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Hatboro, PA Nov 02, 2009 - Aging with Grace™ a national provider of eldercare management services has partnered with Emeritus Corporation, a national provider of assisted living and dementia care services, to launch Ask the Expert, an online resource center that will connect seniors and their loved ones with eldercare experts who can provide guidance and answers on senior care questions.

Ask the Expert allows concerned caregivers to reach out for assistance either through a phone call or by submitting questions via email. Emeritus and Aging with Grave have created "A Call for Care" to provide guidance on topics ranging from long term care planning to include VA Pension benefits, Medicare and insurance plans and information and guidance on all the eldercare services and options available to seniors today.

"Aging with Grace is pleased to be working with Emeritus Corporation", says Rita Files, COO, Aging with Grace. "The Emeritus commitment to excellence and education matches that of Aging with Grace", adds Patricia Grace, CEO. "Caring for a loved one can be an incredibly rewarding experience, though it can also be an extremely challenging task without qualified resources to help guide your decision making," commented Granger Cobb, president and Co-CEO of Emeritus Corporation. "By creating Ask the Expert, we hope to connect those seeking answers or guidance with professionals who specialize in eldercare and caregiver issues. We are pleased to have partnered with such seasoned professionals and look forward to working together to provide a valuable resource for seniors and their caregivers in need."

Interested persons can contact the Aging with Grace Experts by visiting www.emeritus.com/resources/faq/ or by calling 1-888-657-5598.

About Aging with Grace:

Aging with Grace is an eldercare resource company that provides a solution to the growing problem of elder caregiver stress. They provide exclusive eldercare management for the American Federation of Government Employees, Alliance for Retired Americans, California School Employees Association to name a few. Aging with Grace is offered as a paid or voluntary workplace benefit throughout the United States and Canada.

About Emeritus Corporation:

Emeritus Corporation is a national provider of assisted living and Alzheimer's and related dementia care services to seniors. Emeritus is one of the largest and most experienced operators of freestanding assisted living communities located throughout the United States. These communities provide a residential housing alternative for senior citizens who need assistance with the activities of daily living, with an emphasis on personal care services, which provides support to the residents in the aging process. Emeritus currently operates 309 communities in 36 states representing capacity for approximately 27,200 units and approximately 32,400 residents.

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New LifeStyles, the most comprehensive source on the web for senior housing and care, is now offering personal assistance service through the expertise of Aging with Grace, to people using NewLifeStyles.com to find communities or services for themselves, loved ones and others

Online visitors can access the services of Aging with Grace through a program that includes unlimited telephone access to experienced eldercare specialists for assistance with immediate needs and long-term planning. Trained eldercare consultants will use New Lifestyles' comprehensive, easy-to-navigate database to help the consumer find the right solution for their personal situation. If the consumer gets to the point where they would like some guidance in the process or an expert to answer a question or two, Aging with Grace experts will be available through an exclusive toll-free number.

"New LifeStyles recognizes that the search for senior housing and care can be a daunting one. While our web site and print guides have always provided an extensive selection of quality options and resources, the consumer often needs the help of an unbiased expert," says Doug Fusella, President, New LifeStyles. "We are now proud and honored to be providing this personal assistance through the experts at Aging with Grace!"

"We are pleased to be partnering with a company that shares the same passion for helping the elderly and those that love them," say Aging with Grace CEO, Patricia Grace. "It's a pleasure to be working with a company that is synonymous with senior housing information," adds Rita Files, COO.

Details on the program are available immediately by calling (866) 369-8072.

ABOUT NEW LIFESTYLES

Founded in 1987, New LifeStyles provides the most comprehensive senior housing and care information to individuals in the U.S. and Canada. Over four million FREE copies of New LifeStyles Guide to senior living and care and The CareGuide are distributed annually. An extensive database of communities and providers, as well as helpful resources can be found at www.NewLifeStyles.com. For additional information, call 800....

ABOUT AGING WITH GRACE

Founded in 2005 as "your solution to eldercare stress," partners Grace & Files recognized the need for a comprehensive eldercare service for the working families of the US & Canada. The mission of Aging with Grace is to educate, coordinate and facilitate eldercare options one family at a time. For additional information: www.agingwithgrace.net or call 215.672.8090.

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September 28, 2009 Philadelphia, PA - Aging with Grace, a national eldercare resource management company that provides solutions and resources to caregivers throughout the US & Canada has joined forces with Elder Caring, Inc a geriatric care management company headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

“Since Aging with Grace provides service for several thousand union families in Canada it was logical that we would reach out to a Canadian company that has a national reach with a reputation for excellence”, says Patricia Grace, Partner & CEO, Aging with Grace. “After speaking with Audrey Miller and learning about the scope of service that Elder Caring, Inc provides, I knew that working together was the best way to help our Canadian members”, say Ms. Grace.

Founded by Audrey Miller MSW, RSW, CCRC, CCLCP, Elder Caring, Inc was created to meet a growing need in the community for a coordinated, professional and interdisciplinary approach to service delivery with a focus on the health and well-being of the older person and their family.

The Elder Caring team is a group of experts with backgrounds in Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Gerontology. As working professionals in the field, all of team members have many years of experience in working with the disabled, the elderly, and their families.

Aging with Grace is a national eldercare resource management company that works with employers, benefit consultants, labor unions, health & welfare funds and associations to address the growing issue of elder caregiver stress in the workplace. A partial client list includes the American Federation of Government Employees, AFSCME, the Alliance for Retired Americans and Union Plus.

For additional information on Elder Caring, Inc. please contact1.866.473.8887 for information on Aging with Grace please call 1.800.626.9440.

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PRLog (Press Release) – Sep 02, 2009 – Veterans and their families now have an advocate and a powerful resource to provide them with accurate information about the Veteran's Pension, commonly known as Aid & Attendance. Aging with Grace™ a national eldercare resource management company, announces today the expansion of their membership benefit to include a free pre-qualification assessment by a Veteran's benefit consultant. Services also include pre-filing consultations and long term care planning.

The new service, AWG Veterans Benefits Consultants, under the leadership of Rita Files, COO, Aging with Grace, provides veterans with advocacy and correct information to determine if this under-utilized benefit is a viable financial option to help defray the cost of healthcare expenses.

“Since learning of this benefit in 2002, I have been on a mission to educate every veteran and their family about this pension”, says, Rita Files. Ms. Files added, “the decision to become an accredited VA Benefit consultant was due in large part to my commitment to make sure that those who served, are well served by our staff.”

“I have seen Rita capture the attention of large audiences as she painstakingly explained government benefits – Medicare, Medicaid and the VA Pension. Her compassion for the elderly is only outweighed by her knowledge of the healthcare/eldercare industry, says Patricia Grace, CEO, Aging with Grace. “What set's AWG Veterans Benefits Consultants apart is our knowledge of Medicaid, since this is a major consideration for long term care planning”, says, Ms. Grace.

Aging with Grace is a leading national eldercare resource company that works with labor unions, health and welfare funds, employee benefits consultants and associations to address the impact of elder caregiver stress in the workplace. Co-Founded in 2005 by Patricia Grace and Rita Files, Aging with Grace enjoys exclusive contracts with the Alliance for Retired Americans, the AFL-CIO UnionPlus program and the American Federation of Government Employees, to name a few. For more information please visit agingwithgrace.net or call Aging with Grace at 1-800-626-9440.

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Aging with Grace, a national eldercare resource management company provides personal assistance to address the growing issue of elder caregiver stress in the work place.

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Gilbert Guide and Aging with Grace Combine Forces to Launch Comprehensive Personalized Eldercare Assistance Program to Take the Stress Out of Senior Care & Planning

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) August 18, 2009 -- Gilbert Guide, the most comprehensive site on the web for everything related to senior care and aging, is teaming up with Aging with Grace to offer a Personal Eldercare Service for people facing issues associated with aging or boomers helping their aging parents.

Gilbert Guide readers can now sign up for a program that includes unlimited telephone access to experienced eldercare specialists for assistance with immediate needs and long-term planning and an extensive list of useful services and support designed to take the stress out of eldercare and planning.

Other program benefits include a step-by-step guide to VA Benefits for Aid & Attendance, copies of Aging with Grace Caregiver Tool Kit and Tips & Tools for Managing Caregiver Stress, access to a caregiver support library, online tools for writing and scheduling, and direct access to the CareConnection online caregiver community to connect with people facing similar day-to-day caregiver challenges. A full list of services and benefits can be found at Gilbert Guide

Gilbert Guide is also providing direct access to its renowned National Senior Care Provider Directory, its library of expert articles on a wide range of senior related topics, and its Weekly Insider aging product feature newsletter to Aging with Grace's eldercare specialists and current clientele.

"Our goal has always been to reduce the stress surrounding aging by providing the most comprehensive senior care content on the web and efficiently direct people to the solutions they need," said Jason Gilbert, COO of Gilbert Guide. "Teaming up with Aging with Grace allows us to provide an incredible, collective pool of personal and online expert services and support to both Gilbert Guide and Aging with Grace users, saving people time and money."

"The collaboration of personal assistance offered by Aging with Grace and the extensive on-line database of senior care resources provided by the Gilbert Guide, makes this a powerful eldercare resource," says Patricia Grace, CEO, Aging with Grace. "We are pleased to be partnering with a company that shares the same passion for helping the elderly and those that love them," adds Aging with Grace COO Rita Files.

The comprehensive program is available immediately at an economical annual price of $34.95. People can call a toll free number to access the service: (866) 369-8072 or online at Gilbert Guide Personal Eldercare Service

About Gilbert Guide

Established in 2004, Gilbert Guide is the leading senior care website where families find practical solutions, expert information and the most comprehensive senior housing guide and homecare directory for aging parents and loved ones. It was founded on the concept that quality matters, and its primary goal is to educate consumers on a breadth of senior care and aging issues. For more information: www.gilbertguide.com.

About Aging with Grace

Founded in 2005 as "your solution to eldercare stress," partners Grace & Files recognized the need for a comprehensive eldercare service for the working families of the US & Canada. The mission of Aging with Grace is to educate, coordinate and facilitate eldercare options one family at a time. For additional information: www.agingwithgrace.net.

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LIFE CARE FUNDING GROUP AND AGING WITH GRACE ANNOUNCE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP

Organizations launch national education campaign about funding solutions and senior support services for millions of families

(June 30, 2009) Lewiston, ME— Life Care Funding Group and Aging with Grace announced today that they have launched a national education campaign and will work together to bring their to millions of families across the United States. Life Care Funding Group is a leading provider of “Funding Solutions for Senior Living” and currently works with more than 60 providers of senior housing and long term care across 1,500 facilities throughout the U.S. Aging with Grace is a leading senior housing information and support service currently being offered to over 13 million families through a wide variety of sources including benefit consultants, employer groups, and health and welfare funds as a work place benefit.

By working together, both organizations will educate families across the United States about funding and support services to ease the transition into senior housing and long term care. Aging with Grace will make the Life Care Funding benefit available to its extensive network of exclusive subscribers. Life Care Funding Group will introduce the Aging with Grace Program to its national network of senior living providers, professional resources and the thousands of people that visit the company’s website every month.

“We are very pleased to be working with the amazing team running Aging with Grace”, said Chris Orestis, Life Care Funding Group’s founder and president, “we feel it is critical in this day and age to provide families and the senior living industry with as many options as possible to help people make a successful transition into the “senior living” stage of life.”

“Aging with Grace provides informational support through our website and one-on-one with our Eldercare Advisors. By adding funding solutions to our program, we will be able to help families with one of the biggest problems we see every day—affording the costs of senior housing and care,” explained Patricia Grace, the co-founder and CEO of Aging with Grace.

Both organizations have linked websites and Facebook pages, and are reaching out to their respective client bases to generate more awareness about these options. Chris Orestis has also joined the “Panel of Experts” for Aging with Grace and will be authoring regular Blog entries about financial matters impacting seniors, and will be available to consumers through their “Ask an Expert” program.

Life Care Funding Group (www.lifecarefunding.com) can be reached at 888-670-7773 or info@lifecarefunding.com.

Aging with Grace (www.agingwithgrace.net) can be reached at 800-626-9440 or info@agingwithgrace.net.

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AGING WITH GRACE AND IGUARD.ORG PARTNER TO PROVIDE PERSONALIZED DRUG SAFETY INFORMATION

ELDERCARE GIVERS AND SENIORS GET NEW TOOL TO KEEP INFORMED ABOUT MEDICATION SAFETY 

HATBORO, Pa. – April 27, 2009 — Families facing eldercare challenges now have a more powerful resource to help them navigate the maze of responsibilities. Aging with Grace™, a leading eldercare management company today announces its partnership with iGuard.org, a free web-based drug safety monitoring service, to create a new way for seniors and their care givers to learn about their medicines and protect them from adverse drug interactions and other medication safety issues. 

The new service, called The Rx Guardian, provides individuals with timely and personalized drug safety reports, safety alerts and product recalls by utilizing real time feeds from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and major drug manufacturers. Many seniors have multiple physicians who might not be aware of all the medications each patient is taking. When a new prescription is written without that knowledge, harmful drug interactions or changes ineffectiveness could occur. The Rx Guardian provides a tool to better manage information about multiple medications, or polypharmacy.
Polypharmacy is most common among people over age 65. Approximately one-fifth of them take at least 10 medications a week. The Institute of Medicine estimates that at least 1.5 million adverse drug events occur in the United States every year, thousands of them fatal. Studies indicate that about one-third of these drug reactions among senior citizens$mdash;and 42% of serious, life threatening, or fatal events are preventable. 

How The Rx Guardian Helps

This partnership makes iGuard.org's signature medication safety information program available to the eldercare community through Aging with Grace. Once registered on The Rx Guardian, individuals receive a personalized safety report that checks medications for potential side effects, treatment duplication, drug-drug interactions as well as drug-disease interactions. Aging with Grace members will be emailed clinically-reviewed safety alerts and recalls that emerge from the medications listed on member profiles. 

Empowering Aging with Grace Members with Personalized Information

"Medication management is important for all of us, especially the elderly," says Patricia Grace, CEO of Aging with Grace. "With older people taking multiple medications, along with over the counter pharmacy products, it is important for them and their families to be informed about possible drug interactions and prescription duplications. Partnering with iGuard.org, Aging with Grace is able to provide a valuable, yet free service to our members and other professionals who serve the geriatric community." 

Dr. Hugo Stephenson, president and founder of iGuard.org, says, "We are proud to partner with Aging with Grace because they share our commitment to improving medication safety by providing seniors and their caregivers with the information they need to take a more active role in their health care." 

Aging with Grace is a leading national eldercare resource company that works with labor unions, health and welfare funds, employee benefits consultants and associations to address the impact of elder caregiver stress in the workplace. Co-Founded in 2005 by Patricia Grace and Rita Files, Aging with Grace enjoys exclusive contracts with the Alliance for Retired Americans, the AFL-CIO UnionPlus program and the American Federation of Government Employees, to name a few. For more information please visit agingwithgrace.net. or call Aging with Grace at 1-800-626-9440. 

iGuard.org offers a free and secure source of information for registered users who want to get informed, stay informed and share feedback about their medications . Founded by drug researchers in 2007, iGuard.org is committed to improving medication safety by providing more than one million Americans with the information they need to take more a more active role in their own health care. In addition to safety related information, patients will have the opportunity to learn about clinical trials for specific conditions and or medications.

Registration is free online at The RX Guardian.org.

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American Federation of Government Employees to Offer Aging with Grace Management Services

2008-10-21
By Christine Schonewolf

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Aging with Grace™, a national eldercare resource company, headquartered in Montgomery County, PA, recently announced that it has been awarded an exclusive contract to provide eldercare services to the membership of the American Federation of Government Employees Retired Americans. AFGE is the largest federal employee union and represents over 600,000 employees of the federal government nationwide. The Department of Justice, Department of Defense, the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Social Security Administration are amongst the highest union membership for AFGE.

Mark Williams, National Benefits Director for AFGE recently stated that, “approximately 4.5 million union families across the nation are dealing with eldercare issues. I am pleased to be able to offer these services to our members. AWG will bring quality information to those who are caring for an elderly family member and it is only a computer click or call away.”

AWG, a comprehensive eldercare management company, recognizes first hand that more and more American workers are faced with dealing with eldercare issues. The economic impact of this social demand on employers and employees is staggering. Employers face the issues of lack of productivity, increased absenteeism, workday interruptions, leaving work early, and lack of concentration amongst their workers. The employee also stands to suffer great financial loss. In a recent survey, nearly 40% of participants reported that care giving issues interfered with advancements in the workplace. Additionally, 29% stated that they had passed on a promotion due to care giving commitments.

AWG has developed a program to help. It provides experienced Eldercare Specialists who work with families to create short term plans for immediate needs as well as long term planning. They will educate the member and coordinate contact between services such as in-home care, adult day care or referral to a senior living community.

Co-founder, Rita Files recently stated, “I am proud to offer the expertise of the company’s Eldercare Specialists to the AFGE members. Our Eldercare Specialists are highly trained to work with families to create short term plans for immediate needs as well as long term planning. They will educate the member and coordinate contact between services such as in-home care, adult day care or referral to a senior living community.”

Together, Grace and Files bring more than 43 years of combined experience in senior services including insurance, senior move management, geriatric care management, assisted living administration; and geriatric nursing.

To learn more about Aging with Grace, contact an Eldercare Specialist, toll free at 800.626.9440 or visit the website at www.agingwithgrace.net.

Contact:
Christine Schonewolf
Director of Marketing
215.672.8090 x105
christine@agingwithgrace.net

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CogniFit Selected as Exclusive Provider of BrainFitness Programs for Aging with Grace, an Eldercare Management Company 

CogniFit to Provide Special Pricing on its PersonalizedBrain Fitness Software for Aging with Grace Members, Business Partners andAffiliates

Seattle, WA – October 8, 2008 – CogniFit,Ltd., the leading producer of personalized brain fitness programs, announced today that it has been chosen by Aging with Grace™, a national eldercare management company, to be the exclusive provider of brain fitness programs to its members, business partners and affiliates. CogniFit has the only online brain fitness program that gives users an assessment of their cognitive functions, and then personalizes the computer-based training depending on each user’s needs.

“We’re excited that Aging with Grace selected our CogniFit Brain Fitness program to offer to its customers,”said Shlomo Breznitz, Ph.D., founder and president of CogniFit. “Neuroscience has recently revealed the brain’s elasticity; that something can be done to save the mind from age-related decline.  This scientifically-validated product will help Aging with Grace members to lead healthy and active lives.”

CogniFit’s Brain Fitness program makes an assessment of a user’s current brain fitness across 14 key cognitive abilities such as short-term memory, attention skills and perceptual skills,and then creates a personalized exercise program based on the user’s results.  Each user’s exercise program is tailored to improve those abilities that are most in need. This is done through a series of 20-minute exercises (three times per week) that are fun and quick to do.  By improving basic brain functions, CogniFit products have the potential to dramatically lower the cost of workers’ compensation and health insurance premiums.

CogniFit will provide special introductory pricing on its products to Aging with Grace members.  Initially, these members will have access to the CogniFit Brain Fitness application, and other CogniFit programs will be made available as they are brought online.

“We are impressed by how much scientific research went into developing the CogniFit programs to ensure they are as targeted and effective as possible,” said Patricia Grace, founder and CEO of Aging with Grace. “Our partnership with CogniFit will help us share this remarkable technology with our members, partners and affiliates to enhance the quality of life for aging adults.”

About Aging with Grace

Patricia Grace and Rita Files are cofounders of Aging with Grace™, a national eldercare management company.  AWG has achieved great success as a nationally recognized company, providing solutions to eldercare stress in the workplace, in the United States and Canada. Together, Grace and Files have developed an innovative approach that focuses on educating, coordinating and facilitating individualized care options one family at a time. This advanced concept provides the services and resources that are needed by the working caregiver.

To learn more about Aging with Grace, call Toll Free (800) 626-9440 or visit the website at www.agingwithgrace.net.

Aging with Grace is a national eldercare resource company that is the exclusive provider of eldercare services for Union Plus and the Alliance for Retired Americans. Aging with Grace offers solutions to caregivers faced with the stress of caring for an elderly loved one.    

About CogniFit

CogniFit brain fitness programs provide an assessment of the 14 key cognitive abilitiesbefore creating personalized training programs.  Based on more than 30 years ofneuro-scientific research, CogniFit’s scientifically-validated brain fitnessprograms adjust to each user’s skills and needs to help enhance their cognitiveperformance and health.  Shlomo Breznitz, Ph.D., founded CogniFit in 1999with the goal of using the latest cognitive research to help people of all agesmaintain and improve their quality of life through brain fitness assessment andtraining.  Dr. Breznitz has had a long and distinguished academic careerand has been at the forefront of cognitive training using a personal computer. CogniFit offers training programs for a wide range of cognitive skillsneeded for everyday functioning, as well as cognitive skills needed forspecific activities such as driving.  To learn more about CogniFit, pleasecall (866) 669-6223, or visit the website at www.cognifit.com.

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PRESS RELEASE                      contact: Leslie Gilliam 202/262-5744
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seniorDECISION and Aging with Grace™ Announce Partnership Offering
On-line Consumer Senior Living Reviews and Eldercare Management

(Takoma Park, MD - October 7, 2008) seniorDECISION, the nation’s only online provider of consumer ratings and reviews of senior living announced its partnership with Pennsylvania-based Aging with Grace™, a leading eldercare management company.

Through the partnership, customers of both companies will be offered access to services ranging from discounted senior living services, consumer ratings and reviews of senior housing and home health providers as well as telephone counseling for caregivers.

 “We are excited to join Aging with Grace in bringing a wealth of senior living knowledge to those about to make one of the greatest emotional and financial decisions of their lives,” said Rob Liebreich, co-founder of seniorDECISION.

 “Working with seniorDECISION will allow us to expand our relationship with senior housing and home health providers to offer seniors and their caregivers the best value for their money,” said Rita Files, Partner and COO of Aging with Grace.

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seniorDECISION.com, co-founded by Rob and Jennifer Liebreich is the nation’s only web service providing consumer reviews and ratings of nursing homes, assisted living, retirement and independent living, and home health agencies. There is no charge to post or read reviews and advertising from senior living providers is not accepted. seniorDECISION.com launched in fall 2007 with a mission to make the senior living provider search less frustrating for caregivers; to give a voice to the millions of consumers eager to share their housing experiences; and to promote the best practices of senior living providers in an effort to reform an industry. For more information, please visit the website, seniorDECISION.com. To schedule an interview, please contact, Leslie Gilliam at 202/262-5744 or email leslie@seniordecision.com.

Aging with Grace™ is a leading national eldercare resource company that works with labor unions, health & welfare funds, employee benefits consultants and associations to address the impact of elder caregiver stress in the workplace. Founded in 2005 by Patricia Grace, CEO, Aging with Grace enjoys exclusive contracts with the Alliance for Retired Persons, AFLCIO UnionPlus program and the American Federation of Government Employees. For more information please visit the website, agingwithgrace.net. To schedule an interview, call Aging with Grace at 1-800-626-9440.

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Philadelphia, PA, August 19, 2008 – BlogTalkRadio welcomes Patricia Grace, CEO of Aging with Grace, to their live radio network. The weekly show premiers on Tuesday, September 2, 2008 at 8 a.m. EST. Ms. Grace, a leader in the field of eldercare issues is elated to be bringing her passion for the elderly to this forum.

Each week the show will focus on a specific eldercare subject matter. With her vast knowledge base, Ms Grace has the ability to run the gamete on these issues ranging from Alzheimer’s disease to Veteran’s Aid and Attendance Benefits. 

Rita Files, COO of Aging with Grace, is also a “subject matter expert” on the knowledge and skills needed for working with the elderly. She has over 28 years in the healthcare industry. She will be the show’s first guest speaker and together with Ms. Grace, they will discuss The Coming of the Silver Tsunami. This first show will be dedicated to issues surrounding the baby boomer generation, as the Boomers cross the threshold to becoming Medicare recipients. 

Ms. Grace warmly invites you to join the conversation by logging into www.blogtalkradio.com, category Family. The main goal of the Aging with Grace BlogTalkRadio show is to educate families on eldercare issues. As a social radio network the audience has the ability to connect quickly and directly with the program’s host. 

Patricia Grace and Rita Files are cofounders of Aging with Grace, a national eldercare management company. AWG has achieved great success as a nationally recognized company, providing solutions to eldercare stress in the workplace, in the United States and Canada. Together, Grace and Files have developed an innovative approach that focuses on educating, coordinating and facilitating individualized care options one family at a time. This advanced concept provides the services and resources that are needed by the working caregiver. 

To learn more about Aging with Grace, call Toll Free (800) 626-9440 or visit the website at www.agingwithgrace.net.

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Philadelphia, PA, August 11, 2008

Patricia Grace and Rita Files of Aging with Grace, have been invited to return as featured speakers for the National Conference of Teamster Women. More than 800 women from all aspects of the union are expected to attend the conference, held September 9th-14th at the Fontainbleu Resort Hotel in Miami, Florida. 

“Last year’s program was received so splendidly, our members are elated that we have been able to bring Patricia and Rita back. This year’s program entitled, The Silver Tsunami... Are You Prepared, is expected to far exceed our expectations.” said Cheryl L. Johnson, Central Region Vice President for the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. 

Both Grace and Files are known for delivering high quality programs filled with anecdotal experience, humor and practical tips. Ms. Files was recently quoted in saying, “As millions of baby boomers reach retirement, the wave of the Silver Tsunami will threaten to engulf you, if you are not prepared. This workshop prepares you for the what, where and why of what is needed for you and your family to Age with Grace.” 

Aging with Grace is a national eldercare management company that has gained status as the recognized solution to eldercare stress in the workplace in the United States and Canada. Together, Grace and Files have developed an innovative approach that focuses on educating, coordinating and facilitating individualized care options one family at a time. This advanced concept provides the services and resources that are needed by the working caregiver. 

Ms. Grace is a Certified Senior Advisor, National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers Member, Case Management Society of America Member, American Society on Aging Member and the Co-Chair for the East Coast Fall Conference for ASA. With 18 years of experience in the elder care industry she is a frequent guest on radio and television in the Greater Philadelphia area offering commentary on elder caregiver issues.

Ms. Files is a nationally recognized “subject matter expert” on the knowledge and skills needed for working with the elderly. She has over 28 years in the healthcare industry. In addition to her nursing experience, Ms. Files holds both state and national certifications in Assisted Living Administration and is a Certified Senior Advisor® through The Society of Certified Senior Advisors™, a Member of the Case Management Society of America, and the American Society on Aging. 

To learn more about Aging with Grace, call Toll Free (800) 626-9440 or visit the website at www.agingwithgrace.net.

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July 1, 2008

Philadelphia, PA

Aging with Grace™, a national eldercare resource company, headquartered in Montgomery Co., PA. has been awarded an exclusive contract to provide eldercare services to the membership of the Alliance for Retired Americans. The 3.6 million members include retired teachers, nurses, environmentalists, lawyers, and government workers.

Steve Hayes, Director of Business Development noted, “More and more of our members were requesting information on resources for caregivers and services for the elderly. We were comfortable offering Aging with Grace since they have experience working with large groups and organizations in the US and Canada. Also, having worked with Rita Files and Patricia Grace at our Regional Conferences, I became quite impressed with their knowledge of and passion for the elderly and those that care for them.”

“Both organizations strive to provide the highest quality products and services to improve the lives of retirees and their families, said Patricia Grace, Founder and CEO. Aging with Grace is the nationally recognized solution to eldercare stress in the workplace as well as a resource for retired Americans and their families. In providing services for the members of these groups, AWG will educate, coordinate and facilitate individualized eldercare options to their members.

Rita Files, COO and Partner of AWG stated, “At the conferences earlier this year I spoke with many members that were overwhelmed with caring for a sick spouse or frail relative. The statement I heard most often…I could have really used your help when I was looking for care for my parents”. Grace and Files bring more than 43 years of combined experience in senior services including insurance, senior move management, geriatric care management, assisted living administration; and geriatric nursing.

To learn how you can Age with Grace contact an Eldercare Specialist at 800.626.9440 or visit the website at www.agingwithgrace.net.

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Philadelphia, PA - Aging with Grace, a national eldercare resource company, headquartered in Montgomery Co., PA. has been awarded an exclusive contract to provide eldercare services to the members of Union Privilege. Union Plus benefits, offered by Union Privilege, serve the interests of today’s working families. Union Plus provides services to 13 million members, including the American Federation of Government Employees, American Federation of Teachers and The Alliance for Retired Americans. Employees affiliated with these organizations include lawyers, environmentalists, police officers, nurses, school administrators, state, county and municipal employees, teachers, flight attendants and more.

Patricia Grace, Founder and CEO of Aging with Grace noted, “The partnership of AWG with Union Privilege to provide eldercare services to their members is a perfect collaborative effort. Both organizations strive to provide the highest quality products and services to improve the life of working families.” Aging with Grace is the nationally recognized solution to eldercare stress in the workplace as well as a resource for retired Americans and their families. In providing services for the members of these groups, AWG will educate, coordinate and facilitate individualized eldercare options to their members.

Rita Files, COO and Partner of AWG stated, “The exclusive contract with Union Privilege was awarded to Aging with Grace after extensive evaluation by their organization. The endorsement speaks to the level of service and the outstanding reputation that AWG has established in the eldercare arena.” Grace and Files bring more than 43 years of combined experience in senior living including insurance; senior move management; assisted living administration; and nursing.

“We recognized that our portfolio of services needed an eldercare resource provider. Aging with Grace came highly recommended by several benefits consultants and organizations with national ties”, said Iles Minoff, VP of Union Privilege.

As the American workforce continues to be confronted with eldercare issues, forward thinking employers and labor groups are offering services to assist employees. By addressing the need for eldercare solutions such as those offered by Aging with Grace, employer’s and health and welfare funds are taking good care of their business by taking good care of their employees and members.

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Philadelphia, PA. With the first of the baby boomer generation turning 60, and the advent of the “silver tsunami” upon us, many of the moms of today are taking on the added responsibility of caring for aging parents or other loved ones. What was once referred to as the “sandwich generation”, is now becoming the “club sandwich generation.” Today’s moms, ages 35-45, are sandwiched between caring for their own families, and assuming the responsibility of their parents and, in many cases, grandparents or even aunts and uncles.

Balancing all the responsibility has truly become a juggling act. Attending a child’s final soccer game versus taking grandmom to a medical appointment has become a stressful decision that tugs at the hearts of caregivers. Coupled with working full time, the reality of the days growing longer as the nights grow shorter becomes increasingly evident.

It is not surprising that statistics show the burden of caregiving still falls on the woman of the household, as the majority of informal caregivers remains the female gender. Interestingly enough, the number of men in this role is increasing steadily with a 60/40 ratio of female/male caregivers.

The role of assisting an elderly loved one is not a one-time event. It is ongoing and constantly changing as medical, social and financial needs evolve. This added responsibility compounds the stressors of daily life and in many cases a resulting negative change occurs in the complexion of the family. “Often, I meet family members who feel overwhelmed by guilt, confusion and fear, because they made a promise to take care of their parents. Out of love, many feel the responsibility to provide eldercare themselves,” says founder and CEO Patricia Grace, “Most often,this is not the best choice.”

In addition, today’s slumping real estate market further exacerbates the need for caregivers, as many elderly are choosing to remain in their large family homes. Then suddenly, a health crisis arises and the caregiver is faced with making arrangements without full knowledge of what elder care options are available. Searching for appropriate care and/or services is often a confusing and daunting task. Not knowing which options would be most appropriate for one’s individual situation makes it more complicated and frustrating. Furthermore, the “maze’ of eldercare options available on the internet can often lead to more confusion. Rita Files, partner and COO,says “Helping families find the right care option while offering them the healing touch of patience, understanding, and knowledge is the cornerstone of the Aging with Grace program.”

Aging with Grace, a national eldercare resource company, recognizes that eldercare challenges are both emotionally and physically draining. Planning for the current and future needs of aging loved ones takes time and money – both of which are often in short supply. As a company, Aging with Grace embraces the mission of educating, coordinating and facilitating the many eldercare issues that face families each day and helps caregivers to navigate through the murky waters of eldercare. Membership in the Aging with Grace Network is offered at $34.95 per year per family. This membership includes unlimited telephone support for issues related to eldercare; member discounts for senior services and programs; as well as value added programs to help ease the burden of caregiving. One call to an experienced Aging with Grace eldercare specialist can point a caregiver in the right direction for the services and programs that fit their individualized needs. While the puzzle may look unsolvable today, the staff of Aging with Grace will offer support and guidance with immediate needs and development of a workable plan for the future.

The Aging with Grace program, created by Grace & Files, brings an affordable option to many working caregivers faced with issues related to eldercare responsibilities. Baby boomers themselves, their program addresses an issue that is expected to reach major proportions in the next 10 to 15 years. In light of the aging workforce, coupled with a decrease in the available workers needed to replace them, more and more forward thinking employers and labor groups are offering the AWG program to help their workers manage this growing issue. By placing expert help a phone call away for their working caregivers, these companies and health & welfare funds are taking good care of their business by taking good care of their employees and members.

In a collaborative effort, Patricia Grace and Rita Files have developed this new and innovative approach to eldercare stress. It is not surprising that the recent announcement of the new Aging with Grace Network has been positively embraced by many in the industry. However, even with this success, they both hold steadfast to their mission of educating, coordinating and facilitating individualized eldercare options one family at a time.

To learn more about the AWG program and how it might benefit you or your organization, visit www.agingwithgrace.net or call 800-626-9440.

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Philadelphia, PA –– Patricia Grace and Rita Files of Aging with Grace, will be 1 of 3 featured speakers at the Alliance for Retired Americans Regional Conferences to be held this upcoming Spring in Las Vegas, Philadelphia, St. Louis and Orlando. The organization represents 3.5 million AFLCIO retirees in the US & Canada. Several thousand members from all aspects of labor will be attending.

Aging with Grace is the nationally recognized solution to eldercare stress in the workplace. Advances in medicine and technology allow people to live longer, resulting in the need for many individuals active in the work force to be faced with the need to manage their loved ones' eldercare needs. Patricia Grace, CEO, recognized this need and raced to the forefront with a solution, the founding of Aging with Grace.  Together, Grace and Files have developed an innovative approach that focuses on educating, coordinating and facilitating individualized care options one family at a time.

Grace and Files will present "Solutions for the working Elder-Caregiver" to discuss the impact of care giving on families and on businesses, the maze of elder care options, and practical solutions for those with aging relatives.  Elder care giving is fast becoming one of the most important family issues in the workplace.  The emotional and financial costs quickly mount as an estimated 21% of all US households provide care for an adult family member.

“With elder caregiving becoming more of an issue for our members we have reached out to Aging with Grace to address this growing need. Both women are known for delivering a program that is filled with anecdotal experience, humor and practical tips”, said Steve Hayes, Director of Business Development, Alliance for Retired Americans.

The vision of Aging with Grace is to create a win-win situation for workers who are caring for an elderly relative and the businesses who employ them.  AWG is developing relationships with labor unions, benefits managers, and businesses to offer solutions to this growing problem. This is accomplished by offering education, professional assessment of needs, recommendations about the need for services or placement, guidance during implementation of recommendations, and referrals to needed resources.

AWG produces results for caregivers: minimizing stress and providing customized solutions; and businesses benefit by lowering employee healthcare costs, reducing absenteeism and boosting productivity.

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Hatboro, PA - Aging with Grace has joined with Lou Ann Lamattina, RN, MPA, CPHQ, to develop a quality management program that is designed as an integral and ongoing process and utilized to assure the achievement of desirable outcomes in the delivery of service by Aging with Grace. "This addition to the Aging with Grace Program will provide for an efficiency of operation and enhance the satisfaction of clients, members and employees of Aging with Grace", says Rita Files, COO and Partner.

Aging with Grace is the nationally recognized solution to eldercare stress in the workplace. Advances in medicine and technology allow people to live longer, resulting in the need for many individuals active in the work force to be faced with the need to manage their loved ones' eldercare needs. Patricia Grace, CEO, recognized this need and raced to the forefront with a solution, the founding of Aging with Grace.  Together, Grace and Files have developed an innovative approach that is focused on educating, coordinating and facilitating individualized care options one family at a time. 

Lou Ann Lamattina is a senior health care professional with over 20 years of experience in organization-wide project management, marketing, and change management in a variety of health care settings.  She has successfully launched new programs and has directed the successful achievement of compliance in a number of regulatory surveys and certification reviews. Ms. Lamattina has a Master's Degree from Rutgers University and is a licensed Registered Professional Nurse. Ms. Lamattina is a Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality by the National Healthcare Quality Certification Board.

Aging with Grace is not only a welcomed solution for employees but also a leading force for providing assistance in lowering employee healthcare costs, reducing absenteeism and boosting productivity for employers. Aging with Grace is the provider of eldercare management services for the Pennsylvania Conference of Teamsters and the Philadelphia Council of the AFL-CIO.

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Hatboro, PA - Aging with Grace™ has joined with the Twilight Wish Foundation to offer distance caregivers the opportunity to give the best gift for the Holidays—the Gift of Time.  During the busiest time of year, it is often hard to spend time with those special people in our lives, especially when they may not live nearby.

Patricia Grace, Founder & CEO, has created the perfect opportunity for families that live at a distance to make a difference in a loved ones' holiday.   With one simple phone call, relatives or friends can arrange for a one-hour visit along with the gift of a seasonal plant, cookies and eggnog.  In addition, the Twilight Wish Foundation has been selected as the beneficiary of this annual holiday program and will receive $100 for each “Gift of Time” purchased.  The Twilight Wish Foundation grants wishes to seniors who cannot make their own wishes come true. “With the help of many people across the country we will reach our goal of $50,000 to donate to this wonderful organization”, said Grace.

“Knowing that the holidays can be a very lonely time for many seniors as well as a frantic time for caregivers, Aging with Grace is once again providing an opportunity for all to embrace this holiday season”, said Elizabeth Adams, Director of Care Management.

Aging with Grace is a comprehensive geriatric care management company that provides solutions for eldercare issues. The company offers the expertise, compassion and planning necessary to streamline the process so children can not only manage to keep up with today's issues for their parents or aging loved one but also plan ahead for future health care needs. AWG specializes in geriatric care management, senior move management, individual and family geriatric counseling, and elder law services. The caring staff of AWG relieves the uncertainty, worry and intimidation associated with eldercare issues and assists families with navigating eldercare options. AWG is not only a welcomed solution for employed caregivers but also a leading force for providing assistance in lowering employee healthcare costs, reducing absenteeism and boosting productivity for employers.

To learn more about Twilight Wish Foundation visit the website at twilightwish.org.

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Hatboro, PA - Patricia Grace will be interviewed by Jacqueline Marcell on Saturday, November 10 on the world-renowned program “Coping with Caregiving”.

Patricia Grace is the founder and president of Aging with Grace—the nationally recognized solution to eldercare stress in the workplace.  Patricia and Jacqueline will be discussing how advances in medicine and technology allow people to live longer, resulting in the need for many individuals active in the work force to be faced with the need to manage their loved ones' eldercare needs.  Patricia will be providing helpful techniques on how to recognize and handle caregiver stress as well as the support provided through Aging with Grace.

Aging with Grace is not only a welcomed solution for employees but also a leading force for providing assistance in lowering employee healthcare costs, reducing absenteeism and boosting productivity for employers.  Aging with Grace is the provider of geriatric care management services for the Pennsylvania Conference of Teamsters and the Philadelphia Council of the AFL-CIO.

Jacqueline Marcell can be heard worldwide on her radio show Coping with Caregiving. She is the author of the best selling book Elder Rage and has been featured in the book of the month club.

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Philadelphia, PA – Patricia Grace, Founder and President of Aging with Grace, will be a featured speaker at the upcoming Teamster's Joint Council 53 Annual Leadership Conference in Atlantic City, NJ. More than 250 attendees from PA/NJ/DE will participate in the interactive workshop developed by Ms. Grace to address the effects of  caregiver stress in the workplace.

Aging with Grace is a Philadelphia based company that provides professional geriatric care management services in several states across the country.  Ms. Grace is a Certified Senior Advisor, National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers Member, Case Management Society of America Member, American Society on Aging Member, repeat guest on Retirement Living television, and an expert with 16 years of experience in the elder care industry.

Ms. Grace will present "Caregiver Stress in the Workplace" to discuss the impact care giving on families and on labor unions health and welfare funds, the maze of elder care options, and practical solutions for those with aging relatives.  Elder care giving is becoming one of the most important family issues in the workplace.  The emotional and financial costs quickly mount as an estimated 21% of all US households provide care for an adult family member.  “Council leadership recognizes that caring for aging parents and loved ones will become more problematic for our members as life expectancy continues to grow”, said William Hamilton, Jr., President, Teamster's Joint Council #53.

The vision of Aging with Grace is to create a win-win situation for workers who are caring for an elderly relative and the businesses who employ them.   AWG is developing relationships with labor unions, benefits managers, and businesses to offer solutions to this growing problem.  This is accomplished by offering education, professional assessment of needs, recommendations about the need for services or placement, guidance during implementation of recommendations, and referrals to needed resources.

AWG produces results for caregivers: minimizing stress and providing customized solutions; and businesses benefit by lowering employee healthcare costs, reducing absenteeism and boosting productivity.

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Philadelphia, PA – Patricia Grace, Founder and President of Aging with Grace, is selected as a featured speaker for the National Conference of Teamster Women.  More than 700 women from all aspects of the union are expected to attend the conference in September in Houston, Texas. 

Aging with Grace is a Philadelphia based company that provides professional geriatric care management services in several states across the country.  Ms. Grace is a Certified Senior Advisor, National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers Member, Case Management Society of America Member, American Society on Aging Member, repeat guest on Retirement Living television, and an expert with 16 years of experience in the elder care industry.

Ms. Grace will present "Solutions for the working Elder-Caregiver" to discuss the impact of care giving on families and on businesses, the maze of elder care options, and practical solutions for those with aging relatives.  Elder care giving is fast becoming one of the most important family issues in the workplace.  The emotional and financial costs quickly mount as an estimated 21% of all US households provide care for an adult family member. 

The vision of Aging with Grace is to create a win-win situation for workers who are caring for an elderly relative and the businesses who employ them.   AWG is developing relationships with labor unions, benefits managers, and businesses to offer solutions to this growing problem.  This is accomplished by offering education, professional assessment of needs, recommendations about the need for services or placement, guidance during implementation of recommendations, and referrals to needed resources.

AWG produces results for caregivers: minimizing stress and providing customized solutions; and businesses benefit by lowering employee healthcare costs, reducing absenteeism and boosting productivity.

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Montgomery County, PA – A leading provider of geriatric care management services, Aging with Grace has been named exclusive partner for geriatric care management services with the Philadelphia AFL-CIO.

Recognizing the impact that aging issues have on its union members, the Philadelphia AFL-CIO, under the leadership of Patrick Eiding, has reached out to Aging with Grace for solutions to caregiver stress and other geriatric care management issues.

Aging with Grace has established itself as an expert resource for companies looking to reduce employee stress through education on eldercare issues. The company has become a part of the solution to lowering employee healthcare costs, reducing absenteeism and boosting productivity

Founded by Patricia Grace, Aging with Grace educates individuals about eldercare issues, facilitates placement and coordinates services.  It provides families with one-stop shopping for assessment, care coordination, referrals, placement, and liaison services.

Aging with Grace can bring a free in-service to the workplace to educate employees on the VA Aid and Attendance Benefit.  Businesses and unions can also contact Aging with Grace and request their free PowerPoint program, “Navigating the Senior Maze,” which addresses employee questions concerning senior housing options and costs and Medicare and Medicaid issues.

Aging with Grace is the provider of geriatric care management services for the Pennsylvania Conference of Teamsters which represent about one million members, including Philadelphia School District’s principals, assistant principals and administrators.

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