At 18 months old, my son suddenly changed from the happiest little dude in town to a miserable and often inconsolable kid. Without warning, he became thoroughly unhappy, bouncing between periods of lethargy and periods of frustration. His sleep, which had been challenging anyway, as it is with most little ones, became a constant battle;…
No one plans to have cancer. Aside from the shock and anxiety for the future a diagnosis brings, cancer also presents a financial situation that few people fully consider. Huge medical bills, on top of the typical expenses like college loans, mortgages, and car payments, can leave survivors concerned about their finances. Despite this, there…
Every business should have a basic knowledge about anti-discriminatory handicap and disability laws. At a very general level, the following definition can be proposed: discrimination is any violation of the principle of equality in relation to prohibited criteria. Older discrimination laws used to provide sanctioned regulations which did not sufficiently take into account the differences…
Depression is one of the world’s most misunderstood mood disorders, affecting people from all walks of life. While mild depression can make getting through the day more difficult than it should be, major depressive disorder—affecting roughly 6.7% of the population—can actually put you out of work. It’s a leading cause of disability worldwide, and no…
People with disabilities across the country continue to find they cannot get to where they need or want. The problem is national despite the Americans with Disabilities Act, which is “…a response to an appalling problem: widespread, systemic, inhumane discrimination against people with disabilities…”
An invisible illness. That is what chronic fatigue syndrome is considered. This may be one of the reasons people are skeptical about its existence. Well, it is real, and here are some myth-busting beliefs and potential treatments for this illness.
Who knew there were anxiety apps and depression apps. Like all apps, some people may like them and use them, others may not want anything to do with a mental health app. If you suffer from these widespread mental illnesses, it might be worth it to give each of the apps a try.
Long-term disability insurance is income protection. If you become disabled, your medical bills may be covered by health insurance, but how about insuring your income?
One day a top 20 collegiate athlete, next day a man on an operating table near death. Think he was feeling down? Sure for a while, and then he had a look around. Today his mission is to share his optimistic story of hope and life.
Like any benefits or insurance, Veterans Disability Benefits may take some time to understand. Here we try to boil down in their simplest terms five frequently asked Veterans Disability Benefits questions.
