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08/03/2023

https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/osha/osha20230727

07/05/2023

If anyone is working outside in Lackawanna County and can’t get cold water/Gatorade, let us know! We want you to be safe!

With temperatures getting into the upper 80s and 90s this afternoon and Thursday afternoon, watch for signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Stay cool and hydrated. This evening temperatures will fall into the 70s, then into the 60s late tonight.

Friday will cooler with highs in the 80s but still humid.

06/15/2023

This World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, take some time to call or visit with an older adult. Ask if they are okay and listen to what they tell you. Pay attention to signs of abuse or unusual behavior. Most of all, don’t be afraid to report instances of suspected abuse. Everyone deserves to be safe, regardless of age, and help is available.

https://blog.ssa.gov/world-elder-abuse-awareness-day-combating-injustice/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

From the Social Security Administration: The COVID-19 pandemic may have led us to focus more on ourselves – and forget about checking in with others. World Elder Abuse Awareness Day reminds us about the importance of staying in touch with older persons.

Elder abuse is the intentional mistreatment or harming of an older person. An older person is defined by the Social Security Act as someone over age 60. This abuse takes many forms – including physical, emotional, neglect, sexual harm, and financial exploitation. More than 1 in 10 older adults experience some form of abuse each year. That number is likely much higher because elder abuse is often underreported– especially in underserved communities.

Abuse victims typically show emotional and behavioral red flags, such as depression, unusual fear or anxiety, or intentional isolation. Many victims are abused by someone they know or trust. It’s important to look for unusual changes in behavior around:

-Family members.
-Staff at inpatient facilities.
-Hired or volunteer caregivers.
-People in positions of trust like doctors or financial advisors.

You can also help make a difference by checking in with older loved ones. Looking for warning signs of mistreatment is the first step to preventing abuse. Signs of physical abuse include bruises, burns, or other unexplained injuries.

There may also be signs of neglect like:

-Poor nutrition or hygiene.
-Lack of necessary medical aids like glasses or medications that a caretaker should be providing.

There may also be indications of financial abuse. These may include:

-Unpaid rent.
-Sudden changes to a will.
-Unusual changes in money management.
-Large, unexplained financial transactions.
-Mortgages despite sufficient financial resources.
-Allowing someone new to access bank accounts.

If you suspect that someone is a victim of elder abuse, don’t ignore it! If you or someone you care about is in a life-threating situation, call 911. If you suspect that something isn’t right – but nobody seems to be in immediate danger – contact:

Your local Adult Protective Services.
The National Center on Elder Abuse at 1-855-500-3537 (ELDR).
You can also find additional local resources by searching the Eldercare Locator for your community.

Please share this information with your family and friends – and post it on social media.

The COVID-19 pandemic may have led us to focus more on ourselves – and forget about checking in with others. World Elder Abuse Awareness Day reminds us about the importance of staying in touch with…

05/07/2023

What is the safest job, as determined in fictional deathmatches narrated by ChatGPT? (Pennsylvania workers’ comp generally would cover most of these injuries, btw, if it was in furtherance of your employer’s interests — or, like, a softball team or family picnic hosted by your employer. But not the mail carriers, as that would be federal workers’ comp and not through PA WC)

This entire video is OSHA compliant. Streaming live on Twitch! https://www.twitch.tv/dougdougFull stream recording: https://youtu.be/-MFMWwpr13wMAIN CHANNEL:...

04/01/2023

March 31st marks the Transgender Day of Visibility, an annual event that focuses on the lives of transgender people and raises awareness of the challenges they face. Here are ways to help support this community.

03/08/2023

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02/14/2023

Happy Valentine’s Day from Workers & Wills!

01/25/2023

📣Attention college juniors and seniors/ law school students📣

If you're interested in opportunities such as drafting and presenting your own legislation, attending meet and greets with public officials, and touring some of the Commonwealth's historic public spaces I encourage you to apply to the PA House Legislative Fellowship Program for the 2023 Summer Semester!

To learn more head to ➡️ www.pafellowship.us

01/12/2023

If you are a victim of intimate partner violence and do not know how to escape safely, there are resources available to help you plan.

Allstate has an online tutorial for DV survivors on recognizing financial abuse and how to access financial resources.

The Allstate Foundation Purple Purse® provides vital resources to survivors so they can reach financial, and lifelong, freedom. Explore some of those resources.

01/02/2023

We care about you! If you have a work injury, questions about how to be legally prepared/protected for the worst, or anything else, we can either help or find you an attorney who can. (570) 343-4614 www.workersandwills.com