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GerontExpo-Handicap Major Event Paris – France – May 26 – 28 – 2009

The healthcare system in France is the envy of most developed countries of the world. France is also the worlds 5th largest country in terms of GDP. This makes the above event one of the world’s top events from a business potential for those that have an interest in the rapidly expanding healthcare sectors concerning [...]

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Days Healthcare Germany – Company Closure

Days Healthcare Germany – according to this announcement on their website has announced that they will be closing their German business effective end June. Days Healthcare Germany is part of the Irish multinational DCC group and was formerly known as Casacare.

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A Smoother Ride For Wheelchair Users With New ISO Standard

Press release: Uneven terrains, door thresholds, kerbs, changes in pavement heights and driving surfaces can pose some serious challenges for wheelchair users. A new ISO standard will measure the ability of electrically powered wheelchairs, including scooters, to safely climb and descend such obstacles. Electrically powered wheelchair ISO 7176-10:2008, Wheelchairs – Part 10: Determination of obstacle-climbing [...]

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Dan Meuser – From Pride President To Full Time Politician

Dan Meuser, until recently President at Pride Mobility, is now focusing his time 100% on state GOP politics. More at The Bulletin. Hopefully with his experience he can help bring better quality and cost effective healthcare to those that need it – especially the 40 million uninsured Americans.

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Homecare In Boston – Better For The Patient, Better For All

There is an interesting article by Susan Okie, M.D. in The New England Journal of Medicine talking about the benefits of treating some patients at home. Not only is homecare more economical but can spare elderly patients traumatic 911 calls and emergency room visits which sometimes are counterproductive. The benefit of homecare is however directly [...]

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