PharMerica Partners With the Arthritis Foundation on Pilot Program for Seniors Living in Assisted Living Facilities.TAMPA, Fla.--(BW HealthWire)--March 15, 1999-- First of its Kind Program is Being Underwritten by Searle Pharmaceuticals and Will Take Place at Two Emeritus e·mer·i·tus adj. Retired but retaining an honorary title corresponding to that held immediately before retirement: a professor emeritus. n. pl. Assisted Living as·sist·ed living n. A living arrangement in which people with special needs, especially older people with disabilities, reside in a facility that provides help with everyday tasks such as bathing, dressing, and taking medication. Locations "Four major organizations dedicated to finding better health outcomes for seniors are working together to pilot a program that examines the administration and distribution of drugs to members of this population with arthritis in assisted living facilities," said C. Arnold Renscher, M.D., Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at PharMerica, and Don L. Riggin, President & CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of the Arthritis Foundation This article or section needs sources or references that appear in reliable, third-party publications. Alone, primary sources and sources affiliated with the subject of this article are not sufficient for an accurate encyclopedia article. . The pilot program will measure how certain drugs affect seniors with arthritis and related conditions and how consultant pharmacist A consultant pharmacist is a specialized pharmacist who focuses on reviewing and managing the medication regimens of patients, particularly those in institutional settings such as nursing homes. services can improve quality of living issues. Through its WellCare Complete pharmacy program, PharMerica, one of the nation's leading providers of pharmacy services to the geriatric community, will provide clinical resources to the program. The pilot is expected to last six weeks. Results will be published this summer and will be available via www.pharmerica.com. The Arthritis Foundation has trained PharMerica representatives to be Arthritis Self-Help Course Leaders. The Arthritis Self-Help Course educates individuals with arthritis about exercise, medication, nutrition, stress and pain management, daily living skills, non-traditional treatments, and communicating with doctors. The course offers people with arthritis six weeks that will change their lives by instilling in·still also in·stil tr.v. in·stilled, in·still·ing, in·stills also in·stils 1. To introduce by gradual, persistent efforts; implant: "Morality . . . knowledge, support, and a positive attitude. The course is designed to increase a person's understanding of the disease process and how to cope with arthritis. All participants receive a set of Arthritis Foundation Self-Help Course materials. The pilots will take place at Emeritus assisted living Emeritus Corporation (AMEX: ESC) is a retirement home company based in Seattle, Washington. The company runs assisted living homes for people who may need some help with daily activities but don't need skilled nursing care (offered at a few of its properties). communities in Allentown, Pennsylvania, and Chapel, Delaware. Searle Pharmaceuticals is underwriting the costs of the pharmacist pharmacist /phar·ma·cist/ (fahr´mah-sist) one who is licensed to prepare and sell or dispense drugs and compounds, and to make up prescriptions. phar·ma·cist n. consultant training and materials. PharMerica is a leading provider of pharmacy products and services serving approximately 500,000 patients in long-term care long-term care (LTC), n the provision of medical, social, and personal care services on a recurring or continuing basis to persons with chronic physical or mental disorders. and alternate site settings. The Company provides its services to patients in skilled nursing facilities skilled nursing facility n. Abbr. SNF An establishment that houses chronically ill, usually elderly patients, and provides long-term nursing care, rehabilitation, and other services. , assisted living facilities, residential and independent living communities, specialty hospitals and the home setting. For more information about PharMerica, visit PharMerica's web site at www.pharmerica.com. Headquartered in Tampa, Fla., PharMerica operates more than 158 pharmacy facilities located in 41 states. The company was created by the combination of Capstone Pharmacy Services and Pharmacy Corporation of America in December 1997. For more information about PharMerica, please call 800/237-7676, ext. 86788, or visit PharMerica's corporate site at http://www.pharmerica.com. The mission of the Arthritis Foundation is to support research to find the cure for and prevention of arthritis and to improve the quality of life for those affected by arthritis. Founded in 1948, the Arthritis Foundation is the only national voluntary health organization working for people affected by the more than 100 forms of arthritis and related diseases. Volunteers in more than 150 offices nationwide help to support research, professional and public education programs, services for people with arthritis, government advocacy and fund-raising activities. For more information about the Arthritis Foundation, please call 800/283-7800 or visit the Arthritis Foundation's web site at http://www.arthritis.org. |
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