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Sep272017

Unseen Employee Disability Costs, Part 2

In last month’s blog post, I wrote about how the non-occupational disabilities covered under salary continuation or disability insurance plans are more common than the occupational disabilities covered under workers’ compensation. I suggested that your benefits team should be as focused on managing the costs of non-occ disabilities as your risk management team is on…

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September 27, 2017Leave a commentDisability Insurance, Uncategorized, WorkplaceBy Fred Schott
Sep252017

Do You Really Need Eight Hours of Sleep?

Sleep is one of the most important factors that can play into one’s overall health and wellbeing. With more than 20% of Americans suffering from chronic sleep loss or other types of sleep disorders, however, sleep deprivation is a real problem that threatens to disrupt our lives. Weight gain, depression, headaches and more can manifest…

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September 25, 2017Leave a commentHealth and Wellness, UncategorizedBy Council for Disability Awareness
Sep222017

Is Autumn Making You S.A.D.? Managing Seasonal Affective Disorder

For many, the first day of autumn kicks off a season of apple picking, foliage tours, and evenings by the fire pit. But for others, it signals the beginning of a months-long struggle with depression, brought about by a significant reduction in sunlight. What is Seasonal Affective Disorder? Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D.) is a form…

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September 22, 2017Leave a commentHealth and Wellness, UncategorizedBy Council for Disability Awareness
Sep202017

Minimizing Call-outs and Sick Days

People get sick. And it can happen at the most inopportune times, often delaying projects and timelines to the point where catching-up can be a project in and of itself. While the average person that has been at their job between five and 10 years takes about eight sick days each year, it’s not always clear…

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September 20, 2017Leave a commentHealth and Wellness, Uncategorized, WorkplaceBy Council for Disability Awareness
Sep182017

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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September 18, 2017Leave a commentDisability Causes, Health and Wellness, UncategorizedBy Council for Disability Awareness
Sep152017

New to Running? Avoid These Common Mistakes!

It’s well known that regular exercise plays a key role in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. And running is without a doubt one of the most popular ways to stay fit, with over 64 million Americans logging at least one run every year. While running can be an extremely healthy and holistic exercise, it can also…

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September 15, 2017Leave a commentHealth and Wellness, UncategorizedBy Council for Disability Awareness
Sep132017

Ergonomics in the Workplace

Today’s companies and organizations demand more from employees than ever in the past. With Americans working as many as 499 additional hours each year than those in other developed countries, the need for a healthy & productive work environment is increasingly important. Workplace ergonomics can have a huge influence on overall health and can even…

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September 13, 2017Leave a commentHealth and Wellness, Millennials, Uncategorized, WorkplaceBy Council for Disability Awareness
Sep112017

Home Ownership and Disability: What You Need to Know

Buying a home can be one of the most exciting experiences that life has to offer, especially when all the stars seem to align. As consumer confidence continues to build and mortgage rates continue to fall, the housing market is seeing an uptick—especially among millennials. While buying a home can surely be an exciting experience, it…

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September 11, 2017Leave a commentDisability Insurance, Insurance, Millennials, Personal Finance, Plan, Protect Your IncomeBy Council for Disability Awareness
Sep82017

When Back Pain is a Sign of Something More Serious

In the U.S. alone, some 31 million people find themselves dealing with lower back pain at any given moment. Worldwide, low-back pain is a leading cause of disability, as well as a common reason for otherwise healthy people to miss work. While back pain may be a result of poor posture, muscle injury or obesity,…

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September 8, 2017Leave a commentDisability Causes, Health and Wellness, MillennialsBy Council for Disability Awareness
Sep62017

How Employers Can Support Caregivers

Does your company have a comprehensive “Family Caregiver Leave” policy in place? If not, it might be time to start thinking about one. 44 million family caregivers currently reside in the U.S. providing care for ill and disabled loved ones – tasks may include everything from transportation to doctor’s appointments to providing more skilled nursing…

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September 6, 2017Leave a commentHealth and Wellness, News, Uncategorized, WorkplaceBy Jessica Hegg
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