Karukachal, Kerala, 2022-April-06 — Many people who are retiring today are doing so with mixed emotions. On the one hand, they are excited about the prospect of spending more time with their families and pursuing their hobbies. On the other hand, they are worried about making ends meet financially. With retirees living longer than ever before, many find that traditional retirement homes are not always the best option.

This article highlights five retirements and luxury old age homes that seniors should consider as they begin to plan their post-work lives.

Independent Living Communities

People who are 65 or older have the option of living in an independent living community. Independent living communities are often located near major urban areas. They are ideal for individuals who want to maintain a high quality of life without relying on others for assistance. Furthermore, people who live in these communities tend to develop strong social ties with people their own age, making them a great option for retirees who want to stay active and spend time with others.

Age-Restricted Communities

Although some communities have slightly different rules, an age-restricted community is a retirement community for seniors 55 and older.

Age-restricted communities can provide residents with an active lifestyle and easy access to great amenities like transportation systems, fitness facilities, and community gatherings. People living in Kochi can find such a facility by searching online for “retirement homes in Kochi.”

Continuing Care Retirement Communities

A CCRC or continuing care retirement community is a special type of age-restricted community that offers residents a variety of living options. With these options, residents can select their preferred level of care, including independent living, assisted living, and/or nursing home care.

In exchange for the cost of community membership and any care options selected, residents receive a monthly stipend from the CCRC to help with living expenses.

Assisted living

Some seniors choose to live independently in their own homes but need some help with daily tasks like meal preparation, housekeeping, transportation, and medication reminders. The term "assisted living" refers to a non-medical supportive care option that offers these services.

Not all seniors need the same level of assistance, and assisted living communities to offer the convenience of choosing the level of help that fits the needs of the resident's individual situation.

Skilled Nursing Facilities

Skilled nursing staffs, also known as nursing homes, offer 24-hour health care for seniors who need assistance with activities of daily living, including help with eating, dressing, bathing, grooming, and toileting.

Nursing homes are also offered as an alternative to hospice care. They are best suited for seniors who no longer want to live independently but are healthy enough to live on their own and just need some medical assistance.

Contact: –

Address: Travancore Foundation
Post Box 17, Karukachal P.O,
Champakkara, Karukachal,
Kerala 686540

Tel: +91 7025576000

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is reminding stakeholders that China has released a new national product standard for ski and snowboard wear used by professional sportsmen and women.

Issued by the Standardization Administration of China, GB/T 41176-2021 was included in China’s No. 17 announcement of approved national standards in 2021. It covers ski and snowboard wear that is used in professional sports, but it is not applicable to clothing for infants aged 36 months or less.

Professional ski and snowboard wear is defined as garments with a specifically designed structure for skiing and snowboarding that are made from textile fabrics with water resistance, wind resistance and breathability properties. It covers both one-piece and two-piece items of clothing, depending on style, and includes garments that are:

• Single layer
• Single layer and lined
• Filled with materials

Filling materials must conform to relevant national mandatory standards, and down filling must comply with the provisions in 4.3.3 in GB/T 14272-2021.

GB/T 41176-2021 contains provisions relating to :

• Construction
• Internal quality
• Appearance quality

To learn more about GB/T 41176-2021, review SGS’s original SafeGuardS 042/22.

The new standard will come into effect on July 1, 2022.

SGS Softlines Services

SGS has a worldwide network of over 40 state-of-the-art laboratories, including 10 in China, specializing in testing of apparel, footwear, and home textiles. Their committed team is drawn from multi-disciplinary backgrounds, allowing them to conduct a comprehensive range of physical, chemical, and functional testing services for components, materials and finished products. SGS helps companies ensure quality, performance, and compliance with international, industrial, and regulatory standards worldwide. In the end, it’s only trusted because it’s tested. Learn more about SGS’s Softlines Services.

SGS SafeGuardS keep you up to date with the latest news and developments in the consumer goods industry. Read the full China Releases New National Standard GB/T 41176-2021 Professional sportswear – Ski and snowboard wear SafeGuardS.

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Medall Healthcare, India's fastest-growing integrated diagnostics services provider has seen an alarming increase in the percentage of prediabetics among younger age groups. Medall’s data analysis on the results of tests from 2017 at centres across South India, shows an increasing trend in the prevalence of Obesity and Diabetes.

Medall’s data mining on the results of almost 9 lakh HbA1c tests undertaken & almost 2 lakh BMI values show an increasing trend in the prevalence of non-communicable diseases, such as Obesity, Diabetes, Hypertension and Dyslipidaemia, is on the rise and is expected to increase considerably in India. These findings are from Medall’s database of lab values for over a period of 6 years across South India. The primary factor for the increase in obesity is lack of physical activity and unhealthy food habits. Obesity causes increased levels of fatty acids and inflammation, leading to insulin resistance, which in turn can lead to type 2 diabetes.

The HbA1c test measures how much glucose is bound to red blood cells. This test shows the average level of glucose in the blood for the past 3-4 months. BMI is the standard indicator of body fat for most people. It is used to screen for weight categories that may lead to health problems.

Dr. Akila Ravikumar, Wellness Consultant, Medall said, “Although diabetes figures are high, it's a fact that at least 60% of cases remain undiagnosed. This is particularly concerning, as the risk of serious complications increases when people do not take steps to do the periodic health checks, which can help them identify problems early. In India, abdominal obesity is one of the major risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVDs) and diabetes. Various studies have shown that the prevalence of obesity among women were significantly higher as compared to men. Obesity is one of the main medical and financial burdens for the government. There is also strong evidence that Indians have a greater degree of insulin resistance that can convert as Diabetes if not identified and corrected early.

It is a common misconception that these chronic conditions are identified mostly in older people. Year-on-year statistics show an increasing trend of prediabetes in younger age groups. Among the age group of 20-39, 21% were prediabetic in 2017 which has now increased to 32% in 2022. It is important to note that prediabetes can be reversed if diagnosed at an early stage. The analysis also clearly shows a steady increase in % of diabetes prevalence in patients aged 40-69.

As mentioned above, unchecked obesity can lead to insulin resistance and Type 2 diabetes, and this is a growing concern. The Table below highlights the proportion of Overweight/Obese individuals by Age Group. It is observed that in almost all age groups, there are more people in the “Overweight” or “Obese” categories than in the “Normal” category.

           (Source: Medall Data)

Covid-19 pandemic has further emphasized the importance of early identification and management of chronic conditions such as Diabetes, Obesity, and Hypertension. This is a clear indicator that there is a need for preventive health checks, especially in early adulthood. If anyone experiences a weight change or develops signs or symptoms of diabetes, such as increased thirst, increased urination, fatigue or blurred vision they should get a diabetes check and consult a doctor.

Arjun Ananth, CEO, Medall said, “It is important that we need to be aware of the impact of lifestyle choices on our health. Our data analysis shows that the younger age group in India is also prone to non-communicable diseases due to lifestyle changes and this trend is alarming. At Medall, we encourage health checks at regular intervals to keep track of metabolic disorders. Our health checks are designed with that in mind and our ‘blume’ program has consistently shown that diabetes and obesity can be reversed”.

In India, more than 135 million individuals were affected by obesity. The prevalence of obesity in India varies due to age, gender, geographical environment, socio-economic status, etc. According to the IDF, prevalence of diabetes will double globally from 171 million in 2000 to 366 million in 2030, with a maximum increase in India. Shockingly, India would be home to almost 100 million patients with diabetes by 2030.

About Medall: Medall is among India's fastest-growing integrated Healthcare Diagnostics and the fourth-largest Diagnostics player in India. With 7000 plus customer touchpoints in 7states and 50+ districts, several NABL accredited labs, Medall provides both radiology and pathology services under one roof. Blume is a program designed to reverse obesity, diabetes and PCOD. Medall has served over 50 million customers and administered over 150 million tests. With a strong focus on digitisation and deployment of state-of-the-art technology, Medall is pioneering clinical and technological innovations in Diagnostics. To know more please log on to: www.medall.in www.blumehealth.in

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Vienna, VA ( release-news.com) April 6, 2022 - SCNOVA, a Virginia senior care service, has recently released a new educational resource that focuses on explaining the details of what a friendly visitor program is. The new article is guided by the in-home care experts at SCNOVA who have been assisting older adults with aging in place through services, companionships, and community. Their team has created this new article to help readers better understand the value of friendly visitor programs.

SCNOVA offers readers valuable information regarding friendly visitor programs and what to look for in these programs. In the article, they explain some important factors that make up friendly visitor programs including visitor hours, community-driven values, and much more. Their team hopes that readers understand the importance of individual, personalized care as well as a focus on community values and high-quality medical techniques and procedures. This new article is meant to help readers have an easier time narrowing down their choices for an at-home senior care service.

While this new article focuses on explaining the details of what to look for in at-home senior care service, SCNOVA's website offers visitors more information regarding their team, experience, as well as a full list of service offerings. SCNOVA offers a full range of in-home care services including caregiver support groups, health advocacy, food pickup/delivery, friendly visitor/caller programs, and much more. Their team consists of trained and vetted volunteers that include medical and companion transportation drivers, friendly callers and visitors, handy helpers, health care advocates, and lifelong learning and cultural enrichment enthusiasts. This volunteer engagement network offers stability, encouragement, and hope for those who truly need it.

With the addition of this new article, the team at SCNOVA hopes that readers will have a better understanding of what friendly visitor programs look like at well-run senior care service. For more information, reach out to the senior care professional at SCNOVA today at 703-260-9568 to learn more about their trusted, compassionate, and quality senior care service. SCNOVA's website can be reached at https://scnova.org/.

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The national tech training nonprofit, NPower, has announced four new members are joining their national board of directors, bringing diverse technology experience from Bank of America, Cisco, Vista Equity Partners, and Deloitte Technology.

The new board members include: Tony Kerrison, Chief Technology Officer for Bank of America; Mark Patterson, SVP and Chief of Staff to the Chair and CEO at Cisco; Kateau James, Global Chief Operating Officer for Deloitte Technology; and Ami Desai, Chief of Staff to Robert Smith, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Vista Equity Partners.

Bertina Ceccarelli, CEO of NPower, says this new board leadership brings a depth of experience from the technology industry that will help them develop more diverse talent equipped with the most up-to-date tech skills.

“These four new directors will bring invaluable insight and innovation to our curriculum, while also opening doors to employment opportunities for our graduates and new partnerships for our program,” said Ceccarelli. “We are excited to welcome Tony, Mark, Kateau, and Ami to our national board. They’re all distinguished leaders who will elevate NPower in 2022 and beyond.”

Gail Fierstein, Global Head of People at CaaStle and Chair of the NPower Board Nominating Committee, says the board has been focused on continually building a diverse and engaged governing body to help steward NPower to the next level. “These diverse and accomplished new leaders join us at a critical time in NPower’s growth and sustainability.”

About Tony Kerrison

Tony Kerrison is Chief Technology Officer for Bank of America and leads the Core Technology Infrastructure (CTI) organization, which established and developed the company’s Never Down effort that focuses on proactive identification and prevention of technology-driven events. 

His team is responsible for designing, building and operating end-to-end technology infrastructure solutions, managing critical systems and platforms across the enterprise and determining how the bank's technology is architected across the firm. CTI also is accountable for technology strategy, architecture, operations, engagement delivery and application production support.

Kerrison joined Bank of America from Barclays Bank, where he was the head of Global Technology Infrastructure Services. With a team of over 4,000, he was responsible for technology infrastructure across Barclays, global businesses, including retail banking, investment banking, Barclaycard and the bank’s offshore center in Lithuania.

About Mark Patterson

As a member of the Executive Leadership Team at Cisco, Mark Patterson leads business planning and operations across the company, in support of Cisco’s own digital transformation and that of their customers and partners. 

On behalf of the CEO, Patterson drives alignment across Cisco executives and their functions through forums focused on strategy, innovation, and leadership. He leads the incubation and execution of critical company sponsored cross-functional initiatives, as well as strategic partnership and advisory guidance to the CEO.

Patterson is also a member of the board for the 49ers Foundation, whose goal is to harness football to educate youth in the San Francisco Bay Area. Patterson holds a Bachelor’s of Business Administration degree in accounting from Baylor University in Texas.

About Kateau James

Kateau James is the Global Chief Operating Officer for Deloitte Technology providing counsel on global technology strategy and key initiatives, as well as planning and directing all strategic operational, administrative, and financial activities.

She leads global technology strategy, strategic initiatives, enterprise architecture, innovation, data mastery and analytics, governance, global vendor management and all areas of IT business management including: business operations, executive reporting and the enterprise PMO.

Kateau has more than 20 years of experience with strategic technology planning, global organizational management, and full life-cycle software development. She holds her MBA in Finance from Auburn University, BS in Business Information Systems from Albany State University, a  Master’s Certification in IT Project Management from George Washington University and a CIO certification from the Technology Association of Georgia.

About Ami Desai

Ami Desai joined Vista Equity Partners in 2020. He supports the firm’s founder, chairman and CEO, Robert Smith, assists portfolio companies and limited partners, and develops strategic initiatives.

Prior to joining Vista Equity Partners, Desai served as President Clinton’s Foreign Policy Adviser for 13 years, where he oversaw international strategy, led new partnerships, and managed relationships with Heads of State, business leaders, philanthropists and NGOs around the globe.

Desai holds a B.A. in Public Health from Johns Hopkins University and an M.A. in Foreign Policy from Columbia University, School of International and Public Affairs.

About NPower

NPower is a national nonprofit that is committed to advancing race and gender equity in the tech industry through skills training, real-world experience, support, and mentorships. The organization has helped young adults from underserved communities and veterans move from poverty to the middle class by training them with a range of tech skills and placing them in quality jobs. Students who enter the free, six-month training program, earn industry-recognized certifications and graduate with the competencies of an IT professional with one to two years of experience. NPower also places students in paid internships with corporate and nonprofit organizations. Eighty percent of NPower graduates get a full-time job or continue their education. Not only is NPower changing life trajectories for individuals from vulnerable communities, but they are also strengthening the overall competitiveness of U.S. businesses hamstrung by today’s limited pool of IT talent. To learn more about NPower.