KENT, Wash. (PRWEB)
March 19, 2020

MemoryCare.com, a comprehensive resource for caregivers and older adults living with memory impairment, has announced the Best Memory Care Facilities in Kent, Washington. The guide identifies 5 memory care communities based on location, access to experts, facility features and amenities.

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, 5.6 million people age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s dementia. In Kent, the number of senior deaths related to Alzheimer’s increased by 30 percent between 2013 and 2017. Memory care facilities offer activities and therapies to help delay or halt cognitive decline. They also give family members and caregivers peace of mind by providing a safe environment for loved ones.

“There’s a high demand for quality memory care all across our nation; specifically, in cities like Kent, which experienced a rapid increase in Alzheimer’s related deaths,” says Joyce Collins. “MemoryCare.com provides free resources to help families find the best facilities.”

Through hours of research and an intensive selection process, MemoryCare.com was designed to help caregivers find effective solutions for their loved ones. The website not only highlights the best facilities in the city, it also shares information about cost, reviews from residents, type of care offered and more. For a detailed listing of the Best Memory Care Facilities in Kent, WA, please visit https://www.memorycare.com/kent-wa-facilities/

2020 Best Memory Care Facilities in Kent, WA (in alphabetical order)

Arbor Village Senior Living

Phone: (253) 856-1600

Address: 24121 116th Ave. SE., Kent, WA 98030

Web: arborvillage.us/

Chateau Valley Center

Phone: (425) 336-4257

Address: 4450 Davis Ave. S., Renton, WA 98055

Web: chateau-valley-center.com/

Normandy Park Assisted Living

Phone: (206) 539-1629

Address: 16625 1st Ave. S., Normandy Park, WA 98148

Web: normandyparksl.com/

The Meridian at Stone Creek

Phone: (253) 214-3078

Address: 1111 S. 376th St., Milton, WA 98354

Web: pacificaseniorliving.com

The Weatherly Inn

Phone: (253) 630-7496

Address: 15101 SE. 272nd St., Kent, WA 98042

Web: weatherlyinn.com/

ABOUT MEMORYCARE.COM

MemoryCare.com provides tools and resources to help adults living with memory impairment and their families. The online guide uses data-driven research and expert evaluations to identify the best facilities across the nation. The MemoryCare.com team includes medical and elder care professionals as well as board of directors. For more information, visit https://www.memorycare.com/.

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“As a global humanitarian organization, Project HOPE’s mandate is always to respond where the need is greatest, and now the need is massive right here at home,” said Rabih Torbay, President and CEO of Project HOPE.

MILLWOOD, Va. (PRWEB)
March 19, 2020

As confirmed cases of COVID-19 rapidly increase in the United States, Project HOPE is ramping up to support America’s response efforts.

“As a global humanitarian organization, Project HOPE’s mandate is always to respond where the need is greatest, and now the need is massive right here at home,” said Rabih Torbay, President and CEO of Project HOPE. “We will be supporting America’s health workers as they work to save lives and fight the virus’s spread. And because one case can ignite a cluster, we’re also looking at ways we can support underserved and marginalized communities that are unlikely to seek testing.”

For more than 60 years, Project HOPE has worked on the front lines of the world’s health challenges, partnering hand-in-hand with communities, health care workers, and public health systems to ensure sustainable change. When needs exceed local capacity, Project HOPE has used its global expertise to tackle health-related issues in the United States, particularly in response to large natural disasters that critically affect health and well-being. For example, in 2017, Project HOPE responded to three major hurricanes – Harvey, Irma, and Maria – by sending medical volunteers to Texas, Florida, and the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico.

Project HOPE has been responding to the COVID-19 pandemic since the outbreak began. Since early February 2020, Project HOPE’s team on the ground in China has been providing critical support and equipment to frontline health workers treating patients and working to contain the virus. Project HOPE has delivered nearly 5 million facemasks as well as isolation gowns, protective coveralls, exam gloves, and other protective gear to hospitals that have screened and treated thousands of patients in China.

As the virus spread and became a global pandemic, Project HOPE began preparing to provide vital training and contact tracing in high-risk countries like North Macedonia, Kosovo, Ethiopia, Indonesia, and Colombia. In Puerto Rico – which is still reeling in the wake of Hurricane Maria as well as the earthquakes earlier this year – Project HOPE is working with partners on the ground to support community-based response efforts where health facilities remain stretched.

For more information on Project HOPE’s response to the coronavirus outbreak, visit http://www.projecthope.org.

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“Instead of cycling through multiple six to 10 month single food courses, we can safely combine multiple foods into one OIT course.” – Hugh H. Windom, MD, FAAAAI

MILWAUKEE (PRWEB)
March 19, 2020

Combining multiple food allergies into a single oral immunotherapy course is as safe and effective as single food immunotherapy, according to research scheduled for presentation at the 2020 American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) Annual Meeting before it was cancelled due to the situation with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

A retrospective review was used to complete the study, looking at patients who started peanut oral immunotherapy (OIT) from April 2014 through September 2018 and patients undergoing multi-food OIT from February 2015 through September 2018. Diagnostic allergy testing was encouraged every year and reactions requiring epinephrine were recorded.

Multi-food patients were treated with an average of 2.4 foods (with individual options ranging from two to four foods in one OIT course). Patients on both forms of therapy were placed on a dosing schedule with the eventual goal of reaching maintenance dosing. According to the study, 85% of peanut OIT patients reached their maintenance dose compared to 80% of those on multi-food OIT. The median amount of time it took to reach the maintenance dose was 245 days for peanut OIT and 231 days for multi-food OIT patients.

“What we discovered is that instead of cycling through multiple six to 10 month single food courses, we can safely combine multiple foods into one OIT course,” said Hugh H. Windom, MD, FAAAAI. “This gives patients with multiple food allergies more options when it comes to treatment plans.”

Epinephrine was used in 13% of patients undergoing peanut OIT and 8% of multi-food OIT patients during the first year of treatment. This is consistent with published reports, and there were no reports of severe anaphylaxis. The most common reason for stopping OIT in both groups was non-compliance and delayed gastrointestinal symptoms. This further indicates that overall, there were little differences in effectiveness and safety when comparing single food OIT to multi-food OIT.

Visit aaaai.org to learn more about OIT. This research was published in an online supplement to The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.

The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) represents allergists, asthma specialists, clinical immunologists, allied health professionals and others with a special interest in the research and treatment of allergic and immunologic diseases. Established in 1943, the AAAAI has over 7,000 members in the United States, Canada and 72 other countries. The AAAAI’s Find an Allergist/Immunologist service is a trusted resource to help you find a specialist close to home.

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Small business owners and equipment vendors can rest assured in knowing that we are at 100% capacity and ready to assist them.

COSTA MESA, Calif. (PRWEB)
March 19, 2020

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Balboa Capital, a leading online lender that specializes in small business loans and equipment financing, has developed and enacted business continuity plans to help ensure the health of its employees and the communities in which they live.

“As a technology-driven lender, providing our in-office employees and remote workers with the latest tools, resources, and mission-critical applications necessary to serve our customers and vendor partners is something that we have been doing for many years,” said Robert Rasmussen, Chief Operating Officer at Balboa Capital. “As a result, we were well prepared for the prospect of a completely mobile workforce long before the recent coronavirus outbreak.”

Mr. Rasmussen said that Balboa Capital acted quickly to enable all of its employees to work remotely, and at optimum efficiency. “We made significant capital investments in IT equipment, mobile technology, and bank-level security technology that enable our entire workforce to work remotely. Employees in every department can access our suite of in-office resources and applications securely, and they can communicate with each other via telephone, chat, and video.”

“We know this is a rapidly evolving situation, and we are staying on top of the new information and recommendations coming from the CDC and the U.S. Department of State,” said Mr. Rasmussen.

About Balboa Capital

Balboa Capital is a technology-driven financing company that provides business owners with fast, hassle-free solutions to fuel their growth and success. The company specializes in small business loans, equipment financing, commercial financing, equipment vendor financing, and franchise financing. Balboa Capital developed an intuitive online platform that simplifies the entire financing process. Calculators provide instant estimates, applications can be completed and submitted in a matter of minutes, and sophisticated credit scoring technology provides instant decisions. To learn more, visit https://www.balboacapital.com.

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RESTON, Va. (PRWEB)
March 19, 2020

ThunderCat Technology, LLC has formed a partnership with UV Angel Inc., a leader in pathogen control, to fight the spread of Coronavirus disease [COVID-19]. Headquartered in Grand Haven, Michigan, UV Angel uses patented ultraviolet light technology platforms to reduce harmful pathogens on surfaces and in the air.

“We believe rapid deployment of UV Angel technology in hospitals around the country can provide immediate support to our healthcare workers on the frontlines of the fight against bacteria, fungus and viruses like COVID-19,” said Tom Byrne, CEO of UV Angel. “As we’ve seen in Italy, China and elsewhere, healthcare workers are at significant risk from this disease. While there are no treatment silver bullets, it’s critical we provide them as many layers of protection as we can to help keep them safe and in the fight.”

UV Angel’s technology platform, including – UV Angel Air and UV Angel Adapt – provide health care workers crucial new tools in the fight against infectious diseases, by reducing and treating airborne and surface pathogens.

To combat the spread of viruses and other pathogens in the air, UV Angel Air is installed by replacing existing ceiling panels of patient rooms, emergency departments, and many other critical areas within healthcare facilities. To help prevent the spread of viruses and other pathogens on surfaces, UV Angel Adapt identifies interactions, detects potential contamination and treats keyboards, touch panels and other high-touch surfaces. All devices detect and report in real-time.

UV Angel has been on the forefront of discussions about COVID-19. The Chief Science and Medical Affairs Officer of UV Angel, Dr. Linda Lee, recently contributed to a live Q&A answering the nation’s most pressing questions in regards to COVID-19.

The partnership with ThunderCat Technology, LLC represents an integrated supply chain, representing suppliers, manufacturers, operations management, quality control and distribution to the recipient. ThunderCat Technology is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business that delivers technology products to Government organizations, education institutions, and commercial companies.

As the premier supplier of technology, ThunderCat Technology is the recipient of numerous awards and accolades. At the center of it all is ThunderCat Technology’s motto: “To make the United States a better and safer place for all Americans.” Where others have sacrificed much to bring us to today, it is now our turn. On behalf of ThunderCat Technology, UV Angel and numerous other partners, we will be resolute, and we will prevail.

Institutions and agencies are encouraged to contact the Corona Response Team at CoronaResponse@thundercattech.com .

THUNDERCAT CONTACT    

Greg Stolhand

571-328-8802

gstolhand@thundercattech.com

UV ANGEL CONTACT    

Megan McCarl

Lambert

(231) 670-5340

mmccarl@lambert.com

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Xtalks Life Science Webinars

TORONTO (PRWEB)
March 19, 2020

Join Virginia Cox, JD – Senior Consultant and Lead, 3D Communications and Adam George, PharmD – Senior Consultant and Lead, 3D Communications in a live webinar on Thursday, April 09, 2020 at 12pm EDT (NA) (5pm BST/UK).

3D Communications has spent two decades preparing companies for FDA pre-submission and Advisory Committee meetings. During this time, 3D has developed “Top 10 Rules” to help make the journey smoother for clients and help them effectively hit their target.

In this webinar, 3D experts will discuss some of the common mistakes that sponsors make in their communications with regulators – and some time-tested rules which apply across all types of regulatory meetings.

These mistakes include:

• Going into meetings without a thorough understanding of the regulatory precedent of their review division
• Not having a clear strategy on a “win” for the interaction
• Not adequately preparing
• 3D Communications provides proven tactics that can be used to help companies communicate effectively with regulators so that meetings are productive and successful.

For more information or to register for this event, visit How to Effectively Communicate with FDA Regulators.

ABOUT XTALKS

Xtalks, powered by Honeycomb Worldwide Inc., is a leading provider of educational webinars to the global life science, food and medical device community. Every year thousands of industry practitioners (from life science, food and medical device companies, private & academic research institutions, healthcare centers, etc.) turn to Xtalks for access to quality content. Xtalks helps Life Science professionals stay current with industry developments, trends and regulations. Xtalks webinars also provide perspectives on key issues from top industry thought leaders and service providers.

To learn more about Xtalks, visit http://xtalks.com.

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