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- 5 Water Safety Tips for This Memorial Day
May 25, 2021
Can you believe that we are already approaching the halfway mark in 2021? Memorial Day will be here in the blink of an eye. After the challenging year of 2020, Memorial Day celebrations are sure to include a bevy of friends and family. Will your gathering include a pool, lake or other water? If so, please check out these five water safety tips for this Memorial Day. 1. Employ or designate a lifeguard. Unfortunately,...Read More - Tips on Recording a Police Encounter
May 19, 2021
Over the last few years, we have seen that bystander videos can be a critical element in documenting and exposing police misconduct. If you are confronted by the police or come upon a situation you believe merits recording, would you know how to handle it? Let us review some tips on recording a police encounter. You are permitted to record, but must follow police orders. You have a First Amendment right to record a...Read More - Can Your Employer Require You to Get a Covid Vaccine?
May 12, 2021
It has been an unprecedented year for many reasons. The pandemic has generated many unknowns for countless people in the U.S. and across the globe. With the rollout of the Covid-19 vaccines, it seems that more offices and While private sector employers might be able to require vaccines, there are long-standing exceptions to such requirements for people with disabilities and those whose religious beliefs prohibit them from getting a vaccine. Simply not believing...Read More - Warning Signs to Watch for When You Visit a Parent in a Skilled Nursing Home
May 4, 2021
When you select a skilled nursing facility to take care of your parent, you expect that the staff will take care of him or her. Unfortunately, the standard of care can fall short in some facilities. How can you be sure that your loved one is not suffering nursing home abuse and At every visit, look for signs of abuse. Abuse can be physical, emotional, financial, sexual, or neglectful. It can be important...Read More - Am I Liable for My Blind Spot?
Apr 28, 2021
Am I liable for my blind spot? The short answer is yes, you can be held liable for a blind spot accident. The other driver who entered your blind spot, however, may actually be the liable one, or at least share liability. What exactly is a blind spot, and what should you do, if you have been involved in a blind spot A blind spot, by definition, is the area surrounding the perimeter...Read More - Do I Have a Personal Injury Case if I Only Have Minor Injuries?
Apr 27, 2021
In many types of accidents, the initial injuries sustained may be considered minor. For example, in a It can be important to see a doctor even if you do not think you have suffered major injuries. Many minor injuries can turn into major ones over time, and if you do not understand the root cause at the beginning, it can be tough to figure out why you suddenly are not feeling well. For...Read More - How to Give Back to Those in Need During Parkinson’s Awareness Month
Apr 21, 2021
Have you heard that April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, and the theme for 2021 is #KnowMorePD? The goal this year is to raise awareness about Parkinson’s disease, the Parkinson’s Foundation, and all of the resources available to help make lives better for people with Parkinson’s. There are nearly 1 million people living with Parkinson’s disease in the United States, and approximately 60,000 Americans are diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease each year. Parkinson’s disease is more...Read More - Ways to Help a Loved One During National Autism Acceptance Month
Apr 20, 2021
Do you have a loved one with autism? If you do, or one of your loved ones has someone in his or her life with autism, it can be important to offer support and recognition all year round. Every April, however, the country recognizes National Autism Acceptance Month, providing an opportunity to really step up and be the change that may be needed in the world for people with autism. Let us discuss three ways...Read More - Preparing To Visit Your Parent In A Nursing Home During The COVID-19 Pandemic
Apr 14, 2021
Is your parent one of the 1.3 million residents in a nursing home facility? If so, your next visit will be much different than your visits before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Until recently, most nursing homes were not allowing any indoor visits because their residents were at such a greater risk of death from contracting COVID-19. Indeed, 35 percent of deaths from COVID-19 in the United States have taken place in ...Read More - 7 Questions To Ask Your Elder Loved One In A Nursing Home During COVID
Apr 13, 2021
Is your elder loved one in a nursing home during the COVID-19 pandemic? If so, the isolation has probably been very hard on them, and you. With the promise of widespread distribution of the vaccine on the horizon, we can all be hopeful that our seniors will not have to be isolated for much longer. Until enough of our population is vaccinated and the number of cases drops low enough, however, we will likely continue...Read More