Dr. Quinn Pauly Joins Premier Care at Renown Medical Group To help meet the need of patients in northern Nevada seeking more convenience and greater access to their primary care physician, Renown Medical Group is pleased to announce the addition of Quinn Pauly, M.D. as a new Premier Care physician. Dr. Pauly is board certified…
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Helping Hands Surgical Care Announces Second Annual Charity Surgery Day
Local nonprofit seeks qualified patients to receive medically necessary surgery at no cost Dr. Kevin Petersen, and Kelly Petersen, co-founders of Helping Hands Surgical Care (HHSC), a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization whose mission is to fund and facilitate surgeries for uninsured Nevadans without the means to pay for medically necessary surgeries, announce the second…
Healthy Aging: Up2Me
Healthy Aging: Up2Me According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, more than 125 million people suffer from at least one chronic illness. If you are an adult with a chronic condition such as diabetes, arthritis, high blood pressure, heart disease, chronic pain or anxiety, this Healthy Aging : Up2Me workshop can help you. It’s also…
Renown Health News Update – October 2012
Renown Health News Update – October 2012 Renown Health is committed to providing media with the latest news and events, national health trends and observances. Subject matter experts are available to discuss the following topics. Please contact Dan Davis at 775-982-6370 or ddavis2@renown.org to schedule an interview. Photos and video can also be made available….
City Of Las Vegas November 2012 Recreation, Adaptive Recreation & Community Special Events
City Of Las Vegas November 2012 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! Most facilities are closed Nov….
How to Care for an Elderly Person or Senior
How to Care for an Elderly Person or Senior by: Starlet Nicole It is not always easy caring for an elderly person. Their physical condition, health issues and their emotional state can present challenges for you, the caregiver. There are no doubts that caring for an elderly person is admirable, but it certainly comes with…
Hometown Health Offers Drive-Thru Flu Shots at Renown South Meadows
Hometown Health and Senior Care Plus will provide northern Nevada residents with the convenience of drive-thru seasonal flu shots, Saturday, Oct. 6 from 8 a.m. to noon, at Renown South Meadows Medical Center, 10101 Double R Blvd. This event is one of more than 45 scheduled Renown Health flu and pneumonia shot offerings around the…
Blindness and Vision Loss Spike by 23 Percent in the U.S.
American Academy of Ophthalmology Urges Seniors to Save their Sight through Prevention and Early Detection Blindness and vision impairment are on the rise in the United States. A recent report by Prevent Blindness America indicates that, since the year 2000, incidence of blindness and vision impairment has increased by 23 percent among Americans age 40…
Renown Health Board Member and Volunteer Recognized with NHA Awards
Lawson Fox, Renown Health board member, and Dinah O’Brien, Renown Health volunteer, were presented with awards at the Nevada Hospital Association (NHA) annual Membership Meeting Awards Luncheon late last week at the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe. Fox received the Award for Trustee Excellence and O’Brien receive the Excellence in Volunteerism Award. The two awards recognize…
Active Aging Week
Montara Meadows, an independent senior living community in Las Vegas, welcomes area seniors to participate in free national Active Aging Week seminar on Sept. 25. Montara Meadows, www.montarameadows.com, is located at 3150 E. Tropicana Avenue in Las Vegas. Active Aging Week, founded by the International Council on Active Aging (www.icaa.cc), promotes healthy lifestyles for seniors…
Introducing the Circle of Life Hospice Foundation Thrift and Gift Boutique Theater
Circle of Life Hospice Foundation Thrift and Gift Boutique Theater Established in the Fall of 1999, Circle of Life Hospice seeks to become one of Nevada’s most respected human services organizations. Their aim is to assist patients with their human needs, their relationship with those they love, their greater power, their spirit and themselves. It is…
Prostate Health Seminar
• Prostate Health: Tuesday, Sept. 25, Noon, Online – (free public event) – Angelo Kanellos, MD, will discuss important information about prostate health including who should be screened, signs and symptoms of prostate cancer and leading-edge treatment for prostate cancer using the physician-guided da Vinci Surgical System. A question and answer session will occur at…
Fall Prevention Week!
Fall Prevention Week Is Rapidly Approaching! “Don’t Fall Down! Fall Prevention 101 for Older Adults” Now Available as E-Book The third week in September has been nationally recognized as “Fall Prevention Week” and we need your help to increase awareness of the growing public health concern of falls among our aging population! Falls are the…
Renown Health Notices
Renown Health is committed to providing media with the latest news and events, national health trends and observances. Subject matter experts are available to discuss the following topics. Please contact Dan Davis at 775-982-6370 or ddavis2@renown.org to schedule an interview. Photos and video can also be made available. INSIDE RENOWN HEALTH • Hand Foot and…
Advance Directives for Health Care Professionals – 1.0 CEU
Advance Directives for Health Care Professionals – 1.0 CEU September 12, 2012, 3 pm Refreshments will be served Presenter: Kim Boyer, Certified Elder Law & Accredited VA Attorney Hosted by: Acacia Springs – Luxury Independent & Assisted Living Please join us for this informative and engaging workshop. The workshop will cover: The types and purposes…
Cleveland Clinic September calendar of social services and education programs
September calendar of social services and education programs for individuals, caregivers and family members impacted by brain diseases. All of these programs are open to the community and offered free of charge. Healthy Aging: Up2Me – New Session Begins on September 28, 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm Join us for this proven six week program…
Free Screenings During Senior Fest
Hundreds of seniors will take advantage of free health screenings offered at Senior Fest 2012, Tuesday, Sept. 4 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Reno Town Mall. Last year, seniors lined up at the large tented area to participate in this once a year community outreach for tests offered by the health care team…
There’s No Place Like Home
There’s No Place Like Home By Michael Clark If you are on Medicare and have had a recent hospital stay, experts say there is about a 1-in-5 chance you will find yourself back in the hospital again within a month. Hospital readmissions are not only expensive they are hard on both patients and families. According…
Free Senior Help Fair
Free Senior Help Fair Provides Vital Information & Services The Senior Help Fair is a collaborative event hosted by community-based organizations comprised of health care, senior service providers and government. The HELP Fair attendees will be treated to a variety of vendors, offering health and wellness screenings, health-related tips and information about local services from…
Medical Alert Provider Rescue Alert of California(TM) Announces Improved Senior Blog Rescue Alert of California
Medical Alert Provider Rescue Alert of California(TM) Announces Improved Senior Blog Rescue Alert of California™, has announced a newly updated senior blog in an effort to improve the user-experience for their network of seniors and caregivers. Rescue Alert Medical Alert System We want to provide the vital information on eldercare and senior health in an…
Community Partners for Better Health 8th Annual Choose and Move Festival
Community Partners for Better Health (CPBH) is hosting the 8th Annual Choose and Move Festival on Saturday, September 8, 2012, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., at the Doolittle Community Center, 1950 North J Street, Las Vegas, Nevada. We invite you to join us as an exhibitor at this educational, interactive, and fun event. The…
Lions 2nd Annual Laugh-a-thon
Laughter is still the best medicine! Senior citizens and other needy people in the community will get a health boost thanks to special musical-comedy event being organized by the Lions HealthFirst Foundation and sponsored by South Point Hotel & Casino. The event will be held Sunday (Sept. 23rd) at the South Point Hotel & Casino,…
City Of Las Vegas October 2012 – Recreation, Adaptive Recreation, Sports & Community Special Events
City Of Las Vegas October 2012 – Recreation, Adaptive Recreation, Sports & 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! Most facilities are closed…
30th Annual Caregiver Conference
Aging Services Directors Organization Come join us for our 30th Annual Caregiver Conference! Wednesday, October 24th at UnitedHealthcare Registration forms forthcoming – 200 seats available. Theme is “ HEALTHY AGING” Keynote Speaker is Aging and Disability Serices Division’s Mary Liveratti 5 Estimated CEUs available!
Sunrise Health Events
Sunrise Hospital: • Lunch and Learn: Effective Nutrition for Wellness • Tuesday, September 11, 2012 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Located at the Sunrise Hospital H2U Office: 3131 LaCanada Street, suite 107 Las Vegas, NV 89109 Registration is required for this FREE, informational event. Please call 702-233-5300 to register. • Physician Dinner Lecture on…
Senior Care Plus Offers Free Screenings During Senior Fest
Senior Care Plus, a Medicare Advantage Plan from Hometown Health, will offer free lab screenings during Senior Fest. Senior Fest is Tuesday, Sept. 4 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Reno Town Mall. Lab screenings will be offered from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Attendees, age 50 and older, can receive screenings regardless of…
Cataract Rates are on the Rise in Americans Age 40 and Older
Cataract Rates are on the Rise in Americans Age 40 and Older American Academy of Ophthalmology Offers Tips for Cataract Detection and Treatment SAN FRANCISCO – August 16, 2012 – The incidence of cataracts in the U.S. has risen 19 percent since 2000, impacting nearly 25 million Americans age 40 and older.[i] In fact, more…
Nevada Senior Guide Announces Local Finalist for National 2012 Modern Healthcare Community Leadership Award
Nevada Senior Guide Announces Local Finalist for National 2012 Modern Healthcare Community Leadership Award Las Vegas, NV, August 17, 2012 –(PR.com)– Nevada Senior Guide is proud to announce that Carole Fisher, President and CEO of Nathan Adelson Hospice, is a national Finalist for the: 2012 Modern Healthcare Community Leadership Award for the entire United States….
City Of Las Vegas October 2012 Senior Special Events
City Of Las Vegas October 2012 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…
Early Lung Cancer Detection component of the Worker Health Protection Program (WHPP) for former Nevada Test Site workers
Announcing the introduction of the Early Lung Cancer Detection component of the Worker Health Protection Program (WHPP), a medical screening program for former Nevada Test Site workers. The new component of the program will introduce low-dose CT scans to at-risk former NTS workers with the primary goal of detecting lung cancer early, when treatment is…
Million Hearts™ Social Media- Caregiver Video Contest
Million Hearts™ Social Media- Caregiver Video Contest Twitter @MillionHeartsUS Week One (7/9)- We are launching our first video #contest next week in partnership with @CDCgov! Check back for details on #prizes and more! Week Two (7/16)- Our first video #contest launches today! We invite #caregivers to join and share their stories. http://go.usa.gov/vEq @CDCgov Week Three…
Nevada-Senior-Guide Health Care Partners Medical Group
facebook.com/healthcarepartnersnevada About Us HealthCare Partners Nevada is a network of more than 200 primary care physicians and more than 1,300 specialists. With medical clinics and specialty care affiliates throughout Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson, Boulder City and Pahrump, HealthCare Partners Nevada (HCPNV) is committed to delivering the highest quality of care to all our…
Special Considerations And Tips For Senior Citizens Travel
Travel Tips for Senior Citizens Cellular and extracellular changes of old age cause a change in physical appearance and a decline in function. Measurable changes in shape and body makeup occur. The body’s ability to maintain homeostasis becomes increasingly diminished with cellular aging, and organ systems cannot function at full efficiency because of cellular and…
Nevada-Senior-Guide Pahrump Health & Rehab
Pahrump Health & Rehab Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation 4501 N. Blagg Rd. Pahrump Nevada 89 www.pahrumphealthandrehab.com Phone: 775-751-6600 Fax 775-751-6644
Nevada-Senior-Guide Southwest Medical
http://www.smalv.com/ About Us YESTERDAY… Southwest Medical Associates (SMA) traces its beginnings back to 1972, when Anthony M. Marlon, MD first established a private medical practice in Las Vegas. His goal? To provide compassionate and innovative health care services. Because of his vision, his small practice quickly grew. Today, we’re one of Nevada’s largest multispecialty medical …
Nevada-Senior-Guide Specialty Needs, Memory and Disability – Northern Nevada Rural
Daybreak Program 1155 E. 9th Street, Reno, NV 89512 775-328-2575 Washoe County www.co.washoe.nv.us/health Offers adult day care for elderly or disabled persons. Includes recreation, meals & therapy Nevada Caregiver Support Center University of Nevada – Reno, Nevada (775) 784-4335 Washoe County www.nevadacaregiver.org Offers support services and wellness program for seniors with memory disorders who…
Nevada-Senior-Guide Senior Centers Directory – Northern Nevada Rural
Austin Senior Center 151 Main Street, Austin, NV 89310 (775) 964-2338 Lander County, 8am-3pm Provides congregate meals (served at the center Mon. – Fri. from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.) Battle Mountain Senior Center 365 E. 4th St., Battle Mountain NV 89820 (775) 635-5311 Lander County Congregate and homebound meals (Meals on Wheels), transportation locally,…
Nevada-Senior-Guide Medical and Health Services Directory – Northern Nevada Rural
City of Pioche – County Social Services Information (775) 728-4477 Lincoln County www.co.lincoln.nv.us Provides various essential programs, services, benefits to assist qualified, needy families, individuals achieve their highest level of self-sufficiency, Transportation Elder Protective Services (EPS) State of Nevada – Aging & Disability Services Agency – Northern Nevada (775) 688-2964 Washoe County Elder Protective Services…
Nevada-Senior-Guide Food Assistance Directory – Northern Nevada Rural
Carlin Open Door Senior Center 320 Chestnut St., Carlin, NV 89822 (775) 754-6465 Elko County Provides daily meals at noon and transportation, Social Activity, Tax Info Elderly Nutrition & Transportation Silver Sage Senior Center 213 First St., Wells, NV 89835 (775) 752-3280 Elko County e-mail: ellsseniorcenter@wrecwireless.coop Nutritional hot lunches M-F, Meals-on-Wheels, frozen meals on…
Nevada-Senior-Guide Advocacy Directory – Northern Nevada Rural
Advocates for Elders Program State of Nevada – Aging & Disability Services Agency Northern Nevada 445 Apple St., S104, Reno, NV 89502 (775) 688-2964 – Carson City County www.nvaging.net Advocacy and assistance to frail seniors, RX & Drug Program, Rent & Tax Rebates, Elder Abuse, CHIP, Suicide Prevention, WEARC Program Human Services Department…
Nevada-Senior-Guide Prescription Assistance Directory – Northern Nevada
CARE Chest of Sierra Nevada 7910 N. Virginia Street, Reno, NV 89506 (775) 829- 2273, www.carechest.org Free prescriptions, diabetic and liquid nutrition products, Medical Equipment, Personal & Medical Supplies, General Referrals Nevada Department of Health & Human Services 3416 Goni Rd., Bldg. D 132, Carson City 775-687-4210 OR 866-303-6323 Opt 7 Seniors RX, Dental…
Nevada-Senior-Guide Multiple Services Directory – Northern Nevada
Access to Healthcare Networks Discounted Dental and Vision Program 4001 S. Virginia St., Ste F, Reno, NV 89502 (775) 284-8989, 1-877-385-2345 HELP Affordable Dental and Vision Care, SHIP, Medical, Massage therapy www.accesstohealthcare.org Catholic Charities of N. Nevada & St. Vincent Program 500 E. 4th St., Reno, NV 89512, 775-322-7073 Dining room free lunch, 11:30am…
Nevada-Senior-Guide Education Directory – Northern Nevada
Center for Healthy Aging, Larry Weiss, PhD 11 Fillmore Way, Reno, NV 89519 775-376-3210, larry@addinglifetoyears.com Life Line, Emergency Response & RX Programs, Provide life span respite training, OASIS CATCH, Healthy Habits, Elder Gap Community Health Program/Urban Indians Outreach 745 W. Moana Ln., Ste. 375, Reno, NV 89502 1-775-788-7600 Health promotion, AIDS education…
Nevada-Senior-Guide Counseling Services – Northern Nevada
Sierra Behavioral Solutions 639 Isbell Rd., Ste. 380, (775) 348-5800, ext. 0 www.sierrabehavioralsolutions.org Adult Mental Health, Grief Counseling, Couples & Family Therapy, Addiction Therapy, Caregiver Counseling, Chronic Pain Support
Nevada-Senior-Guide Advocacy Directory – Northern Nevada
AARP Nevada State Office / Contact Center 5820 S. Eastern Ave., Ste. 190, LV, NV 89119 Toll Free: (866) 389-5652 www.aarp.org/nv, email: NVAARP@aarp.org State and national legislative, advocacy, regulatory and legal advocacy, 1-866-330-0753 Advocate for Elders, DAS (Aging & Disability) 445 Apple Street, Ste. 104, Reno, NV 89502 (775) 687-0800 www.nevadacareconnection.org Special Programs, Referral…
Nevada-Senior-Guide Support Groups Directory – Southern Nevada
Adult Diabetes Education & Mgmnt. West Charleston Library 6301 W. Charleston Blvd., LV, NV 89146 (702) 349-7370, www.diabetes-lasvegas.org Support Group 2nd Tues. each month, 6-7:30pm Alcoholics Anonymous 1431 E. Charleston Blvd., #15, LV, NV 89104-1734 702-598-1888, www.LVcentraloffice.org Meeting Schedules, Telephone Reassurance, 12 Step-calls, literature ALS of Nevada 4220 S. Maryland Pkwy., Bldg. B, Ste…
Nevada-Senior-Guide Senior Centers Directory – Southern Nevada
Black Mountain Recreation Center 599 Greenway Rd., Henderson, NV 89015 (702) 267-4070, www.cityofhenderson.com Recreation, Exercise, Racket ball, Socialization, Pool (outside), Yoga Boulder City Senior Center 813 Arizona Street, Boulder City, NV 89005 (702) 293-3320, www.bcseniorcenter.org Mon-Fri: 8am-3pm. Transportation, Nutrition, Recreation, Food, Foot Clinic, Senior Law Project, Medicare, SHIP, Monthly Trips Cambridge Recreation…
Nevada-Senior-Guide Respite Care Directory – Southern Nevada
Alzheimer’s Association – Desert SW Chapter 5190 S. Valley View Blvd. #S104, LV, NV 89118 (702) 248-2770, www.ALZ.org Support Groups, Respite Care, Education, Care Consultation. 800-272-3900 24/7 Hotline East Valley Family Services 1830 E. Sahara Ave., Ste. 102 702-920-6581. Respite care by appointment, support group available – 702-920-6515 Easter Seals of S….
Nevada-Senior-Guide Resource Centers Directory – Southern Nevada
Pahrump Family Resource Center https://www.loc8nearme.com/nevada/pahrump/621-s-blagg-rd/6953034/ Cappalappa Family Resource Ctr.. 189 N. Moapa Valley Blvd., Overton, NV 89040 1 (702) 397-6400, 8am-4pm. Advocacy, Referral, Friendly Visitation, Thrift Store East Valley Family Services 1830 E. Sahara Ave., Ste 103, LV, NV 89104 (702) 920-6581. Respite care by appointment, support groups available. Call for…
Nevada-Senior-Guide Financial Assistance Directory – Southern Nevada
Auto Insurance Discounts AARP Driver Safety Class Qualify for 3 yrs. Auto insurance discounts per NV Law AARP Members $15; non-members $20 1-877-846-3299 www.aarp.org/drive American Red Cross 1771 E. Flamingo Rd. #206B, LV, NV 89119 (702) 791-3311, www.redcrosslasvegas.org Financial, Assistance to victims of disaster, Military Services, Retired Military, CPR & First Aid classes,…
Nevada-Senior-Guide Counseling Services Directory – Southern Nevada
Bridge Counseling Associates 1640 Alta Dr., Ste 4, LV, NV 89106 702-474-6450 www.bridgecounselingassociates.org Alcohol, Substance Abuse, Sliding Scale Unless Court Ordered Community Counseling Ctr. 714 E. Sahara, Suite 103, LV, NV 89104 (702) 369-8700. Counseling Services: Mental health, grief and addiction therapy, HIV groups, Stress & anger management M-F, 7:30am-8pm, substance abuse Financial Guidance…
Nevada-Senior-Guide Adult Day Care Directory – Southern Nevada
Adult Day Care Center of Las Vegas 901 No. Jones Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89108 (702) 648-3425 Adult Day Care Adult Day Care Center of Henderson 1201 Nevada State Dr. Henderson, NV 89002 (702) 368-2273 Adult Day Care Clark County Social Services Long Term Care Unit 3900 Cambridge St., Suite 202 Las Vegas, NV 89119…
Nevada-Senior-Guide Advocacy Directory – Southern Nevada
AARP – Nevada State Office / Contact Center 5820 S. Eastern Ave. #190, LV, NV 89119 Toll Free 1-866-389-5652 www.aarp.org/nv Advocacy, Employment Assistance, Safe Driving Instruction, Tax Services Clark County Senior Advocate Pgm. 1600 Pinto Lane, LV, NV 89106 (702) 455-7051, www.accessclarkcounty.com Referral Service, C/C Social Services, SR Programs, Long Term Placement. Home …
Nevada-Senior-Guide Nevada Aging and Disability Services Division
http://www.nvaging.net/ The Aging and Disability Services Division (ADSD) in the State of Nevada, Department of Health and Human Services, represents Nevadans aged 60 years and older and those with disabilities. Mission Statement The Aging and Disability Services Division provides leadership and advocacy in the planning, development and delivery of a high quality, comprehensive support service system across the…
Nevada-Senior-Guide Medicine Disposal Program
www.paininthedrain.com PAIN IN THE DRAIN IN THE COMMUNITY! Did You Know… …You can dispose of your expired and unused medicine at any Police Department in Clark County? Drop Boxes are now located in the lobby of the Boulder City Police Department, the City of Henderson Police Department Substations, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department substations,…
Nevada-Senior-Guide Senior Dimensions United Healthcare
http://www.seniordimensions.com/ Say HELLO to Senior Dimensions When selecting a Medicare plan, people have different priorities. Most consider the out-of-pocket costs associated with prescriptions, doctor visits, and hospital admissions. Others may select a plan that’s simple to use with little or no paperwork. For some, staying with their doctor is a must. That’s why Senior Dimensions…
Nevada-Senior-Guide Silver Sky at Deer Springs – Las Vegas
www.silverskylasvegas.com Silver Sky at Deer Springs An Exceptional Retirement and Assisted Living Community for Nevada Seniors Silver Sky at Deer Springs Assisted Living pulled out the stops to create a family-style Retirement and Assisted Living setting while providing services that reflect both quality and caring. We feel it’s so exceptional that it places us in…
Nevada-Senior-Guide Siena Hills – Henderson
www.sienahills.com Assisted Living Las Vegas Siena Hills Assisted Living in Las Vegas offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care and Alzheimer’s Care. Our staff is available 24 hours a day. Life at Siena Hills is comparable to living in a fine resort, with many of the same lifestyle enhancing amenities. Independent Living & Assisted Living….
Nevada-Senior-Guide Life Care Centers of America – Las Vegas
http://www.lcca.com/ About Life Care Your family is special with its deep bonds and unique relationships. Facing a dramatic change – such as moving a loved one into assisted living or a nursing home – is an unsettling prospect for most people. Life Care Centers have helped families for decades to work through the difficult decisions…
Nevada-Senior-Guide Atria Seville – Las Vegas
www.atriaseville.com Find Exceptional Senior and Assisted Living in Las Vegas, NV, at Atria Seville At Atria Seville, residents find a welcoming assisted living community nestled in a serene residential neighborhood. Take a relaxing walk in one of two landscaped courtyards or practice…