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- How Family Caregivers Can Help a Parent Moving Into a Nursing Home
Nov 4, 2020
Are you thinking of moving a parent into a nursing home? Let us take a moment to go over seven tips for making this important change: 1. Before you choose, do your research. Finding the appropriate long-term care facility takes research. There are important differences between care homes, assisted living communities, and nursing homes. Informing yourself about which facility gives the right level of care can be a key first step. 2. Collect...Read More - What to Do If You Are in a Motorcycle Accident
Nov 3, 2020
If you are in a Motorcycle accidents can result in devastating injuries. You may be riding on an adrenaline high after an accident. While this keeps your brain functioning and alert, it can also mask more serious injuries. It may be best to go to the hospital even if you think you are doing fine, just to make sure you are truly all right after a motorcycle accident. Common medical occurrences include traumatic...Read More - Tips to Stay Safe If You Choose To Take Your Children Trick-or-Treating
Oct 29, 2020
As we are all adjusting to what appears to be the “new normal” imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, many parents are wondering if they should allow their children to go trick-or-treating on Halloween this year, and, if so, how can they keep everyone as safe as possible? Are you considering trick-or-treating for your children this year? If you are a parent who chooses to allow your kids to participate in Halloween trick-or-treating this year, here...Read More - 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