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Staying Safe As an Older Driver

The week of December 6th to December 10th was designated as Older Driver Safety Awareness Week by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). Driver safety awareness is something that everyone needs to keep in mind as they grow older. Unfortunately, everyone will begin to undergo physical, mental, and sensory changes that can make driving safely a…

5 Tips for Dealing With Holiday Stress

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Dealing with holiday stress can be a real challenge for everyone. Although the holidays are meant to be an enjoyable experience, they can be incredibly stressful for all kinds of reasons, whether it’s trying to find the time to get everything done or simply dealing with relatives that you may not get along with. Not to…

Holiday Parking Lot Safety

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It’s always important to keep holiday safety in mind when the end of the year comes around. The risk of getting hurt increases during the holidays for a myriad of reasons, whether it’s due to a lack of toy safety awareness or a lack of travel safety. One thing that few people think about when…

Toy Safety Tips for the Holidays

Toy safety is something that you want to make sure you keep in mind as the holidays approach. If you have children, then you want to ensure that any toys that you buy for them, as well as any toys that they receive from friends or family, are safe to use. Because a lot of people don’t…

Family Caregivers: Unsung Heroes

Family caregivers are often taken for granted, but the work they do to provide long-term care to family members can be very challenging and time-consuming. A caregiver takes on a lot of responsibility for helping out their loved ones, whether it’s shopping for them, cooking for them, cleaning them, or more. Because of how much personal time they…