Getting Started as a Caregiver

November is National Family Caregivers Month. If you are new to caregiving, you are probably overwhelmed by facing the transition and wondering what steps you will need to take. Of course, each situation is unique, but there are some common elements and some things you can do in the beginning that will make life much […]

Basic Bow Safety

With The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 coming out in theaters just one week before Thanksgiving and the rampant holiday shopping that follows, tributes of all ages will certainly have Hunger Games-themed gifts on their wish lists. What could be more appropriate than classic recurve bow? Archery is good for your physical and mental health. […]

Truckers and Tough Turnaround Times – Why Sleep Matters

Truck driver fatigue is a very real and constant danger on our roads, as the 2014 crash involving a Wal-Mart truck that killed comedian Jimmy Mack, left Tracy Morgan severely injured, and also injured three other passengers, reminded the world. Hours of Service (HOS) rules were created in an attempt to combat fatigue, by limiting […]

Is Daylight Saving Time A Killer for Pedestrians?

Pedestrian accidents are still a huge problem in the U.S.  In fact, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSA”), a pedestrian is killed every two hours and injured every 10 minutes in the and pedestrians are one of the few roadway users that have actually seen an increase in fatal collisions in the […]

Razor Blade Found in Candy

Halloween should be about filling your mouth with tasty treats but there are real dangers to be aware of. As recently as yesterday a razor blade was found in a Snicker’s bar, prompting warnings from Ohio police. While this kind of incident is rare, it can happen. Thankfully it doesn’t appear that anyone was injured […]

Is it Time for Your Workplace to go Fragrance-Free?

Many employers are opting for a fragrance-free workplace, to the benefit of their employees and themselves. On the employer’s end, failure to accommodate employees who request a fragrance-free environment can constitute a violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as well as affecting productivity. For employee with multiple chemical sensitivities (MCS) and other medical […]

Coping When Someone You Love Suffers a Brain Injury

Brain injury survivors have a very tough road to recovery, and so do the people that love them. If someone you love has suffered a brain injury, especially someone you are very close to such as a spouse or significant other, the feeling of loss and isolation that you experience can be as overwhelming as […]

Going Back to Work after an Accident

Injury victims are often very uncertain about how to handle returning to work. On one hand, you need the money badly. On the other hand, you may be afraid that if you do go back to work it could hurt your claim. In reality, if you are able to return to work you should. Injury […]

Dangerous Halloween Costumes

Halloween costumes can pose significant dangers to both children and adults. Burn injuries, falls, injuries from props such as toy swords, and even lead poisoning all make the list. Parents have a fine line to walk between coming up with amazing costumes that will make their kids happy, and sticking to costumes that will not […]