April is Stress Awareness Month. Bringing attention to stress awareness began in 1992 when the first Stress Awareness Month was launched. This year, it seems particularly important. Today, let’s look at stress awareness from many angles! Stress is term used often, yet how we experience stress is different for each of us. There is no […]
The term “Next of Kin” is a term I hadn’t heard in some time. Officially, it refers to your nearest relation according to law. During my reading time this week I learned about a law just passed in California I want to share. It’s a law that many states began passing in 2014, yet few
Thinking about Valentines Day this week, protection is a word I’ve been thinking about recently. February is American Heart Month, a time to think about protection of your heart health. Heart Health Matters Heart disease is a critical national issue with one in four deaths in the US caused by heart disease. Research suggests that many
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This week seemed a good time to pass along news you can use. One thing I enjoy is scouting out for important information! What I uncovered this week is information that may have been missed. Highlights include health insurance, tax incentives/energy rebates, non-compete agreements, and 2022 tax filing delays for Californian’s impacted under federal disaster
Are you CPR certified? Watching the football game Monday night, I held my breath as I watched the medical crew on the field. CPR and AED (automated external defibrillator) saved a life. Damar Hamlin, a 24-year-old Buffalo Bills defensive back, was in critical condition early Tuesday after he collapsed on the field in a game
Did you realize that November is Pet Cancer Awareness month? If you haven’t seen my online courses covering Pets there are three areas. Take a look at Pet Care and Comfort here for some additional tips! https://courses.thelivingplanner.com/courses/furrever-loved-pet-care-care-comfort Pets are integral to family 🐾 And, while they don’t “talk” like humans they communicate with us in
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On September 27, 2022, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the 2023 premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance amounts for the Medicare Part A and Part B programs, and the 2023 Medicare Part D income-related monthly adjustment amounts. As many know or are planning for your 2023 budgets, I wanted to share this to
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Open enrollment for 2023 is coming up before you know it! Healthcare coverage is a hot topic across the country. Begin planning now to ensure a smooth process for everyone. For businesses, this is the time for your budgeting and discussions with benefits providers about healthcare and other benefits for your employees. For employees, seek
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The Inflation Reduction Act Bill passed by the Senate and the House this week includes Healthcare Cost Savings measures to be aware of. This bill contains provisions impacting health care, climate and tax reform. The Inflation Reduction Act is estimated to spend about $485 billion over 10 years on health and alternative energy programs while raising about
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June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Health Awareness Month Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month is observed in June as an opportunity to spread the word about and discuss Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. The 2022 statistics infographic about from the Alzheimer’s Organization are staggering. Something I was reminded of this week is the correlation between heart
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