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NCOA Helps Pandemic-Impacted Older Adults Boost Their Budgets

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Monday, April 12, 2021

Boost Your Budget Week is a coordinated effort with our local partners to help vulnerable older adults find the resources they need.

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  • Boost Your Budget Week is a coordinated effort with our local partners to help vulnerable older adults find the resources they need.
  • Webelieveaging well is something every American deservesregardless of gender, color, sexuality, income, or zip code.
  • "\nThe campaign drives older adults and caregivers to use NCOA\'s free online screening tool available in both English and Spanish BenefitsCheckUp .organd BuscaBeneficios.org .
  • Founded in 1950, we are the oldest national organization focused on older adults.

CenterLight Health System and Friends of CenterLight Launch Virtual Caregivers' Support Group

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Monday, April 12, 2021

b'NEW YORK, April 12, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Reaffirming its commitment to its participants and their families, CenterLight Health System and the Friends of CenterLight Foundation announced the launch of a virtual support group to help address the unique challenges faced by the caregivers of its program participants.

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  • b'NEW YORK, April 12, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Reaffirming its commitment to its participants and their families, CenterLight Health System and the Friends of CenterLight Foundation announced the launch of a virtual support group to help address the unique challenges faced by the caregivers of its program participants.
  • We created this group to provide a safe place for caregivers to share their feelings and experiences and to get practical tips and advice to make their lives better.
  • "My priority will always be to serve the needs of the group during that session.
  • "\nCenterLight TeamCare, a program of CenterLight Health System, operates 14 locations throughout New York City, Westchester and Nassau/Suffolk Counties and empowers older adults to continue to live independently, at home and in their communities.

InventHelp Inventor Develops Effective Positioning Accessory for Patients (LAX-1256)

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Friday, April 9, 2021

The invention ensures that a patient remains sitting upright within a chair.

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  • The invention ensures that a patient remains sitting upright within a chair.
  • The invention features an effective design that is easy to apply and use so it is ideal for elderly and disabled patients, caregivers and medical facilities.
  • The original design was submitted to the Los Angeles sales office of InventHelp.
  • 19-LAX-1256, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext.

ResMed to Report Third Quarter Fiscal 2021 Earnings on April 29, 2021

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Thursday, April 8, 2021

Please note that ResMed does not use outside phone lines to access the earnings call.

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  • Please note that ResMed does not use outside phone lines to access the earnings call.
  • A replay of the earnings webcast will be accessible on ResMeds website and available approximately two hours after the webcast.
  • Our digital health technologies and cloud-connected medical devices transform care for people with sleep apnea, COPD, and other chronic diseases.
  • Our comprehensive out-of-hospital software platforms support the professionals and caregivers who help people stay healthy in the home or care setting of their choice.

BeiGene Launches BRUKINSA® (Zanubrutinib) in Canada for Patients with Waldenström’s Macroglobulinemia

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Thursday, April 8, 2021

In tandem with the commercial launch of BRUKINSA, the myBeiGene patient support program is available in Canada to support patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers with access to BRUKINSA.

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  • In tandem with the commercial launch of BRUKINSA, the myBeiGene patient support program is available in Canada to support patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers with access to BRUKINSA.
  • We are thrilled to officially launch BRUKINSA in Canada, making this potentially best-in-class BTK inhibitor available to Canadian WM patients.
  • On behalf of the Waldenstrms Macroglobulinemia Foundation of Canada (WMFC), we are pleased to see BeiGenes launch of BRUKINSA as a WM treatment in Canada following the approval last month.
  • The overall safety profile of BRUKINSA is based on pooled data from 779 patients with B-cell malignancies treated with BRUKINSA in clinical trials.

Minister of Seniors Deb Schulte and Minister of Health Patty Hajdu highlight National Caregiver Day

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Tuesday, April 6, 2021

GATINEAU, QC, April 6, 2021 /CNW/ - "Today, Minister of Seniors Deb Schulte and Minister of Health Patty Hajdu issued the following statement:

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  • GATINEAU, QC, April 6, 2021 /CNW/ - "Today, Minister of Seniors Deb Schulte and Minister of Health Patty Hajdu issued the following statement:
    On behalf of all Canadians, we want to extend our sincere thanks to the millions of individuals who provide care to people in their lives in need of support.
  • As we continue to fight the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it is more important than ever to highlight the vital contributions caregivers make in our communities.
  • For more than a year now, caregivers have had to contend with the challenges presented by COVID-19 as they provide care to their loved ones.
  • Despite the additional strain of isolation, constant changes and the other difficulties we have faced, caregivers have continued to support family and friends.

Vesta Healthcare Announces $65M in Growth Capital to Transform Care for High Needs Members and their Caregivers

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Tuesday, April 6, 2021

Vesta Healthcare , a 24/7 clinical provider group and digital health platform, dedicated to supporting high needs members at home and connecting their caregivers insights to the rest of the care team, announced the raise of $65M in growth capital.

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  • Vesta Healthcare , a 24/7 clinical provider group and digital health platform, dedicated to supporting high needs members at home and connecting their caregivers insights to the rest of the care team, announced the raise of $65M in growth capital.
  • We are thrilled at the opportunity to continue our mission-driven approach to delivering care for those who need it most.
  • Vesta was founded in 2018 with the mission of enabling better health outcomes for members with significant healthcare needs, who wished to remain at home with the support of their caregivers.
  • Vesta Homecareists empower caregivers and care teams to improve health outcomes and keep members healthy and cared for at home.

Teva Canada Amplifies Commitment to Canadian Caregivers - Introduces new resources to support and improve mental health of Caregivers

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Tuesday, April 6, 2021

Teva Canada today unveiled new resources and programming to support the mental health challenges caregivers often experience.

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  • Teva Canada today unveiled new resources and programming to support the mental health challenges caregivers often experience.
  • The need to provide tools and resources to help caregivers cope has never been greater," says Teva Canada General Manager, Christine Poulin.
  • "Faced with their own stresses as front-line workers, pharmacists continue to be a vital connection to caregivers, identifying and helping those who are overwhelmed and struggling.
  • Teva Canada's commitment to helping improve the lives of Canadians also extends to the Teva Caregiver program providing tools and resources for Canadians navigating the care journey.

National Caregiver Day: New Study Shows COVID-19 Increasing Demands on Canadian Caregivers

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Tuesday, April 6, 2021

This year, supporting Canadian caregivers is more important than ever as the COVID-19 pandemic has created additional pressures, negatively jeopardizing their physical, emotional and financial health.

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  • This year, supporting Canadian caregivers is more important than ever as the COVID-19 pandemic has created additional pressures, negatively jeopardizing their physical, emotional and financial health.
  • The index reveals some alarming trends affecting Canadian caregivers including rising demands, increased responsibilities, inequities and an overall toll on their health and well-being.
  • Carers Canada is a national coalition dedicated to increasing recognition and support for caregivers.
  • Interchangeably known as National Caregiver Day, this day marks the beginning of our formal recognition of caregivers and the valuable contribution they make to care recipients, our communities and our economy.

Age Safe® America Launches its Family Caregiver Essentials™ Course as a Free Resource to a Growing Army of Heroes

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Tuesday, April 6, 2021

SARASOTA, Fla., April 6, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Age Safe America, LLC is pleased to offer the Family Caregiver ESSENTIALS online program to empower and support this invisible army.

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  • SARASOTA, Fla., April 6, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Age Safe America, LLC is pleased to offer the Family Caregiver ESSENTIALS online program to empower and support this invisible army.
  • Being a Caregiver doesn't come with an instruction manual, and most family caregivers feel overwhelmed and under trained.
  • In addition, businesses, organizations and municipalities can contact Age Safe America to obtain a distribution license to offer the course to their clients or members.
  • The Family Caregiver ESSENTIALS is their first consumer program and a perfect way to introduce millions of families to the Age Safe Services Registry.