June is Home Safety Month. According to the National Safety Council (NSC), there were approximately 93,200 unintentional-injury related deaths occurring in the home and community, in 2013. Report to the Nation: Protecting Children in Your Home was released in February, 2015, and found that parents are largely unaware of the biggest dangers to children in […]
Caregivers: Emergency Preparedness
June 5, 2015 By
Whether you have never really prepared for emergencies or you had a thorough and detailed plan, or maybe your injured loved one was the person who took charge of these things, as a caregiver for someone with serious injuries you need an updated plan that will accommodate your loved one’s needs. This is something that […]
Everyday Avengers – Stories of Everyday Heroes
June 3, 2015 By
Superheroes are all the rage in 2015. Avengers: Age of Ultron came out on May 1. Ant-man is scheduled for release in July, followed by Fantastic Four in August. We would like to take a moment to recognize some real life heroes. Sako Sako is a four-year-old king shepherd, who was recently inducted into the […]
Caregivers: When Someone You Love has been Seriously Injured
June 1, 2015 By
When someone you love is seriously injured in an accident, it can take a heavy toll on your mental, emotional, and physical health, too. Family members and other loved ones are often faced with suddenly becoming caregivers, and it is not an easy transition. The work involved can be so demanding that your physical health […]
National Mental Health Month – A Look at America’s Mental Health
May 29, 2015 By
As National Mental Health Month draws to a close, we would like to take a look at America’s mental health, and ask that as the year moves forward and we move on to focus on other important topics, you do not let mental health awareness fall by the wayside in your family, community, and workplace. […]
Changes to New Jersey Car Seat and Child Passenger Laws
May 27, 2015 By
New Jersey’s car seat and child passenger law has been updated for the first time in more than 30 years. The changes go into effect September 1, 2015. The Breakdown Up to 2 years old or 30 pounds – Children under 2 years and under 30 pounds must be in a rear-facing seat with a […]
3 Most Dangerous Summer Days to Drive
May 26, 2015 By
Summer is upon us, and while that may seem like a good thing for drivers, the season holds some very serious dangers and some of the most deadly driving conditions. Major holidays, teen drivers, and increased travel are just a few of the factors that ramp up the danger on the road during summer months. […]
Mental Health Month: Changing the Way We Look at Mental Health
May 20, 2015 By
May is Mental Health Month, and this year Mental Health America is focusing on the theme “B4Stage4”. The idea behind the title is that we try to catch serious health conditions, such as cancer, in the early stages when treatment is easier and more likely to be successful, and we should do the same with […]
Treadmill Safety
May 18, 2015 By
In the wake of the tragic death of Dave Goldberg, we want to remind you of some basic safety tips for using treadmills. As you probably know, Mr. Goldberg died last Friday from a head injury he suffered while using a treadmill. He was only 47 years old. Mr. Goldberg was chief executive of SurveyMonkey […]
