ASTM Level 3 Surgical Masks Available Now

Flora Med Supplies is now able to offer its surgical masks – available in ASTM Level 3 & ASTM Level 1 directly from their California warehouse – to a number of types of businesses, including medical & dental offices.

SAN FRANCISCO (PRWEB)
June 18, 2020

Flora Med Supplies is now able to offer its surgical masks – available in ASTM Level 3 & ASTM Level 1 directly from their California warehouse – to a number of types of businesses, including medical & dental offices. Flora is a medical supplies company that immediately redirected its critical PPE & equipment for use by hospitals, the government & front-line workers to ensure that those directly handling the current crisis had full access to the Flora’s supply chain. As this supply chain has expanded greatly during these times, Flora is now able to reopen that access to more of its high priority clientele, such as non-emergency doctor offices, dental practices, nursing staffers, mobile caregivers, and other essential service providers who are also facing shortages in PPE. Flora’s level 3 surgical masks meet the strict testing specifications of the ASTM International (previously the American Society of Testing and Materials).

As medical supplies like hand sanitizer, face shields, and surgical masks are stockpiled to address this crisis, Flora has been experiencing a rapid increase in demand from usual clients like dental practices. “We are pleased to announce that our well-established supply chain is capable of handling orders from smaller doctor’s offices to larger, regional staffing agencies and everything between,” said a Flora spokesperson. “It is in times like these that any arena that involves close-quarters and high-levels of interaction – a dentist giving a filling, for example – has become an area of extreme need in our view.”

Flora works with a wide variety of business-sectors to meet their needs, including hospitals, state colleges, wet labs, child care facilities. The company is happy to announce that they have alcohol-based hand sanitizer in both gel and spray medium, and that they can provide ASTM Level 3 surgical face masks & ASTM Level 1 procedural face masks at affordable prices and within short delivery timelines.

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HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. (PRWEB)
June 18, 2020

MemoryCare.com, a comprehensive resource for caregivers and older adults living with memory impairment, has announced the Best Memory Care Facilities in Hendersonville, Tennessee. The guide identifies 12 memory care communities based on location, access to experts, facility features and amenities.

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, 5.6 million people age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s dementia. In Hendersonville, the number of senior deaths related to Alzheimer’s increased by 30 percent between 2013 and 2017. Memory care facilities offer activities and therapies to help delay or halt cognitive decline. They also give family members and caregivers peace of mind by providing a safe environment for loved ones.

“There’s a high demand for quality memory care all across our nation; specifically, in cities like Hendersonville, which experienced a rapid increase in Alzheimer’s related deaths,” says Joyce Collins. “MemoryCare.com provides free resources to help families find the best facilities.”

Through hours of research and an intensive selection process, MemoryCare.com was designed to help caregivers find effective solutions for their loved ones. The website not only highlights the best facilities in the city, it also shares information about cost, reviews from residents, type of care offered and more. For a detailed listing of the Best Memory Care Facilities in Hendersonville, TN, please visit https://www.memorycare.com/hendersonville-tn-facilities/

2020 Best Memory Care Facilities in Hendersonville, TN (in alphabetical order)

Belvedere Commons of Franklin

Phone Number: (615) 219-0025

Address: 303 S. Royal Oaks Blvd., Franklin, TN 37064

Website: belvederecommonsfranklin.com/

Canterfield of Franklin

Phone Number: (615) 922-4521

Address: 7015 Moores Ln., Brentwood, TN 37027

Website: canterfieldoffranklin.com/

Carrick Glen Senior Living

Phone Number: (615) 758-0953

Address: 100 Carrick Ct., Mount Juliet, TN 37122

Website: carrickglenseniorliving.com/

Clarendale at Bellevue Place

Maple Cottage Assisted Living

Phone Number: (615) 447-8112

Address: 101 Maple Dr., Hendersonville, TN 37075

Website: maplecottagetn.com/

Clarendale at Indian Lake

Phone Number: (615) 502-4185

Address: 195 Indian Lake Blvd., Hendersonville, TN 37075

Website: clarendaleatindianlake.com/

Creekside at Three Rivers & Creekside Villas

Phone Number: (615) 919-9867

Address: 2744 Ashers Fork Dr., Murfreesboro, TN 37128

Website: creeksideassistedliving.com/

Jubilee Hills Goodlettsville

Phone Number: (844) 422-7330

Address: 322 Northcreek Blvd., Goodlettsville, TN 37072

Website: jubileehillsseniorliving.com/

Main Street

Phone Number: (615) 219-5112

Address: 674 East Main St., Hendersonville, TN 37075

Website: mainstreetassistedliving.com/

Maple Cottage Assisted Living

Phone Number: (615) 447-8112

Address: 101 Maple Dr., Hendersonville, TN 37075

Website: maplecottagetn.com/

McKendree Village

Phone Number: (615) 871-8200

Address: 4347 Lebanon Rd., Hermitage, TN 37076

Website: mckendree.com/

The Lodge at Natchez Trace

Phone Number: (615) 257-7750

Address: 8207 Highway 100, Nashville, TN 37221

Website: natcheztracelodge.com/

The Waterford in Smyrna

Phone Number: (615) 223-0005

Address: 10540 Cedar Grove Rd., Smyrna, TN 37167

Website: waterford-smyrna.com/

ABOUT MEMORYCARE.COM

MemoryCare.com provides tools and resources to help adults living with memory impairment and their families. The online guide uses data-driven research and expert evaluations to identify the best facilities across the nation. The MemoryCare.com team includes medical and elder care professionals as well as board of directors. For more information, visit https://www.memorycare.com/.

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Christina Whitley, ARS Cares Healthcare Heroes Program Winner in Wilmington

“We received inspirational nominations from our community through the ARS Healthcare Heroes program, and are proud to complete these surprise home makeovers for our deserving healthcare workers,” said Franklin Felton, General Manager of ARS of Wilmington.

LELAND, N.C. (PRWEB)
June 17, 2020

ARS of Wilmington, a local HVAC provider and part of the American Residential Services (ARS) Network of Brands, is providing a new HVAC system to Christina Whitley, a deserving Customer Care Health Worker as part of the ARS Cares Healthcare Heroes program. The program is an extension of the year-round, company-wide ARS Cares initiative, and is rewarding more than 50 free home services makeovers to healthcare professionals across the country during the current COVID-19 crisis.

“We received inspirational nominations from our community through the ARS Healthcare Heroes program, and are proud to complete these surprise home makeovers for our deserving healthcare workers,” said Franklin Felton, General Manager of ARS of Wilmington. “Our employees are committed to giving back to the community, and these installations are one way we can support the selfless support of our healthcare workers as they continue to combat one of the worst public health crises and continue to help make our community safer.”

As a Customer Care Health Worker at Wilmington Healthcare, Christina Whitley has continued to provide her patients with heartfelt care throughout the current crisis. In addition to concerns for her family’s health during this difficult time, Christina and her husband Ronald have also struggled with no air conditioning in the home they share with their five children. The couple recently purchased their first home together. Unfortunately, shortly after moving in, the HVAC system in their new home quit working. Unable to afford to replace the system, the family has been doing the best they can, not knowing when they would be able to get a new HVAC system. The installation of Whitley’s new HVAC system was completed on June 10.

Following the announcement of the ARS Cares Healthcare Heroes program on May 13, family, friends, and co-workers were invited to share stories of why a Wilmington frontline worker was deserving of home improvements that would deliver relief and relaxation. ARS received more than 400 nominations.

The ARS Cares initiative was launched in 2016 to cultivate positive relationships with communities where we live, work, and play. Since that time, more than 90 home services makeovers have been completed, donating more than $500,000 of HVAC systems and water heaters to deserving recipients. To learn more about ARS Cares and view official Terms & Conditions, visit ars.com/ars-cares.

ABOUT AMERICAN RESIDENTIAL SERVICES

Based in Memphis, Tenn., privately-owned ARS operates a network of more than 70 locally-managed service centers in 24 states, with approximately 7,000 employees. The ARS Network features industry-leading brands including, 4 Eco Services, A.J. Perri, Aksarben ARS, Allgood, Andy’s Statewide, ARS, Aspen Air Conditioning, Atlas Trillo, Beutler, Blue Apple Electric, Blue Dot, Blue Flame, Bob Hamilton, Brothers, Columbus Worthington Air, Comfort Heating & Air, Conway Services, DM Select, Florida Home Air Conditioning, Green Star Home Services, Hauser Heating & Air Conditioning, McCarthy Services, Rescue Rooter / Jack Howk, Rescue Rooter, RighTime Home Services, RS Andrews, TempRite Air Conditioning and Heating, Unique Services, “Will” Fix It, and Yes! Air Conditioning and Plumbing. As an Exceptional Service Provider, the ARS Network serves both residential and light commercial customers by providing heating, cooling, indoor air quality, plumbing, drain cleaning, sewer line, radiant barrier, insulation, and ventilation services. Each location has a knowledgeable team of trained specialists. ARS requires background checks and drug tests on all employees. We hire professionals with the highest level of integrity. Providing exceptional service and ensuring the highest standards of quality, ARS has the experience to do any job right – the first time, with all work fully guaranteed. ARS: “Making it work. Making it right.”

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“During these unprecedented times of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is reassuring to know our community is served by a public health department that has demonstrated the capacity and ability to deal with this event.” Jeff R. Coombs, Executive Director, Tooele County Health Department, Tooele, Utah

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (PRWEB)
June 17, 2020

The Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) today announced the names of three public health departments that have successfully completed a rigorous review process to maintain their national accreditation status. In achieving the prestigious accreditation designation for five more years, the departments — Crook County Health Department in Prineville, Oregon; Tooele County Health Department in Tooele, Utah; and Ventura County Public Health in Oxnard, Calif. — have successfully demonstrated a commitment to continuously improve and advance, thereby becoming increasingly effective at improving the health of their communities.

PHAB, the nongovernmental, nonprofit organization that administers the national accrediting program, works to improve and protect the health of the public by advancing and transforming the quality and performance of governmental public health agencies in the United States and abroad.

“This week’s accreditation decisions arrive in the midst of the most challenging time in modern public health history, with pandemics of infectious disease and systemic racism posing unprecedented threats to the health and safety of people and communities,” said PHAB President and CEO Paul Kuehnert, DNP, RN, FAAN. “Maintaining accreditation through PHAB is steadfast proof that these health departments have demonstrated a consistent and continued commitment to collaborative efforts to keep their communities safe from diseases and injuries, promote good health, and protect them from hazards. We applaud them and congratulate them for their tireless work to assure that their communities will continue to reap the benefits of being served by a nationally accredited health department.”

PHAB’s national accreditation program, which launched in 2011 with support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, has become the national gold standard for public health in the United States. To date, nearly 300 health departments – including state, Tribal, local and Army Installation Departments of Public Health – have achieved accreditation through PHAB, and the benefits of being served by a PHAB-accredited health department now extend to 82 percent of the U.S. population.

Commenting today on the reaccreditation of Tooele County Health Department in Tooele, Utah, Health Officer and Executive Director Jeff R. Coombs, MPH, LEHS, thanked the department’s staff and community partners for their work to achieve and maintain accreditation status through PHAB. “During these unprecedented times of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is reassuring to know our community is served by a public health department that has demonstrated the capacity and ability to deal with this event,” Coombs said.

In Oxnard, Calif., Ventura County Public Health Director Rigoberto Vargas, MPH, expressed gratitude to the department’s “outstanding and diverse team of public health professionals dedicated to protecting health and promoting the well-being of all residents in Ventura County.” Added Vargas: “We are especially proud to have been the first health department in California to have been accredited, and now to be the first to be reaccredited. Achieving reaccreditation, all while also responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, further demonstrates that indeed, Ventura County Public Health is a high-achieving department that’s not just meeting, but largely exceeding, national standards for health department excellence.”

To receive national accreditation through PHAB, a health department must undergo a rigorous, multi-faceted, peer-reviewed assessment process to ensure it meets nationally established public health quality standards and measures. PHAB-accredited health departments range in size from large state health departments serving tens of millions of people to small local health departments serving communities of fewer than 50,000 people.

Serving a population of fewer than 24,000 people, Crook County Health Department in Prineville, Oregon is the smallest of the three health departments to achieve reaccreditation status through PHAB this week. Speaking on behalf of the department’s 25 employees, Director and Public Health Administrator Muriel DeLaVergne-Brown, RN, BSc, MPH, called the achievement “a great accomplishment” for all the staff. “It demonstrates our commitment to accountability, quality, and the importance of public health accreditation to improve everything we do. As a small public health department, it can be done, and it’s worth it.”

For more information, contact PHAB Communications Manager Teddi Nicolaus at (703) 778-4549, ext. 118, or via email at tnicolaus@phaboard.org. Learn more about PHAB and accreditation at http://www.phaboard.org. Be in the know: Subscribe to PHAB’s e-newsletter!

About the Public Health Accreditation Board

The Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) was created to serve as the national public health accrediting body and is funded in part by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The development of national public health accreditation has involved, and is supported by, public health leaders and practitioners from the national, state, local, Tribal, and territorial levels. For more information, email tnicolaus@phaboard.org.

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Dr. Nickelice Brand Welcomes New Patients for Zirconia Dental Implants in Ocala, FL

The beauty of a zirconia dental implant is that they look and feel closer to natural teeth than any other alternative and are a metal-free option for those with sensitivity to titanium.

OCALA, Fla. (PRWEB)
June 17, 2020

Those needing to repair broken or flawed teeth, or replace missing teeth, can now receive high quality zirconia dental implants in Ocala, FL from Dr. Nickelice Brand with or without a referral from a referring dentist. Zirconia restorations are a metal-free solution for dental crowns and bridges, often used to cap dental implants, that provide a natural appearance and superior strength to the tooth. Zirconia crowns are commonly used to restore dental implants for single, multiple or even a full mouth of missing teeth.

“Dental implants serve the purpose of helping to preserve the jawbone. Given time, they will integrate with the jaw, making them very stable,” says Dr. Brand. “The beauty of a zirconia dental implant is that they look and feel closer to natural teeth than any other alternative and are a metal-free option for those with sensitivity to titanium.”

Zirconia crowns offer many advantages over traditional porcelain crowns. Due to the nature of their material, they are more translucent, much like natural teeth, and reflect the light and color in a more attractive manner. When combined with CeraRoot dental implants, patients achieve a natural looking and metal-free solution to tooth loss. The zirconia material is also very strong and boasts a higher success rate for dental restorations. Those who are prone to grinding or clenching their teeth can also benefit from the durability of the material as their new zirconia teeth are less prone to cracking or chipping.

While zirconia crowns can be used for crown and bridge restorations, they are also commonly used in dental implant treatments. Dental implants provide a tooth replacement solution that mimics the natural function and appearance of teeth. With CeraRoot, Dr. Brand is able to place a zirconia implant into the jawbone to firmly hold the new tooth in place. A zirconia crown is then attached to the implant which gives the new tooth its structure and ability to bite and chew. Once healed, zirconia dental implants allow patients to bite, speak and smile without worry

Dr. Brand is able to use zirconia dental implants to replace any number of missing teeth. Single teeth in the front of the mouth are excellent candidates for zirconia as the material is entirely tooth colored, meaning that no metal will show through the tooth or gum tissue. Zirconia can also be used for those who need a bridge to replace multiple teeth and can be affixed to an implant supported bridge. Finally, those with an entire mouth of missing or failing teeth can receive a strong and aesthetically pleasing solution to restore their entire mouth with full mouth zirconia dental implants.

Those interested in learning more about zirconia crowns or dental implants in Ocala, FL are encouraged to contact Dental Implants of Ocala and schedule a consultation even if they do not have a referral. The practice can be reached at 352-653-2500 or by visiting http://www.dentalimplantsofocala.com.

About the Dentist

Dental Implants of Ocala offers specialized and all-inclusive dental implant treatment to patients of Marion County, including Ocala, FL and beyond. Dr. Nickelice Brand, the practice’s leading implant dentist, has over 25 years of experience and focuses solely on providing innovative implant solutions for his patients. Placing over 1000 implants a year, Dr. Brand has retained a 98 percent implant success rate and an even higher level of patient satisfaction. The team at Dental Implants of Ocala remains up to date on implant dentistry’s most innovative and unique technologies, including bone morphogenetic protein and CeraRoot ceramic dental implants, to ensure the highest standard of care and most predictable treatment outcomes. To learn more about Dental Implants of Ocala and their innovative implant care, visit http://www.dentalimplantsofocala.com or call 352-653-2500.

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Elder law attorney Anthony J. Enea, member at Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP

It’s now imperative that anyone who anticipates needing home care services in the next two or three years make an uncompensated transfer of assets to a Medicaid Asset Protection Trust and/or an outright transfer of assets to others before October 1 in order to protect their assets.

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (PRWEB)
June 17, 2020

Significant changes to the New York Medicaid program will soon affect the ability of seniors to obtain the Medicaid home care services they need. Westchester County elder law attorney Anthony J. Enea, member at Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP in White Plains and Somers, N.Y., recently shed light on these changes – set to take effect on October 1, 2020 – including the imposition of a new 30-month look back period for Medicaid Home Care and modifications to the consumer-directed Medicaid program.

Historically, Medicaid home care applicants were able to make transfers of their assets to a Medicaid Asset Protection Trust and/or their children and loved ones without creating a look back period for Medicaid home care services. However, commencing on October 1, 2020, the same transfers will create a 30-month look back period for home care applications.

“For the longest time, New Yorkers were eligible for Medicaid home care services without having to worry about the five-year look back period required for the Medicaid nursing home program,” said Anthony Enea, who has spent 35 years protecting the rights of seniors, the disabled and their families. “These new eligibility rules make asset protection planning an immediate need in order to access Medicaid home care in the near future.”

The new look back period will be calculated the same way the penalty period is currently calculated for skilled nursing home level Medicaid. In the Northern Metropolitan area, the regional rate is $12,805 per month. To determine the length of an individual’s penalty period, Medicaid divides the amount he or she transferred by the regional rate.

“It’s now imperative that anyone who anticipates needing home care services in the next two or three years make an uncompensated transfer of assets to a Medicaid Asset Protection Trust and/or an outright transfer of assets to others before October 1 in order to protect their assets,” explained Enea.

Fortunately, the new rules left spousal refusal untouched. Thus, a married person can still transfer assets to their spouse and, if the spouse has assets and/or income above the permitted amounts, the spouse can execute a spousal refusal, allowing the ill spouse to be eligible for Medicaid. “It’s important to note, however, that executing a spousal refusal gives the Department of Health the right to sue the refusing spouse for the value of the services provided by Medicaid. In recent years Medicaid has been much more aggressive in pursuing spousal refusal cases,” said Enea.

Regardless of one’s marital status, the changes in the rules illustrate the need for seniors to be proactive in making asset transfers, and starting both the 30-month look back for Medicaid home care and the 60-month look back period for Medicaid nursing home sooner rather than later.

Additionally, as part of the new law, Medicaid has tightened eligibility requirements for their Consumer Directed Home Care Program (CDPAP). This program, which allows an individual to hire a family member or friend to provide home care services, will soon require new applicants to need physical maneuvering assistance with more than two activities of daily living (ADL). A person with a dementia or Alzheimer’s diagnosis must at least need supervision with more than one ADL.

“We can’t know what the future holds, but we can plan for it,” said Enea. “With many recent changes in the law concerning Medicaid as well as the realities of the pandemic, now is an ideal time to get your legal matters organized so that you and your loved ones are protected.”

A strong leader in Westchester’s legal community, Anthony J. Enea is chair of the New York State Bar Association’s Senior Lawyers Section and president of the Westchester County Bar Foundation. He was named Westchester County’s Leading Elder Care Attorney at the Above the Bar Awards and Best Lawyers’ 2019 Trusts & Estates “Lawyer of the Year” in White Plains. A past chair of the New York State Bar Association’s Elder Law Section, Enea’s practice areas include elder law; Medicaid asset protection trusts; Medicaid applications (home care and nursing home); special needs planning; guardianships (Article 81 and 17-A); and wills, trusts and estates.

Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP is located at 245 Main Street in White Plains, N.Y. with additional offices in Somers, N.Y. Elder law attorney Anthony J. Enea can be reached at 914-948-1500 or a.enea@esslawfirm.com. For the latest news, visit Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano online at http://www.esslawfirm.com.

About Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP

Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP is an AV preeminent rated elder law firm with offices in White Plains and Somers, N.Y. The practice concentrates on Elder Law; Medicaid Planning; Nursing Home and Home Care Applications; Wills, Trusts and Estates; Guardianships; Estate Litigation; Supplemental Needs Trusts; and Special Needs Planning. Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP serves Westchester, Rockland, Putnam, the Bronx, Manhattan, Long Island and Queens and is committed to providing the highest quality legal services to seniors, the disabled and their families. Visit the firm online at http://www.esslawfirm.com.

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