We post blog articles here regularly about financial, physical, and emotional wellness, and the steps working Americans can take to protect their income and strengthen their resilience, at home and in the workplace.
Whether you’ve been living with a disability for a long time or have recently experienced an unexpected one, seeking ways to nurture your career growth is important for personal and professional development. That said, it’s not uncommon for individuals with…
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By Steve Perrigo No one expects to have a life-threatening illness or injury, but knowing how to safeguard your income can help deal with the overwhelm of treatment, recovery and bills piling up. It’s vital for U.S. workers including Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials and Generation Z, to understand the significance of federal disability…
I enjoy having a beer with dinner nearly every evening. Sometimes a glass of wine, but far more often, a single good beer. It’s something I’ve enjoyed for years. I knew moderate drinking had some health benefits. And with so many craft brews on the market now, there is always a new beer to try.…
Remote work has become the new normal for many people across the world. This shift toward hybrid or fully remote work modules has also made a variety of jobs more accessible to disabled people. Even if the bulk of your work takes place outside of the office, obtaining profitable remote work opportunities may require you…
At 26 years old and newly married, I was excited when the two pink lines on a pregnancy test indicated that I was expecting. From the start, I did all of the “right” things. I confirmed a viable pregnancy with my OB, waited until it felt “safe” to tell friends and family, scheduled all of…
If you’re in your mid-to-late 40s, the options to protect your income may be coming to an end. If you don’t have income-protection disability insurance, you may find it’s more difficult to get it and that the cost is increasing. Disability insurance? Yes, basic disability insurance is most affordable way to protect your income…
Today’s diverse educational landscape requires an emphasis on inclusivity. An inclusive environment in education is one where all students, regardless of their abilities or disabilities, are given equal opportunities to learn, participate, and succeed. This approach is not just about providing physical accessibility but also about adapting teaching methods, curricula, and attitudes to cater to…
At 18 months old, my son suddenly changed from the happiest little dude in town to a miserable and often inconsolable kid. Without warning, he became thoroughly unhappy, bouncing between periods of lethargy and periods of frustration. His sleep, which had been challenging anyway, as it is with most little ones, became a constant battle;…
Most of us relish the extra evening hour that comes with Daylight Savings Time, but losing that hour can come with schedule consequences…and even health consequences. In fact, Daylight Savings Time has been linked to increased heart attacks, and another study found that fatal car accidents increased the Monday after the Daylight Savings Time switch. So besides taking…
We’ve come a long way as a society in creating a more accepting workplace, and one of the ways your company can help is by providing fertility support. No Longer Taboo For years there has been a stigma associated with reproductive health, and many employees are concerned that pregnancy, miscarriage, menopause or infertility…
I am not a doctor. I didn’t even like science in school. What I am is a sixty-something guy who works in an office and has been highly skeptical of all diets – I think they’re all fads – for my entire adult life. Diets typically have a gimmick, may work for a while, but…
At least 70% of American adults say they lose sleep at least one night a month, with 11% reporting that it happens every night. And that can lead to decreased productivity, along with an increased risk for disease. Of course, most of us yearn to just fall asleep with no problem, but sometimes that’s easier…
When I say that I barely ever exercised until my late 40s, it is not hyperbole. One trip to the gym (total lifetime stat), some occasional light yoga, and cross-country running my freshman year of high school were all I had to show for 46 years on the planet. But fear not if you…