Canada's Technology and Aging Network welcomes renewed federal funding
AGE-WELL will receive $21.9 million to improve quality of life for older adults and caregivers
TORONTO, May 12, 2020 /CNW/ - AGE-WELL NCE Inc. (Aging Gracefully across Environments using Technology to Support Wellness, Engagement and Long Life) welcomes today's announcement that AGE-WELL's funding has been renewed through the federal Networks of Centres of Excellence (NCE) program to the end of fiscal year 2022-2023.
AGE-WELL will receive $21.9 million over three years—a significant investment that will help Canada respond to the needs and challenges of an aging population through technology-based solutions that enable older adults to maintain their independence, health and quality of life, and support their caregivers.
A poll commissioned by AGE-WELL and conducted by Environics Research last year found that 8 in 10 Canadians over the age of 65 believe technological advancements can help older adults stay safe, in their own homes longer and independent. And, 7 in 10 Canadians over 65 agree that technological advances can help older adults stay active and manage their health better as they age, and can reduce social isolation.
"Technology has a significant role to play in supporting older adults and caregivers in the current challenging times related to COVID-19 and in the future," said Dr. Alex Mihailidis, Scientific Co-Director and CEO of AGE-WELL, Canada's Technology and Aging Network. "This vital funding from the Government of Canada will allow AGE-WELL to accelerate the delivery of technology-based solutions that support older Canadians and caregivers, and to continue to build a thriving AgeTech sector in Canada."
In five short years, the pan-Canadian AGE-WELL network has grown from an initial 80 partners to include almost 400 industry, government and non-profit partners. AGE-WELL has 42 member universities and research centres across Canada. Over 4,700 older adults and caregivers are involved to ensure that products are practical and useful.
To date, AGE-WELL has supported 126 research teams at work on more than 100 technologies, services, policies and practices. From smart-home sensors to remote therapies and communication systems, the goal is to increase safety and security, support independent living, and enhance social participation. Some products are already on the market and making a difference in people's lives.
AGE-WELL is transforming the culture of research in the field of technology and aging. The "AGE-WELL way" of doing research brings together different disciplines to solve real-world problems, and focuses on the co-creation of technologies with older adults and caregivers. AGE-WELL teams also apply themselves to privacy, ethical and regulatory issues.
In its second phase, AGE-WELL will continue to fund strong, solution-driven science and will drive innovation across eight Challenge Areas designed to "move the dial" when it comes to supporting older adults and caregivers in Canada—and achieving social and economic impact. AGE-WELL will place an even greater focus on innovative startups. It currently supports 36 Canadian startups that are commercializing products, generating jobs and creating wealth. AGE-WELL's unique training program which includes more than 750 trainees will continue to prepare the next generation of leaders in the sector.
"The next phase of AGE-WELL represents a singular opportunity to continue the growth of Canada's leadership in technology and aging," said Dr. Mihailidis. "AGE-WELL has succeeded in bringing everyone together to address fragmentation in the AgeTech sector. The renewal funding will allow us to drive the sector forward so that everyone is pulling in the same direction, ensuring the greatest benefits possible for Canadians."
Mimi Lowi-Young, Chair of AGE-WELL's Board of Directors, applauded the renewed federal funding for AGE-WELL.
"COVID-19 has underlined the need for technology-based solutions that can help older adults and caregivers, during and after the pandemic," she said. "AGE-WELL innovations offer ways to keep people connected, to receive care remotely, to be safe at home—these are just a few examples among many." AGE-WELL startups and network partners are also delivering much-needed technologies and services, she said.
"AGE-WELL has fostered an engaged community of stakeholders and we look forward to working with researchers, trainees, commercial enterprises, community organizations, government, older adults and caregivers in coming years to deliver a strong and sustainable AgeTech sector for Canada," said Dr. Andrew Sixsmith, AGE-WELL's Scientific Co-Director.
AGE-WELL is grateful to the many stakeholders who took part in its renewal application process. The network held public consultations in five Canadian cities and engaged over 1,000 stakeholders from different sectors as part of a strategic planning process to define network priorities for 2020 and beyond.
In its first phase (2015-2020), AGE-WELL received $36.6 million through the federal NCE program. AGE-WELL is hosted by the University Health Network (UHN).
About AGE-WELL:
AGE-WELL NCE Inc. is Canada's Technology and Aging Network. The pan-Canadian network brings together researchers, older adults, caregivers, partner organizations and future leaders to accelerate the delivery of technology-based solutions that make a meaningful difference in the lives of Canadians. AGE-WELL researchers are producing technologies, services, policies and practices that improve quality of life for older adults and caregivers, and generate social and economic benefits for Canada. AGE-WELL is funded through the federal Networks of Centres of Excellence program. www.agewell-nce.ca.
SOURCE AGE-WELL Network of Centres of Excellence (NCE)
Temporary Isolation Can Be TheOpportunity To Permanently Transform Your Weight And Health
Los Angeles, CA, May 12, 2020 ̶ Not sure how to eat and stay healthy this quarantine season without resorting to your familiar diet of spaghetti, bread, pizza, and sugar? Candice Rosen, R.N., MSW, and author of the upcoming book Forget Dieting: It’s All About Data-Driven Fueling! encourages "trophology," or "food combining," which is one of the foundations of Rosen's Data-Driven Fueling Plan. As you combine foods, Rosen adds that "monitoring blood glucose is the key to weight gain vs. weight loss; good health vs. poor health."
1. Make Wednesdays and Fridays Vegan Days. According to Rosen, avoid dairy! Try vegan yogurts, cheeses, and milks. Dairy is inflammatory and will deplete your bones of calcium (it’s true!). There are unsweetened milks of almond, hemp, cashew, etc., and all are available in grocery stores. A low blood glucose breakfast idea would be a sprouted grain English muffin, spread with a tofu or nut-based cream cheese, some sliced tomatoes, and topped off with sea salt or Trader Joe’s Everything But The Bagel Sesame Seasoning Blend.
2. Eat fruits that are high in fiber. Apples, bananas, oranges, berries ̶ the list goes on! You will still want to avoid sugary fruit juices, as well as very sweet fruits like pineapples and mangos while trying to lose weight. Fruit is always eaten alone with two exceptions: they can be added to a vegan smoothie and they can be eaten with a nut or seed butter. These healthy fats reduce the chance of a blood glucose spike.
3. Nothing white. To lower blood glucose, do not eat or combine animal proteins with any white potatoes, bread, rice, or pasta… EVER. Sorry!
4. Eat More Sweet Potatoes. Think wholesome, nutritious, responsibly grown, pancreatic-friendly foods (food that doesn’t raise your blood glucose) like sweet potatoes and yams, which are an incredibly nutritious carbohydrate that are low in sugar levels and provide fiber. They’re best consumed baked or steamed, but can also be cooked in a variety of other ways. A great lunch or dinner option (and it is inexpensive) is a baked sweet potato, split down the middle with a large spoonful of black beans, a tablespoon of tomatillo salsa, and a side salad. To lower blood sugar, eat them with veggies and plant-based protein together… NOT MEAT!
5. Try Fish. Give your body a break from animal protein. Red meats increase inflammation and provide poor sources of fat. However, if you crave protein, try fish! For those who aren’t allergic, fish is a fantastic source of protein that’s low in carbohydrates and contains high amounts of omega-3 fatty acids, one of the few consumable healthy fats! If consuming fish raw, remember only sashimi-style – no white rice! To lower blood sugar, combine fish with veggies, not starches or fruit.
About the author:
Candice P. Rosen, RN, MSW, CHC, is a registered nurse based in Los Angeles, CA. As the founding member of Gilda’s Club Chicago and its first executive director and program director, she created and coordinated a diverse array of wellness-related programs. She was appointed by Mayor Richard Daley to serve as Chair of Healthcare Initiatives for Chicago’s Sister Cities International Program (CSCIP). CSCIP provided an opportunity to advocate for preventive medicine, improve maternal and infant healthcare, stress disability access, promote nourishing diets, and bring awareness to the obesity and diabetes epidemics that now affect populations on a global level. She is married and the mother of four adult children and grandmother to a precious granddaughter. For more information on Candice, please visit https://candicerosenrn.com.
Both Feet on the Ground Shares Profoundly Therapeutic Benefits Of Immersion In The Natural World
Denver, CO, May 11, 2020 — You’re stressed out, tired of looking at the same four walls, drained by the negativity on social media, and exhausted from juggling work with homeschooling and entertaining your kids. No matter your age, location, or financial standing, there is a simple, effective therapy that is abundantly available, and it’s right outside your door.
“Get out and stay out—as often and for as long as you can,” champions Marshall Ulrich in his latest release, Both Feet on the Ground: Reflections from the Outside.
Ulrich, an ultrarunner who has also scaled the Seven Summits and competed in multi-day adventure races,shares stories of his expeditions in such far-flung places as Borneo, Tibet, and South Africa, as well as his lifelong commitment to farming his land in Colorado. Ulrich has climbed Mount Everest, run through the searing heat of the Gobi Desert, and ridden the huge waves off Morocco. But there’s no need to be an extreme athlete to reap the benefits of forming physical connections with the natural world.
Ulrich urges readers to simply unplug, plant their feet firmly in the earth, fill their lungs with clean air, and dream of bold and personally compelling outdoor adventures.
“Your adventures in natural places—even if, for now, it’s just sitting outside or walking around your neighborhood—can put you back in touch with who you are; how resilient, resourceful and hardy you can be,” Ulrich says.
Throughout Both Feet on the Ground, Ulrich shares valuable insights from his endeavors, along with useful findings and recommendations from other experts, all organized around themes of earth, air, fire and water. His hope is that you’ll be inspired to find new ways of engaging with these natural elements yourself to experience the healing powers of the outside world.
Author Marshall Ulrich is an extreme endurance athlete—ultrarunning icon, Seven Summits mountaineer, and adventure racer—who loves sharing his exploits to entertain and help motivate others to reach their goals. He’s raced, led expeditions, or climbed mountains in nearly 30 countries, and visited 30 more, so his stories are about more than just physical accomplishments. Cutting his teeth running across Death Valley, he’s also climbed Mount Everest, run in the jungles of Fiji, and completed a record-setting run across America. Dubbed the Endurance King, he defies the ideas of “too far,” “too old” and “not possible.” Revered among athletes, Marshall is also the author of Running on Empty. An acclaimed speaker, he’s lectured on various elite cruise lines, and given talks at businesses, schools, race expos, and professional conferences, including the Royal Geographic Society, Morgan Stanley, and Wilderness Medicine.
Maya Rockeymoore Cummings Unveils Bold New Deal for COVID-19 and the 21stCentury That Will Address Health Disparities and Promote Justice For All
Cummings Calls For a Policy Debate With Kwesi Mfumi: The 7thCongressional District Needs to Hear Where Each Candidate Stands On The Key Issues
Baltimore -- Maya Rockeymore Cummings, candidate for U.S. Congress representing Maryland’s 7th Congressional District, today unveiled a bold “New Deal for COVID-19 and the 21st Century” to ensure all Americans are tested, treated, and protected during the pandemic. Further, her plan calls for every American working family and individual to have a meaningful job at a livable wage, affordable housing, safe neighborhoods, universal health care, universal available child care and pre-school, excellent public schools, affordable higher education, and a clean, safe environment.
Cummings faces Kwesi Mfume in the Democratic primary election on June 2, 2020. She entered the race because she was tired of hearing the rhetoric of status quo elected officials who are not serious about eliminating disparities in health and economic outcomes for black, brown and low-income people. She believes it is time for a new generation in Congress who will fight for ordinary people, and truly shake up the status quo.
Cummings is described as “a lifelong champion for social justice, human rights, and strengthening the well-being of children, seniors, families, and workers.” Cummings is the former Chair of the Maryland Democratic Party, the former Chief of Staff for former Rep. Charlie Rangel, D-NY, and the widow of the late and legendary Congressman Hon. Elijah Cummings.
“Donald Trump is the most incompetent president in recent history,” said Cummings. “With a tragically delayed response to the pandemic, no national COVID-19 public health plan and no national economic security plan for the 30 million newly unemployed, he has failed. The CARES Act offered an abysmal loan program for small businesses. He is opposed to a universal health care plan, wants to eliminate the U.S. Postal Service, and defund the World Health Organization in the midst of the worst global public health crisis in a century. The 7th District needs a member of Congress who will stand up to Trump, and ensure that legislation such as the COVID-19 relief packages will provide real economic and health care security to our community,” she added.
The time is now for Baltimore to have a Member of Congress who will speak truth to power, and fight for bold and transformative solutions that will benefit those who have been left out, marginalized and forgotten. We need a “new America” where people come first, and a Congress that passes laws to benefit the majority of Americans, not just the largest donors and the wealthiest Americans.
Highlights of the New Deal for COVID-19 and the 21st Century:
A “human-centric” America: The COVID-19 pandemic illuminated the immoral economic and health disparities among African Americans and Latinos that caused needless infections and deaths. Now is the time for deep structural and transformational change. This cannot happen without members of Congress who will speak truth to power, and can work with both parties, as Cummings has done for decades.
Strong Public Health Policy: Federal policy that will test, track, treat, and isolate those infected with COVID-19 is desperately needed, like the national plans that were effective in countries such as South Korea, Germany and China. The raging pandemic must be controlled to enable a safe reopening of the US. economy, and resumption of normal lives.
An economic safety net: No person in America should be evicted or have utilities shut off in their homes, apartments, hotels, or businesses because of economic hardship due to COVID-19. This is the foundation of People’s Emergncy New Deal for COVID-19.
Protections for Essential Workers: Every essential worker in America, must have hazard pay, access to health care, protective masks, gloves, and other needed Personal Protective Equipment. All hospitals must have the requisite number of PPE’s, respirators, and life-saving prescription drugs.
Universal Healthcare and Wellness Support: No one should be without affordable, comprehensive, and high-quality health insurance or mental health support, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Those in facilities or institutions such as homeless shelters or prisons deserve temporary safe housing to protect them from harm. They are not expendable people; they are human beings.
Funding for infrastructure, housing security and job training: Over-crowded and crumbling public schools must be rebuilt. Job training, job creation and livable wage jobs are essential for all who want to work. Involuntary homelessness must be eliminated by creating a housing-for-all program. In addition, this nation desperately needs universal access to tuition-free college, non-profit or government-run grocery stores to eliminate food deserts in inner cities, and green jobs.
“America is the richest country in the world, but for decades, we have accepted and cooperated with immoral and unconscionable public policies that keep intact a permanent underclass of black and brown people,” said Cummings. “If elected to Congress, I will work hand in hand with the grassroots and the American civil society, to help create the largest progressive movement in the history of America, with the critical mass needed to transform our nation, and pass progressive legislation in Congress, so we can be a moral nation that it is fair, just, and equal for everyone—not just the privileged few.”
“This is why I am challenging my opponent, Kwesi Mfume to a video debate on the most important policy issues of the day. The people need to hear the truth,” concluded Cummings.
Toronto Stamp Inc. Brings Together Network of Companies to Deliver 4 Million Face Shields to Government of Canada
Partnership + innovation help meet Canadian PPE needs and ready future domestic supply
TORONTO, May 11, 2020 /CNW/ - Today, Toronto Stamp Inc., announces it is leading a network of companies to deliver Health Canada four (4) million face shields over the next two (2) months. Together, the network has built a previously non-existent supply-chain that is ready to help address current demand and also prepare for future need. Go to www.torontostamp.ca for project details.
"This is a family story, a Canadian story, and a story of partnerships," said Jimmy Williams, General Manager, Toronto Stamp. "Like so many businesses across the country, COVID-19 changed everything and, overnight, our future looked grim. But I was also moved by what was happening and wanted to help. That's when the call-to-action began."
"When we found out we won the government contract, we knew we were never going to be successful alone – industry in Canada was going to get this done," Williams continued. "In a matter of weeks, dozens of partners rallied to fill in the market gap. Many took risks to save their business and many more retooled their infrastructure and way of doing things to make this network work."
Called Unitum Consortium (Latin for 'United Community') – the network is comprised of businesses that represent all stages along the supply chain. Some of the businesses include:
3G Packaging Corp.
Baysquare Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
EM Plastic & Electric Products Ltd.
Maverick Exhibits
Pattison Sign Group
Piedmont Plastics
Sherway Group
Spectra Advertising and Signs
Swift Components Corporation
Threadfin Business Solutions
Trotec Laser Canada Inc.
Deliveries of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for domestic use have started to arrive in Ottawa, following the contract that was signed in early April and referenced by Prime Minister Trudeau.
This team of suppliers is ready and able to continue to produce face shields for Canadian use and future domestic supply, as well as international markets.
Williams said; "It is truly amazing to see everyone coming together and working around the clock to make this project happen. This venture has been built on trust and passion – I am immensely proud of every company involved and the Toronto Stamp team."
B-roll is available upon request.
About Toronto Stamp Established in 1907 in Toronto, Toronto Stamp has always been – and is today – a family-run and Canadian-owned business specializing in custom identification products.
In the over 110+ years of operation, the team at Toronto Stamp has played many roles and taken on many different projects, including being a leading manufacturer of stamps, stencils, nameplates, signs, tags, and badges. We even helped Ontario develop its first license plates.
Today, we operate out of a modern 7,000 square foot facility and our clients include Canadian business, all levels of government, and educational institutions.
In the face of COVID-19, we chose to take an innovative pivot to lead a coalition of companies to produce and deliver Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) face shields and bio-barriers for all sectors of our economy. We are proud to serve Canadians with a local solution that serves our current and future needs.
Address: TORONTO STAMP INC. 120 Midwest Road, Toronto, ON M1P 3B2 416-368-7022 www.torontostamp.ca
SOURCE Toronto Stamp Inc.
Trait Biosciences to Present at Canaccord Genuity 4th Annual Global Cannabis Conference
LOS ALAMOS, NM, May 11, 2020 / -Trait Biosciences Inc., a leading biotechnology research organization providing innovative technology to the hemp and cannabis industry, is pleased to announce that Peter J. McDonough, Chief Executive Officer, will be presenting at Canaccord Genuity’s 4th Annual Global Cannabis Conference. The presentation will take place, via webcast, Tuesday, May 12, at 1:20 pm Eastern time (11:20 am Mountain time). McDonough and other company leaders will also be conducting virtual meetings with institutional investors.
A live webcast of McDonough’s presentation can be accessed May 12, via the Canaccord Genuity virtual event site.
About Trait Biosciences
With a team of internationally recognized scientists who are applying best-in-class technology and agricultural science, Trait Biosciences is an emerging biotechnology leader in the hemp and cannabis industries. Its consumer technology platforms provide breakthrough IP and science which produce enhanced cannabinoids featuring predictable onset timing, superior bioavailability, extended stability, and improved taste. Trait's patent pending technologies include a process for generating water-soluble cannabinoids that does not rely on emulsion or nanotechnology. The company's agricultural technologies increase crop yields and plant safety, including ultrahigh yield Amplified™ plants which dramatically increase a plant's natural cannabinoid productivity, and its Defence™ RNAi crop protection technology, which eliminates the need for pesticides or fungicides, providing higher quality, safer, CBD-infused nutraceutical and pharmaceutical products. For more information, see www.TraitBio.com.
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Curated care packages for those who care for us: over 13,000 Ontario nurses to be surprised at their doorsteps for Nursing Week (May 11-17)
Coalition of companies join Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario in rallying Ontarians to demonstrate gratitude for nurses on social media using the hashtag: #ThankYouNurses
TORONTO, May 11, 2020 /CNW/ - The Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario (WeRPN) commissioned a provincial study recently with Angus Reid that measured public sentiment about nurses. It found that more than half of Ontarians had intended to send a special thanks to a nurse for the great care they had received in the past – but they never got the chance to do it.
This week, Ontarians will have their chance.
A coalition of companies, including CeraVe, Penguin Random House Canada, Tetley Tea, UPS, Well.ca, WINNERS, HomeSense and Marshalls are helping WeRPN surprise its over 13,000 registered practical nurse members with specially curated care packages for Nursing Week (May 11-17, 2020). They are also encouraging Ontarians to join in, with messages of thanks on social media through posts, pictures and videos, using the hashtag #ThankYouNurses. The goal is to celebrate Ontario's dedicated nurses for the incredible work they do to keep us all safe.
The International Council of Nurses and World Health Organization declared 2020 as the Year of the Nurse and Midwife in honour of the 200th birthday of nursing icon, Florence Nightingale, who discovered that handwashing is a critical tool in combating illness - a discovery that is more relevant today than ever. Amidst recent events surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, the burden nurses face is greater than ever, making it the perfect time to give thanks and show gratitude.
"Nurses often care for us during life's most difficult times, and we're encouraging Ontarians to send love back to them when they need it most," said Dianne Martin, CEO, Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario (WeRPN). "Many nurses' current COVID-19 reality is such that they are working extremely long hours, playing an integral role alongside so many others, at the frontline of healthcare during the pandemic. I know this initiative will mean the world to our family of nurses, and we can't wait to surprise them with these packages."
The surprise care packages will include:
The critically acclaimed book, The Testaments by Margaret Atwood (sequel to The Handmaid's Tale), courtesy of Penguin Random House Canada
Premium chocolates and confectionary products from Winners, HomeSense and Marshalls
All of which will be delivered directly to RPN members by UPS
Other participating companies include Baird MacGregor, Johnson Insurance, Optimus SBR, Sensyst and Speakers Bureau of Canada.
The combined value of these corporate donations is greater than $1.1 million. This coalition of brands have also participated in a video that speaks to the impact that nurses have on all of us, and the meaning behind the initiative.
Kicking off the #ThankYouNurses social media initiative during Nursing Week, Canadian music icons, Sam Roberts Band, lent their song "We're All In This Together" to WeRPN for the creation of a special video tribute dedicated to nurses, as they continue to battle the COVID-19 pandemic. Canadians are encouraged to post pictures, videos or simple words of thanks to let nurses know just how much they are appreciated.
"I want to offer my heartfelt thanks to all of these wonderful companies, and their leaders, for working so hard to coordinate this incredible initiative," adds Martin. "We've always known that it takes a special kind of person to be a nurse and every thank you message from Canadians online this week will fuel our nurses even more, to continue their important work of taking care of us."
About WeRPN The Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario (WeRPN) is the professional voice of Ontario's 45,000 Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs). WeRPN builds the profile and professional capacity of RPNS so we can better care for our patients and better support our fellow health-care workers.
SOURCE Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario (WeRPN)
Telehealth Cognitive Rehabilitation Can Be Effective for Multiple Sclerosis
(San Francisco CA) – An independent review of the scientific literature found that certain telehealth rehabilitation treatments can be effective in addressing cognitive deficits associated with multiple sclerosis (MS). The reviewers found that BrainHQ cognitive exercises made by Posit Science Corporation “demonstrated both good feasibility and efficacy” and that “patient adherence across studies was impressive, indicating the practicality of such home-based training.”
The review, authored by research experts at the Kessler Foundation and at the University of Alabama, was published in Nature Reviews Neurology and looked at studies published in recent years on cognitive rehabilitation, physical exercise, and pharmacological treatments targeting the cognitive deficits of people with MS.
The reviewers note that while about two-thirds of MS patients experience cognitive impairment as a result of the disease, regular assessment and treatment of cognitive function of such patients in clinical practice is “rare.”
In addition to favorably reviewing studies of BrainHQ in populations with MS, the reviewers also reference positive results in studies of BrainHQ in aging populations that improve everyday life (specifically citing studies showing a reduced incidence of car crashes and dementia risk) as evidence that cognitive rehabilitation can have other long-term benefits.
At the end of their review, the authors conclude that “cognitive rehabilitation has shown consistent beneficial effects in patients with MS and currently represents the best approach for treating MS-related cognitive impairment.”
They also conclude there is currently “insufficient evidence” to support pharmacological approaches, and that the evidence for physical exercise, “although promising, remains preliminary and more work is needed to establish a clear role in clinical practice.”
“We are heartened by this literature review — not just for its complimentary review of BrainHQ studies, but especially for its recognition that more needs to be done to translate recent study results into standard clinical practices,” said Dr. Henry Mahncke, CEO of Posit Science. “We are in discussions with leading medical providers about establishing centers of excellence to refine clinical best practices in the use of our tele-rehabilitation tools.”
More than 100 published studies of BrainHQ exercises have shown benefits across varied populations, including gains in standard measures of cognition (attention, speed, memory, executive function, social cognition), in standard measures of quality of life (mood, confidence and control, managing stress, health-related quality of life), and in real world activities (gait, balance, driving, everyday cognition, maintaining independence). BrainHQ is now offered, without charge to users, as a benefit by leading national and 5-star Medicare Advantage plans; by the Department of Defense for all servicemembers; and by hundreds of clinics, libraries, and communities. Consumers can also try BrainHQ for free at http://www.brainhq.com.
This Courageous Young Woman’s Story Is Testament That One Life Really Can Impact The World
Fort Wayne, IN, May 11, 2020 — One thing most of us can’t get enough of right now are inspiring stories that put all the stress, fear and worry of the current pandemic into perspective. How about a story of an incredible young woman who lived a life without limits and managed to enrich every life she touched – regardless of the fact she had a rare and incurable disease? Brittany Moser and her best friend, her dad, set out on the journey of a lifetime and their unforgettable adventure became the backdrop for Philip Moser’s book, Free and Fearless: The Amazing Impact of One Precious Life.
“This book is not about the grief of losing a child, but about making the most out of what we are given and living our lives positively and not out of fear,” writes author (and Brittany’s father) Philip Moser. “Brittany inspired me, an ordinary farm boy, to explore life, to climb mountains and to write a book.”
In 2015, Brittany was diagnosed with Addison’s disease, a rare condition that can lead to adrenal failure. She passed away in 2017.
The book is an honest, poignant account of Brittany’s legacy and the ripple effect that her outlook on life had on those around her. Among Brittany’s valuable life lessons that Philip shares with readers are:
1. How precious life is and how we can affect the people around us; 2. How an open mind and a positive attitude can inspire us to do things we never thought possible; 3. How to move out of our comfort zones and into a challenging existence that can turn each day into an exciting gift to be explored; 4. How to not let fear control us, and to use our abilities to seek unique, positive and inspiring adventures; 5. To embrace change as a natural part of life; 6. And finally, that we won’t be remembered by our things or our savings accounts, but by how we made other people feel.
“I want to share the same inspiration that I received for 32 years,” Philip added. “In the end, love truly does conquer all, and Brittany wanted us to know that.”
Author Philip Moser grew up on a farm in Angola, Indiana. After high school, he began working in different aspects of the grocery business, a career that continues to this day. He and his wife, Marilyn Wells, raised two incredible daughters, Camille and Brittany.
Dancing to the Darkest Light: Turning Tragedy Into Something Positive To Enrich The Lives Of Others
Los Angeles, CA, May 11, 2020— Arriving in New York after fleeing the terror of the Islamic revolution in Iran, Soheila Adelipour and her family believed the worst was behind them. Life was great for a while; the kids went to college, worked hard and were successful – then one tragedy after another hit and within a relatively short period of time Soheila had lost her son and two siblings. Determined to survive in spite of unspeakable loss, she established a foundation in her son’s name that provides healing and salvation for those less fortunate. Receiving accolades from broadcast journalist Barbara Walters, Soheila’s book, Dancing to the Darkest Light, tells her remarkably inspiring story of finding happiness in the face of unbearable tragedy.
Chronicling their experiences in Dancing to the Darkest Light, Adelipour recounts how her only brother became a neurosurgeon while others followed different paths. But their successful relocation and the joy they felt over each triumph was soon shattered when the Adelipour's second son, Stefan, was killed in a dorm room fire before his scheduled graduation from Boston University.
Adelipour channeled her grief into the foundation she established in his name. Soon after, her older sister had to undergo five brain surgeries that left her blind and deaf before ultimately claiming her life. The same week, their only brother who was supervising her care was diagnosed with leukemia. Adelipour gave him her bone marrow and 60 percent of her liver when his liver stopped functioning. Doctors ultimately announced he was cancer-free with a perfectly functioning liver, but the week he was to come home, he died from pneumonia.
How one perseveres under the weight of all this loss is at the core of Dancing to the Darkest Light. “When life plays different music, we have to be fluid and dance to the new tune,” Adelipour said.
Adelipour received her bachelor's degree in business and her master's degree in Art Gallery Management while her first two children were in diapers. She was involved with the World of Arts and Antiques in New York City and followed that by operating high-end gift stores.
