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Helping Hands Across The Valley will be hosting a very unique educational event with an
Arizona-based medical equipment and device innovations company named ActiveForever.  This
educational workshop is free, and open to the public.  The company will feature a variety of
medical equipment and product solutions that help people who are in pain, suffering from a
variety of physical disabilities, or just wanting to live more productive lives. . Frank Maldonado,
an education counselor with ActiveForever, will demonstrate  life enhancing products &
solutions that are helpful for people of all ages with medical needs, mobility issues, visual or
hearing deficits, or simple solutions to make life easier for caregivers too.  Product purchase
discounts will be given for those who are attending.

Date for Event:  Wednesday March 14, 2012.

Time:  11:00 am – 12:00 Noon.

Location:  Red Mountain Christian Center, 740 N. Power Road, Mesa, AZ  85205, bldg:#5.

Major Cross Streets:  Adobe & Power Road.  For Directions, PLEASE RSVP AND EVEN
INFLUENCE WHAT ACTIVEFOREVER BRINGS TO DEMONSTRATE & DISCUSS!
Visit: www.ActiveForever.com

RSVP Contact: Lucille Smith, M.S.W., Coordinator for Helping Hands Across The Valley
Ministry. 480.985.8121

About ActiveForever:

ActiveForever.com is a national eRetailer, Retailer, Print
Publisher & Warehouse/Distributor of Medical Equipment,
Safety & Productivity Supplies, Assistive Technology, Physical
Conditioning, Fitness, Healing Devices and other Occupational
Health Equipment.  The company is well known for its ability to
keep healthcare providers and consumers abreast of the latest
product innovations available to help treatment & conditioning
outcomes.

About Helping Hands Across the Valley:

Helping Hands Across The Valley Ministry began serving older adults and their adult children in
2004 by Lucille Smith, M.S.W., as coordinator.  The concept of promoting self advocacy and
providing assistance with referring community sources to meet the needs of the adult population
is the main emphasis for the ministry.  It soon was apparent that the congregation had children
with health issues, so stay at home Moms, and all ages  are  invited, as well as staff members,
counselors, and clergy to attend.  Monthly meetings are held on the second Wednesday of every
month from 11:00 am – 12:00 noon and the public are invited at no cost.  Professional speakers
provide information within all facets of healthcare, community services, to include Mesa police,
representatives from the fire department, Fraud Division, Elder Law Attorneys, Phx. Area
Agency on Aging, Duet, Veteran’s, Division of Blind & Low Vision are just a few
representatives, as well as Hospice, Hospital nurses, and Home Health Agencies.  The idea is to
receive professional information and awareness of helps available, and leave the choices to those
who are attending.  All are welcome!  To sign up for attendance please call: 480.985. 8121

Scottsdale, AZ - December 2, 2011 - ActiveForever.com has been named the exclusive national distributor of the Med-E-Lert Automatic Pill Dispenser with alarm, and all of its related accessories. This is a natural choice for the manufacturer as both ActiveForever and Med-E-Lert represent quality and life-enhancing healthcare innovations.

Designed with safety and convenience in mind, the Med-E-Lert Automatic Pill Dispenser is a compact medication manager and dispenser used to help caregivers and patients accurately monitor and track medication dosage. With a secure locking key system to avoid over-medication and an easy-to-program interface, the Med-E-Lert is an ideal assistant for visually or mentally impaired individuals, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's patients, patients with complicated prescriptions or for those who simply need help with medication compliance.

Loved by pill consumers of all ages and caregivers alike, this deluxe medication reminder device is a welcomed and helpful addition for anyone taking multiple medications or nutritionals on a regular basis. Family and professional caregivers love the savings the Med-E-Lert Automatic Pill Dispenser provides them as it not only reduces the need for personnel to distribute medication, but also reduces risks and liabilities of over-medication, and the resulting health complications.

"We are honored to be entering into this business partnership because the Med-E-Lert Automatic Pill Dispenser is so innovative and effective. Quite a lot of time and real-life feedback went into the overall design of this product line. We are excited about the responsibility of making the Med-E-Lert Automatic Pill Dispenser more accessible to anyone needing to monitor their ongoing drug or nutrition regime; as well as increasing the awareness of it in general," said Brian Narducci, GM of ActiveForever's National Warehouse and Distribution Center.

About ActiveForever

ActiveForever.com is a top national eRetailer, Retailer, Print Publisher & Warehouse/Distributor of Medical Equipment, Safety & Productivity Supplies, Physical Conditioning, Healing Devices and other Occupational Health Equipment. The company is well known for its ability to invigorate, market and sell innovative product lines, and its ability to keep healthcare providers and consumers abreast of the latest product innovations available to help treatment & conditioning outcomes.

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Author: Paula Masiulewicz

Originally published December 2011

Scottsdale, AZ - August 22, 2011 - In a world where many companies don't even have a real person answering the phones, it is nice to experience a company like ActiveForever.com. The company is known for its personal attention, excellent customer service, and truly listening to its customers. A national leader in the medical equipment and supplies industry, ActiveForever.com has two retail showrooms based in Peoria and Scottsdale, Arizona. Since the company does not engage in any insurance billing, these showrooms have given the healthcare community the opportunity to learn about innovative alternatives to help patient care outcomes, and have offered the company invaluable feedback from the community it serves. ActiveForever recently renovated its retail stores and its eCommerce website, www.ActiveForever.com, to offer an even better shopping experience for each and every type of customer - from customers buying innovative gifts for others, to health care providers and families making important medical equipment and supplies choices.

Interestingly, the ActiveForever retail stores were not even in the original business plan. From the very beginning, the ActiveForever.com online business growth was so explosive that healthcare professionals, allied health university classes, and busloads of senior citizens were showing up at its Scottsdale headquarters to learn and shop. There is even a Japanese tour bus which shows up at its Scottsdale headquarters every year to shop!

ActiveForever now has a newly expanded retail store built into its headquarters, and another built into its national distribution center in Peoria. Even though the stores can only carry a small cross section of what ActiveForever.com sells online, the increased size and layout allows for a better shopping experience, and wider regional selection of compression garments, mobility scooters, portable oxygen concentrators, electronic low vision aids, hearing amplifiers/devices, physical therapy equipment, lift chairs, pain management devices, bedroom and bathroom safety and hygiene equipment, and even infrared saunas and walk-in bathtubs in the store. ActiveForever's shoppers, primarily well-informed baby boomers, enjoy the unique features and quality of the product selection, notably great pricing, and knowledgeable staff.

Very similar philosophies were applied to the ActiveForever.com website "face lift". ActiveForever.com made their entire website more intuitive and engaging for even easier online shopping, all of which was inspired by new and long-time loyal customer feedback. Informative icons at the top of each product page allow people to discover important product features at a glance, including Free Shipping, Made in the USA, FDA Approval, FAA Approval, Prescription Required, and more.

The website even enables its customers to post honest comments regarding products they've purchased. With easy-to-find links, shoppers can effortlessly share the products they like with family and friends on Facebook, Twitter, and more. The ease of shopping, sharing and purchasing are central to the ActiveForever shopping experience; many products are purchased by loved ones' as medical necessities, or life-changing and unique gifts.

Other unique aspects of ActiveForever are reliability, speed of delivery and care. Most of the shoppers need the items they're purchasing "yesterday," so ActiveForever's shipping center is outfitted to receive, process, and ship orders highly accurately and speedily.

As a top-ranked retailer for thousands of innovative health products, medical supplies, and safety equipment, ActiveForever has customers from all walks of life - from baby boomers who are caregivers, to professionals wanting to maintain their own good health and productivity.

"Nothing gets us more excited than hearing the noises and comments people make when they walk into our stores, and then to see them come back with family and friends in awe. Then, to see them leave with their arms full of equipment and supplies they've been looking for and needed, including things they needed and didn't even know existed! It's equally exciting seeing hospital and health care professionals show up because their supervisor asked them to come explore and learn about what's out there to help the outcomes of their patient care. This is all of what motivates our offerings daily. What happens in the stores is just a microcosm of what we suspect is happening online. As long as all of our customers leave with big smiles on their faces, and their cars, workplaces and homes full of everything they need, we're happy," states ActiveForever.com's CEO, Erika Feinberg.

ABOUT ACTIVEFOREVER:

ActiveForever.com is a top national eRetailer, Retailer, Print Publisher & Warehouse/Distributor of Medical Equipment, Safety & Productivity Supplies, Physical Conditioning, Healing Devices and other Occupational Health Equipment. The company is well known for its ability to invigorate, market and sell innovative product lines, and its ability to keep healthcare providers and consumers abreast of the latest product innovations available to help treatment & conditioning outcomes.

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Author: Kate Harvey

Originally published August 2011

U.S. Local Business Association’s Award Plaque Honors the Achievement

WASHINGTON D.C., October 21, 2008 -- ActiveForever has been selected for the 2008 Best of Scottsdale Award in the Medical Supplies category by the U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA).   The USLBA "Best of Local Business" Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USLBA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community. Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2008 USLBA Award Program focused on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the USLBA and data provided by third parties.

About ActiveForever
ActiveForever is the leading source of very well priced life-enhancing products that address almost all physical disabilities, injuries or pain. Products include daily living aids, bath, safety and hygiene products, mobility aids, durable medical equipment, medical nutrition, low vision and hearing loss devices, physical therapy products, land and aquatic exercise therapy products. ActiveForever provides a multitude of product solutions for arthritis, Parkinson's disease, diabetes, stroke rehabilitation, sports injuries, pain relief, foot/ankle, hand, hip/knee and other physically limiting conditions. The company also offers unique and life-enhancing gift ideas. Visit top ranked www.ActiveForever.com 800-377-8033

Discovery Centers: Contain interactive retail and meeting/education centers. Reserve and use it for free! Scottsdale 480-767-6800 and Peoria AZ 623-215-8470

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About U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA)
U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA) is a Washington D.C. based organization funded by local businesses operating in towns, large and small, across America. The purpose of USLBA is to promote local business through public relations, marketing and advertising.

The USLBA was established to recognize the best of local businesses in their community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations, chambers of commerce and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to be an advocate for small and medium size businesses and business entrepreneurs across America.

SOURCE: U.S. Local Business Association

Originally published October 2008

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Dec. 4, 2003 – To better reflect the company’s mission to positively impact and change people’s lives, Independent Living Products announces its official name change to ActiveForever, Inc. (www.ActiveForever.com). ActiveForever is the nation’s leading online and catalogue provider of cost-effective aids for daily living for disabled, injured and physically challenged individuals and senior citizens.

“We have expanded our product line to include many items for active healthy individuals, as well as those coping with sports injuries, physical disabilities or illnesses,” explains Erika L. Feinberg, chairman of ActiveForever. “With more than 10,000 products, we make it easy for our customers to access the latest and greatest products, equipment and gadgets they need to maintain or enhance their active, independent lifestyles.”

ActiveForever's life-enhancing products can help a wide range of people, including those coping with impaired vision or debilitating diseases such as arthritis, osteoporosis, ALS and Parkinson's, individuals who are recovering from a stroke or surgery, as well as healthy individuals who need a "helping hand” because they live alone or were injured playing sports or during other “weekend warrior” activities such as doing home repairs. Popular products from among the more than 10,000 offered, include: adaptive silverware and kitchen utensils, safety items, talking products such as calculators and clock radios, coice-activated TV remote controls, scooters and other mobility aids, ergonomic workplace solutions, zipper pulls and a wide-range of exercise equipment.

To ensure that the products offered meet the diverse needs of the purchasers, ActiveForever performs extensive, ongoing market research with a broad spectrum of individuals, including: those who use the products and their families and caregivers; researchers; physical and occupational therapists and executives at assisted living facilities, community outreach organizations and associations. Products can be ordered online at www.ActiveForever.com or by phone at 1.800.377.8033. Arizona residents and visitors can visit the Discovery Center, ActiveForever’s popular, interactive, fun showroom that allows customers to try out many of the products. All items are competitively priced and are shipped the same day.

During the holiday season, Feinberg reminds patients, family members and healthcare providers that there is no better gift than the gift of independence and improved quality of life.

About ActiveForever

Established more than 10 years ago, ActiveForever (formerly Independent Living Products) offers the convenience of one-stop-shopping for more than 10,000 competitively priced, life-enhancing products that address almost all physical and clinical needs. Products include aids for daily living; durable medical equipment; specialty garments; urological and ostomy accessories; ergonomic workplace solutions; splints and braces; mobility equipment and accessories; water and land-based rehabilitation and exercise equipment; home automation, modification and safety items; as well as great gift ideas. ActiveForever continuously researches and develops products to offer individuals with physical challenges and those that just need a "helping hand" the highest quality and best pricing on items designed to enhance their quality of life.

ActiveForever’s Discovery Center-Interactive Retail Store is located at 10799 North 90th Street in Scottsdale, Ariz. For more information visit www.ActiveForever.com or call 1.800.377.8033.

**This was originally published December 4, 2003

One of ActiveForever's customer service counselors recently received this email from an appreciative customer. We strive to provide truly outstanding customer service to every customer, and love hearing customer's feedback:

Thank you, so much Mr. Biggs. You give customer service a new meaning. I have been off since January 25th of this year and I desperately needed to return to work. My foot is not healing and I could not return with out proper foot protection. I was desperately searching the web for a company that could provide a toe protector for my surgical boot. Thank God I found your company. I original ordered the real steal toe that was too heavy for my surgical shoe. You assisted me in the return of that one. Then on yesterday when I just happen to get you again after I had spoken with someone the day before. I had to thank God again because I knew you would help me. I was beginning to worry that the replacement would not make it here by next Monday so I could show my doctor. I also needed it by Tuesday so I could walk on the work room floor with my foot covered.  It arrive today! I could not believe it.  I know if it was not for your Excellent Customer Service Skills this would not have happened. This experience with a return and new order has been one of the best. Thank you again and again and again.
 
 
Sincerely,

Calisa C.

Thanks for writing, Calisa, and we're glad to hear you will be able to get back to work soon.

ActiveForever.com has held an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau for quite some time, but only recently did we learn what a rarity an A+ rating really is (it seems we are part of a small, elite group of businesses to earn such a distinction). Our incredible customers and employees are key to ActiveForever.com's success, so we wanted to take a moment to say a genuine, heartfelt "thanks!" to all of you.

Rotator cuff tendinitis is an inflammation of the tendons of the shoulder. A tendon is a fibrous band that connects muscles to bones. The muscles of the rotator cuff connect the humerus, or upper bone of the arm, to the shoulder. At the end of each muscle is a tendon that attaches the muscle to the bone. The four muscles of the rotator cuff are able to move bones by pulling on these tendons. These muscles and tendons allow movement and rotation of the arm and shoulder. Since these tendons are in frequent motion they are susceptible to injury, pain, and inflammation.

What are the signs and symptoms of the injury?

Symptoms of rotator cuff tendinitis include:

• shoulder pain, especially with movement and at night
• weakness in the arm and shoulder
• a snapping sensation in the shoulder with movement
• tenderness and swelling in the upper front part of the shoulder
• in severe cases, inability to raise the arm to shoulder height

What are the causes and risks of the injury?

The causes of rotator cuff tendonitis may include:

• injury to the shoulder joint or to the muscles of the shoulder
• the shoulder blade rubbing, pinching, or irritating the tendon
• repetitive stress injury, especially if the person's arm is repeatedly raised above the shoulder
• poor posture, which puts extra pressure on the muscles and tendons
• sudden increase in duration and intensity of exercising that involves the arm and shoulder
• calcium deposits in the rotator cuff
• musculoskeletal or inflammatory conditions, such as arthritis
• the normal aging process of the body

A person involved in sports before the injury may find a decrease in the normal range of motion in the shoulder. Chronic pain or soreness in the shoulder may occur. Rupture of the tendon is also possible.

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Definition of Rosacea 

Rosacea is a chronic inflammation that occurs on the skin of the face. It usually appears between the ages of 30 and 50.

What is going on in the body?

Rosacea results in blushing, enlarged blood vessels in the surface of the skin, red pimple-like bumps, and the thickening of the skin's oil glands. It primarily occurs over the middle face, nose, and cheeks.

What are the signs and symptoms of the condition?

Symptoms of rosacea commonly include the following:

• Inflamed, acne-like bumps are usually superficial but may be deep and painful. Some of the bumps may contain pus.
• The inner cheeks and the skin across the bridge of the nose have a red, flushed look. The redness may also extend to the lower forehead and the chin, as well as the entire cheek area.
• Oil glands in the skin on the nose thicken.
• The skin on the cheeks and nose are mildly swollen.
• Tiny blood vessels on the face are swollen.

What are the causes and risks of the condition?

The exact cause of rosacea is unknown. This disorder is common in people with fair skin, from Northern European ethnic backgrounds. A person with rosacea often has a history of reddened skin and acne, or pimples.