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Dear Colleagues and Friends,
We would like to wish you the happiest of holidays and thank you for your amazing work in supporting older adults. The fortitude and tenacity of those who have been providing care to older adults throughout the global pandemic is impressive. It is also inspiring to see those who remain committed to building their product, refining strategy, and forging ahead in business.
This month we held a wonderful (virtual) conference and those who engaged and watched the sessions shared that they gained, "...insight into the different worlds that comprise the longevity market." The entire program from the What's Next Longevity Innovation Summit is now available on-demand for learning at your leisure until March 1, 2021. Don't forget to join us at Longevity, Health & Innovation (LHI) on January 14-15, 2021. This is a new partnering conference, co-organized by Life Science Nation and Mary Furlong & Associates, focusing on early-stage buyers and sellers in the longevity and aging market. 55 investors have already signed up to attend! Next month, startups can also pitch directly to a panel of investors during a live Q&A session. Submit an application here for the Pitch Challenge. For additional registration discount, use code: LHI100
Our wish for the holiday season is that you find joy, stay safe, and remain healthy. Let's build a new tomorrow in 2021 - fresh and strong with kindness and care all around.
Warmly,
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New What's Next Podcast Episode Available
Hopeful for the Holidays
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AARP and S&P Global Publish Groundbreaking Report
COVID-19 and Caregiving Strains
The Coronavirus Pandemic has heightened many problem areas in the United States, but none greater than the increased strain in the caregiving space. In conjunction with the S&P Global, AARP was able to help publish the groundbreaking report, Something's Gotta Give, highlighting the increased stress and time dedicated to caring for loved ones compared to before the pandemic across both large and smaller revenue companies.
While paid leave for family caregivers still trails behind paid parental leave, employers are beginning to broaden policies. 22% of family caregivers said their companies offered paid family leave for caregiving and 42% of parents say they were offered paid maternity/paternity leave at the time their child was born. So, while the conversation has been started and employers have begun to implement changes to better accommodate those responsible for the challenge of working and caring for their loved ones, this is just the beginning. Read the full article here. |
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Longevity Innovation Summit 2020 Program Now Available On-Demand
Learn from longevity economy experts, investors, policy makers and entrepreneurs
Did you miss our 3rd Annual What's Next Longevity Innovation Summit this month? There is still an opportunity for you to access all of our programming and virtual exhibits! Sign up today with our 20% off holiday rate for on-demand access through March 1, 2021! Take a look at our impressive list of speakers and sponsors. Use this discount code to explore our virtual platform: LongevityInnovationSummit2020
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Commonwealth Senior Living Brings MyndVR to 33 Communities
Program Delivers Hundreds of Worldly Experiences to Residents
Commonwealth Senior Living has announced that it has partnered with MyndVR to bring its virtual reality program to all of its senior living communities in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, and Tennessee. MyndVR is an advanced virtual reality system designed specifically for seniors featuring immersive experiences in the fields of travel, pets, music, arts, nature, learning and adventure. Content includes both licensed and original features for users to enjoy. Read the full press release here.
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Darmiyan Debuts AI/ML- Powered Grades for Brain Health
Technology will fill a significant diagnostic gap in the clinical field
In Darmiyan's December summit exhibit, the San Francisco-based biotech company debuted its AI/ML-Powered grades for brain health observed by BrainSee, the first third party validated virtual microscope for organ tissue health. Earlier in the fall, CABHI innovator Dr. Kaveh Vejdani, who spoke in DC last year, presented Darmiyan's highly accurate and consistent results to CTAD - Clinical Trials on Alzheimer's Disease, inspiring scientists from Asia, Europe and the US who were researching breakthrough biomarkers that could finally bring Alzheimer's therapies to market. Read the full article here.
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Embodied Labs Releasing Frank Lab
New Lab Focuses on Combatting Social Isolation in Older Adults
This month the Embodied Labs team will be releasing the Frank Lab to all of their subscribers. In this lab, the learner will embody Frank, a 72-year-old Caucasian man, beginning a few months after his wife's passing. As Frank attempts to navigate his new way of life, the learner will experience the negative impacts of social isolation. Users will learn how to identify the primary factors related to social isolation for older adults and understand how to mitigate its negative effects. Learn more here.
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The Power of Stories in Health Care
Every person has a story to tell
People need to be given permission to tell their stories. They may think they have nothing to say, or "nobody wants to hear my story." Tools like LifeBio's Memory Journal or online biography at www.lifebio.com are giving people the template of appropriate, specific questions needed to know where to start and what topics matter. Childhood memories, work experiences, love and marriage, and family relationships are just a few of the many topics that a person explores. Read the full article here from Beth Sanders, Founder and CEO of LifeBio.
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