Bearded Dragons as Emotional Support Pets

An Emotional Support Animal (ESA) is any pet that is legally certified to offer support for emotional of psychological conditions. They help people by providing support during difficult times and are mostly commonly utilized by people suffering from conditions such as anxiety or depression. Usually dogs are trained for this task. However, diversity of ESAs…

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How Working in Your 70s and 80s Might Be a Good Thing

If you’re age 40 or 50, you may begin to hear the concept of “multistage life” replacing “retirement”. Let’s face it, with rapidly increasing life expectancy rates, retiring near age-65 could become an old school notion.   Look at what’s happening today in the U.S. labor force. Between now and 2030, only one age group…

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Tips for Managing Fall Allergies

When the summer heat begins to give way to lower temperatures and the days get shorter and shorter, the onset of fall tends to make itself known seemingly overnight. It can be an exciting time of year; finishing summer vacations, getting back to school, preparing for winter. But for many people, it also signals the…

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Social Security Disability Benefits Include Protections for Returning to Work

By Steve Perrigo Editor’s Note: When you’re approved for Social Security Disability Income benefits by the Social Security Administration, you receive monthly financial payments (upon approval) and Medicare (after 24 months). A secondary benefit of SSDI is the ability to participate in the Ticket to Work program that allows beneficiaries of SSDI to return to…

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10 Causes of Disability Every HR Leader Should Know

When most people consider disability, they picture something catastrophic happening—an injury on the ski slope, or a speeding car hurtling into theirs—and, for the most part assume it can never happen to them. That’s why human resources experts often find it challenging to convince their employees of the importance of disability insurance even though you…

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Five Lifestyle Changes for a Strong Mind and Body

Taking care of yourself is an important aspect of maintaining both physical and mental well being. By making adjustments to your daily routine, you can start seeing positive changes in your overall health and even inspire your loved ones to do the same. In this article, we will explore five habits that contribute to a…

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Shaping Your Home Around Your Changing Capabilities

As we age, previously manageable aspects of our houses can become hazardous. Studies show that household accidents account for an annual average of 20 million hospitalizations in the U.S. Renovating your home for accessibility can help you age gracefully without relocating.   Deciding Whether to Age in Place   Choosing to remain home has several…

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“New Year’s Resolutions” for September

Happy New Year! Wait…aren’t we a little early (or a lot late) for that greeting? The truth is that for many people, September is the “real” new year, despite what the calendar says. And it’s easy to see why—after all that was traditionally the time we came back to school in a new outfit, maybe…

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Anxiety and Disability in the Workforce

By Holly Devine  Editor’s Note: Holly Devine grew up knowing how to advocate for herself and what she needed – as it related to being a person with a physical disability. But it wasn’t until she was working at her first job after college that she learned how to ask for support with a mental…

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Ready for Open Enrollment? Three Steps To Getting In Shape for a Great Season

For HR folks, the fall is sort of like their own version of the retail holiday season or the big football final…that’s because it’s open enrollment, the time when employees are able to make major changes to their benefits plans without penalties. And just like retailers start planning their holiday promotions early, so should the…

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Had a Great Workout? Hold off the Alcohol!

A cold beer or chilled glass of wine sounds like a great reward for a hard, physical workout. Maybe you ran a few extra miles. Played pickle ball until the lights were turned off. Skied a steep trail for the first time. Or, worked extra hard in the garden for hours.   For many of…

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Disability Insurance Is Important No Matter Your Age —What To Consider

By John Feeney, vice president, group sales and market development for the Renaissance Life & Health Insurance Company of America.   Attention Gen Z and Millennials: disability insurance is an important coverage for you, too. Some view employer-sponsored group disability insurance as an ancillary benefit reserved for older individuals, when in fact, disability insurance should…

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