Gerontology

Finalists Announced in $10K What's Next Longevity Venture Summit Business Plan Competition

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Demography, Gerontology, Longevity, Population, Senescence, Ageing, What's Next

LAFAYETTE, Calif., June 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Mary Furlong & Associates (MFA) 18th Annual What's Next Longevity Summit, June 16-17, has announced the five finalists for its $10,000 Business Plan Competition.

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  • LAFAYETTE, Calif., June 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Mary Furlong & Associates (MFA) 18th Annual What's Next Longevity Summit, June 16-17, has announced the five finalists for its $10,000 Business Plan Competition.
  • With the theme of Seizing the Moment: Investing and Partnerships in the Longevity Market, this year's competition reflects the rapidly evolving $8 trillion market.
  • With a focus on telehealth, telefitness, coaching and mental health, the plans will be judged by a panel of experts in the field of aging.
  • The What's Next Longevity Venture Summit event sponsors include: AARP Innovation Labs, Home Instead, Ageless Innovation, Nationwide Ventures, VitalTech, iN2L, LifeBio, CareLinx, Ziegler LinkAge, Thrive, BrioCare, Caregiving Club and CAHBI.

Older Adults Gain Aging-at-Home Independence as DUOS Comes Out of Stealth

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Gerontology, Articles, Life sciences, Academic disciplines, Biology, Disability, Elder law, Old age, Social constructionism

DUOS provides a personal assistant for aging a Duo to help older adults stay healthy and age independently in their own homes.

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  • DUOS provides a personal assistant for aging a Duo to help older adults stay healthy and age independently in their own homes.
  • DUOS works with its members and their loved ones, along with health plans and providers, to provide holistic, personalized support.
  • DUOS provides a personal assistant for aging to help older adults stay healthy and age independently in their homes.
  • DUOS is a simple but elegant tech-enabled solution that leverages hi-touch social connections to keep older adults engaged and thriving.

As Aging in America Takes Center Stage, Kendal at Home Announces Expansion Plans to Massachusetts

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Thursday, June 3, 2021
Elderly care, Health, Gerontology, Kendal, Aging in place, Long-term care, Branches of biology, Articles

Kendal at Home , a not-for-profit organization driven by a singular mission to help people healthfully agein their own homes, is expanding aging in place alternatives in Massachusetts.

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  • Kendal at Home , a not-for-profit organization driven by a singular mission to help people healthfully agein their own homes, is expanding aging in place alternatives in Massachusetts.
  • Kendal at Home services include navigating, coordinating and paying for long-term care, if and when it's needed, directly to members in their homes or wherever they may be located.
  • Established in 2004, Kendal at Home is a nationally recognized program and a pioneering leader in the field of aging in place.
  • In Ohio and Massachusetts, Kendal at Home provides lifecare at home, combining the security of a continuing care retirement community with the freedom and independence of living at home.

NCOA Leads Four-Day National Conversation on Equitable Aging

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Thursday, June 3, 2021
Gerontology, Ageism, National Council on Aging, NCOA, Ageing, Academic disciplines, Articles

ARLINGTON,Va., June 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Council on Aging (NCOA),the national voice for every person's right to age well,is hosting a four-day national conversation on how society can turn the hard lessons of the COVID-19 pandemic into structural improvements that will ensure equitable aging in America.

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  • ARLINGTON,Va., June 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Council on Aging (NCOA),the national voice for every person's right to age well,is hosting a four-day national conversation on how society can turn the hard lessons of the COVID-19 pandemic into structural improvements that will ensure equitable aging in America.
  • Guided by our Equity Promise, NCOA is committed to leading the charge to make aging well possible for all.
  • "Guided by our Equity Promise , NCOA is committed to leading the charge to make aging well possible for all."
  • The National Council on Aging (NCOA) is the national voice for every person's right to age well.

Aging Life Care Association® Focuses on Healthy Aging for Men During Men's Health Month This June

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Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Gerontology, Geriatrics, Health care, Health, Elderly care, Community nursing, Gerontological nursing, Geriatric care management, Institute of Gerontology, Gerodiversity

June is Men's Health Month, a national month-long observance used to raise awareness about health care for men, as established by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health.

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  • June is Men's Health Month, a national month-long observance used to raise awareness about health care for men, as established by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health.
  • To celebrate, the Aging Life Care Association (ALCA) will focus on men's healthy aging through video interviews of Aging Life Care Professionals, blog posts, and social media campaigns.
  • And with men typically less likely to reach out for help, Aging Life Care Professionals are intent to bring the message of aging well to male caregivers and aging men.
  • To find an Aging Life Care Professional, or learn how to become one, learn more at: aginglifecare.org
    About Aging Life Care Association: The Aging Life Care Association (ALCA) was formed in 1985, originally as the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers, to advance dignified, coordinated care for older adults in the United States.

"Super NMN" Officially Launched Under The Investment Of You Quanbing and His Team

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Thursday, May 20, 2021
Cosmetics, Retail, Health, Other Health, Demography, Ageing, Academic disciplines, Articles, Old age, Gerontology, Life extension, Population

b'Pengmen International recently announced that the "Super NMN" anti-aging product, led by You Quanbing and his team, will soon be officially launched on the market.\nThis press release features multimedia.

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  • b'Pengmen International recently announced that the "Super NMN" anti-aging product, led by You Quanbing and his team, will soon be officially launched on the market.\nThis press release features multimedia.
  • In some countries, the aging of the population has been lasting for a long time.
  • All of them are among the countries with the most severe population aging problem in the world.
  • \xe2\x80\x9cInvesting in health and human health is the cause I will never regret in my life!\xe2\x80\x9d\nView source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210519006048/en/\n'

Community Care Corps Issues Request for Proposals Grants to Be Awarded for Innovative Models Using Volunteers to Assist Family Caregivers, Older Adults, or Adults with Disabilities

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Monday, May 10, 2021
Health, Articles, Caregiving, Gerontology, Family, Caregiver, Unpaid work, Family caregivers, Old age

b'Washington, DC, May 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Washington, DC \xe2\x80\x94 Community Care Corps has announced a Request for Proposals (RFP) for innovative local models in which volunteers assist family caregivers or directly assist older adults or adults with disabilities with non-medical care to maintain their independence.

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  • b'Washington, DC, May 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Washington, DC \xe2\x80\x94 Community Care Corps has announced a Request for Proposals (RFP) for innovative local models in which volunteers assist family caregivers or directly assist older adults or adults with disabilities with non-medical care to maintain their independence.
  • The RFP is now available to review and can be found at www.CommunityCareCorps.org .\nCommunity Care Corps will award competitive grants between $30,000 and $150,000 for new applicants.
  • Headquartered in St. Louis, MO,\xe2\x80\xafOasis is dedicated to promoting healthy aging for older adults through lifelong learning, active lifestyles, and volunteer engagement.
  • From low-income children to frail elders, Altarum addresses the most vulnerable\xc2\xa0in society, those whose health is negatively impacted by social determinants.\n'

Global Neurothrombectomy Devices Market (2021 to 2028) - Share, Size, Trends & Industry Analysis Report - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, May 7, 2021
Medical devices, Health, Demography, Ageing, Gerontology, Old age, Population ageing, Academic disciplines

b'The "Neurothrombectomy Devices Market Share, Size, Trends, Industry Analysis Report, By Product; By End-Use, By Region; Segment Forecast, 2021 - 2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com\'s offering.\nThe global neurothrombectomy devices market size is expected to reach USD 1,051.3 million by 2028 according to a new study.

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  • b'The "Neurothrombectomy Devices Market Share, Size, Trends, Industry Analysis Report, By Product; By End-Use, By Region; Segment Forecast, 2021 - 2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com\'s offering.\nThe global neurothrombectomy devices market size is expected to reach USD 1,051.3 million by 2028 according to a new study.
  • The report gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.\nThe global aging population, increasing prevalence of heart related diseases due to faulty and busy lifestyle, favorable government support and funding towards research and innovation, and product launches by the key market players in the neurothrombectomy devices industry.
  • As per statistics published by the World Ageing (WA), in 2019, there are around 700 million people aged over 65, across the globe.\nThis large section of the population is largely contributing to the market growth for neurothrombectomy devices.
  • Around half of survivors become disabled and have an economic burden of around USD 34 billion on the healthcare facilities.\n'

Worldwide Spirometer Industry to 2028 - by Type, Technology, Application, End-use and Regions - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Medical devices, Health, Demography, Spirometer, Gerontology, Ageing, Population ageing, Adoption, Branches of biology, Academic disciplines

Moreover, the aging population also favoring the adoption of spirometers across the globe.

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  • Moreover, the aging population also favoring the adoption of spirometers across the globe.
  • For instance, according to estimates of the World Ageing (WA), in 2019, reported around 700 million individuals aged 65 years and above, across the globe.
  • The idea of providing a treatment option for the amputees and old age population at their location has boosted the adoption of the spirometer.
  • Such agreement is expected to intensify competition among market players in the spirometer industry.\n'

Muhdo Partner With King's College London to Undertake an Advanced Research Project Around Epigenetics, AI and Informatics

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Tuesday, April 20, 2021
Branches of biology, Biology, Ageing, Gerontology, Old age, Epigenetics

He has published extensively leading biomedical journals and is the UK Lead for the International Society on Ageing and Disease.

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  • He has published extensively leading biomedical journals and is the UK Lead for the International Society on Ageing and Disease.
  • "DNA and epigenetics have the capability to help everyone at every stage of life to reach their full health potential.
  • Our faculties, institutes and schools deliver world-leading research, enabling groundbreaking new discoveries.
  • This research underpins all of King\'s teaching and enables us to make the world a better place.\n'