In the fall of 2021, the FTC issued a new policy statement pertaining to subscription offers, automatic renewals and negative option marketing. This seems to have fallen “under the radar” and I want to make sure you are aware! Automatic Renewals Automatic renewals and subscription models are used throughout the US in daily life. You […]
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The new 988 Hotline was launched 7.15.2022. Verywell Health published an article this week to highlight the features of this service. https://www.verywellhealth.com/988-suicide-prevention-hotline-5547790. Here are highlights from this important resource. Overview Starting July 16, you can call or text 988 for help if you’re experiencing a mental health crisis The hotline can connect callers to trained
Caregiving is a topic many (most) will or have faced in life. Long distance caregiving adds an additional element to the equation. Caregiving resources have developed quite a bit over the years. Knowing about and using resources when you need help with long distance and/or local caregiving is why I’m writing this post today. State
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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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As May is Mental Health awareness month, let’s close out the month with information about mental health and trauma. In light of recent events, it is a good time to remember that your mental health is essential to your overall health ❣ One Foundation I found recently is the Jed Foundation. The Jed Foundation (JED)
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Summer preparation for wildfires and hurricanes is high on the list for 2022. It’s time to get prepared from coast to coast. Where are my Contingency Planners?! If you are or know of a person who likes to:▶Control What You Can▶ Have a Plan B▶ Plan In AdvanceJoin my 12 Week Business and Personal Contingency
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Much has been written about the “sandwich generation”. On Mother’s Day, let’s honor those who are moms, who have moms and acknowledge all they do for so many! The sandwich generation faces caregiving from two sides of the coin: parents and children. Both sides are highly dependent upon them to act on their behalf. The
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Happy May Day! A ritual in many parts of the world, May Day activities include maypole festivities, picking flowers and dropping them off for neighbors. Picking lilies of the valley was popular where I grew up 🙂 What are your favorite May Day activities? History.com reminds us that May Day has to do with the
Quality of life is a term used across industries. The focus of today’s blog is quality of life as it applies to YOU. How do you define living a healthy and comfortable life, and be able to participate in or enjoy life events? There are many topics we avoid in and about life. Quality of life came
Urgency as a noun is defined as “importance requiring swift action” or “insistence/persistence”. Seeing what’s happening in Ukraine in real time shows us a situation that is urgent and important. A friend recently mentioned the “Eisenhower Decision Matrix” or the “Eisenhower Decision Principle”. It’s been years since I’ve reviewed this! It applies to so many
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