July 2016
Consistent with our Core Values of “Compassion” and “Just Fix It”, the Newman team makes daily practice of showing respect and dignity to its stakeholders. A client recently called us to tell is she was experiencing a financial hardship. She and her husband bought long term care insurance policies from us 15 years earlier and […]
June 2016
Google launches new smart spoon to help individuals with hand tremors or Parkinson’s disease. This new smart utensil senses hand tremors and balances them out allowing the users to feed themselves. Advances in electronics are allowing more people to retain more of their independence, in their own homes. To read more about this smart technology, follow […]
June 2016
When we think of an individual being provided care from one of their children, we think of this caregiver as an adult. However, this past Sunday, the StarTribune published a few articles on Minnesotan children, ages 9 to 18, providing care to their parents who are too sick to care for themselves and their families. […]
June 2016
During the summer, the number of patient visits spikes due to summer vacation related mishaps. Here are the 10 most common summer vacation injuries: Water sports injuries How many each year: 29,000 Amusement park, state fair, and carnival ride injuries How many each year: 37,000 Volleyball injuries How many each year: 59,000 Trampoline injuries How […]
June 2016
Every year on the summer solstice, the Alzheimer’s Association® holds a team event called The Longest Day. This event is meant to raise money and spread awareness for those battling Alzheimer’s disease as well as their caregivers. From sunrise to sunset, teams are expected to create their own experiences and participate in any activity they […]
