Mental Health and Injury: Combatting Seasonal Depression After an Accident

A personal injury can exacerbate emotional distress any time of year, but it can be particularly challenging in winter months. Injured individuals need to address both physical and mental recovery. Understanding the Link Between Injury and Seasonal Depression Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a regular seasonal pattern of depression during fall and winter months. Symptoms […]

11 Ways to Support Family Caregivers

According to a report by the Administration for Community Living (ACL), more than 53 million family caregivers are providing unpaid care for aging parents, family members with disabilities, chronic illnesses, veterans, and others. At least 2.7 million related caregivers care for children whose parents are unable to do so. Family caregivers support a wide range […]

How to Improve Long-Term Care

November is Long-Term Care (LTC) Awareness Month. It began to highlight LTC services to the public and encourage legislative action for additional funding. It also serves as a reminder to learn about the importance of planning for long-term care and to encourage conversations about doing so. Why LTC Awareness Matters Many individuals are connected to […]

Tips for Driving Safely at Night

As the clock falls back, shorter days present new driving risks. It’s dark earlier, and driving at night has its own challenges. Fatal Crashes Peak on Saturday Nights Fatal crashes peak on Saturday nights, according to a National Safety Council (NSC) analysis of National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration data. NSC notes that fatigue, difficulty […]