Seniors

Roger Hobby Joins Empower as EVP for Personal Wealth

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Monday, March 25, 2024
Professional Services, Consumer, Seniors, Finance, Asset Management, Consulting, Personal Finance, EVP, Empower, Harvard Business School, Wealth management, Wealth, University, Hobby, Wilmington Trust, Thought, Fidelity, Fidelity Investments, Investment, Multimedia, Workplace, FINRA

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240325760082/en/
    Roger Hobby Joins Empower as EVP for Personal Wealth.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Hobby will join Empower on April 1 and bring extensive wealth management, executive benefits, workplace, and general management skills.
  • He will lead the company’s in-plan and direct-to-consumer long-term customer focus, which will include delivering outstanding service, financial planning, and advice expertise.
  • “Roger has a very deep understanding of our customers’ needs and choices, and I am confident he will help Empower Personal Wealth create valuable experiences for them,” said Carol Waddell, President of Empower Personal Wealth.

Translational Vision Science and Technology Journal Publishes RadiusXR's NOVA Clinical Trial, Demonstrating Industry-Leading Accuracy and Innovation in Visual Field Testing for Virtual Reality Perimetry

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Monday, March 25, 2024
Wearables, Mobile Technology, Other Health, Seniors, Other Science, Pharmaceutical, Other Technology, Research, Optical, Software, Medical Devices, Hardware, Consumer, Science, Technology, Clinical Trials, General Health, Health, Health Technology, Diagnosis, Newton Aycliffe, Patient, ARVO, Digital health, Quality of life, Multimedia, Medicare, Clinical trial, Medical imaging

This milestone publication confirms RadiusXR's unwavering commitment to advancing ocular health and heralds a new era in visual field testing.

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  • This milestone publication confirms RadiusXR's unwavering commitment to advancing ocular health and heralds a new era in visual field testing.
  • Moreover, unlike other virtual reality perimeters (VRPs), RadiusXR measures vision within the photopic range, aligning with existing visual field platforms' standards.
  • "The publication of the NOVA Clinical Trial in TVST reaffirms RadiusXR's position as the leader in visual field testing innovation," remarked Ammad Khan, RadiusXR's Chief Executive Officer.
  • RadiusXR's innovative approach to visual field testing represents a significant advancement in the field of ophthalmology.

Trust & Will Helps You ‘Make It Count’ in New TV Campaign

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Monday, March 25, 2024
Electronic Commerce, Seniors, Technology, Managed Care, Family, TV and Radio, Consumer, Personal Finance, Other Professional Services, Parenting, Legal, Entertainment, Public Relations, Investor Relations, Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Media, Professional Services, Health, Other Consumer, CMO, Trust, SVP, Multimedia, Light, Growth, Parental leave

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    Founded in 2017, Trust & Will is on a mission to help every family leave a legacy by bringing the estate planning process online.
  • Working with Marketing Architects to uncover audience insights and produce compelling creative, Trust & Will landed on ‘Make It Count’ for the campaign.
  • The campaign will run on both linear and streaming TV for maximum reach.
  • “We're excited about Trust & Will further tapping into TV’s ability to drive brand growth and help more people than ever in the estate planning process.”

Toyoda Gosei Invests in Yuurea, Inc., a Startup Developing Urine Test Kits for Easy Checks of Physical Condition

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Monday, March 25, 2024
Men, Health, Finance, Biometrics, Consumer, Small Business, Professional Services, Telemedicine, Virtual Medicine, Medical Devices, Start-Up, General Health, Health Technology, Women, Seniors, Multimedia, Molina Healthcare, Longevity, Investment, Gosei

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240324521742/en/
    Test kit developed by Yuurea, Inc. (Photo: Business Wire)
    Yuurea aims to spread services that will lead to improved health habits by combining urine test kits with a smartphone app.
  • Yuurea’s app is used to photograph urine test strips and instantly analyze nutritional status and more with the company’s original image processing technology.
  • Toyoda Gosei is committed to collaborating with other companies and developing products in the field of preventive medicine as a way to help society deal with the challenges brought on by increased longevity.
  • * Investment made in March 2024, through Toyoda Gosei’s Corporate Venture Capital Dept., an internal organization dedicated to these investments.

Freestyle+ Announces New AI-Driven Improv Games Library

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Friday, March 22, 2024
Online, Consumer Electronics, Technology, Audio, Video, Professional Services, Mental Health, Seniors, Venture Capital, Artificial Intelligence, Electronic Games, Other Technology, Software, Entertainment, Consumer, Internet, Health, Music, Neuroscience, Mindless, Organization, Freestyle, AI, Video game

Freestyle+ today announced the limited release of Mindless games, their AI driven gaming library of neuroscience-backed, licensable digital games developed at the intersection of improvisation and music.

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  • Freestyle+ today announced the limited release of Mindless games, their AI driven gaming library of neuroscience-backed, licensable digital games developed at the intersection of improvisation and music.
  • Today, we’re announcing that we’ve done just that.”
    Features and benefits of the Mindless games include:
    Quick, creative, and collaborative mental fitness games designed to increase resilience & reduce self-judgment.
  • To sign up for updates, and to be first in line for early access to the Mindless games library, click here.
  • PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: The Mindless games library is a neuroscience-backed library of licensable, AI-driven digital games developed at the intersections of improvisation and music, aimed at improving the mental fitness of individuals and teams.

McAfee Research Unveils Tax Troubles: 1 in 4 Americans Lose Money to Online Tax Scams

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
Other Consumer, Security, Women, Seniors, Other Professional Services, Men, Telecommunications, Artificial Intelligence, Finance, Networks, Internet, Banking, Consumer, Accounting, Professional Services, Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Personal Finance, Cryptocurrency, IRS, PDF, Intelligence, Social Security, Social media, Research, URL, Anxiety, AI, Eye, Identity theft, Hygiene, Privacy, Online shopping

The results show that 1 in 4 Americans (25%) has lost money to online tax scams.

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  • The results show that 1 in 4 Americans (25%) has lost money to online tax scams.
  • McAfee's tax season research, and insights from McAfee Labs, point to the impact of deepfake technology to deceive Americans.
  • Altogether, this combination of Americans’ scam-spotting uncertainty and the increasingly advanced scams being carried out by cybercrooks points to the need for consumer education and reliable safeguards against online tax scams.
  • From messages impersonating tax authorities to deceptive promises of tax refunds, and beyond, online tax scams are pervasive.

Empower Launches Comprehensive Suite of New Retirement Income Solutions

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
Seniors, Insurance, Finance, Asset Management, Banking, Professional Services, Consumer, Fintech, Retirement, Social Security, Social, Investment, Consultant, Legislation, Capital Group Companies, Life insurance

Empower today announced a comprehensive suite of new partnerships with asset management and insurance providers to offer a market-leading range of in-plan and out-of-plan guaranteed retirement income solutions for investors saving through workplace plans.

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  • Empower today announced a comprehensive suite of new partnerships with asset management and insurance providers to offer a market-leading range of in-plan and out-of-plan guaranteed retirement income solutions for investors saving through workplace plans.
  • “The purpose of any individual’s retirement plan is to create an income stream they can rely on when their working years are behind them,” said Empower President and Chief Operating Officer Rich Linton.
  • More than 80% of advisors and consultants believe a defined contribution (DC) plan should offer services supporting plan participants’ retirement income needs.1 Additionally, legislation — specifically the SECURE Act of 2019— includes provisions to facilitate the use of guaranteed income options in retirement plans.
  • In survey results, retirement plan participants express a range of concerns about income guarantees as they age.

Global Digital Biomarkers Market Outlook & Forecast 2024-2029: Rise in Digitized Virtual Clinical Research, Increasing Focus on Drug Development and Expanding Applications in Mental Health - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
Mobile, Wireless, Other Technology, Telecommunications, Other Science, Data Analytics, Pharmaceutical, Research, Hardware, Mental Health, Medical Devices, Data Management, Consumer Electronics, Wearables, Mobile Technology, Technology, Women, Science, Biotechnology, Seniors, Biometrics, Medical Supplies, Men, Health, Artificial Intelligence, Health Technology, Professional Services, Health Insurance, Consumer, Cardiology, Culture, Conditional sentence, Growth, Prevalence, Neurology, Digital, Vital signs, COVID-19, Patient, Heart rate, Tablet, Biomarker, Health care, Software, Diagnosis, Drug development, USD, Ageing, Medical imaging

Factors such as an aging population, increasing healthcare costs, and a shift towards value-based care have driven the adoption of digital biomarkers.

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  • Factors such as an aging population, increasing healthcare costs, and a shift towards value-based care have driven the adoption of digital biomarkers.
  • The rise in digitized virtual clinical research is a significant trend in the global digital biomarkers market, driven by advances in remote monitoring technologies and the need for more efficient, patient-centric clinical trials.
  • The global digital biomarkers market is witnessing a notable trend with an increasing focus on drug development.
  • A prominent trend in the global digital biomarkers market is the increasing number of vendor collaborations and partnerships.

Babson Diagnostics to Launch Transformative Blood Testing Service with Leading Retail Partners

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
Supermarket, Health Technology, Pharmaceutical, Oncology, Teens, Medical Devices, Parenting, Infectious Diseases, Retail, Genetics, Fitness & Nutrition, Cardiology, Health, Seniors, Practice Management, Men, General Health, Family, Consumer, Diabetes, Other Retail, Other Health, Biometrics, Diagnosis, Temperature, Patient, Pharmacy, Pharmacist, Prescription, Babson, Insurance, Centrifugation, Texas Pharmacy Association, Collection, Blood, FDA

Babson Diagnostics, a science-first health technology company, announced today that it will launch BetterWay™ blood testing with three retail partners in Austin and San Antonio.

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  • Babson Diagnostics, a science-first health technology company, announced today that it will launch BetterWay™ blood testing with three retail partners in Austin and San Antonio.
  • BetterWay brings blood testing into the 21st century, making it less invasive, more convenient, and accessible for consumers.
  • “Blood testing hasn’t changed much in over 70 years,” said David Stein, Babson’s chief executive officer.
  • Without the need for a phlebotomist, Babson can bring medically accurate blood testing to new, more convenient settings such as community pharmacies.

Media Advisory: Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas and Wells Fargo Bank Award $1.5M for Senior Housing

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Seniors, Banking, Professional Services, Philanthropy, Consumer, Other Philanthropy, Other Construction & Property, Residential Building & Real Estate, FHLB, Federal Home Loan Banks, Catholic Charities USA, Wells Fargo, City, Housing, Rio Rancho, New Mexico, Catholic Church, AHP, Financial adviser

The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) will join Wells Fargo Bank (Wells Fargo) tomorrow at a groundbreaking ceremony for Felician Village II, a three-story, 66-unit housing development for those 55 and older.

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  • The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) will join Wells Fargo Bank (Wells Fargo) tomorrow at a groundbreaking ceremony for Felician Village II, a three-story, 66-unit housing development for those 55 and older.
  • FHLB Dallas awarded the project a $1.5 million in Affordable Housing Program (AHP) grant to be used for construction.
  • The funds, which were awarded through FHLB Dallas member, Wells Fargo, are part of $28.4 million in AHP grants provided by FHLB Dallas through its member financial institutions in 2023.
  • The media is encouraged to attend the groundbreaking ceremony at Felician Village, which will include representatives from the City of Rio Rancho, FHLB Dallas and CC Housing, a division of Catholic Charities.