Archive for July 2012
Cell Phones the Culprit in Many Vehicle Crashes
It is a fact that whenever anyone gets behind the wheel of a vehicle, he or she is responsible for a potential of major destruction, to others or themselves. This is something that is clearly underappreciated. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s latest numbers show pedestrians injured in motor vehicle accidents were up 19 percent…
Read MoreCell Phones and Driving Don’t Mix
Folks who plaster those “Hang Up and Drive” bumper stickers on their vehicles might come across as arrogant, condescending and self righteous. It turns out, however, that they have the right idea. Look at the numbers: The National Safety Council reports that 23 percent of all vehicle mishaps are cell-phone use related, resulting in 1.3…
Read MoreThe Dilemma of Choosing Assisted Living or a Nursing Home
The good news is that thanks to medical advances and other factors, people are living longer than ever. The less than stellar news is this extended life span does not necessarily translate into a high quality of life in one’s later years. With that comes the issue of what decisions should be made to make…
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