After over a year in lockdown, many people are finally able to get back to the gym or back outside and start getting back into shape for summer. While it can be hard to be motivated, getting back out and getting into shape can be really great for you. Here are a few tips on how to start working out and meet your fitness goals once again.
Move as Much as You Can
Many people say that a lack of time is one of the things that stops them from getting the amount of exercise that they need. However, there are many simple ways that you can increase your physical activity. For example, you do push-ups and jumping jacks while you are watching television. You can also take a walk around the office while you are on break at work.
Start off Small
You may be anxious to lose weight and get in shape as soon as possible. However, trying to do too much at one time can cause you to get frustrated. Weight gain is not something that happens overnight, so it will take time for you to get in shape. Starting off small can lead to big gains. For example, you can start off by getting 20 minutes of exercise every day and then gradually increase it. By going to a fitness center and setting a plan, you can make sure that you remain motivated for a long time. Starting small will prevent you from overexerting your body.
Good Nutrition
You can go to the gym every day and work out. However, you probably won’t get the desired results if you are not following a healthy diet. Lean poultry, eggs, legumes, nuts, fruits, and vegetables are some of the best foods that you can eat. You will also need to drink plenty of water and monitor the amount of calories you are taking in.
Change up the Routine
You may have one workout that you love doing. However, you will likely get bored with it if you do it all of the time. That is why it is a good idea for you to switch up the exercises that you do. There are several reasons that you should switch up your routine. This will help fight boredom and challenge your body in new ways. If you mix up your workout routine, you can help prevent boredom and also work out muscles that you don’t usually.
Getting active after being inside so long can be hard. However, you can lose weight and get fit by starting off small. You will also need to get your body moving as much as you can. Good nutrition and switching up your routine are also important steps to starting to work out again.
Should a Person with Autism Be Allowed to Become a Professional Boxer and Put His Life at Risk?
Forest, VA, May 6, 2021― It’s a struggle that parents of children with special needs face every day and well into that child’s adulthood: how much decision-making latitude is safe?
NOKI is an empowering story from Douglas Farrago, MD, about a young man with autism who wants to become a professional boxer. Life’s circumstances have dictated the reason for him choosing this path. The lawless world of boxing has its reasons for embracing Noki and his abilities. And they are not good ones. So, the debate wages on: Should Noki be allowed to make the life-altering decision to enter the ring and put his life on the line?
Meanwhile, what few know is that Noki is actually a savant and can imitate and transform himself into any legendary boxer he wants — a plot twist that allows NOKI to pay homage to some of the greatest boxers of all time.
Dr. Farrago draws upon his experiences as an All-American collegiate boxer, a sports medicine trainer for professional boxers in Houston and his decades-long career in medicine during which he worked with autism patients to lend authenticity to his characters and narrative.
“Noki becomes somewhat of a hero to those with special needs in this story, which I think is pretty cool,” he said. “I felt it would be nice if a story showed that those with autism don’t need to be anything but themselves, and maybe it is the rest of us who need to change.”
Ultimately, NOKI is a heartwarming story that will spark real conversations about the limits that society places on people with special needs. Knowingly or not.
Author Douglas Farrago, MD, is board certified in the specialty of Family Practice. Recently retired, he had a large following of autistic and special needs patients in his career. Dr. Farrago is the inventor of the Knee Saver, which is currently in the Baseball Hall of Fame. The Knee Saver and its knock-offs are worn by many major league baseball catchers. He also invented the CryoHelmet, used by athletes for head injuries as well as migraine sufferers.
Dr. Farrago received his Bachelor of Science from the University of Virginia in 1987, his Master of Education degree in Exercise Science from the University of Houston in 1990 and his Medical Degree from the University of Texas at Houston in 1994. His residency training occurred way up north at the Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor. Dr. Farrago still blogs every day on his website Authenticmedicine.com and lectures worldwide about the present crisis in our healthcare system and the effect it has on the doctor-patient relationship. Dr. Farrago has written six books to date, his latest one being NOKI.
16 People, Impacted by Depression, Contribute Their Unforgettable Journeys to Encourage Dialogue
Bayview, Idaho, May 6, 2021 — The voice on the other end of the phone was familiar but shaky. It was Sarah’s friend Carolyn, and she was grappling with suicidal ideation.
“Something had her in its grip and would not let go,” Sarah Zabel explains. “I kept wondering, what’s doing this? How does a normal, happy person come to feel life is so bad that she must kill herself?”
Sarah shares Carolyn’s unforgettable story, along with the emotional journeys of 15 others, in Fighting Chance: How Unexpected Observations and Unintended Outcomes Shape the Science and Treatment of Depression.Included are interviews with more than 20 experts in the fields of neuroscience and psychiatry, plus current research, to give readers a 360-degree look inside the world of mental illness.
Described by Sarah as a “science book for non-scientists,” Fighting Chancetackles key questions that have guided scientific research for decades and delves into the discoveries that have formed the medical world’s understanding of the disorder. Peppered throughout are more than 20 illustrations that help explain the science involved — making it widely accessible.
Sarah adeptly explores topics ranging from the neurobiology of depression to antidepressant medications; stress and inflammation; genetics; suicide; traditional and alternative therapies and treatments; and even gives a nod to Big Data’s efforts to clarify depression’s causes and cures.
Ultimately, Fighting Chance is a tale of human endeavor and ingenuity, of downright weird experiments and serendipitous discoveries, and of people who valiantly battle for answers for themselves and for people they will never know.
Author Sarah Zabel graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy with a degree in computer science in 1987 and was commissioned a second lieutenant. She retired from the Air Force in 2018 as a major general and decided to turn her focus to her life-long love of learning and become a science writer. She set herself the task of first coming to understand, and then to explain for other lay-persons, the science behind some of life’s most complex but important human experiences. Inspired, intrigued and frustrated by an enduring friend’s battle with depression, she set that topic as her first task. Sarah does occasional consulting and other activities associated with her time as one of the military’s leaders in cyberspace operations and security, in the provision of communications and other services to a community, and leadership of a diverse workforce.
dentalcorp Files Amended and Restated Preliminary Prospectus for $700 Million Initial Public Offering
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TORONTO, May 6, 2021 /CNW/ - dentalcorp Holdings Ltd. ("dentalcorp" or the "Company") announced today that it has filed with the securities regulatory authorities in each of the provinces and territories of Canada, and obtained a receipt for, an amended and restated preliminary base PREP prospectus (the "Amended and Restated Preliminary Prospectus"), which amends and restates the preliminary base PREP prospectus filed by the Company on April 30, 2021 in connection with its initial public offering of subordinate voting shares (the "Offering"). The gross proceeds of the Offering are expected to be approximately $700 million at an offering price between $16.00 and $19.00 per subordinate voting share.
The Offering is being made through a syndicate of underwriters led by CIBC Capital Markets, Jefferies Securities, Inc., BMO Capital Markets and TD Securities Inc. acting as joint active bookrunners, and includes RBC Capital Markets and BofA Securities acting as passive bookrunners, and Canaccord Genuity Corp. and Scotia Capital Inc.
The Amended and Restated Preliminary Prospectus contains important information relating to the Offering and is still subject to completion or amendment. This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale or any acceptance of an offer to buy these securities in any province or territory of Canada prior to the time that a receipt for the final prospectus or other authorization is obtained from the securities regulatory authorities in each of the provinces and territories.
The Amended and Restated Preliminary Prospectus is available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. There will not be any sale or any acceptance of an offer to buy the subordinate voting shares until a receipt for the final prospectus has been issued.
No securities regulatory authority has either approved or disapproved of the contents of this news release. The subordinate voting shares have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "U.S. Securities Act") or any state securities laws. Accordingly, the subordinate voting shares may not be offered or sold within the United States unless registered under the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities laws or pursuant to exemptions from the registration requirements of the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities laws. This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities of dentalcorp in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.
About dentalcorp
dentalcorp is Canada's largest network of dental practices, committed to advancing the overall well-being of Canadians by aiming to deliver the best clinical outcomes and unforgettable experiences. dentalcorp acquires leading dental practices, uniting its network in a common goal: to be Canada's most trusted healthcare network. Leveraging its industry-leading technology, know-how and scale, dentalcorp offers professionals the unique opportunity to retain their clinical autonomy while unlocking their potential for future growth. Learn more dentalcorp.ca.
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release may contain forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws, which reflects the Company's current expectations regarding future events. Forward-looking information is based on a number of assumptions and is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company's control. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, failure to complete the Offering and the factors discussed under "Risk Factors" in the Amended and Restated Preliminary Prospectus. Actual results could differ materially from those projected herein. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update such forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as expressly required under applicable securities laws.
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Hospital visits for substance use increased during the first months of the pandemic
TORONTO, May 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- More Canadians required hospital care for harm caused by substances such as alcohol, opioids and stimulants between March and September 2020, compared with the same period in 2019, according to new preliminary data from the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI).
There were close to 81,000 hospital stays for harm caused by substances, representing an increase of about 4,000, compared with the previous year.
The findings also reveal the disproportionate burden of the pandemic on certain populations, with men and people from low-income neighbourhoods showing the largest increase in hospital stays for substance-related harm. For example, alcohol-related hospitalizations increased the most in the lowest-income areas (by 14%), while there was almost no change in the highest-income areas.
The data shows an increase in hospitalizations for alcohol but a reduction in emergency department (ED) visits, particularly among younger age groups.
Key findings
Hospitalizations due to alcohol harms increased by 5% (from 42,334 in 2019 to 44,506 in 2020), but ED visits for alcohol consumption decreased by 11% (from 109,784 in 2019 to 98,060 in 2020). The decrease in ED visits was greatest among younger age groups, with visits dropping by 33% among those age 10 to 19, and by 17% among those age 20 to 29. This is in line with other CIHI findings that show ED visits have decreased overall during the pandemic.
ED visits for opioid poisonings increased (by 16%), as did hospitalizations (by 13%).
Quotes
“During the first 7 months of the pandemic, some services that help people cope with substance use, such as harm reduction programs and substance-related therapies, were operating at reduced capacity or were temporarily closed. The reduction in available services could be one factor that influenced the rise in hospital treatment for opioid poisonings.” — Tracy Johnson, Director, Health System Analysis and Emerging Issues, Canadian Institute for Health Information
“Usually, when people come to the ED for alcohol, they do so because of acute alcohol intoxication, which tends to happen at high-risk events such as bars and parties. What we’ve been seeing since the onset of the pandemic is that with bars closed and parties shut down, there has been a decrease in ED visits.” — Catherine Paradis, Senior Research and Policy Analyst, Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction
Additional resources
The COVID-19 Intervention Timeline in Canada provides a high-level timeline of federal, provincial and territorial government interventions to reduce the spread of and improve health outcomes related to COVID-19.
About CIHI The Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) is an independent, not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing essential health information to all Canadians.
CIHI works closely with federal, provincial and territorial partners and stakeholders throughout Canada to gather, package and disseminate information to inform policy, management, care and research, leading to better and more equitable health outcomes for all Canadians.
Health information has become one of society’s most valuable public goods. For more than 25 years, CIHI has set the pace on data privacy, security, accessibility and innovation to improve Canada’s health systems.
Computer Workware Inc. Joins Green Shield Canada Group of Companies
TORONTO, May 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Green Shield Holdings Inc., a part of the Green Shield Canada (GSC) group of companies, announced that it has acquired Computer Workware Inc. (CWI).
"Continually advancing our broader business diversification strategy, specifically in benefits administration and management, is a key priority and we’re excited about what this transaction adds to our portfolio of solutions,” said Rino Rondinone, GSC executive vice president of benefits management and technology services. “CWI’s track record of service excellence, growth and innovation, including its Vital Objects (VO) software and iBenefits platform, provides the basis for a partnership with GSC and its HBM+ division that will allow GSC to enable access to new customers and broaden its capabilities as a benefits administrator.”
Throughout its history, CWI has focused on the creation and provision of innovative employee benefits and insurance administration software solutions to leading Canadian group insurers and third-party administrators. Their flagship software solution, VO, enables clients to administer traditional, flex and hour bank programs for group plan sponsors and members. In addition to the VO solution, their new iBenefits platform leverages core VO functionality to provide a fully digital-first experience for plan sponsors and plan members.
GSC and HBM+ will partner with CWI to leverage their core strengths to provide customers with leading technology solutions for benefits administration services and products. “CWI’s administration software suite will enhance GSC’s ability to provide robust solutions – including flexible benefits and hour bank administration – to clients with such administration needs,” said Brent Allen, GSC executive vice president of group. “This perfectly complements our ability to manage more complex plan designs and serve clients who prefer a social enterprise as their carrier.”
“On behalf of the CWI team, I am very excited for the future,” stated CWI’s President Chris Mascitelli. “The acquisition will allow CWI to further enhance the iBenefits and VO platform and give our clients new opportunities to further grow their business. This is a very exciting time for all of us at CWI.”
CWI’s current leadership team will continue to operate the business under the CWI name with Chris Mascitelli remaining president.
For more information: GSC Media Department 1.800.268.6613 ext. 3409 media@greenshield.ca
About Green Shield Holdings Inc. Part of the Green Shield Canada (GSC) group of companies, Green Shield Holdings Inc. is the primary company used to house subsidiaries.
About Green Shield Canada (GSC) GSC is Canada’s fourth-largest health and dental benefits provider, and is uniquely structured as a social enterprise with the purpose of making it easier for people to live their healthiest lives. From coast-to-coast, GSC’s service delivery includes drug, dental, extended health care, vision, hospital, and travel benefits for groups and individuals, as well as administration and benefits management services. Supported by outcomes-based sustainability strategies, advanced technology, and exceptional customer service, GSC creates innovative programs for nearly four million plan participants nationwide.
About HBM+ HBM+ is more than a pharmacy benefits manager, it is a health benefits manager. With offices in Quebec and Ontario, HBM+ provides customized white-label solutions that support drug, dental and extended health benefits for group benefits carriers, third-party payors, and government organizations across Canada. HBM+ is built on a foundation of proven technology, seamless branding, innovative claim management and administration capabilities, collaborative provider management, and solid industry expertise. They recognize that each client is unique and requires a business solution tailored to their needs.
About Computer Workware Inc. (CWI) CWI is a Canadian software company focusing on the development of insurance administration solutions for employee group benefits since 1986. Our flagship products, iBenefits and Vital Objects, provide solutions for Canada’s largest insurance companies and third-party administrators and associations.
Spectral Medical’s Wholly-Owned Subsidiary Dialco Medical Announces DIMI Usability Trial Posted on the ClinicalTrials.gov Website
TORONTO, May 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Spectral Medical Inc. (“Spectral” or the “Company”) (TSX: EDT), today announced that the DIMI usability trial, run by its wholly-owned subsidiary, Dialco Medical Inc. (“Dialco''), is registered and posted on the ClinicalTrials.gov website under the identifier of NCT04868643.
DIMI is an innovative renal replacement system based on a fully integrated cassette technology, which simplifies set-up, operation, and management of a dialysis session when compared to other instruments currently available on the market. DIMI was recently cleared by the FDA to treat patients with acute and/or chronic renal failure with or without fluid overload using hemodialysis, hemodiafiltration, hemofiltration and/or ultrafiltration in hospital or other in-center settings.
DIMI Usability Trial Summary
The prospective multicenter, open label, non-randomized and cross-over study is designed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of DIMI in the home setting by analyzing delivered dialysis dose and potential adverse events during six weeks of use at home compared to six weeks of use in the hospital setting on the same patients. The trial will include 35 patients in the United States and is expected to enroll the first patient by the end of the third quarter of 2021. Additional details of the study can be found on https://clinicaltrials.gov.
“The design of the DIMI usability trial is very similar to the recent Outset Medical trial and the previous NxStage trial. The key measure of success will be demonstrating that DIMI can deliver the prescribed dialysis needs per session, both in-center and in the home environment, while maintaining safeguards for the mitigation of safety risks,” said Dr. John Kellum, Chief Medical Officer of Dialco Medical Inc. “We are in the final stages of engaging a CRO and onboarding trial sites that are able to enroll suitable patients on an expeditious basis to ensure we are in a position to enroll the first patient by late summer. Prior to patient enrollment, Dialco will work closely with our clinical partners to deliver DIMI device training to their staff. We are committed to providing full support to physicians, nurses, patients and their care partners throughout the trial and beyond, and look forward to the successful completion of the trial.”
Table 1: Anticipated Trial Milestones
Key Usability Trial Milestones:
Anticipated Timing
Engage CRO to run usability trial
May 2021
Contract clinical sites
June 2021
Site activation - including study training and device training
August 2021
First patient enrolment
September 2021
Primary completion
May 2022
Study completion
September 2022
“We look forward to engaging our usability trial partners shortly, and working with the clinical sites to demonstrate the ease-of-use and safety of DIMI to home patients and their care partners,” said Dr. Gualtiero Guadagni, President of Dialco Medical Inc. “We believe this trial will showcase DIMI as a disruptive technology that is at the forefront of addressing the most significant barriers to adoption for home hemodialysis. The use of pre-filled dialysate bags aims to simplify dialysis for home patients and overcome the challenge of water quality, which is a common issue throughout many regions across the U.S. We also believe this trial represents an incredible commercial opportunity to demonstrate positive real world experience and the versatility of DIMI amongst our clinical trial partners, who are also our potential customers. Dialco is committed to bringing this disruptive innovation to empower more patients and their care partners transfer in-center dialysis to their homes.”
About Spectral
Spectral is a Phase III company seeking U.S. FDA approval for its unique product for the treatment of patients with septic shock, Toraymyxin™ (“PMX”). PMX is a therapeutic hemoperfusion device that removes endotoxin, which can cause sepsis, from the bloodstream and is guided by the Company’s Endotoxin Activity Assay (EAA™), the only FDA cleared diagnostic for the risk of developing sepsis.
PMX is approved for therapeutic use in Japan and Europe, and has been used safely and effectively on more than 300,000 patients to date. In March 2009, Spectral obtained the exclusive development and commercial rights in the U.S. for PMX, and in November 2010, signed an exclusive distribution agreement for this product in Canada. Approximately 330,000 patients are diagnosed with severe sepsis and septic shock in North America each year.
Spectral, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Dialco Medical Inc., is also commercializing a new set of proprietary platforms addressing renal replacement therapy (“RRT”) across the dialysis spectrum. “SAMI” is targeting the acute RRT market, while “DIMI” is targeting the chronic RRT market. Dialco is currently pursuing regulatory approval for U.S. in-home use of “DIMI”, which is based on the same RRT platform as “SAMI”, but will be intended for home hemodialysis use. “DIMI” recently received its FDA 510k clearance for use in hospital and clinical settings, and obtained its Health Canada license for use within Canadian hospitals, clinics and in home.
Spectral is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol EDT. For more information, please visit www.spectraldx.com.
The Brick Raises over $1.4 Million for Children’s Miracle Network in 2020
Funds raised from adapted fundraising efforts will support children in communities across Canada
EDMONTON, Alberta, May 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Brick, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Leon’s Furniture Limited (“LFL” or “Leon’s”) (TSX:LNF), is pleased to share that despite challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the company was successful in raising over $1.4 million in support of Children’s Miracle Network in 2020.
The Brick has been a proud partner of Children’s Miracle Network since 2014. In a normal year, The Brick’s robust fundraising campaign would include in-store initiatives and events such as Children’s Miracle Network Charity Day, Teddy Bear Toss events, and The Brick’s Annual Golf Tournament. However, due to the ongoing pandemic many activities were paused, and The Brick had to reimagine its fundraising strategy with COVID-19 health and safety in mind.
“I would like to thank our incredible customers for their continued support of our fundraising initiatives,” said Dave Freeman, President, The Brick. “Despite how hard the past year has been on so many Canadians – their lives, incomes and loved ones – our customers still came forward to help us improve the lives of children by giving to Children’s Miracle Network. We are very grateful and proud to serve them and their communities.”
As part of its 2020 campaign, The Brick held their first-ever virtual event: an online cooking class hosted by renowned chef David Rocco. The “Cooking for the Kids” event, sponsored by KitchenAid, saw participants from across Canada and some from south of the boarder. The event raised $45k through registration fees and individual donations, with 100 per cent of funds being donated to Children’s Miracle Network. In addition, The Brick raised another $422K for Children’s Miracle Network through their annual Buy More, Save More, Give More retail campaign.
The Brick Resolution Run®, in partnership with the Running Room, also adapted. The 2nd-annual event, of which Children’s Miracle Network is the official charity partner, pivoted to a virtual run this year. Racers could complete a 5K or 1K run at their own pace, at their own time, from any location of their choice, keeping with COVID-19 restrictions.
“Since entering this partnership in 2014, The Brick has been instrumental in raising funds for the latest equipment and medical research,” said Mark Hierlihy, President and CEO of Canada’s Children’s Hospital Foundations which runs Children’s Miracle Network in Canada. “2020 was a difficult year for us all, and The Brick associates triumphed against COVID-19 store closures to demonstrate their commitment to improve the lives of children, Brick by Brick.”
The Brick has helped raise over $9.6 million for children’s health and in 2020, was recognized as Children’s Miracle Network’s Corporate Partner of the Year. The Brick will be celebrating its 50th Anniversary in 2021 and has set a fundraising goal of $2.250 million. The company anticipates that it will reach the $10 million mark later this year.
For more information about The Brick’s community relations work, please visit: http://csr.thebrick.com/.
About Children’s Miracle Network
Children’s Miracle Network® raises funds and awareness for 170 member hospitals, 14 of which are in Canada. Donations stay local to fund critical treatments and healthcare services, pediatric medical equipment and research. Its various fundraising partners and programs support the nonprofit’s mission to save and improve the lives of as many children as possible. Find out why children’s hospitals need community support, identify your member hospital and learn how you can Put Your Money Where the Miracles are, at http://www.childrensmiraclenetwork.ca and http://www.facebook.com/CMNHospitals.
About The Brick
Focused on Saving You More, as part of the LFL Group (Leon’s Furniture Limited - TSX: LNF), The Brick is Canada’s largest retailer of furniture, appliances, mattresses and electronics. Serving Canadians since 1971, with 209 locations and more than 5,000 employees across Canada, The Brick is proud to be part of your community. The Brick is online at TheBrick.com. Keep up-to-date, and follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
About Leon’s Furniture Limited
Leon’s Furniture Limited is the largest retailer of furniture, appliances and electronics in Canada. Our retail banners include: Leon’s; The Brick; Brick Outlet; and The Brick Mattress Store. Finally, with The Brick’s Midnorthern Appliance banner alongside with Leon’s Appliance Canada banner, this makes the Company the country’s largest commercial retailer of appliances to builders, developers, hotels and property management companies. The Company has 304 retail stores from coast to coast in Canada under various banners. The Company operates three websites: leons.ca, thebrick.com and furniture.ca.
Tips for Safe Traveling in the COVID Age
CurexLab, a provider of approved COVID-19 PPE and lab supplies, provides safe traveling information for those who have been vaccinated
NEW YORK, New York – (May 5, 2021) – One of the things people are eager to get back to in their life is traveling. COVID has put a damper on their traveling, and millions of people are already working on travel plans now that things are opening up and the vaccination rate is so high. The good news is that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advises that people can travel once they have been fully vaccinated. Even so, there are safe traveling precautions that people should take in order to help reduce their risks because vaccines do not provide 100% protection.
“We all want to get back to our normal lives, which includes visiting people and traveling,” explains Shan S. Haider, chief executive officer of CurexLab, one of the largest suppliers of COVID-19 PPE and lab supplies. “But it’s still a good idea to take a few precautions to help reduce your risks of virus exposure. You will never regret having taken those little safe traveling steps.”
Once people are fully vaccinated, they can begin to cautiously travel. According to the CDC, people are considered to be fully vaccinated two weeks after they have received their final vaccine. For those who have received the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines, that would mean two weeks after their second dose. For those who have received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, that would be two weeks after their one shot.
Here are some tips for safe traveling in the COVID age:
Choose a destination that won’t have big crowds. Now is not the time to plan to visit a big city where there will be crowds of people. If possible, opt for places where there are fewer people, such as national parks or other places in nature.
Stick to wearing a mask when you travel. While airplanes require them, it’s a good idea to continue to wear them everywhere. They are a good line of defense when it comes to the germs and viruses you are exposed to.
Take supplies with you that you can use on the airplane, in the rental car, and in the hotel. A container of sanitizing wipes gives you a quick way to clean your tray table, wipe down your rental car, and clean the television remote and doorknobs in the hotel room.
Wash your hands regularly and carry hand santizer with you for when it’s not possible. Avoid touching your face after you have been touching things and haven’t been able to wash your hands.
Try to socially distance where possible. If you see a crowd gathered, go the other way. You can still be social and get involved in things, but try to limit your exposure to a lot of people, especially indoors and where it’s poorly ventilated.
Eat healthy, exercise and get plenty of sleep so that your body stays healthier and your immune system stays stronger. This will help your body combat germs and viruses that do make their way into your body.
“There are different variants of the COVID virus, and we don’t know everything about them at this point,” added Haider. “Taking precautions is going to help keep you safe yet allow you to get back to enjoying doing things. Have fun, but protect yourself, too.”
Beginning June 2021, CurexLab will be offering a travel kit, which has been designed for travelers who are exposed to crowds and would like to clean and sanitize their immediate area. The travel kit includes two disposable 3-ply masks, two pair of gloves, 10 wet wipe sachets, and 10 sanitizer gel sachets. CurexLab Inc’s goal is to get the travel kits into convenient places around the US and Canada, such as CVS, Walgreens, RiteAid, and kiosk stores at the airports, train stations, and bus stops.
CurexLab Inc., pioneers in clinical diagnostic kits, offers a range of COVID-19 PPE supplies and lab supplies at affordable costs. Its product line includes antibody rapid testing kits, RNA COVID-19 extraction kits, inferred thermometers, ventilators, face shields, hand sanitizer, nitrile gloves, KN95 masks, three and four-ply masks, isolation and surgical gowns, and coveralls. To get more information or see the line of COVID-19 PPE and lab supplies, visit the site at: https://www.curexlab.com.
About CurexLab Inc.
Based in New York City and Toronto, CurexLab Inc. offers a range of COVID-19 lab and PPE supplies. It is one of the largest suppliers of COVID-19 medical supplies, including nitrile gloves and four-ply masks. CurexLab masks were designed in compliance with FDA and CDC guidelines. It is a vendor at the state and federal government level. Its products are manufactured in labs in the U.S., Canada, Turkey, Estonia, Vietnam, and China. All vendors are carefully selected to meet CureXLab’s high standards. To get more information or see the line of COVID-19 PPE and lab supplies, visit the site at: https://www.curexlab.com.
Butterfly Approach offers hope for future in Long-Term Care in Ontario
Meaningful Care Matters welcomes the publication of Ontario’s Long-Term Care Covid-19 Commission Final Report in its honest and powerful reflections of the impact of the last year on people living and working in long-term care.
It was particularly heartening that the report did not just highlight what went wrong, but also offered tangible recommendations based on ‘best practices and promising ideas’ highlighted during the Commission’s hearings.
One of the approaches mentioned was The Butterfly Approach, currently being implemented and supported by Meaningful Care Matters in a number of facilities across Ontario, and also in Alberta. The Butterfly Approach is both a philosophy of care and a clear roadmap on how to achieve this in practice. While there are other models of care which might include some similar features, The Butterfly Approach is one of the most comprehensive culture change models to be implemented thus far in Canada, the UK, Ireland, Australia, and the USA.
In the Commission Report, The Butterfly Approach was commended in particular for its small family-feel household living, which was positive both in terms of quality of life and close relationships between people, but also in terms of infection control during Covid-19. Other key elements include a lessening of ‘them and us’ institutional features and less focus on tasks to be done and more on interaction and occupation. This has been particularly welcoming for people during the pandemic where loneliness and boredom became the norm in many long-term-care homes.
All the contributors who talked about the Butterfly Approach stressed the need for motivated and passionate leaders to drive the change needed. Peter Bewert, CEO of Meaningful Care Matters agrees; “It has never been more important to nurture and re-energise inspirational leaders in long-term-care. Many are exhausted after a devastating year of loss and trying to support a depleted and demoralised workforce. However, the Butterfly Family of partners implementing the Approach in Ontario have been supporting each other, and will continue to do so. Meaningful Care Matters has a strong team ready to help existing Butterfly Homes, as well as support services who want to find out more about this transformative approach.”
Meaningful Care Matters specialise in helping care homes to access a variety of services facilitating the effective and sustainable implementation of person-centred care models, for the health, social/aged, and disability care settings.
The care and culture consultancy group has recently launched Meaningful Connections Community, a comprehensive online platform offering individuals and care providers an opportunity to share, collaborate and debate issues impacting person-centred care cultures.
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