Fall Autumn is one of my favorite times of year with the changing color of the woods and the crisp, cool air. However, this isn’t a discourse on the beauty of fall as a season, but rather a discussion on the danger of falling. Every second of every day, an adult...
Hidden Disabilities A disability is a physical or mental impairment that limits normal activities of daily living in a significant way. Estimates range from 65% to 90% of people with disabilities have what are called “hidden” disabilities – those that aren’t obvious....
Learning To Live On Your Own What do you need to know in order to live independently? It may seem like a very simple question, but it’s not! Many of the skills that help us live independently in the community are skills that aren’t always taught at home or in school....
Living with Chronic Illness Most people will experience two or more chronic, long-term illnesses during their lifetimes. Almost 60% of us have a chronic condition we deal with on a daily basis. Those of us with chronic illness need to find ways to live a life that’s...
Omicron Just when you thought things were getting back to normal, several new types of COVID-19 are making themselves known. These variants are not as deadly, but they do spreads more quickly than the original and can still put you in the hospital. If you’re one of...
Veteran Scams Unfortunately, being a veteran does not exclude you from being the target of a scam. Apparently, there is no honor among thieves as the AARP Fraud Network announces that “1 in 3 current or former military personnel have been targeted by...
