Americans sure love their gift cards! In fact, according to Capital One Shopping, the U.S. accounts for approximately 38% of the global gift card market (at a value of $339.5 billion), with a whopping 54% of US consumers buying gift cards as holiday presents. But, if you are thinking about…
By Colleen E. Masse Planning a secure, comfortable, and fulfilling future for a loved one with a disability is a huge responsibility. It’s not a task to be undertaken lightly, or without expert legal assistance. A strong plan has two parts. The first is the drafting and executing of core…
An RV (recreational vehicle) is a home away from home on wheels that gives you the ability to enjoy a romantic lifestyle of freedom and adventure on the open road. It’s a fabulous way to see the country, and often a cost-effective way to travel. It is also, however, a…
By Colleen E. Masse You did it! You made it to 18 and now your child is an…ADULT?! Yes, that’s right, your little bundle of joy is all grown up and your work is done, or is it? Here are some things to consider as your child reaches the age…
The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently announced that Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) monthly benefits will increase 3.2 percent in 2024. Social Security recipients will see this cost-of-living (COLA) increase by January 2024, while SSI recipients will see the change go into…
The bond between people and horses is a strong one. Over the millennia, this interspecies relationship has evolved from one of equine servitude as a beast of burden to one in which horses share our lives in a much more intimate and integral way. Cowboys in the West still rely…
If you use a wheelchair or are a caregiver for a loved one who uses a wheelchair, you already know that transportation can be a challenging issue. While experts agree that riding in a vehicle’s regular passenger seat is the safest option, if it’s too difficult or unsafe to transfer…
Becoming a grandparent is one of life’s most amazing experiences, and one many people look forward to with great anticipation. Unlike parenting your own child, which tends to come with a healthy serving of self doubt, a mountain of responsibility, and the grind of the daily routine, grandparenting is usually…
If you have never experienced it yourself, it can be difficult to understand what it’s like to feel deep anxiety and even physical pain as the result of being exposed to sensory stimuli like sounds, scents, lights, and crowds. For people with sensory sensitivity, the intensity of these experiences ranges…
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month, and according to the Brain Injury Alliance, there are currently over 5 million Americans living with brain injuries, a number that increases by about 5,000 injuries per day. So for us, it’s a perfect time to raise awareness of the impact that brain injuries…