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Is Sundown Syndrome Taking Over Your Evenings? Michele Nealon, Psy.D. Shares Expert Tips to Manage the Symptoms

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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Sundown syndrome is a state of confusion or agitation that comes on in the late afternoon and worsens into the night, preventing the person from getting sleep.

Key Points: 
  • Sundown syndrome is a state of confusion or agitation that comes on in the late afternoon and worsens into the night, preventing the person from getting sleep.
  • This syndrome's cause is not well understood, but we know it can take a toll on the individual and their caregivers.
  • Setting a schedule of regular exercise, a healthy diet, and quality sleep for you and the person you are taking care of is imperative.
  • Patience and empathy are key when trying to ease their agitation because it can worsen if they sense your frustration.

Plumbing Express’s Commitment to Community: Sarasota Plumbers Raise Over $25,000 for Children in Foster Care

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
Foster care, Diversion, Education, Child, Family, Residential care

The renowned plumbing company recently sponsored Bridge a Life’s annual Superhero Race, which saw nearly 1,000 runners participate in the event and raised over $25,000 for children in foster care.

Key Points: 
  • The renowned plumbing company recently sponsored Bridge a Life’s annual Superhero Race, which saw nearly 1,000 runners participate in the event and raised over $25,000 for children in foster care.
  • The sarasota plumbing company was one of 100 companies, community groups, religious and civic individuals who signed up to sponsor children.
  • The employees at Plumbing Express each sponsored a child in foster care before personally going shopping to purchase gifts that could be distributed to the foster families.
  • The main outlet we found for this is the underserved area of local adopted and foster children and their families.

Live Well & Fully Launch Pioneering ‘Love Another Way’ Philosophy to Help Women with an Adult Son or Daughter Dealing with an Addiction or Mental Illness

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Friday, March 29, 2024
Well, Mother, Organization, Communication, Disease, Methamphetamine, Child, Parenting, Love, Guilt, CFRS, DSM-IV codes, Residential care

This approach explains how many moms are stuck in a cycle of shame, guilt, and expectations that lead them to stay stuck in the ‘Mom Code’.

Key Points: 
  • This approach explains how many moms are stuck in a cycle of shame, guilt, and expectations that lead them to stay stuck in the ‘Mom Code’.
  • “On top of that, it feels like there are hardly any resources out there on How to help someone with addiction , specifically for moms like us.
  • “You’ll often hear people say things like “stop enabling” or “set boundaries,” but nobody really explains how to do that effectively.
  • For moms searching for ‘ How to get help for someone with mental illness ,’ Live Well & Fully encourages them to take a look at its comprehensive addiction and mental illness programs via its website today.

Caring.com Study Finds Half of Americans Aged 25 or Older With Senior Parents Are Claiming Them as Dependents on Their Taxes in 2024

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Caring.com, a leading senior living referral service and the nation's top site for senior care reviews, published the results of its 2024 Senior Financial Dependence Study. The study, based on a survey of more than 4,000 Americans aged 25 or older conducted in March of 2024, found that more than 1 in 3 of all respondents said they were claiming their parents on the 2023 tax return, and more than 50% of those with senior parents said the same.

Key Points: 
  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Caring.com, a leading senior living referral service and the nation's top site for senior care reviews, published the results of its 2024 Senior Financial Dependence Study .
  • More than 4 out of 10 survey respondents pointed to their parents' insufficient income and dwindling savings as a primary reason why they were financially dependent.
  • Additionally, 35% said medical expenses/debt was a primary reason and 35% indicated that their parents couldn't afford senior living or care.
  • Caring.com provides numerous resources to help caregivers cope with the financial, emotional, and physical impact of caring for their parents.

Hopebridge Gears Up for World Autism Month, Spreads Awareness of 1 in 36 Autism Prevalence

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Monday, March 25, 2024
Element, Speech, Social, Prevalence, Learning, Communication, Education, Research, Autism spectrum, Social media, Behavior, CDC, Spectrum, ASD, Residential care

Hopebridge Autism Therapy Centers, one of the largest autism therapy providers in the nation, is preparing for an exciting month ahead: World Autism Month.

Key Points: 
  • Hopebridge Autism Therapy Centers, one of the largest autism therapy providers in the nation, is preparing for an exciting month ahead: World Autism Month.
  • Hopebridge emphasizes to the public that this is a time to recognize and raise awareness about autism spectrum disorder (ASD) acceptance and inclusion.
  • To Hopebridge, the month of April is an opportunity to ignite change for children, families and the autism community as a whole.
  • "World Autism Month is a time to celebrate the diversity and resilience of individuals on the autism spectrum,” said Hopebridge founder, Kim Strunk.

78% of caregivers working full time expect their employers to provide benefits supporting them as caregivers, survey finds

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Women, Generation Z, Seniors, Generation X, Baby Boomers, Parenting, Men, Insurance, Human Resources, Mental Health, Finance, Consumer, Professional Services, General Health, People with Disabilities, Millennials, Health, Health Insurance, HR, Generation, Caregiver, Down syndrome, Empathy, Knowledge, Child, Multimedia, Workplace, Emotion, Residential care

The survey examined the whole-person wellness challenges of caregiving and what benefits from employers would be most helpful.

Key Points: 
  • The survey examined the whole-person wellness challenges of caregiving and what benefits from employers would be most helpful.
  • I eat standing up and doing other things in between bites.” – survey respondent
    45% of caregivers said their caregiving responsibilities impact their physical wellness.
  • 78% of caregivers expect their employers to provide benefits and resources to support them as caregivers, and 73% of caregivers look to their employers to find support for their roles as caregivers.
  • 82% of caregivers said their employers offer flexible working locations, and 76% of them said they have used flexible working locations for caregiving duties.

Chetu Foundation Joins United Nations’ Celebration of Akshaya Patra’s Child Hunger-Fighting Success in India

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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Today, the Chetu Foundation – the non-profit entity of global software solutions provider Chetu – attended a special event at the United Nations as a supporter of Akshaya Patra, and its UN-recognized mission to fight child hunger in India.

Key Points: 
  • Today, the Chetu Foundation – the non-profit entity of global software solutions provider Chetu – attended a special event at the United Nations as a supporter of Akshaya Patra, and its UN-recognized mission to fight child hunger in India.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240401413757/en/
    "We are thrilled that the United Nations has recognized India's success in addressing child hunger," said Shaili Bansal, executive director of the Chetu Foundation.
  • Earlier this year, the Chetu Foundation donated $60,000 to Akshaya Patra to help feed students in India.
  • Navin Goel, CEO of Akshaya Patra Foundation USA, expressed the organization's honor at being recognized for successfully combatting child hunger in India.

Women Confident Managing Short-Term Finances, but Less So on Long-Term Strategies, Finds New York Life Wealth Watch

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Family, Professional Services, Consumer, Women, Insurance, Finance, Personal Finance, Ageing, Spouse, Millennials, Education, Transport, Woman, Research, Generation Z, Sandwich generation, Caregiver, Residential care

Women report wanting more information, with 8-in-10 women (82%) saying they wish they knew more about at least one financial topic.

Key Points: 
  • Women report wanting more information, with 8-in-10 women (82%) saying they wish they knew more about at least one financial topic.
  • 49% of women agree that they would prefer to get financial advice from a professional.
  • 41% of women agree that they would worry less about their future if they had a professional to help them make financial decisions.
  • “Financial education for women is evolving – Gen Z and Millennial women report having received formal financial literacy education at much higher rates than Gen X and Baby Boomer women.

The Alzheimer's Association® and Rippl Partner to Improve Quality Dementia Care and Caregiver Support

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Friday, April 5, 2024
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CHICAGO, April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Alzheimer's Association and Rippl announced a partnership designed to revolutionize access to high-quality dementia care across the country.

Key Points: 
  • The Dementia Care Navigation Service (DCNS), powered by Rippl and the Alzheimer's Association, leverages Rippl's proven model of on-demand dementia care and the extensive resources of the Alzheimer's Association, including its 24/7 Helpline and community education programs.
  • Millions of Americans living with dementia often face the challenge of navigating complex care landscapes without adequate support leading to poorer health outcomes, high rates of hospitalization, and significant caregiver stress.
  • 60% of health care workers believe that the U.S. health care system is not effectively helping patients and their families navigate dementia care.
  • "Our new Dementia Care Navigation Service will fill existing gaps in the care, services and support facing dementia caregivers and be a trusted partner with clinicians, hospitals and health systems," said Joanne Pike, DrPH, president and CEO, Alzheimer's Association.

New Caregiver Survey by CaringBridge Sheds Light on Challenges and Solutions for Family Caregivers

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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BLOOMINGTON, Minn., April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CaringBridge, a no-cost, nonprofit health platform, released findings today from a recent survey to family caregivers using CaringBridge, shedding light on the challenges faced by family caregivers and the positive impact of CaringBridge on caregivers' emotional and social health.

Key Points: 
  • New CaringBridge survey outlines important role CaringBridge plays to provide much-needed support for family caregivers' emotional and social health.
  • BLOOMINGTON, Minn., April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CaringBridge, a no-cost, nonprofit health platform, released findings today from a recent survey to family caregivers using CaringBridge, shedding light on the challenges faced by family caregivers and the positive impact of CaringBridge on caregivers' emotional and social health.
  • The survey reported the differences between new CaringBridge users who joined less than 3 months ago and those users of 6+ months.
  • It was reported in the survey that CaringBridge provides an easy, efficient way to communicate with family and friends.