5 Foster Care Facts (NAPSI)—When a child or youth is placed into foster care, their safety and well-being become the shared responsibility of the community. Organizations such as the nonprofit Treehouse are an important part of the solution. Staff and volunteers work to provide childhood experiences everyone deserves, connection to resources and a successful launch Read More …
Category: Health
Health Matters
Join A Clinical Trial To Help Advance Innovations In Health And Medicine (NAPS)—Clinical trials are at the heart of advances in health and medicine. They seek to discover better ways to prevent, detect and treat disease to improve the health of current and future generations. By volunteering in a clinical trial, you can help advance Read More …
Pointers For Parents
Four Top Tips On Playing It Safe When Getting Toys (NAPSI)—Getting new toys for your kids or grandkids on holidays, birthdays or any time can be fun, but it’s wise to watch out for these four safety concerns: What To Watch Out For 1. Counterfeits: A recent survey conducted by Wakefield Research for The Toy Read More …
Enjoying The Holidays With Family
Home For The Holidays (NAPSI)—With today’s technology, staying in touch with loved ones around the country—and the world—is easier than it’s ever been. We are connected to each other virtually day and night—from cell phones and video calls to social media, texting and e-mail. While we may rely on this technological closeness throughout the year, Read More …
Health Awareness
Mind Your ABCs To Manage Both Diabetes And Heart Disease (NAPSI)—Chances are you know someone with diabetes. About one of every 10 people in the United States has the disease—more than 30 million people. In fact, you could have diabetes and not know it. About one-quarter of all people with the disease have not been Read More …
LET WORK INCENTIVES WORK FOR YOU
Let Work Incentives Work For You (NAPSI)—If you receive Social Security disability benefits and want to work, Social Security Work Incentives can allow you to keep your healthcare (Medicare and Medicaid) and, in some cases, cash benefits as you begin working. These Work Incentives are designed to encourage and support beneficiaries who want to return Read More …
Your Health
5 Important Medicare Changes Coming For 2020 (NAPSI)—If you’re enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan, or are considering one, you will have more plan choices with a wider range of benefits to help you better manage your day-to-day health needs during this year’s open enrollment period. Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period, which runs from Oct. 15 Read More …
Caregiver’s Corner
Caregivers, Take Care: How To Keep Your Caregiving Duties From Overwhelming You (NAPSI)—Caregiving for a loved one can be a fulfilling, yet overwhelming experience. Forty million Americans provide care for their aging loved one each year, and spend an average of 24.4 hours per week doing so. Try as one may to create a balanced Read More …
Work Wise
Explore Work With Confidence (NAPSI)—With unemployment at a 50-year low, companies are eager to draw talent from a diverse pool of job seekers, and organizations have recognized the inherent value in a diverse workforce that includes qualified employees with disabilities. Yet, for many who rely on Social Security disability benefits for income and Medicare or Read More …
News For Older Americans
Seniors Have A Lot To Smile About (NAPSI)—Healthy teeth and gums are an important part of overall well-being. However, as people age, they become more prone to gum disease and other oral health problems. With regular dental check-ups and proper care, your smile may never get old. Smile, California, the Medi-Cal Dental Program’s campaign to Read More …