Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Here are the latest product-related developments in the eldercare marketplace, from McKnight's


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September 23, 2008

The nation's two largest eldercare organizations are about to kick off their biggest events of the year. The AHCA/NCAL National Convention & Expo will be held Oct. 5-8 in Nashville, TN. The AAHSA show will be held in Philadelphia from Oct. 12-15. Participating vendors will represent key purchasing areas, including, technology, medical supplies/equipments, foodservice, insurance/risk management, quality improvement, rehabilitation, safety and transportation. If you're in the market for products or services, these are two events that can help.
 

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• NEW IN THE MARKET

Brain scan

September 23, 2008

The American Seniors Housing Association has released a 15-page report that examines the growing use of brain fitness programs in the eldercare field. The study was prepared by SharpBrains.
 

Winter prep

September 23, 2008

As colder weather approaches, many operators will need to assess whether their buildings are ready for the winter ahead. Owens Corning has launched a new line of products that can help. They include the AttiCat Insulation Machine.
 

Pocket pal

September 23, 2008

Steiner has released its Safari series of binoculars. They are especially helpful for seniors because they are lightweight and can easily fit into residents' pockets, according to the firm.
 

• NEWSMAKERS

McKnight's offers video from NIC conference

September 23, 2008

Want to hear directly from industry leaders on market trends and capital availability? McKnight's can help. We recently posted a dozen short videos from the recently-held National Investment Center for the Seniors Housing & Care Industry conference in Chicago. Participants included Robert Kramer (NIC president), George Hager (CEO of Genesis), Arnold Whitman (CEO of Formation Capital), Dave Schless (Executive Director of the American Seniors Housing Association), Dave Kyllo (Executive Director of the National Center for Assisted Living) and others.
 

Dakim earns 'approved vendor' status

September 23, 2008

Dakim recently announced that it has received 'Approved Vendor' status in the brain fitness category from the Aging Services of California. The recognition came for Dakim's dementia-fighting [m]Power cognitive fitness system. Aging Services of California represents more than 400 nonprofit senior living and care providers.
 

Sales management survey underway

September 23, 2008

The Center for Applied Sales Research recently launched a survey that examines effective sales practices in the senior living field. The survey's goal is to help managers improve the quality of their sales management efforts, according to the center. Participants can access the survey through the link below.
 



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