DonÂ’t Let Your Spouse Become Your Caregiver

DonÂ’t Let Your Spouse Become Your Caregiver

According to a recent study, older adults providing home care to their spouses may be more inclined to act in ways that could harm the impaired partner.

New York, NY (PRWEB) February 26, 2005

According to a recent study, older adults providing home care to their spouses may be more inclined to act in ways that could harm the impaired partner.

The study, published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, found that potentially harmful caregiver behavior was more likely in spouse caregiving situations. Clinical depression was also seen as a factor.

"Depressed older spouses who occupy the caregiving role may be particularly appropriate targets for screening and intervention efforts," according to researchers. Caregiving itself has been associated with “compromised mental and physical health and increased risk for mortality.” In these situations, both caregiver and recipients can be at risk for long-term negative outcomes.

The article states that potentially harmful caregiver behavior can be an early warning sign of even greater elderly abuse or neglect. Surprisingly, previous research has shown that abusive caregivers are quite willing to admit to their behavior in interviews.

This study is published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. Media wishing to receive a PDF of this article please contact medicalnews@bos. blackwellpublishing. net.

About the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

The Journal of the American Geriatrics Society publishes articles that are relevant in the broadest terms to the clinical care of older persons. Such articles may span a variety of disciplines and fields and may be of immediate, intermediate, or long-term potential benefit to clinical practice.

About the American Geriatrics Society

The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) is the premier professional organization of health care providers dedicated to improving the health and well-being of all older adults. With an active membership of over 6,000 health care professionals, the AGS has a long history of effecting change in the provision of health care for older adults. In the last decade, the Society has become a pivotal force in shaping attitudes, policies and practices regarding health care for older people. Visit www. americangeriatrics. org for more information.

About Blackwell Publishing

Blackwell Publishing is the worldÂ’s leading society publisher, partnering with more than 600 academic and professional societies. Blackwell publishes over 750 journals and 600 text and reference books annually, across a wide range of academic, medical, and professional subjects.

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Etta Says!™ Celebrates One Year Anniversary of Founding and Tremendous Growth

Etta Says!™ Celebrates One Year Anniversary of Founding and Tremendous Growth

Etta Says!™ celebrates its one year anniversary in December 2006 and announces significant year over year company growth. Etta Says! creates natural healthy, yet fun pet products, including 3 flavors of Liver Treats.

Seattle, WA (PRWEB) December 12, 2006

Etta Says!™, an innovative pet products company offering natural, healthy yet fun products for dogs and cats, celebrates its one year anniversary this month. Etta Says! is proud to announce that its products, including 3 flavors of freeze-dried Liver Treats, can now be found in more than 100 independent retailers in Washington, Oregon, California, Idaho, Nevada, Arizona, Michigan, Wisconsin, New York, and Massachusetts.

"As the owner of three miniature dachshunds, I realized a market need for treats that were the right size for small dogs. I was tired of breaking up large treats, or settling for smaller 'junk food' type treats. I was really looking for a small treat that was healthy and natural, yet fun and playful. Visiting local pet stores turned up few products that fit the bill. I knew that I was not the only small dog owner searching for this type of product," said Sue Willoughby, Etta Says! founder and owner.

Willoughby continued, "The nine months spent in research and development was a blast, but was also challenging. The dachshunds loved tasting all the treat samples, but they do not always have the most discriminating palates. Therefore I had to enlist other, more finicky canine testers to help narrow the product field. Once a winning formula was nailed down, branding and packaging became the focus, because I knew this would be the key to setting us apart in the pet treat market."

This month Etta Says! celebrates one year of business, achieving record growth, rocketing from less than 15 customers in 2005 to well over 100 customers in 2006. During the course of the year, Etta Says! received significant media recognition for the popularity and originality of its Liver Treats; including recognition as Top Dog Treat by City Dog Magazine, and hot new product profiles in Modern Dog, Pet Product News and Pet Business magazines.

The next year promises to be an exciting one for Etta Says! with plans underway to launch two new treats to the existing product line, continue national expansion, and break into the international market.

About Etta Says!

Etta Says! is based in Seattle, Washington, and creates natural, healthy, yet fun pet products. Etta Says! Liver Treats are available in beef, chicken, and lamb flavors and are made of 100% freeze dried liver, containing no additives, fillers, or preservatives. Etta Says! Treats are currently available in selected pet retailers in Western WA, OR, CA, AZ, NV, ID, MI, WI, MA, NY and online at http://www. ettasays. com (http://www. ettasays. com).

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OnCore(r) 9.0 Released: 'Top 5' Priorities and Collaborative Initiatives Cornerstones of Product Development

OnCore(r) 9.0 Released: 'Top 5' Priorities and Collaborative Initiatives Cornerstones of Product Development

The latest version of the OnCore(r) clinical research management system epitomizes the collaborative development process of software developer, PercipEnz Technologies, Inc. Released April 27th, OnCore 9.0 not only sports a sleek new user interface but also incorporates over 200 enhancement requests provided by 20 research organizations.

Madison, Wis. (PRWEB) April 27, 2009

The latest version of the OnCore(r) clinical research management system (http://www. percipenz. com/highlights90.php) epitomizes the collaborative development process of software developer, PercipEnz Technologies, Inc. Released April 27, OnCore 9.0 not only sports a sleek new user interface but also incorporates over 200 enhancement requests provided by 20 research organizations.

"This version of OnCore brings together enhancements that have been under development for almost a year through multiple collaborative initiatives," said Tony O'Hare, PhD, chief scientific officer at PercipEnz.

OnCore product development is heavily guided by collaborative projects (http://www. percipenz. com/collaboration. php) in which dedicated individuals from various OnCore centers devote their time and energy into planning, implementing and evaluating new functionality in the OnCore system. One such project comes out of the Compliance Collaborative Initiative, which resulted in the new Audit Console. The new functionality allows centers to conduct internal audits of clinical research records managed within, and outside of, OnCore.

In addition to collaborative initiatives, about one-third of the recent enhancements came from users via PercipEnz's "Top 5" program. In this program each research organization (http://www. percipenz. com/centers-map. php) that uses OnCore is asked to submit their top enhancement requests. Then, PercipEnz commits to implementing as many of the requests as possible in the subsequent version of OnCore.

"The Top 5 program is a reflection of our commitment to ensure that individual OnCore centers' priorities are addressed along with the collective needs of the broader research community," said Srini Kalluri, president & CEO of PercipEnz.

Probably the most noticeable enhancement in version 9.0 is the new menu system. Users will benefit from easier navigation by the elimination of scrolling and a more consolidated menu structure with drop-down menus.

No functional area of the system was untouched by this development initiative. Everything from Protocol and Subject Life Cycle Management to Biospecimen Management has been enhanced in some way.

Key enhancements to Protocol and Subject Life Cycle Management (http://www. percipenz. com/clinical. php) functionality include improved tracking of staff activities, the addition of user-defined annotations, the ability to track additional Investigational New Drug (IND) and Investigational Device Exemptions (IDE) information, and new data export capabilities.

"Special mention must be made of all the centers who collaborated with us on this version," said O'Hare. "For example, it was collaborator input that helped us hone the Financials Management functionality to better support very large, multi-disciplinary research institutes."

The Financials Management functionality in OnCore underwent major transformation with Version 9.0, which now includes such functionality as the ability to manage multiple versions of charge masters and the ability to view and email billing slips for subject visits.

The OnCore system for biospecimen management (http://www. percipenz. com/bio. php) (OnCore-BSM) was also greatly enhanced in the latest version. Enhancements include improved configurability of specimen collection schedules for correlative studies, new specimen annotation capabilities, and an extensible dashboard which provides a snapshot of repository activities.

Less noticeable to the everyday user, but increasingly important in today's research environment, is the fact that OnCore 9.0 represents a single clinical and translational research platform for all organizations whether they be a small, single-department cancer center or a very large multi disciplinary research organization. Because all 26 centers that use OnCore are working within the same clinical informatics platform, old barriers to inter-institutional data exchange are eliminated.

Version 9.0 corresponds closely with the launch, in February of this year, of the Crescendo Clinical & Translational Research Exchange. OnCore 9.0 is fully integrated with Crescendo (http://www. percipenz. com/news-Crescendo) services, which include:

1. Inter-Institutional Data Exchange--allowing seamless transfer of protocols and subject demographics between centers that use OnCore.

2. Metrics and benchmarks--aggregating anonymized data from OnCore centers and allowing individual centers to compare their performance to aggregated averages.

3. IIT Search--allowing people to locate investigator initiated trials conducted at participating OnCore centers.

For information about the OnCore research informatics platform, contact PercipEnz Technologies at (608) 826-6000 or visit the company online at http://www. PercipEnz. com (http://www. PercipEnz. com).

Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, PercipEnz Technologies, Inc. develops enterprise-class clinical and translational research management software. The company's flagship product, the OnCore informatics system, is the nation's most widely adopted clinical research platform among academic research organizations and cancer centers.

The OnCore platform is the result of nearly a decade of experience working closely with large research organizations, including cancer centers and institutes funded by the National Institute of Health's Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) program. By actively engaging users throughout the development process, PercipEnz delivers solutions that address the underlying operational challenges facing organizations and their staff. The OnCore system is a proven, effective, and sustainable informatics infrastructure that supports streamlined clinical research operations. The platform is powerful and secure while providing the flexibility required by individual institutions to support their unique organizational structures and workflows.

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Get 'Decked Out' This Holiday With Decco... Selona's New Signature Fragrance Offers Ultra-Rich Solutions For Protecting Skin From Dry Winter Air

Get 'Decked Out' This Holiday With Decco... Selona's New Signature Fragrance Offers Ultra-Rich Solutions For Protecting Skin From Dry Winter Air

Ultimate survival and revival arsenal to fight dry skin for the holidays. New ultra-rich solutions protect skin from dry winter air.

New York (PRWEB) November 18, 2005

The holidays are just around the corner and chances are your skin will be feeling the effects of the holiday rush. Selona’s Body Scrubs and Body Butters offer the ultimate survival and revival arsenal to fight dry winter skin. The winter months can strip the skin of its natural moisture and leave you with a dry or lackluster complexion. Selona’s ultra-rich body care products offer an instant “pick me up” for all skin types.

Selona is a line of luxury bath and body therapies that are invigorating to the body and soul. Selona uses nutrients derived from 100% pure unrefined Shea Butter, an element that is widely recognized for its healing qualities. Unlike ordinary moisturizers, Unrefined Shea Butter has vitamins, minerals and proteins to restore the skin’s natural elasticity. Infused with the soothing benefits of natural emollients, each Selona product is carefully blended to give you a luxury spa experience, anytime, anywhere.

For the ultimate pampering experience, Selona introduces their signature product scent…Decco. Decco is a voluptuous scent that uses its floral undertones to envelope the wearer in a sense of tranquility. Composed of enticing notes that summon you to indulge in the luxuriousness of its warm earthiness, Decco’s opulent mixture of strong and sweet chords contributes to the elegance of the scent’s unique composition.

Exfoliating Body Scrub 

Retail: $14.00

Combat winter weary skin with Selona! Selona’s Exfoliating Body Scrubs contain pure sugar granules and rich oils that remove dead skin cells and moisturize for an all over body glow! Scrub away long days, dead skin and underlying debris from the surface layer to revive the skin’s natural sparkle. A blend of 2-4 types of sugar granules, Selona’s Exfoliating Body Scrub allows maximum exfoliation with minimum skin irritation to reveal a brighter complexion. This non-greasy solution provides ultra-rich moisture and instantly revives dull skin. 

Whipped Body Butter 

Retail: $24.00

Selona’s Whipped Body Butter is specially formulated to provide the essential ingredients that contribute to healthy skin. Its rich texture and delicious scents help to promote the skin’s natural resources. The non-greasy texture and high-quality ingredients found in these body blends offer a “breathable” solution to hydrate thirsty skin. Each formulation is uniquely packed with unrefined Shea Butter and contains humectants that permeate the skin and encourage healing from the inside out.

Pure Moisture Body Wash 

Retail: $18.00

Nourishing Shea Butter is infused in Selona’s Pure Moisture Body Wash to produce a foaming cleanser enriched with emollients that aid in nurturing and protecting the skin. This invigorating cleanser has luxurious lather that won’t strip away essential oils. The moisturizing and soothing properties found in the Pure Moisture Body Wash make it easy to use this creamy blend as a shaving cream for legs.

Experience Selona and ultra-rich body care at www. selonabeauty. com.

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Microsoft Windows Users and iYogi Reveal 36 Percent Plan to Upgrade to Windows 7 on Existing PCs, Yet Significant Concern Remains about Application Migration

Microsoft Windows Users and iYogi Reveal 36 Percent Plan to Upgrade to Windows 7 on Existing PCs, Yet Significant Concern Remains about Application Migration

User Poll Shows That 43 Percent Will Need Extra Technical Support as They Move to New OS

New York, NY (Vocus) October 6, 2009

iYogi, the on-demand tech services company with a unique global delivery model, announced today that an encouraging 36 percent of consumers expect to upgrade to Windows 7 on their existing PC. However, 68 percent are not entirely comfortable that they will be able to easily move their favorite applications over to the new Windows 7 (http://windows7.iyogi. net/) platform. And nearly half (43 percent) expect to need more tech support help in order to move their favorite applications over to the Windows 7 environment.

These facts are among the results of a poll of more than 500 consumers regarding adoption and application plans and predictions around the upcoming launch of the new Microsoft Windows 7 operating system.

Upgrade plans look healthy, with 28 percent expecting to move to Windows 7 this year alone. When asked what one word describes how they feel about the upcoming launch, 31 percent said "excited".

"We are very encouraged by the growing anticipation of the Windows 7 operating system, and from what we've seen it represents a significant improvement in the user interface and manageability for users," said Vishal Dhar, President of Marketing & Co-founder of iYogi. "However, our surveys show that more than 40 percent -- potentially tens of millions of people -- will require additional computer support (http://www. iyogi. net/computer-support. html) assistance of some kind this year."

Additional survey findings reveal:
61 percent think they will upgrade to Windows 7 at some point 48 percent will make the move by the end of 2010 35 percent think that difficulties porting their favorite applications over to Windows 7 will discourage them from moving to the new operating system More current Windows Vista users (35 percent) are excited about the upcoming Windows launch than Windows XP users (29 percent)

IYogi has more has more than 90,000 annual subscribers and provides thousands of single incident sessions every day on a 24/7 basis. Its Global Delivery Platform delivers on the highest customer satisfaction benchmarks in the industry and gets smarter with every customer interaction, building a powerful knowledge base that provides unique customer insights on predictive needs to tech support (http://www. iyogi. net/). iYogi is building a comprehensive website that would be a ready-reference for anyone migrating to Windows 7 and provides step-by-step guide to application migration.

For more information on Windows 7 and iYogi, visit http://windows7.iyogi. net (http://windows7.iyogi. net).

About iYogi
IYogi is a global on-demand services company that provides personalized computer support for consumers and small businesses in United States, United Kingdom, Canada and Australia. iYogi's unique model, including proprietary technology iMantra and highly qualified technicians, is designed to eliminate computer-related stress and keep millions of digitally dependent consumers and small businesses always protected and productive. Only iYogi -- with its proven global expertise delivery model, intelligent customer insight systems, easy-to-use self-help tools and automated PC optimization and computer support services - offers users a simple yet comprehensive path to digital serenity. iYogi has perfected the remote technical support model to overcome the current limitations of in-store, on-site, or call center services to become the fastest growing provider of support in the industry. Major resellers and technology companies are increasingly turning to iYogi to improve customer satisfaction, reduce return rates, and deliver a compelling new-value added offering to customers. For more information on iYogi and a detailed list of technologies supported, visit: http://www. iyogi. net (http://www. iyogi. net).

Media:

Derek Kober
GlobalFluency
Tel.:650-433-4233

Contact:
Vishal Dhar
President, Marketing
Tel.: +1-212-229-0901

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WhatÂ’s Best for Alex and Derek King Defense Lawyers are Encouraging Boys Town

WhatÂ’s Best for Alex and Derek King Defense Lawyers are Encouraging Boys Town

Pensacola, FL, October 31, 2002 — Alex and Derek King remain incarcerated at the Escambia County Jail after their verdict for second-degree murder without a weapon was overturned, while their lawyers prepare for mediation with the prosecution. On Thursday, November 7, James Stokes and Sharon Potter, attorneys for Alex and Derek King, will recommend that the State of Florida send Alex and Derek King to spend time as juveniles at Boys Town in Nebraska. A recent turn of events could have a negative effect on the results of mediation.

(PRWEB) November 2, 2002

In an apparent attempt to control the mediation process, a relative stranger from the King brothers past has reentered their lives with a high profile lawyer attempting to oust their current counsel. The boy’s “deadbeat mother,” Kelly Marino, who deserted them eight years ago, has filed paperwork to allow Jane Weintraub to replace current counsel of the brothers in a new trial.

Mrs. Weintraub, a Miami criminal lawyer, falsely took credit for Judge BellÂ’s decision to overturn the boysÂ’ verdict on October 17, 2002 during interviews on national television. She has guaranteed Mrs. Marino that she will be able to get Alex and Derek complete acquittals, free on bail pending a new trial.

In reality, Mrs. Weintraub did not assist Mr. Stokes preceding the motion for the King brothers new trial. Regarding a change in defense for the King brothers, Mr. Stokes sated, “I have my client, Alex’s best interest at heart. If for one minute I thought another attorney was in the child’s best interest, I would step aside.”

How can Mrs. Marino possibly believe she knows what the best interests of her sons would be after she willingly testified against her own son Alex, during the trial of Ricky Chavis? Mrs. Marino displayed similar concern for the boysÂ’ well being eight years ago, when she decided that it would be best if she walked out of her sonsÂ’ lives and has recently sold her story to the National Enquirer for several thousand dollars. During the past year she has seen the boys only four times while they have been incarcerated, has not written to her sons or offered them any financial assistance. Mrs. MarinoÂ’s judgment seems questionable once again, entrusting a person (Mrs. Weintraub) who has already proven in her recent interactions with the media to have questionable ethics.

Both Mr. Stokes and Mrs. Potter who stepped up to defend the boys pro bono feel that BoysTown is an excellent opportunity for them, to receive treatment and to start the healing process after the death of their father and a year of incarceration in isolation at the Escambia County Jail. Both attorneys feel this is the best possible option for the King brothers to grow into healthy, productive adults. Father Val J. Peter from BoysTown has been very generous in his offer to care for and treat Alex and Derek King.

Support groups for Alex and Derek began almost immediately on Internet chat groups and bulletin boards that evolved into a worldwide coalition. Its main goal is to bring justice to the King Brothers and a sense of what is right and proper back to the people of Florida and the country. All those hard working people have been working 24/7 for these efforts. The coalition involvement has resulted in a massive number of e-mails, and letters to the governor, legislators, and judges to protest this injustice. This coalition will not stop until justice is reached in the King Brothers case and Alex and Derek are released from the adult jail facility where they are being held. For more information, visit www. derekandalexking. org or http://home. triad. rr. com/seekjustice/ (http://home. triad. rr. com/seekjustice/). Please visit the King Brothers store at: www. cafepress. com/kingbrothers (http://www. cafepress. com/kingbrothers).

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Media Contact: Mary at 877-288-1410 or marys@derekandalexking. org

AHA Selects Healthcare Employee Opinion Surveys Provided by HR Solutions For Endorsement; HR Solutions' Product Added to AHA-endorsed Platform of Tools for Hospital HR Management

AHA Selects Healthcare Employee Opinion Surveys Provided by HR Solutions For Endorsement; HR Solutions' Product Added to AHA-endorsed Platform of Tools for Hospital HR Management

The American Hospital Association (AHA) announced today that following a lengthy due diligence process, it has selected the employee opinion surveys and related services provided by Chicago-based HR Solutions for its exclusive endorsement. This product will be the latest addition to a new platform of AHA-endorsed products designed to help the health care HR department effectively recruit, manage and retain talent in light of today's health care workforce shortage.

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) January 20, 2007

The American Hospital Association (AHA) announced today that following a lengthy due diligence process, it has selected the employee opinion surveys and related services provided by Chicago-based HR Solutions for its exclusive endorsement. This product will be the latest addition to a new platform of AHA-endorsed products designed to help the health care HR department effectively recruit, manage and retain talent in light of today's health care workforce shortage.

HR Solutions is an international human capital management consulting firm that empowers organizations to increase their employee engagement and customer loyalty via its results-oriented survey instruments, consulting, training and development programs. The firm has helped thousands of health care and non-health care organizations with employee and customer satisfaction surveys, including Ascension Healthcare, BJC Health System, Harvard Medical School, Johns Hopkins Health System and Mayo Clinic. This vast experience provides health care clients with access to the largest national databases of health care employee opinions; vital in benchmarking employee feedback against peer organizations.

"We have been evaluating the marketplace for months, looking for the provider of employee satisfaction surveys that we could recommend to our 5,000 AHA hospital members," said Andrew Schoneich, assistant vice president strategic alliances for AHA Solutions, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the AHA. "What set HR Solutions apart from its competitors was its post-survey action planning and communication support. This is a firm that understands that just doing an employee opinion survey isn't enough, rather it's the actionable findings and end results that matter. Two of the primary reasons HR Solutions is the industry leader are their advanced-technology reporting and action-planning solutions, as well as their compelling cross-correlation analyses between patient and employee satisfaction data. Our reference calls with HR Solutions' impressive client list echoed this fact."

"We also liked the fact that because this firm has health care and non-health care clients, our hospitals will have access to Best Practice concepts from a variety of fields," added Schoneich. "Applying insights from outside health care is going to be crucial in helping hospitals retain satisfied, loyal employees in today's tight marketplace."

"We are honored to have our Employee Opinion services endorsed by the AHA, a century-old advocate for hospitals and health care organizations," states Kevin Sheridan, founder and CEO of HR Solutions. "This is an affirmation that our approach of going beyond the pure analytics of the survey tool to truly understanding employees' perception and helping management respond accordingly is on target. We look forward to working with more health care employers through our affiliation with the AHA, because we not only have a great respect for the work they do, but also insights that can help them to do their jobs even better."

For further information about the AHA-endorsed HR Solutions' offering, please contact Jeff Limp, Vice President, Marketing for HR Solutions, at (312) 863-6104 or visit www. hrsolutionsinc. com. To learn more about this or other products on the AHA's new HR Platform, please contact (800) 242-4677 or visit www. aha-solutions. org.

For more than 100 years, the American Hospital Association has been a powerful symbol of quality. AHA Solutions, a subsidiary of the AHA, awards the AHA endorsement only to products and services that help hospitals achieve organizational excellence. Healthcare organizations that select AHA-endorsed products support the AHA's efforts on behalf of the nation's hospitals. AHA Solutions is proud to reinvest its profits in the AHA's mission: creating healthier communities.

AHA Solutions, Inc., a subsidiary of the American Hospital Association, is compensated for the use of the AHA marks and for its assistance in marketing endorsed products and services. By agreement, pricing of endorsed products and services may not be increased by the providers to reflect fees paid to the AHA.

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