What Does “High Risk” Pregnancy Look Like?

At 26 years old and newly married, I was excited when the two pink lines on a pregnancy test indicated that I was expecting. From the start, I did all of the “right” things. I confirmed a viable pregnancy with my OB, waited until it felt “safe” to tell friends and family, scheduled all of…

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LGBTQ+ Confronted by Increased Disabilities and Reduced Medical Care

As we celebrate Pride Month this June, the world’s LGBTQ+ communities have many hard-won achievements to recognize. In the United States, where the Pride movement began, acceptance of LGBTQ+ people is greater than in many other countries. Yet, the weight of continued discrimination and poor physical health and mental distress is taking a unique toll…

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Career Prep for Young Adults with Disabilities

Embarking on a career path in business can lead to countless opportunities, whether young adults pursue corporate roles or entrepreneurship. For young adults with disabilities, the business world offers prospects for every interest and ability. These tips can help you prepare for each stage of working life in business.   Choose the Right Degree Your choice…

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Easing the Process: Moving Into Assisted Living With Limited Mobility

Limited mobility may come with age. It may also be the result of a mobility-related disability, injury, or illness. However limited mobility comes about, it can impact how you live. And the need for assistance with day-to-day activities is often the outcome.   Thankfully, assisted living empowers older individuals living with mobility challenges who need…

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Why Investing In Human Capital Is Crucial For Business Success

Unlocking your business’s full potential starts with recognizing and investing in the most valuable asset of your company: human capital. Fortunately, more and more employers are finally beginning to understand that investing in their human capital is essential for retaining top talent, developing an internal talent pipeline, and overall business success. So if you are…

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Art Offers Advantages for All

Art is a great medium for self-expression, creativity, and learning. In all of its forms, art can offer a way for children with learning disabilities to express themselves and their emotions, build self-esteem, and develop important life skills. Read on for a few quick tips on how you can involve your child in the arts.  …

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Caring for Mental Health: Creating a Safe Workspace as an Employer

Supporting the mental health of your employees is integral to the long-term success of your business. Folks with mental-health-related disabilities need to feel supported and safe in their work environment and will benefit greatly from modifications that promote equal access to healthcare and therapy.   As an employer or manager, you can promote better mental…

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Hate Running? Don’t Do It.

If you don’t like running, you are far from alone. Half of all runners say they either hate it or barely tolerate it, and only eight percent say they love it. Surprised? If you’re among the millions who run a little or a lot, anywhere in the world, the odds are high that you aren’t…

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Caregiving Support – Insights and Resources for Family Caregivers

This article originally appeared on the Guardian Life website “My life changed in an instant,” said Rosemarie Rossetti during Guardian’s webinar, The Inaccessibility of Accessibility: Helping family caregivers find the resources they need. When a 7,000-pound tree and live power lines fell on her while she was biking with her husband, Rosemarie was instantly paralyzed from the…

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Navigating the Social Security-Medicare Gap

By Anita Kulakowski, Integrated Benefits, Inc 1. Understanding the Wait Time for Medicare After Receiving SSDI Most people know that Medicare is a federal health insurance program available to individuals who are 65 years and older. But, did you know that people who have been receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) for at least two…

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My Final Lesson About Mental Health in the “New Normal”

Editor’s note: This piece was originally published in May 2020. In observance of Mental Health Month, I’ve been writing on the lessons I’ve learned about mental health during the Covid-19 pandemic. (You can read about Lessons 1 to 3 here and Lessons 4 to 7 here.) The seventh and final lesson to living in the…

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How Disability Insurance Can Help Protect Financial Wellness and Holistic Health

By Daniel Iskra, of MetLife Given recent market volatility and economic uncertainties, it’s no surprise that many American workers are struggling financially and experiencing a decline in their financial wellness and mental health.1 In fact, only 55% of employees feel financially healthy and 65% of employees feel mentally well – down 9% and 3%, respectively…

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