COVID has Changed the Way We Mourn

Maryssa Gordon

Reading Time: 2 minutesAs a result of the global pandemic, consumers have experienced new ways of mourning the loss of their friends and family, and that has permanently changed the way they mourn, according to The Foresight Companies 2021 Funeral and Cemetery Consumer Behavior Study. Nearly 1/3 (32%) of survey respondents say their attitudes have changed as a result of new experiences, including using new technologies and adopting non-traditional approaches to celebrating. The global pandemic has necessitated the adoption of new technologies and behaviors to the highly traditional funeral and cemetery business, and the…

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Adults are Ignoring Hearing Loss

Maryssa Gordon

Reading Time: 3 minutesWith hearing loss ranking as one of the most common chronic health conditions that U.S. adults experience, affecting an estimated 48 million people nationwide, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) have released new polling results that reveal an overwhelming disconnect between the high value that Americans say they place on their hearing and their low willingness to be treated for any hearing loss. The findings are being made public in tandem with the launch of a new public service announcement (PSA) campaign—Act Now on Hearing—as the nation recognizes Better Hearing & Speech Month this May.…

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Exploring Post-COVID Learning Strategies

Maryssa Gordon

Reading Time: 2 minutesNWEA, a not-for-profit research and assessment provider, recently announced the launch of its new professional learning podcast, The Continuing Educator. The podcast series, geared toward educational leaders and teachers, will discuss current challenges impacting classrooms, schools, and systems, and explore strategies to help educators leverage this unique time of transition to revisit, reform, and design a new future for American education. The podcast is hosted by Jacob Bruno, head of the Professional Learning team at NWEA. The first season, moderated by NWEA’s Lindsay Prendergast, Professional Learning Consultant, and Erin Beard, D.Ed., Content Designer, will…

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56% of People Think COVID is Never Going Away

Maryssa Gordon

Reading Time: 2 minutesAmericans are adjusting to life in the “new normal” with more than half (56%) saying COVID-19 is never going away, according to a new healthinsurance.com national survey of 1,000 U.S. adults. Healthinsurance.com began conducting monthly consumer pulse surveys since the start of the pandemic in March of 2020 on topics ranging from health insurance, life insurance, telemedicine, and general health to well-being during a pandemic, technology usage, and personal finance. Key healthinsurance.com April 2021 Survey Findings: 56% think COVID-19 is never going away 91% say they will miss some aspect of pandemic life 62% are afraid to cough or sneeze in…

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Take a Time Out from Parenting

Maryssa Gordon

Reading Time: < 1 minuteJo Frost, Global Parenting Expert, has announced the launch of her ‘Take A Time Out’  virtual event series. These live events will feature two dates a month for the next nine months. The moderated series will feature Jo Frost discussing a range of family matters and will give attendees the opportunity to ask Frost personal questions live. Attendees will gain more confidence and peace during this transitional year by leaving with the how-to knowledge that Frost provides through her three decades of expertise and wisdom. Each session will include a moderated discussion…

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Navigating Autism During COVID and Beyond

Maryssa Gordon

Reading Time: < 1 minuteDuring Autism Awareness Month in April and throughout the year, May Institute and its National Autism Center are committed to increasing awareness about autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and acceptance of individuals with ASD, as well as informing the public about evidence-based treatments. This month, May Institute offers 30 articles about ASD and related special needs. “It is our hope that an increase in awareness will lead to more meaningful actions that will help those with autism successfully navigate the challenges created by the ongoing pandemic,” says Lauren C. Solotar, Ph.D., ABPP, President and CEO. “Further, acceptance and…

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Keeping Your Home as the Eviction Cliff Nears

Maryssa Gordon

Reading Time: 4 minutesMore than three million renters say they are at risk of losing their homes with the federal eviction moratorium set to expire this week. But a new Zillow analysis shows the number of households evicted could be as low as 130,000. That range highlights the need for federal intervention — both a continuing moratorium and additional assistance that will help not only struggling renters but also their landlords, such as the $45 billion in rental assistance in the recently passed federal stimulus bill. “Job disruptions and economic hardships brought by the pandemic have hit renters…

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Your Posture During the Era of a Pandemic and Zoom

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Reading Time: 2 minutesINTERVIEW ON THE PRICE OF BUSINESS SHOW, MEDIA PARTNER OF THIS SITE. Recently Kevin Price, Host of the nationally syndicated Price of Business Show, interviewed Elizabeth Garcia. The two dimensional world of Zoom Meetings can often diminish your presence during a virtual meeting with colleagues. More often than not, it all comes down to the set-up of your video camera to promote good posture and the success of your presentation.  Incorporating these tips can enable you to effectively promote yourself and your message: Sit in a sturdy chair without leaning…

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Risks and Benefits of the COVID Passport

Maryssa Gordon

Reading Time: < 1 minuteMillions across the world are eagerly awaiting future travel as COVID-19 vaccinations ramp up and cases trend down. Even though ‘vaxications’ are on the rise, traveling in our current world is not going to be as easy as it once was pre-pandemic. Additional travel to-do’s will be added to the lists of anyone who wants to travel to America like evidence that they have tested negative for COVID-19 and with the emergence of digital vaccine passports. With over 400 million vaccinated against the virus worldwide, print-outs and photos of vaccination records are easily faked or…

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Legal Sports Betting Expanding March Madness Wagers

Maryssa Gordon

Reading Time: 2 minutesMore than 47 million Americans will place bets on the 2021 March Madness tournament, with online and physical sportsbook betting expected to grow dramatically compared to 2019, compensating for lower expected participation in bracket contests, according to new data from the American Gaming Association (AGA). “The sports betting landscape has changed dramatically since 2019 – and as a result, tournament betting has transformed,” said AGA President and CEO Bill Miller. “As consumers formerly limited to bracket contests now enjoy access to legal sportsbook options, they also plan to place traditional sports…

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