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Guardian Finds Caregivers Face Unprecedented Challenges, Impacting Overall Well-being

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Caregiver, Depression, Mental, Parent, Millennials, Mental health, Anxiety, Workplace, Child, Residential care

NEW YORK, Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A new study by The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian) finds that as the need for caregivers in the United States grows, so does the mental, physical, and financial stressors impacting them.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A new study by The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® ( Guardian ) finds that as the need for caregivers in the United States grows, so does the mental, physical, and financial stressors impacting them.
  • The study shows that caregivers self-report significantly lower mental, physical, and financial well-being scores than their non-caregiver counterparts.
  • "The first step to better supporting caregivers is to recognize caregivers for who they are.
  • Taking an inclusive approach to supporting all caregivers also means recognizing there is an increasing number of younger caregivers in the workplace.

DispatchHealth Unveils Case Study on its 'Hospital-at-Home' Model and Its Influence on Caregivers' Lives

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Research, Hand, Caregiver, Ecosystem, Patient, Fatigue, Fear, Infection, Residential care

DENVER, Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DispatchHealth has published findings from an extensive case study focused on assessing caregiver fatigue within the hospital-at-home model.

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  • DENVER, Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DispatchHealth has published findings from an extensive case study focused on assessing caregiver fatigue within the hospital-at-home model.
  • The study explores the vital question: Does this innovative care model alleviate or exacerbate caregiver stress?
  • In a nation where millions of caregivers confront serious emotional and physical burdens, the issue at hand is far from trivial.
  • According to the study, in-home care was perceived as less stressful by the majority of caregivers.

Over 80% of Caregivers Experience Emotional and Physical Strain Related to Caregiving, BraunAbility Survey Finds

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
Adapted automobile, BraunAbility, Driving Force, Movement, Caregiver, Friends, Drive, Loneliness, Logitech Driving Force GT, Disability studies, Inclusion, National Families in Action, Residential care

This and more caregiver insights were uncovered in BraunAbility’s 2023 Drive for Inclusion Report Card , an annual publication highlighting issues related to accessibility and inclusion.

Key Points: 
  • This and more caregiver insights were uncovered in BraunAbility’s 2023 Drive for Inclusion Report Card , an annual publication highlighting issues related to accessibility and inclusion.
  • The findings come from a survey of The Driving Force, BraunAbility’s online survey community of people with mobility challenges and their caregivers.
  • The survey found:
    88.1% of caregivers face emotional strain because of caregiving.
  • One Driving Force member and caregiver, Tricia, wrote, “All the emotional, physical, and mental toll goes unseen or unappreciated.

Cognition Therapeutics Presents Preclinical Data Identifying Pathways Impacted by Sigma-2 Receptor Modulators in Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Diseases

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Molecule, Alzheimer's disease, Cell, Autophagy, Research, Parkinson's disease, Therapy, Disease, Metabolism, Cognition, Genomics, Sympathetic nervous system, Deficit spending, Lewy body, Society, Pharmaceutical industry, Residential care, Generic drug, Dementia

NEW YORK, Nov. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cognition Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: CGTX) is presenting in vivo preclinical results at the Society for Neuroscience’s annual meeting illuminating the role of sigma-2 (σ-2) receptor modulators, including CT1812, in models of Alzheimer's and Parkinson’s diseases.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Nov. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cognition Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: CGTX) is presenting in vivo preclinical results at the Society for Neuroscience’s annual meeting illuminating the role of sigma-2 (σ-2) receptor modulators, including CT1812, in models of Alzheimer's and Parkinson’s diseases.
  • The effect of two chemically distinct σ-2 receptor modulators in a mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease on gene and protein expression are presented.
  • Fox Foundation grant award is presented defining the impact of σ-2 receptor modulators on gene and protein expression.
  • In two different rat models of Parkinson’s disease, the same two σ-2 receptor modulators are shown to effect pathways associated with Parkinson's disease, including cell survival, metabolism, autophagy, and protein/lipid transport.

Trexo Robotics Collaborates with 1CP Place to Empower Dreams, Step by Step

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Robotics, Disability, Patient, Place, Emotion, Child, Parent, Cerebral palsy, SMA, Walking, Nursing, Residential care, Fernando Trexo y Senabria

1CP Place and Trexo are united in their mission to provide children with disabilities the opportunity to experience the world from a new perspective, on their own feet.

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  • 1CP Place and Trexo are united in their mission to provide children with disabilities the opportunity to experience the world from a new perspective, on their own feet.
  • Unlocking potential for children facing mobility challenges through their innovative at-home robotic gait trainer is the first step in their mission.
  • They have extended an invitation to their community to meet the Trexo team and trial the Trexo Home device.
  • "We are excited to host the Trexo Robotics Roadshow at 1CP Place.

Families Renewed Marks 10 Years of Providing Prevention and Relief to Families in Crisis

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Monday, November 13, 2023
Self-harm, Safety, Organization, Dialectical behavior therapy, Student, Trauma, Child, Homelessness, Death, York Country Day School, Mental health, DBT, Family, Suicide, Vital signs, Blood pressure, Residential care, Grocery store

The organization began as the American Family Crisis Ministry, but, after a few years, Norton realized that the best way to deal with a crisis is through prevention.

Key Points: 
  • The organization began as the American Family Crisis Ministry, but, after a few years, Norton realized that the best way to deal with a crisis is through prevention.
  • This led to the organization pivoting from crisis intervention to crisis prevention, adopting its current name in 2018.
  • Since its overhaul, Families Renewed has focused on families and children encountering problems in three areas – homelessness, suicidal ideation/self-harm, and child abuse.
  • Families Renewed is part of a coalition of 50 different organizations in York Country dedicated to addressing homelessness.

Plumbline Services Announces Recipients of 2023 “Christmas on Us” Program

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Friday, December 15, 2023
Professional Services, DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), Philanthropy, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Other Construction & Property, Other Philanthropy, Construction & Property, Character, Violence, Food, Breast cancer, Student, Patient, COVID-19, Lilly, Family, Parent, PS5, Service, Environment, Centennial, Nursing, Residential care, Plumb bob, Christmas

Plumbline Services , a Wrench Group company, proudly announced the recipients of its 2023 "Christmas On Us" program.

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  • Plumbline Services , a Wrench Group company, proudly announced the recipients of its 2023 "Christmas On Us" program.
  • Their acts of extraordinary courage and quiet gestures of kindness have touched countless lives, exemplifying the true spirit of Christmas.
  • These are our 10 recipients for this year's "Christmas On Us" program.
  • For more information about Plumbline and its services or to schedule an appointment online, please visit https://plumblineservices.com/.

Silverado Hospice Announces New National Appointment

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Friday, December 15, 2023
Nursing, Professional Services, Managed Care, Other Health, Health, General Health, Seniors, Hospitals, Consumer, Clinical Trials, Finance, Hospice Palliative Care Ontario, Growth, Palliative care, Multimedia, Senior, Hospice, Home, Residential care, Management

Silverado, a leading provider of Hospice & Palliative Care, today announced the addition of Dawn Wolda , who will join the Silverado Hospice & Palliative Care team as the National Vice President of Sales.

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  • Silverado, a leading provider of Hospice & Palliative Care, today announced the addition of Dawn Wolda , who will join the Silverado Hospice & Palliative Care team as the National Vice President of Sales.
  • As a distinguished leader, Wolda will design and manage the optimization of sales operations to increase market share and drive innovation.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231215521733/en/
    Dawn Wolda, National Vice President of Sales for Silverado Hospice & Palliative Care (Photo: Business Wire)
    “We are delighted to welcome Dawn to the Silverado family in such a critical role as we continue to expand and grow our presence across the country,” said Loren Shook, President and Chief Executive Officer at Silverado.
  • “I’m thrilled to join the Silverado team, which continues to set the bar for exceptional patient care,” said Wolda.

45% of Working Parents Unhappy with Child Care Benefits, Survey Reveals Urgency for Change

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Technology, Human Resources, Parenting, Consulting, Business, Professional Services, Software, Data Analytics, Consumer, Workforce, Parent, Child care, Child, HR, Environment, Currency strap, Capterra, Tutoring, Residential care

Employers could help fill this child care void with suitable child care benefits, but nearly half (45%) of working parents say the benefits at their job are poor.

Key Points: 
  • Employers could help fill this child care void with suitable child care benefits, but nearly half (45%) of working parents say the benefits at their job are poor.
  • “Child care benefits were already lacking at a lot of businesses, and if they continue to stay that way, working parents will be forced to work less or leave their jobs.”
    The survey identifies two key child care benefits desired by working parents: child care stipends and backup care benefits.
  • Currently, only 15% of working parents receive a child care stipend, yet a staggering 68% wish they had access to one.
  • Everything from child care stipends to backup care days to flexible schedules can give working parents more options with child care to improve their availability.”
    With 76% of working parents saying they or their co-parent have had to use PTO for childcare, offering backup care days can ensure that PTO usage is equitable between parents and non-parents.

Cariloop Enhances Digital Platform, Partners with UrbanSitter’s Network of Trusted Care Providers as an Embedded Service Offering

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Managed Care, Mobile, Wireless, Networks, General Health, Consumer, Apps, Applications, Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Nursing, Seniors, Practice Management, Health, Caregiver, Parent, Friends, Family, Partnership, Anxiety, UrbanSitter, Residential care, Online shopping, Mobile phone, Cariloop

Cariloop , a comprehensive caregiver support platform, announced its partnership with UrbanSitter , a trusted network for reliable care providers.

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  • Cariloop , a comprehensive caregiver support platform, announced its partnership with UrbanSitter , a trusted network for reliable care providers.
  • This collaboration provides Cariloop members with easy access to find, book and pay for care providers, such as babysitters, nannies, senior care providers, pet sitters and housekeepers.
  • When they need to look outside of their own network, members can access UrbanSitter’s integrated network, which features reliable and background-checked care providers.
  • For more information and to explore Cariloop’s newly enhanced caregiver support platform, which includes the network of care providers for your organization, visit https://cariloop.com/employers .