Center’s Accredited Chest Pain Center. They join Northern Nevada Medical Group cardiologists Dr….
The Home Depot Foundation to Announce Significant Grant to Veterans Village
HELP LAUNCH VEGAS LOVES VETERANS CAMPAIGN WHAT: Fred Wacker, COO of The Home Depot Foundation, will announce the awarding of a significant grant to Veterans Village Las Vegas at a brief ceremony that will also include dozens of associate volunteers from The Home Depot. The Home Depot Foundation, which has been actively engaged in supporting…
More Than 7,300 Youth From Around The World To Participate In Las Vegas Mayor’s Cup International Soccer Showcase Feb. 16-18
Event Will Bring An Estimated $10+ Million Into Local Economy The largest international youth soccer tournament in the country will take place in Las Vegas Presidents’ Day weekend, Feb. 16-18. An expected 452 youth soccer teams from around the world will compete during the annual Las Vegas Mayor’s Cup International Showcase tournament. More than 7,300…