It’s that time of year – The Final Four and the final push to gather what’s needed and file personal taxes! 2017 was no stranger to identity theft due to the Equifax data breach, exposing private information of over 145 Million Americans. Many Americans began filing taxes as early as 29 January, 2018. The Federal […]
On January 9, 2018 Congress passed HR3759 / S1028 the Recognize, Assist, Support and Engage Family Caregivers Act (RAISE). The RAISE Act aims to help the relatives and partners who provide medical, household and financial assistance to loved ones. The bill is on the President’s desk awaiting signature. It could affect employers of more than
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November, 2017 is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month. “It’s About How you Live” is a theme used to describe the care provided by trained professionals. Hospice care and palliative care are different and each provide care and comfort for patients. These terms are often used interchangeably, yet they have distinct differences. Palliative care is
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Brene Brown is a remarkable person. Her studies have taken her down paths of understanding of human nature. It was a reminder today as I participated in a conference that featured her short video segment outlining “empathy vs. sympathy”. This short segment serves as a reminder during those “life moments” when we are unclear how
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We rely on schedules in daily life. The busier we get, the juggling between activities occurs naturally, living a life of its own?! Alas, we rely on routines, patterns of behavior, actions and responses to help us manage everything we do. Think stimulus/response … Auto-pilot can be helpful – the less we have to think,
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We’ve seen much over the past weeks that lend consideration to “expecting the unexpected”. Situations beyond our control stretch us beyond our comfort zones. We are faced with unfamiliar circumstances and see the best in people/humanity or are stunned by dismal reactions. How might we be ready to be ready? Let’s start small. IF we
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Companies have been impacted by outside hackers more frequently than we would like. Notable breaches into Yahoo, Adobe, Target, Anthem Insurance, and the US Office of Personnel Management have resulted in our personal data being stolen. Identity theft is a nightmare. Thieves who pose as you open new credit accounts, file phony tax returns, buy
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Did you know that the origin of the phrase “buy the farm” from the US Air Force in the 1950’s? A story about its origin was told in an issue of American Speech in 1955. “Jet pilots say that when a jet crashes on a farm the farmer usually sues the government for damages done to
Throughout life, we are presented with new experiences, new tasks and new learning. We learn to study/learn in school; when we buy our first car or house we learn about negotiation; when we seek a job we learn what it takes to find employment; to maintain a job we learn about leadership, teamwork, organization, time
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Talking about accidents, illness or even death is not something that comes naturally for most. Amidst the diagnosis, situation or aftermath, there are a number of practical concerns that come at us all at once. Often we are ill-prepared for the practical needs, as we struggle to get through the day. There comes a time
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