Having been a facilitator on Better Choices, Better Health(BCBH)®for many years, and prior a participant in the BCBH program, Pat has a deep understanding of how an online group workshop led by peer facilitators who have been in their shoes, can truly have a positive impact on their health. “Participants often say (after diagnosis), […]
Evelyn, a veteran herself, wants to give back to veterans for their service. She is currently caring for another veteran but found she didn’t know what was involved with caregiving, and felt she was on an island by herself. Then she found the Building Better Caregivers® program. Now she knows she can take on the […]
Facilitator Val, having gone through cancer as a child and experiencing first hand what caregiving looks like, shares how that experience, along with the caregiving she has given to her family over the years, has helped her relate better as a peer to participants in the Canary Health Building Better Caregivers program, than if she […]
Thelma, a participant in and now a facilitator for Building Better Caregivers® (BBC) online workshops shares the value of peer support facilitators vs workshops led by non-peer facilitators. She explains how it improves the health and well-being of Canary Health’s workshop participants, and how outcomes of the caregiver and their patient improve. Schedule A […]
Meet Robin, also known as DesertBlu. Robin was a caregiver to her mom and dad for over 10 years. During that time she signed up for Building Better Caregivers®(BBC) and Better Choices, Better Health®(BCBH). Later she became a Canary Health® facilitator for BBC and BCBH to stress the importance of proactive care. Listen to her […]
Eldonia, Caregiver for her father, a Navy Veteran, learned to find time for herself and even improved her health by participating in the 6-week online Building Better Caregivers® workshop. Schedule A Meeting
Like many caregivers, Gloria found herself in the unexpected role of caregiver for her husband, a disabled Veteran. She struggled to find support and resources for at-home family caregivers with no formal training. “I felt like I was in it by myself, no one understood. If I didn’t take care of myself first – mentally […]
November is National Family Caregivers Month in honor of all that caregivers do. But despite caregiving around the clock, caregivers are so much more. Building Better Caregivers®(BBC) graduate Paula cares for her husband, a Vietnam Vet with diabetes, Parkinson’s, heart disease and dementia. Before taking BBC, Paula had no time for herself. After the workshop, her […]
Diane looked forward to retiring when her husband retired, imagining they would enjoy a life of traveling together. Her husband’s unexpected diagnosis changed their plans however, but it didn’t throw a wrench in them. Find out how she approaches caregiving for her husband after taking the Building Better Caregivers® (BBC) 6-week online workshop. Watch How Diane Became a Better […]
Mary, Caregiver for her son, shares how the Building Better Caregivers® online workshop helped her better manage the challenges of caregiving for her Veteran. See how support from Caregivers and trained leaders in the BBC workshop helped her take time for herself, and make progress on her path to wellness for her Vet.
Like many, Amy felt isolated during the pandemic. Symptoms such as stress and anxiety began to impact her emotional health. Even though she doesn’t have a physical chronic condition, the peer support in Better Choices, Better Health helped her better manage those symptoms to improve her overall health and well-being.
Sara had never tried a group support program to manage her chronic pain before signing up for a Better Choices, Better Health®(BCBH) online workshop. Over the course of the 6-week workshop, she discovered how group support helped her refocus to better manage her chronic pain.
Barbara, a full-time Caretaker for her husband with a cognitive impairment, learned how to be a better Caregiver after taking the Building Better Caregivers® 6-week online workshop. Resources, new techniques improving communication, and support from other Caregivers helped her to better manage her emotional and physical health.
OEBB Moda member Beth shares how the Better Choices, Better Health® (BCBH) online workshop has helped her better manage her chronic conditions through sharing with others in the program. “This program approaches participants from the heart. I appreciated the support of the facilitators. I enjoyed hearing others share their challenges, as it was comforting to […]
Sara had never tried a group support program to manage her chronic pain before signing up for a Better Choices, Better Health®(BCBH) online workshop. Over the course of the 6-week workshop, she discovered how group support helped her refocus to better manage her chronic pain.
Samanta is a Caregiver for her husband, a Navy Veteran. Several years after they married, she noticed a change in his behavior. As he became more distant, she grew frustrated and even angry at times. When she discovered the Building Better Caregivers® (BBC) online workshop, she signed up in the hopes it could help her […]
Idena is a Caregiver for her husband, a Vietnam Vet. They struggled to communicate, and went through periods where he simply didn’t want to talk. She would get frustrated when he spoke of the war, because in her mind, it’s long over. But she kept trying; kept building her fortitude and resilience. She even moved […]
When Greg returned from Iraq and Afghanistan with PTSD and serious physical injuries, he had no one to turn to except his ex-wife Rachel. Without hesitation, she stepped into the role of his caregiver, and turned to the VA for support. Her CSC, Amanda, recommended the Building Better Caregivers® program. Watch her courageous story.
Our partners and good friends at mPulse Mobile have interviewed Neal for their series on thought leaders. We have had the good fortune to collaborate with mPulse Mobile for several years and gain so much from their leadership in the SoCal ecosystem and much beyond. Watch Neal’s piece from mPulse.
Neal Kaufman, Chief Medical Officer, Canary Health, recently presented at the Right Care Initiative, a public-private partnership working to improve clinical outcomes for adults with chronic conditions within California. Neal discussed digital therapeutics, the implications for modern health practice, and the role increasing self-efficacy plays in improving outcomes. He also presented Better Choices, Better Health® and […]
Watch this short video where participant Bill Bateman describes how the Better Choices, Better Health® (BCBH) workshop helped him realize he was not alone in not sleeping well. This realization and the group tips and support made the difference in helping him improve this so important behavior.
While at the 2018 ADA Scientific Sessions, the ADA had a chance to catch up with Canary Health’s CMO, Neal Kaufman. The question posed to him: What are the most urgent needs in diabetes care? Be sure to listen in to his response and others, as they answer this very important question regarding patient care. […]
How do digital therapeutic programs work? How does self-management support uniquely drive engagement and improved outcomes? How can digital therapeutic programs complement condition management and population health initiatives? What would it take for my organization to get this impact? These critical questions and others are conclusively answered in this webinar highlighting the digital therapeutics self-management […]
Chief Medical Officer Neal Kaufman, MD, MPH and Paul Campbell, Chief Product Officer, Canary Health, presented at the Medtronic booth at this years ADA Scientific Sessions. Through the presentation of Canary Health’s Better Choices, Better Health® proven digital, 6 week, peer-to-peer self-management support service, and their results, the presentation highlights the ever changing landscape (and […]
REGISTER NOW Webinar Dates & Times: Wednesday, August 15th at 3pm EST, Noon PST Tuesday, August 21st at Noon EST, 9am PST Better Choices, Better Health® – Improves Outcomes and Reduces Healthcare Utilization and Cost How do digital therapeutic programs work? How does self-management support uniquely drive engagement and improved outcomes? How can digital therapeutic […]
Core to Canary Health is our focus on empowering individuals and putting them at the center of their health journey. We’re privileged to support tens of thousands of people on their journey to better health and improved quality of life. We see every day the power that their stories have on their fellow participants. We’re […]
Listen to Neal’s webinar about partnering digital therapeutics programs with in-person delivery. Connecting to this month’s theme, empowerment is in large part about personal choice. At Canary Health, that starts with venue of the program – even if that’s not our digital solution. Learn More About BCBH
Chief Medical Officer Neal Kaufman, MD, MPH presented for the 11th year at ATTD. He judged innovations submissions and moderated a panel of entrepreneurs who presented their innovations in diabetes products. He also debuted his new chapter for this year’s yearbook. View a summary of his presentation here: Read His 2018 Chapter
CEO Adam Kaufman shares Canary Health’s mission, along with our unique approach to coaching that adds elements of peer support and self-management to link people’s life priorities to their medical outcomes. Read the Published Study Results
Featured on Health 2.0’s Evolution of Delivery Care Panel, CEO Adam Kaufman demos Better Choices, Better Health®, our digital self-management program for people living with chronic conditions. See how our online self-management support program Better Choices, Better Health helps improve health outcomes and enhances quality of life for people living with chronic conditions. For more […]