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 […]
2024 Versailles Pumpkin Show
You’ll find the 2024 Versailles Pumpkin Show on the Ripley County Courthouse Square, just outside our office! The Pumpkin Show is one of the longest running shows in the state. The 2024 event kicks off on Wednesday, September 25th. This year the amusements will be provided by Jessop Amusements with new digital ticketing and kiosks. […]
CPSC Finds Amazon Responsible for Hazardous Products Sold by Third-Party Sellers
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently issued a Decision and Order against Amazon.com, Inc. The CPSC determined that Amazon was a “distributor” of products that are defective or don’t meet federal consumer product safety standards, therefore bearing legal responsibility for recalling the products. According to the official press release, more than 400,000 products […]
