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65+ Populations in Upstate NY's 4 Largest Regions Surging, Getting Poorer; AARP NY to Meet with Local Leaders

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Friday, September 22, 2023
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ALBANY, N.Y., Sept. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Upstate New York's four largest regions are home to rapidly aging populations as the percentage of residents 65 and older is increasing by double digits with a concerning number of those older New Yorkers living in poverty, according to a new report sponsored by AARP New York.

Key Points: 
  • Only Erie County, at just 0.1%, recorded an increase in its under-65 population.
  • "Major issues impacting upstate New York's older residents include affordable housing, access to public benefits and adequate and safe long-term health care.
  • AARP New York is working with state and local governments and community-based nonprofit organizations to forge deeper collaborations to meet the needs of our aging relatives, friends and neighbors."
  • We're pleased to partner with AARP on this exciting event series, and help bring greater attention to the issues facing older New Yorkers."

Following a Successful Commercial Launch, Intuition Robotics Raises $25M in Additional Funding

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023
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RAMAT GAN, Israel, Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Intuition Robotics announced today that it has secured a first closing of a new funding round amounting to $25 million, $20M in venture capital and $5M in venture debt, and led by Woven Capital, the growth fund of Toyota, with participation from Toyota Ventures, OurCrowd, Western Technology Investment, and additional investors. The funding will help the company meet surging demand for its AI care companion ElliQ across government aging agencies and healthcare organizations. It will also allow the company to deepen integrations into the healthcare system and help aging populations better connect with others, and better access much-needed products and services while reducing costs.

Key Points: 
  • The funding will help the company meet surging demand for its AI care companion ElliQ across government aging agencies and healthcare organizations.
  • Surgeon General recently advising that experiencing loneliness can increase the risk of death equivalent to smoking 15 cigarettes a day.
  • Intuition Robotics has pioneered ElliQ , an AI companion designed to enhance the lives of older adults by combating loneliness and promoting healthy and independent living.
  • The funding round comes on the heels of a successful commercial launch with government agencies across the United States.

NEW RESEARCH REVEALS ONE-THIRD OF ADULTS 50-PLUS (32%) OFTEN OR ALWAYS FEEL LONELY OR ISOLATED

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023
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PAWTUCKET, R.I., Aug. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Earlier this year, US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issued an advisory regarding the epidemic of loneliness and isolation, stating that 17% of adults over the age of 65 are socially isolated. A new survey conducted by AARP shows that number is drastically rising, with 32% of adults 50-plus reporting "often or always" feeling lonely or isolated; the sentiment is even higher among the younger population (38% for 50 to 64 vs. 26% for ages 65-plus). To combat this concerning trend, Ageless Innovation, a global company devoted to reimagining how we positively live and age together through the power of play, created the Reach Out and Play initiative. Alongside AARP, hundreds of game-filled events will be organized to rally people of all ages to come together and celebrate older adults, driving meaningful connections through play that is inclusive of all generations.

Key Points: 
  • Over six-in-ten (65%) of adults 50-plus say that playing board games is a great way for them to connect with others.
  • Through the initiative, leaders in the aging industry will come together to organize and support hundreds of Reach Out and Play Board Game Events around the country.
  • It's not hard to see why the research shows older adults would like more play in their lives," said Heather Nawrocki, VP of Fun & Fulfillment at AARP.
  • To learn more about the Joy for All™ Board Games and other solutions for older adults via https://joyforall.com , or on Facebook , Twitter , Instagram and LinkedIn .

NYSOFA's Rollout of AI Companion Robot ElliQ Shows 95% Reduction in Loneliness

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023
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ALBANY, N.Y., Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) and Intuition Robotics today announced a continuation of their unique partnership and new data showing the efficacy in providing AI companionship to older adults in New York State, including a 95% reduction in loneliness and high levels of engagement. Over the past year, NYSOFA has partnered with Intuition Robotics in a pilot to bring ElliQ – the first-ever proactive and empathetic AI companion – to more than 800 New Yorkers in an effort to combat loneliness, foster engagement, improve overall health and wellness, and support aging-in-place. Loneliness has long been a concern for older adults, but the COVID-19 pandemic greatly exacerbated the issue, as the U.S. Surgeon General recently stressed in a highly publicized advisory on the epidemic of loneliness and isolation.

Key Points: 
  • Loneliness has long been a concern for older adults, but the COVID-19 pandemic greatly exacerbated the issue, as the U.S.
  • Surgeon General recently stressed in a highly publicized advisory on the epidemic of loneliness and isolation.
  • According to data reports from the NYSOFA pilot, AI companion ElliQ has achieved a 95% reduction in loneliness and great improvement in well-being among older adults using the platform.
  • Partnering with an AI platform like ElliQ fits our strategy perfectly and I'm looking forward to getting ElliQ devices into the homes of many more older New Yorkers."

Trualta Releases Spanish Caregiver Education Content

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
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KANSAS CITY, Mo., July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Trualta, the leading online learning and support platform for family caregivers, now offers its caregiver training in Spanish. Individuals in 32 states who provide unpaid care to family, friends or neighbors will have full access to Trualta's Spanish content.

Key Points: 
  • KANSAS CITY, Mo., July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Trualta , the leading online learning and support platform for family caregivers, now offers its caregiver training in Spanish.
  • Trualta, the leading education and support platform for family caregivers, now offers its caregiver training in Spanish.
  • "We are thrilled to offer our family caregiver platform in Spanish," said Jonathan Davis, Trualta CEO.
  • Trualta developed its Spanish library in partnership with subject matter experts who not only translated existing content, but also updated content to ensure it was culturally relevant.

NACD Atlanta Appoints New Board Chair, Connie Engel, and Executive Director, Marina Finnegan

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Monday, May 15, 2023
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ATLANTA, May 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Atlanta Chapter of the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD), has named Connie Engel, Board Chair, and Marina Finnegan, Executive Director, of NACD Atlanta.

Key Points: 
  • The Atlanta Chapter of the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD), has named Connie Engel, Board Chair, and Marina Finnegan, Executive Director, of NACD Atlanta.
  • ATLANTA, May 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Atlanta Chapter of the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) , has named Connie Engel, Board Chair, and Marina Finnegan, Executive Director, of NACD Atlanta.
  • "Connie Engel is a very successful Executive and has demonstrated excellent leadership throughout her career and board service.
  • To learn about upcoming NACD Atlanta Chapter programs, visit us here or follow us on LinkedIn .

Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Is Investigating Fox, Credit Acceptance, and Allbirds and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm

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Thursday, April 13, 2023
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Our investigations concern whether these companies have violated the federal securities laws and/or engaged in other unlawful business practices.

Key Points: 
  • Our investigations concern whether these companies have violated the federal securities laws and/or engaged in other unlawful business practices.
  • In November and December of 2020, Fox News broadcasted reports stating that the U.S. election was rigged.
  • Fox News specifically called out Smartmatic and Dominion Voting Systems, voting technology and software companies, for their alleged involvement in rigging the election.
  • The CFPB stated Credit Acceptance violated New York usury laws on interest-rate limits and other consumers and investor-protection laws.

Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Is Investigating Fox, Credit Acceptance, Hayward Holdings, and CCSI and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm

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Monday, April 3, 2023
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Our investigations concern whether these companies have violated the federal securities laws and/or engaged in other unlawful business practices.

Key Points: 
  • Our investigations concern whether these companies have violated the federal securities laws and/or engaged in other unlawful business practices.
  • In November and December of 2020, Fox News broadcasted reports stating that the U.S. election was rigged.
  • Fox News specifically called out Smartmatic and Dominion Voting Systems, voting technology and software companies, for their alleged involvement in rigging the election.
  • The CFPB stated Credit Acceptance violated New York usury laws on interest-rate limits and other consumers and investor-protection laws.

O3A Project Brings ElliQ Companion Robots to Older Adults in Grays Harbor and Pacific Counties

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023
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ABERDEEN, Wash., March 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Olympic Area Agency on Aging (O3A) and Intuition Robotics have announced a new program to provide ElliQ, the AI-driven care companion robot, to older adults who are in need of additional support in Grays Harbor and Pacific Counties. ElliQ reduces loneliness among older adults who live alone or spend most of their day alone. ElliQ also promotes healthy living by proactively engaging users with a variety of features including daily check-ins and conversation, cognitive and physical activities, connecting to family and friends, and more. ElliQ enables streamlined communication between older adults on O3A long-term services and their case managers. Individuals do not need to be O3A clients to participate in the program. Anyone 60 years and older who lives in Grays Harbor or Pacific Counties may apply. Program is limited and enrollment is expected to be completed no later than the end of March.

Key Points: 
  • ElliQ reduces loneliness among older adults who live alone or spend most of their day alone.
  • ElliQ enables streamlined communication between older adults on O3A long-term services and their case managers.
  • Anyone 60 years and older who lives in Grays Harbor or Pacific Counties may apply.
  • A TIME Best Invention of 2022, ElliQ is a voice operated tabletop device that improves older adults' wellbeing and feelings of social connectivity.

Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Is Investigating Credit Acceptance, Northrop, and Norfolk Southern and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm

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Saturday, February 25, 2023
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NEW YORK, Feb. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized shareholder rights law firm, is investigating potential claims against Credit Acceptance Corporation (NASDAQ: CACC), Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC), and Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC).

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Feb. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized shareholder rights law firm, is investigating potential claims against Credit Acceptance Corporation (NASDAQ: CACC), Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC), and Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC).
  • Our investigations concern whether these companies have violated the federal securities laws and/or engaged in other unlawful business practices.
  • Additional information about each case can be found at the link provided.
  • The CFPB stated Credit Acceptance violated New York usury laws on interest-rate limits and other consumers and investor-protection laws.