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Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Kansas nonprofit gains new partnership to help families battling rare diseases
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – While rare diseases are scarce, collectively they are more common than people realize. 'Rare diseases infect one in 10 people,' said Blake Benton. 'That could be your neighbor, someone you go to church with, someone at the grocery store, that's fighting something that may not be apparent on the outside, but at home, it can be making a major difference and a strain in their house.' Blake Benton saw the challenges caregivers face firsthand. 'You can be completely lost, you know, when it's your loved one. Most oftentimes, you're not coming from a medical background and so you are just learning on the fly,' he said. Blake's older brother, Ryan Benton, had Duchenne muscular dystrophy. 'He never wanted the disease to define him,' he said. Ryan was a musician and an advocate. Bosom Buddies is a friend to nursing moms in Saline County 'So many times in this journey it feels like one step forward, two steps back,' said Ryan during an interview with KSN in February 2023. Ryan and Blake started Coming Together for a Cure. The nonprofit aims to help advance stem cell therapy and be a go-to resource to help people fighting rare diseases. 'Families don't realize that these things are out there so often,' Blake, co-founder and director of strategic initiatives for CTFAC, said. In March, the nonprofit partnered with Cariloop to give families free access to its caregiver support platform. 'They get connected to an actual person that can immediately understand their direct needs,' Blake explained. 'Then, they can guide them to the specific tools and resources that can help them through their daily life.' The Cariloop coaches can help schedule appointments, manage documents, and offer emotional support. 'You can just focus on living your best life,' Blake said. 'By having these caregiving solutions designed in a way that really fits your specific needs. It just makes life easier for everybody.' It relieves stress that can build under the pressure of caregiving. 'There was a brief period where I didn't feel like I was his brother first. I was his caregiver first,' Blake recalled. Kansas couple turns passion of reptiles into rescue Blake can attest that having help on the journey lets bonds stay tight. 'It was like we were brothers again. He was my best friend, and I didn't have to deal with just being this person he had to rely on, but I could step in when I wanted to not because I had,' he said. Even though he's gone, Blake brings Ryan's memory with him daily as CTFAC grows. 'I think Ryan would be very proud that his legacy has lived through,' he said. The partnership with Cariloop is the first major collaboration to expand CTFAC's Trusted Support Network. CTFAC serves families in Kansas and all over the world. If you are interested in getting connected to resources or learning more about stem cell therapy, click here. If you would like to nominate a nonprofit for our Here For You Spotlight, fill out our online contact form. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Trustmark Selects Leading Caregiver Platform Cariloop To Support Customers Facing Long-Term Care Challenges
LAKE FOREST, Ill., February 11, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Trustmark Voluntary Benefits, a national provider of individual and group financial protection products, including market-leading life insurance with long-term care options, will now provide even greater value to customers facing common caregiving challenges through its new arrangement with Cariloop. Beginning March 1, all Trustmark Universal Life, Universal LifeEvents® and Trustmark Life+Care® policies with new employer clients gain access to Cariloop's adult caregiving support services. Cariloop is the leading comprehensive caregiving support platform, helping people navigate the complexities of providing care for loved ones, such as identifying and vetting long-term, in-home care options. Trustmark policyholders will receive digital care support as well as one month of concierge coaching services per term year. Providing long-term care can be tremendously taxing and stressful. A 2021 study from the American Association of Retired People (AARP), "Caregiving Out-Of-Pocket Costs," found that there are 48 million unpaid caregivers in the U.S., and that family caregivers devote 26 percent of their income and about 24 hours per week to caregiving. "When employees buy our permanent life with long-term care policies, we know that in most cases it is to gain peace of mind for their long-term future," said John Anderson, President of Trustmark. "At a time when we have an aging population and many people are struggling to care for loved ones, this valuable product enhancement delivered by Cariloop helps our policyholders access the living benefit feature of their policy more effectively and ease the burden of caregiving." Cariloop CEO and Co-Founder Michael Walsh said that the two companies share similar values and the same commitment to health and overall wellbeing. "We know how overwhelming it can be to navigate long-term care decisions, manage costs, and balance work and home lives while caring for a loved one," Walsh said. "That's why we are so proud to work with the team at Trustmark, one that shares our commitment to easing this burden. Together we're ensuring that policyholders don't have to face these challenges alone. Now they have access to expert guidance and support to help them make informed decisions, protect their financial future, and provide the best care possible for their loved ones." When a policyholder or family member needs coaching support, Cariloop's licensed, experienced Care Coaches will create a consolidated care summary in its HIPAA-compliant portal that outlines the information needed to support the caregiving journey. Through the intuitive platform, policyholders and their family members can access a robust library of information and a suite of tools and resources, such as tips on caring for loved ones in the home, assistance finding respite care services, the latest information about Medicaid and Medicare, and more. In a 2021 report from The Associated Press—NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, 88 percent of respondents said that they would prefer to receive any ongoing living assistance they need as they age at home or with loved ones. "People want to stay at home to receive care, but many will struggle to afford professional care, leaving family members to care for their loved ones," said Trustmark's Dan Kraft, VP, Product and Innovation. "The financial flexibility of Trustmark's permanent life products with comprehensive caregiver support services from Cariloop can help people remain in their home. We are excited for what this means for our policyholders." About Trustmark Voluntary Benefits Trustmark Voluntary Benefits, a division of national employee benefits provider Trustmark, offers Life, Accident, Critical Illness, Disability, and Hospital insurance solutions that help policyholders protect what they care about most and achieve greater financial security and wellbeing. For more than 100 years, we've been going beyond to meet the needs of our customers. Trustmark Voluntary Benefits combines a caring, client-first approach with capabilities, services and products that help companies of all sizes solve their benefit challenges. For more information, visit About Cariloop Cariloop is the go-to solution for employer-sponsored caregiver support, blending expert coaching and guidance with an intuitive platform, and caregiver network. We empower families to navigate caregiving challenges with confidence by connecting them to experienced Care Coaches and tailored resources. Cariloop focuses on reducing stress and burnout, helping employees thrive at work and home. A proud Public Benefit Corporation and Certified B Corp, Cariloop is committed to driving social impact while delivering exceptional results for employers. By enabling organizations to support their workforce's caregiving needs, Cariloop drives higher productivity and improved retention. For more information, visit View source version on Contacts Bob Gosmanbgosman@ Sign in to access your portfolio
Axios
28-01-2025
- Business
- Axios
General Mills calls the bulk of its corporate workers back to the office
General Mills is joining a wave of companies calling their corporate workers back into the office. Why it matters: The move is a major shakeup for employees of Golden Valley-based General Mills, who have been allowed to work from home for nearly five years. How it works: The company confirmed to Axios that employees in the North American retail segment — which accounts for 63% of General Mills' revenue — are expected to be in the office Tuesday through Thursday. The new policy begins Feb. 17 and does not include remote employees who live outside of the Twin Cities. What they're saying: Spokesperson Mollie Wulff told Axios in a statement that North American retail employees, "benefit from greater coordination on the best times to come together to enable collaboration and fast decision-making without losing flexibility." What we're hearing: One employee told Axios that the new policy feels like a reversal of what the company has touted as its " Working with Heart" guidelines that are supposed to provide generous flexibility. The employee, who was granted anonymity for fear of retribution, also said the timing of the Jan. 14 announcement left parents scrambling to find before- and after-school care for their kids with just a month's notice. General Mills said it's offering employees access to Cariloop, a service that helps employees find care for their kids and pets. The big picture: Return-to-office is picking up steam. In the second half of last year, the percentage of companies nationally requiring three days per week in office increased to 28% from 19%, according to the Flex Index report, which analyzes the state of flexible work. Last year, Minneapolis-based U.S. Bank began mandating employees back in the office three days a week and Maplewood-based 3M called managers back Tuesday through Thursday. What we're watching: President Trump has ordered federal employees back into the office five days a week. It remains to be seen if the private sector will follow his lead.
