There are many reasons an adult or child might have a prosthetic limb: genetic disorders, birth defects, accidents, war injuries, or medical conditions. Prosthetic limbs, including their performance, feel, comfort and mobility, have advanced the last few decades. Many amputees live normal, productive lives with little to no limitations. This blog reviews whether having a...
More than 2.1 million Americans are residents of a nursing home, also which is about 1% of the population. At the same time, COVID-19 deaths reported at long-term care facilities is about one-third of patients in the U.S. who have died throughout the pandemic. Residents of a nursing home are more likely to succumb to...
If you’re reading this post, chances are that you or someone you love is unable to work due to an injury, illness or other medical condition. The Social Security Administration’s disability insurance and supplemental security income programs pay monthly benefits to people who become disabled before they reach retirement age. While the program has helped...
Monthly disability payments are critical to supporting those who are unable to work due to a permanent illness, injury, or a lifelong condition. That being said, many who receive a Social Security disability check have limited income. A month or two behind on a bill can lead to mounting debt with no end in sight....
While many Americans spent most of 2020 quarantined inside their homes, essential workers – including delivery drivers – are on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. The ability to have food, groceries, medicines, clothes, entertainment, and other items delivered to our doors is a must in order to maintain public health and safety. We...
If you have been diagnosed with an occupational disease or you have an injury that you suffered on the job, you may be eligible to file a workers’ compensation claim. If you have not yet filed your claim and you have been fired from your job the situation can become complicated. This blog post will...
