If you experience a disaster and need to file a claim with an insurance company, it will be extremely helpful to have a completed inventory of your possessions. After the disaster, you’ll contact the insurance company to report details of the loss – but what will you tell them if you can’t remember what was […]
Month: June 2020
Sharing the Demands of Caregiving and the Workplace
As Deborah Koehneke sees it, she has two full-time jobs. One is director of medical clinics in Hillsdale, Michigan. The other is caregiver to her 87-year-old mother with chronic lung disease. Koehneke’s mom lives 90 minutes away; it’s the long distance caregiving that’s tough. Koehneke calls to make sure she’s okay. “Today Mom emailed me to say […]
Cleaning Out A Loved One’s Home
If you’re like many of today’s young retirees, you may feel sandwiched between the needs of your adult children and your aging parents. Just as you’re beginning to enjoy your retirement, you may find yourself tasked with clearing out a parent’s home. Whether your parent is moving into an independent living apartment, into a nursing […]
Learn More About Car Theft Prevention
Was Your Car Broken Into? Do you ever leave your key fob or keys in your vehicle? If so, you’re among a growing number of drivers getting accustomed to leaving their cars unlocked with their keys inside. Although FBI data shows total vehicle thefts were down 3.1% in the first half of 2018*, the National Insurance Crime Bureau […]
Calories Burned Walking: Walking for Exercise and How to Get Started
More and more Americans are walking for exercise. In fact, the number of adults walking for transportation, fun and exercise increased by 6% in the last five years. In total, 60% of adults are walking for aerobic activity. And there’s a great reason why they should be. The CDC reports that adults need at least 2 […]
Overcoming Limitations: Finding New Ways to Stay Fit
Working out is a great way to improve health at any age, but jumping into a strenuous exercise regimen can lead to injuries, especially for people age 50 and older. It’s important for people who have not been exercising regularly to begin slowly and avoid the temptation to push themselves too hard, said Dr. Monali […]
Four Popular Diets: Is One Right for You?
There are so many popular diets these days that it can be difficult to sort fad from functional, especially when your best friend, relative, or neighbor swears by their fancy new way of eating. Finding a diet that helps you develop better eating habits is extremely beneficial, and special diets are especially necessary for those […]
Reopening a Business After COVID-19: Staff and Client Safety
Stay-at-home regulations are scaling back. How will business owners know it is acceptable to reopen? The following are some things to keep in mind. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to have an unprecedented effect on daily life, many business owners are looking forward to a return to normalcy. As stay-at-home orders are gradually reduced and […]
Celebrate National Dairy Month by creating a safe dairy operation
This June, dairy leaders, farmers and communities from across America will celebrate National Dairy Month. What began 76 years ago as a way to stabilize dairy demand when production was at a surplus, has evolved into an annual traditional of celebrating the important contributions of the dairy industry. While we take time to honor the […]
5 Reasons to Eat More Color
Colorful, delicious and nutritious foods keep our bodies and minds healthier, longer. Lots of the good Fruits and vegetables provide many beneficial nutrients. Add fruits and vegetables to meals and snacks for a nutritional power boost. Less of the bad Fruits and vegetables are typically free of trans fat, saturated fat and sodium. Load up! […]
