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- Ways You Can Help Aging Loved Ones Prevent Elder Abuse This National World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Jun 10, 2019
Did you know that Elder abuse is not limited in scope to America. It is an epidemic that impacts seniors across the world. This is a month long celebration with a specific outreach, education, and focus centering around June 15th. As a local community here in Tallahassee, what can we do to protect aging loved ones? For many of us our parents and grandparents live alone or, based on their care...Read More - How to be Safe at Summer Camp
Jun 4, 2019
The summer months are just around the corner, and for many, this means that children will be out of school and attending summer camp. As you work hard to ensure your children have a busy and fun summer, it is equally as important to make sure your children are safe and protected during their summer activities. First, we encourage you to ensure that your child’s summer camp has a detailed history of your child’s...Read More - Important Tips and Suggestions for National Safety Month 2019
Jun 3, 2019
This is a month-long celebration that began in 1996, and continues every year to promote the importance of safety. One of the goals is to raise awareness about safety culture in the workplace, on the road, at home, and across communities. The event is organized by the This year, Let us explore in our article what each of these topics means to you so that you may be better...Read More - Facts About Trauma Awareness Month
May 28, 2019
Did you know that trauma is the leading cause of death from those aged Unfortunately, trauma can be caused by a wide variety of injuries and violence, and those affected can have serious, long-lasting effects. To help better inform you about the impact of trauma in the United States, let us share with you a few facts about trauma this Trauma Awareness Month. How prevalent is trauma in the United States? ...Read More - What You Need to Know This National Foster Care Month
May 27, 2019
Research What is National Foster Care Month? National Foster Care Month is recognized every May as a way to keep the needs of youth in foster care prevalent in the minds of the public. How do I get involved? There are many different ways to participate in National Foster Care Month. One of the best ways is by volunteering your time to support youth in need. This can...Read More - The Importance of Mental HealthThis May, we are recognizing National Mental Health Month by raising awareness about the importance of mental health treatment, support, and services for those who are affected by a mental illness.
May 21, 2019
Did you know that one in five people will be affected by mental illness in their lifetime? This statistic may surprise you, but it shows just how important mental health is to each and every one of us. To better inform you about the importance of speaking up about mental health struggles, let us share with you some information and resources that you, or a person you love, can take advantage of if needed...Read More - Tips to Know This National Safe Boating Week
May 20, 2019
Did you know that To help better inform you about the importance of taking proper safety cautions when boating, we want to share with you some important safety tips. 1. Always wear a life jacket. We know how easy it can be to not wear a life jacket while out on the water. On a day when the weather is particularly beautiful, covering up with a life jacket may not be...Read More - SAMHSA National Prevention Week
May 15, 2019
Did you know that May 12 – 17, 2019 is the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (“SAMHSA”) National Prevention Week? Each year, communities and organizations across the nation come together to raise awareness about the importance of strong mental health and substance abuse prevention. To help join this important cause, we want to share with you some information about National Prevention Week and the impact of substance abuse and mental health in our...Read More - Tips for Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
May 14, 2019
Sadly, in 2017 alone, 5,172 motorcycle riders and passengers died in crashes. While motorcycle riders make up approximately six percent of vehicles on the road, the unfortunate reality is that many drivers do not look out for motorcycles when driving. This often results in accidents with catastrophic consequences. This month, to bring attention to the dangers motorcyclists face on the road, we want to share with you some tips to keep yourself and the...Read More - National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Workplace Falls
May 7, 2019
Sadly, 366 of the 971 construction fatalities in 2017 were caused by falls from elevation and were preventable. In fact, preventable falls continue to be the leading cause of death for construction employees. Each year, businesses across the nation hold “stand-downs,” where employees have an opportunity to discuss What is a Safety Stand-Down? A Safety Stand-Down provides an opportunity for employers to discuss fall hazards in a construction workplace, as well...Read More