Picture a worker who has an injury so traumatic that he or she is rushed to the emergency room. A doctor prescribes an opioid to ease the pain. A new working paper adds to the growing evidence that taking opioids, even when necessary, can have serious long-term consequences for workers’ career paths. Michael Dworsky at […]
With the holidays right around the corner and holiday planning parties already starting, we wanted to share some hostess gifts ideas for the 2022 season. Whether you are going to a co-worker’s dinner party, a holiday event, neighborhood Christmas party or staying with someone for the weekend, it is still vogue to bring a little […]
It’s one of the biggest frauds unleashed on the American public: high gas prices despite falling crude oil prices. As consumers prepare to vote, it’s often the high gas prices that are on their minds. Recently, I wrote about price gouging. I reported about one-third to half of the current inflation in the United States […]
How do I know these are favorite books for kids you might ask? Well…we attended a baby shower for my niece, Olivia. She lives in a different state than all of the attendees of the shower. Therefore, gifts were mailed directly to her home. (That could get a little crazy getting all those gifts home, […]
Author’s Bio: Matilda Young (she/they) is a poet with an M.F.A. in Poetry from the University of Maryland. She has been published in several journals, including Anatolios Magazine, Angel City Review, and Entropy Magazine’s Blackcackle. She enjoys Edgar Allan Poe jokes, not being in her apartment, and being obnoxious about the benefits of stovetop popcorn. […]
Adaptive Pants for Seniors: A Family Caregiver’s Journey We’re so excited to introduce you to our newest product: The Everyday Freedom Pant. Our goal was to create adaptive pants for seniors that are versatile, beautiful, comfortable. And most important is that they’re easy to put on and off. If you decide to purchase these pants, […]
Simple moments in a noisy world Magical Excursions I was on a flight to California when I discovered the film A Love Song . Four hours with no distractions or interruptions is a rare treat for me, and being stuck in the clouds always makes me reflective. I can be romantic that way. I am […]
Many of us live hours or even states away from our aging family members, which can make it difficult to pick up on clues or red flags that they may need help. During the holidays, families come together for in person visits and are often shocked to see how much a loved one has declined […]
Have you ever caught yourself thinking about a “want,” only to realize that you’ve been thinking about that same “want” in your midlife season for years and have made zero progress towards it? It can feel discouraging enough to cause you to put it back on the shelf and tell yourself, “Not today…maybe someday” or […]
These skills are a combination of psychosocial competencies, interpersonal skills, and communication skills that allow people to make informed choices, solve problems, think creatively, communicate effectively with others, empathize with them, and manage their life healthily and productively. You can empower your children to develop their life skills. This will enable them to make logical […]
