According to a new AARP poll1, almost three out of ten people who are caring for a loved one say their life has changed since becoming a caregiver. More than one in five says their weight, exercise, or social life has suffered.
To illustrate the complexity and help the 42 million sons and daughters, friends and spouses caring for parents and loved ones see themselves as caregivers, AARP and the Ad Council are unveiling a new suite of Public Service Advertisements (PSAs) as part of their Caregiver Assistance campaign. The PSAs will be distributed today as part of National Family Caregivers Month (November) and direct caregivers to tools and resources to help cope with their daily responsibilities at aarp.org/caregiving.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/63968-ad-council-aarp-caregiver-assistance
This fall, two members of America’s favorite reality TV family — the Robertsons — have teamed up with Hallmark to help remind people in their own unique ways that the best way to leave a lasting impression on a loved one’s birthday is with a greeting card. Jase and Si Robertson are featured in four online videos produced by Hallmark, in which they use their own unique style of humor to depict what not to do on a loved one’s birthday…in other words, the birthday “fail.”
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/64494-hallmark-birthdayfail-campaign-jase-and-si-robertson
One of the most stressful parts of the holiday season is the traveling. From making sure all the bags are packed and the kids are behaving to navigating crowded airports and busy roads, it might seem like a sure way to dampen the holiday spirit. Holiday traveling no longer needs to drive you crazy! Busy working mom and travel expert, Lisa McElroy shares tips that any family that plans on traveling this holiday season needs to know.
Whether finding creative ways to help fuel their kids in the morning or coming up with smart snacks to help keep their families energized during the day, moms are constantly in search of easy ways to develop healthy habits with their families. To help mom support her family’s active and healthy lifestyles, Kellogg’s® is rolling out Tips for a Great Start: a 30-day program featuring Team Kellogg’s™, a group of U.S. Olympic and Paralympic athletes and hopefuls, and U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) dietitians.
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Apple Vacations makes planning your next family vacation easy and affordable, by helping you choose the hotels and vacation destinations that are ideal for family getaways. Plus, Apple Vacations works with top hotels and resorts to get your family the best values and freebies.
With Apple Vacations’ Summer Fun for Everyone Sale, Mexico, Caribbean and Costa Rica family getaways are still available for the best summer travel dates. Plus, kids 12 and under stay, play and eat free at select resorts.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/7158154-apple-vacations-family-summer-mexico-caribbean-hawaii
Another year has gone by with a mundane and routine life. This summer you have the opportunity to Unroutine, Unwork, Unschool and Unwind with Imagica. Summer holidays have just begun and nothing makes one happier than spending time with family and friends. To make your vacation even more exciting and fun, Adlabs Imagica invites you to the “Great Summer Unwind” celebrations that will not only enliven your spirits but also create memories for a lifetime with your near and dear ones.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to: http://www.multivu.com/mnr/63477-adlabs-imagica-time-to-unwind-this-summer
Clayton Homes is announcing Duck Dynasty® star, Willie Robertson, will speak on behalf of the nation’s largest homebuilder*. The star of the hit A&E reality show will be part of the Clayton Homes “Enjoy Life” campaign, which will encourage customers to spend their time and money doing the things which matter most to them, such as quality time with family and living comfortably.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to: http://www.multivu.com/mnr/7214151-clayton-homes-willie-robertson-voice
The newest family thrill at Six Flags St. Louis, Tsunami Soaker, spun into action today. This spinning, spraying water adventure is the first of its kind in the park, bringing yet another unique experience to the Coaster Capital of Missouri. Guests aboard Tsunami Soaker will engage in a water battle of epic proportions while twisting and churning ‘round and ‘round.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/7216651-six-flags-st-louis-new-tsunami-soaker-spinning-spraying-water-adventure
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom guests should be prepared to have a boatload of fun and get soaking wet on the park’s newest attraction, Tsunami Soaker, which opens to the public on May 31, 2014. This exhilarating interactive water ride is guaranteed to provide smiles and thrills for the entire family.
“Our collection of rides and attractions is quite diverse and Tsunami Soaker is the only one of its kind on the West Coast. This is truly an invigorating new addition for guests of all ages to engage, play and interact with one another,” said Don McCoy, park president. “One of the best features is the individual water cannons that riders and observers can use to douse one another. We predict a lot of water battles among guests.”
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/7198351-six-flags-discovery-kingdom-new-tsunami-soaker-water-ride
Launching today, the Safe Firearms Storage campaign encourages firearms owners to make safe firearms storage a priority. According to a study by the RAND Corporation using statistics from the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 1.4 million homes have firearms stored in a way that makes them accessible to the wrong hands – children, at–risk youth, potential thieves, and those who intend to harm themselves or others.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/7111651-national-crime-prevention-council-family-firearms-safety-campaign
Fifty percent of Americans have not discussed or developed an emergency plan for family members about where to go and what to do in the event of a local disaster, according to a 2014 national survey conducted by the Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). FEMA and the Ad Council launched a new series of public service advertisements (PSAs) today as an extension of their national Ready campaign to encourage parents to develop an emergency preparedness plan. The new PSAs are unveiled in time for the 11th annual National Preparedness Month (NPM), which begins on September 1.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7302551-fema-and-ad-council-release-psas-for-ready-campaign-national-preparedness-month/
In a departure from the long-held industry tradition of feature wars, Whirlpool brand today announced the launch of Every day, care™, a campaign about changing the perception of how people view the daily chores necessary to care for one’s family. Too often these simple acts of cooking, cleaning and washing feel tedious and insignificant, when in fact they play a huge role in shaping the people we love and the world we live in.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7318751-whirlpool-announced-launch-of-every-day-take-the-chore-out-of-household-responsibilities/