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- What To Do If The Police Report From Your Car Accident In Florida Does Not Identify Which Party Was At Fault
Oct 27, 2020
When a car accident occurs, even if there are no serious injuries, it is typical for the parties involved to call the police immediately to document the incident for themselves and their insurance companies. When the police arrive at the scene, they will often interview the parties involved in the accident and any witnesses, they will take down the car insurance information from the parties, and they may even take pictures of the scene where...Read More - Tips On Staying Safe When Visiting a Loved One in a Nursing Home As They Reopen in Florida
Oct 22, 2020
Do you have a loved one in a nursing home? Can you believe that it has been more than 200 days since the earliest order for quarantine took place? COVID-19 has put our lives on hold since March, and changed our way of life. Florida has experienced a great number of confirmed cases and deaths. It is a state with a large elderly population where a high percentage live in its 4,000 plus nursing homes...Read More - Tips for You During National School Bus Safety Week
Oct 15, 2020
Have you heard that National School Bus Safety Week takes place in the third week of October? This year, it will run from October 19-23, 2020. For many years, National School Bus Safety Week, promoted by the Many parents are concerned about student safety on school buses. The best way to help your child stay safe when riding the bus can be to discuss safety measures like proper seat belt wearing, not walking...Read More - The Importance of Recognizing and Treating Concussions in School Age Children
Sep 28, 2020
Did you know that a child can have a concussion without losing consciousness? Did you know that a concussion left untreated can result in significant physical, emotional, and social damage, especially to school-age children? On September 18, 2020, we recognize National Concussion Awareness Day, a chance for health care providers, parents, and coaches to come together to discuss the wide range of issues that can result from suffering a concussion. The day should also be...Read More - Four Ways to Help a Loved One with Substance Abuse Issues
Sep 23, 2020
September is National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month, a month meant to raise awareness to the fact that over 20 million Americans and their families battle substance abuse every day. Substance abuse and addiction do not discriminate, and they impact the lives of members of every age group, tax bracket, and community. Are you one of the millions of people struggling with how to handle the addiction issues of a loved one? Let us...Read More - Human Trafficking During COVID-19
Sep 22, 2020
Did you know that child trafficking has been a terrible problem in our society for generations? Technology and other tools have only increased the ability of traffickers to prey on vulnerable children. The deterioration in economic conditions during the Covid-19 pandemic has increased the number of children who are vulnerable to traffickers, with families desperate for money tricked into believing in “opportunities” for their children who become victims of trafficking schemes. In the midst...Read More - Understanding Florida Laws on Child Passenger Safety During Child Passenger Safety Awareness Week
Sep 16, 2020
Did you know that, this year, we celebrate Child Passenger Safety Awareness Week from September 20-26, 2020? The week is meant to acknowledge the importance of following child passenger safety laws in Florida and across the United States. Child passenger safety laws save the lives of Florida children every day. If you are a parent or you are otherwise regularly transporting children as a caregiver, it can be critical that you understand and follow the...Read More - Making Time for Self-Care During a Pandemic
Sep 15, 2020
Have you heard that September is National Self-Care Awareness Month? This month should be a time to focus on establishing habits devoted to caring for yourself and developing new techniques to help ensure you are treating yourself right. This may seem difficult even in a normal year, with jam-packed daily routines and the demands of children, parents, spouses, and pets that leave little room for self-care. Now, those stressors may be at an all-time high...Read More - 7 New Ideas for Keeping a Newborn Baby Safe During Baby Safety Month
Sep 8, 2020
Were you aware that we celebrate Baby Safety Month every September? This started in the 1980s to encourage awareness of new car seat safety laws and safe sleep practices. Many of us have heard stories from parents and grandparents about kids rattling around in the back of a station wagon without seatbelts, or even newborns brought home from the hospital in a bassinet in the front seat! We have come a long way. Below, let...Read More - Tips on Monitoring Seniors in an ALF During COVID-19
Sep 7, 2020
Why has the Covid-19 pandemic hit seniors in assisted living facilities (ALFs) particularly hard? The greater susceptibility of seniors to the novel Coronavirus means that many ALFs have closed their doors to all visitors, including family members. This can be particularly difficult for family members used to regular check-ins with loved ones, both on a social and emotional level for the senior family member and with regards to being assured of his or her safety...Read More