October is National Physical Therapy Month used by the American Physical Therapy Association to celebrate Physical Therapists and their impact on patients. Physical Therapy is important following an accident and can help the recovery process in several ways. Physical therapy aides in the recovery process. A car accident exerts a ton of force, and even a "minor" accident causes … [Read more...]
Crime Prevention
October is National Crime Prevention Month designed for members of communities to assist in preventing crime. The National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) hosts events annually to raise awareness, share resources and remind communities to look out for each other. There are things you can do to help prevent crime and make your community safer. Report suspicious activity. If you see … [Read more...]
Life Insurance
September is life insurance awareness month to make people aware of the importance of insurance needs. Protecting your loved ones if you pass away is important but life insurance can be difficult to understand if you are not familiar with the terminology. Why do people purchase life insurance? People purchase life insurance for different reasons but there are several common … [Read more...]
Dealing With Grief
Grief describes the way a person responds to loss from different life experiences. Dealing with grief is unique for every individual. There is no "normal" way to deal with grief but understanding what grief is can help people cope. Grief does not always arise from death of a loved one although this is a common trigger. It arises from other loss too including health, relationships, or … [Read more...]
National Preparedness Month
Hundreds of wildfires burned over two million acres of Alaska wilderness this summer, creating emergency situations all over the state. Many people had to leave their homes, belongings, and relocate beloved pets. September is National Preparedness Month and encourages family and community disaster and emergency planning. Take time with your household to create an emergency response plan … [Read more...]
Bon Fire Safety
Fall means cooler weather is upon us and with that comes bon fire concerns. According to the National Park Service, many wild fires in the U.S. are caused by humans from different kinds of incidents. Several wild fires can be prevented with a few safety tips everyone should know when participating in a bon fire. Check The Weather If you plan to start a fire, check the weather in … [Read more...]
