Stress can suck all of the joy out of your holiday season. You may not be able to avoid every stressful situation, but you can learn some tricks for preventing and managing holiday stress. Forget Perfection Whether you are planning an elaborate meal or just trying to wrap presents, don’t expect the results to be […]
Death by Energy Source
December 18, 2015 By
COP21, in Paris, ran from November 30 through December 12, 2015. By the time the meeting drew to a close, an agreement was reached. 195 countries pledged to limit the rise of global to less than 3.6°F (2°C) by the year 2100. The results met with mixed reactions. While everyone feels that agreeing to the […]
Talking to Your Parents about Giving up Their Drivers’ Licenses
December 17, 2015 By
Talking to aging parents about giving up their driver’s licenses is uncomfortable at best, and can easily become confrontational in some families. No one wants to give up their independence, and no child wants to see their parents get to the point that they can no longer safely drive. But, if you wait too long […]
Dangerous Donations: Why You Should Read Recalls
December 16, 2015 By
It’s that time of year again, when so many Americans find it in their hearts to donate food so that others in their community can enjoy a hearty holiday meal. If you donate food this season, the last thing you want is to find out that your charitable contributions made someone sick, or worse. It […]
Icy Sidewalks – Who’s at Fault
December 11, 2015 By
A slip and fall on an icy sidewalk can be very expensive for victims who suffer serious injuries, medical bills, time missed from work, and more. Even a relatively minor injury from a fall can be costly and cause impairment that affects your ability to work at full capacity in the years to come. In […]
National Impaired Driving Prevention Month
December 9, 2015 By
On December 1, 2015, President Obama issued a statement proclaiming December 2015 as National Impaired Driving Prevention Month. While we face many dangers on the road that are beyond our control, such as defective vehicles and dangerous weather conditions, impaired driving remains the most common cause of auto accidents. It is something that we can […]
Worst Elderly Driver Accidents
December 7, 2015 By
Talking to a loved one about giving up their driver’s license can be upsetting for everyone involved, and in many cases there are alternatives that can help older people maintain their independence for as long as possible. However, elderly drivers can be very dangerous. One of the most common mistakes elderly drivers make, leading to […]
What I learned During a Recent Power Outage
December 4, 2015 By
You can find a wealth of excellent emergency preparedness checklists online, ranging from generalized to specific types of emergencies and from your basic three-day stores to long-term “prepping”. I’m a firm believer in being prepared, but in reality, even those of us who are very aware of the need are not always on top of […]
Alzheimer’s, A Fungus Among Us
December 2, 2015 By
Right now everyone is at risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, it is the only one of the top ten causes of death in America that cannot be prevented, cured, or slowed down. A new study, published in October, 2015, may hold the key to preventing Alzheimer’s in at least some […]
