Respite care in the United States

Respite Care of San Antonio Receives $10,000 Donation from Stirista for Supporting Children With Disabilities

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Wednesday, January 4, 2023

SAN ANTONIO, Jan. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Stirista, the leader in data-driven performance marketing solutions, today announced the company will be donating $10,000 to Respite Care of San Antonio (RCSA), a nonprofit organization offering community and residential programs for children with medical and special needs, including residential children's homes, community respite, and developmental child care programs. The donation will help fund RCSA's emergency shelter, as well as provide developmental care for over 100 families in their onsite care centers.

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  • The donation will help fund RCSA's emergency shelter, as well as provide developmental care for over 100 families in their onsite care centers.
  • "Stirista strives to always support those who need it the most and I was so moved by Respite Care of San Antonio's mission to create a safe haven for children with disabilities," said Ajay Gupta, Stirista founder and CEO.
  • As a large part of their work, Respite Care of San Antonio is the only licensed emergency residential care home for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities and complex medical conditions in Texas.
  • This donation will allow us to continue to provide the highest quality care possible and make sure these children feel the love and support they deserve," said Mia Hernandez, Director of Development for Respite Care of San Antonio.

Red Flag for Ransomware: Attackers Are Using the Log4Shell Vulnerability to Deliver Backdoors to Virtual Servers, Sophos Research Shows

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Tuesday, March 29, 2022

A new technical paper, Horde of Miner Bots and Backdoors Leveraged Log4J to Attack VMware Horizon Servers , details the tools and techniques used to compromise the servers and deliver three different backdoors and four cryptominers.

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  • A new technical paper, Horde of Miner Bots and Backdoors Leveraged Log4J to Attack VMware Horizon Servers , details the tools and techniques used to compromise the servers and deliver three different backdoors and four cryptominers.
  • Log4Shell is a remote code execution vulnerability in the Java logging component, Apache Log4J, which is embedded in hundreds of software products.
  • According to Sophos, the attackers are using several different approaches to infect targets.
  • Sophos sells its products and services throughreseller partners and managed service providers (MSPs)worldwide.

Study Finds Trualta's Program Improves Caregiver Skills and Experience

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Thursday, July 22, 2021

OTTAWA, Ontario, July 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Trualta , an online educational tool for family caregivers, announced today a new study showing its program improves caregiving skill use and reduces burden and distress.

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  • OTTAWA, Ontario, July 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Trualta , an online educational tool for family caregivers, announced today a new study showing its program improves caregiving skill use and reduces burden and distress.
  • To ensure this, we have researched the family caregiver experience extensively, co-designed with stakeholders, and partnered with leading academic institutions, said Jonathan Davis, Founder, and CEO, Trualta.
  • For caregivers of loved ones with higher perceived dementia severity, there were clinically significant decreases in caregiver burden after using Trualta for 30 days.
  • It focuses on reducing the caregiver burden while improving outcomes and reducing costs for our aging population.

Opinion: Caregivers overlooked by Congress during $6 trillion budget

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Friday, March 12, 2021

Too often, these caregivers fall into financial instability by giving up income, by not contributing to Social Security or retirement plans.

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  • Too often, these caregivers fall into financial instability by giving up income, by not contributing to Social Security or retirement plans.
  • For caregivers, there are no paid sick days or vacation days or holidays, which imperils their financial, emotional, and physical health.
  • According to AARP, more than 1 in 5 adults in the United States 53 million serve as unpaid caregivers to an ill or disabled relative.
  • And the Family Caregiver Alliance estimates that as many as 68 percent of these caregivers are women.

14th Year Winners of the Innovations in Alzheimer's Caregiving Award

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Tuesday, March 2, 2021

The Alzheimer's and dementia caregiving focused podcast goals are to provide support to caregivers, empower caregivers, and reduce the stigma associated with Alzheimer's and dementia diagnoses.

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  • The Alzheimer's and dementia caregiving focused podcast goals are to provide support to caregivers, empower caregivers, and reduce the stigma associated with Alzheimer's and dementia diagnoses.
  • Culturally Responsive Caregiver Support and Dementia Service focuses on building trust and engagement within the community.
  • Their goal is to improve caregivers' ability to provide care, cope with stress related to caregiving, and localize services within the community.
  • In light of COVID-19, representatives of the winning organizations will celebrate receipt of their award via an online event to be held in early April 2021.

SCAN Survey: Vaccine Mistrust Among Family Caregivers Puts Vulnerable Seniors At Risk

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Thursday, February 25, 2021

Thats according to a new survey of U.S. family caregivers conducted by Wakefield Research for SCAN Health Plan.

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  • Thats according to a new survey of U.S. family caregivers conducted by Wakefield Research for SCAN Health Plan.
  • The survey polled 1,000 U.S. family caregivers who provide care for a family member older than 65 with oversamples for 400 Hispanic and 400 Black respondents.
  • Nationally, there are 53 million family caregivers in the United States, providing care to adults and children with an array of needs.
  • Independence at Home, a SCAN community service, provides vitally needed services and support to seniors and their caregivers regardless of plan membership.

Indiana Selected for National Initiative to Advance Strategies for Supporting Family Caregivers

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Thursday, February 18, 2021

This national initiative is led by the Center for Health Care Strategies (CHCS) and aims to strengthen state-based opportunities to support family caregivers of older adults.

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  • This national initiative is led by the Center for Health Care Strategies (CHCS) and aims to strengthen state-based opportunities to support family caregivers of older adults.
  • This Indiana coalition will join colleagues from seven other participating states, including Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Tennessee, Texas and Washington, to develop and enhance strategies that assist family caregivers.
  • The initiative will focus on strengthening family caregivers' capacity to care for loved ones, including the use of new technologies, increased access to respite care, and formal training for family caregivers.
  • The Foundation has three priority areas: creating age-friendly health systems, supporting family caregivers, and improving serious illness and end-of-life care.

Pandemic adding to the physical and financial stress facing many Black caregivers

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Thursday, February 11, 2021

A new Nationwide Retirement Institute survey of 313 Black caregivers commissioned in September 2020 revealsthe toll the pandemic has taken on those providing care.

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  • A new Nationwide Retirement Institute survey of 313 Black caregivers commissioned in September 2020 revealsthe toll the pandemic has taken on those providing care.
  • More than 8 in 10 Black caregivers (83%) believe they should be able to provide care without dipping into their savings.
  • "Many Black caregivers are struggling to balance work while providing care or have experienced a financial hit due to COVID-19.
  • Nearly three-quarters of current Black caregivers (73%) wish they had more help with their caregiving duties because of the increased stress of the pandemic.

Due to the pandemic, many Americans worry more now about their long-term care plans and prioritize staying at home

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Tuesday, December 8, 2020

Today, social isolation and health and safety concerns due to the pandemic have fueled people's fear of being alone in a nursing home when they need long-term care."

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  • Today, social isolation and health and safety concerns due to the pandemic have fueled people's fear of being alone in a nursing home when they need long-term care."
  • In addition, many current caregivers feel they can't afford to get sick because no one else can provide care for their loved one (72%).
  • "In fact, our survey reveals more than six in 10 current caregivers (64%) say the pandemic has impacted their financial ability to provide care.
  • "Most adults (71%) would prefer to receive care in their own home for long-term care.

Allsup Joins Caregiver Action Network in Celebrating National Family Caregivers Month

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Monday, November 23, 2020

Belleville, Illinois, Nov. 23, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Allsup , a nationwide provider of disability representation, return to work, veterans disability appeal and Medicare plan selection services joins the Caregiver Action Network (CAN) in recognizing and honoring family caregivers across the country.

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  • Belleville, Illinois, Nov. 23, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Allsup , a nationwide provider of disability representation, return to work, veterans disability appeal and Medicare plan selection services joins the Caregiver Action Network (CAN) in recognizing and honoring family caregivers across the country.
  • Observed each November, National Family Caregivers Month raises awareness of family caregiver issues, celebrates the efforts of family caregivers, educates caregivers about self-identification, and increases support for family caregivers.
  • T.J. Geist, director of Claims at Allsup, said, We encourage anyone who is a family caregiver or knows one to join us in honoring National Family Caregivers Month.
  • CAN (the National Family Caregivers Association) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization providing education, peer support, and resources to family caregivers across the country free of charge.