Watching an elderly relative’s health deteriorate is never easy; however, it can be utterly heartbreaking to believe they are the victim of elder abuse, which could be emotional, physical, or financial abuse. Sadly, one in ten people over the age of 60 experience abuse or exploitation. This abuse can be at the hands of family members, caregivers, or in their nursing home. If you believe a loved one is a victim of elder abuse, here is what you should do. Look for Signs of Financial … [Read more...]
How To Cope If An Accident Turns Your Life Upside Down
March 30, 2018 by
Accidents are unfortunate events that can turn a persons’ life upside down in a mere matter of minutes, causing major injury, stress and upset that can take months or even years to deal with and resolve. If an accident has recently turned your life upside down, then you may be dealing with a range of conflicting emotions and concerns that are all impacting your recovery time and healing process, such as what will happen you are unable to work. You may be asking who will pay the medical bills, or … [Read more...]
The Top 5 College Majors for Women
November 29, 2016 by
Have you ever wondered what the top college majors are for women, in particular? Well, the short list of five majors below will help you gain some insight into what most women are choosing as their career path. 1. Nursing Nursing is a vast field, with so many different types of nursing positions that can be filled. You can, for example, become an oncology nurse so you can work with cancer patients, or you can work in the maternity ward and help with newborn babies. From emergency room … [Read more...]
Elderly Abuse and Neglect – What Should You Do?
July 1, 2015 by
As your parents needs grow more demanding as they age, it is not always possible for you to care for them at home; often times they can get the best care in an assisted living center or other type of elderly care facility. Unfortunately, even though these places are full of very giving and caring individuals who work there, every once in a while there is an exception and one of your elderly loved ones may have been the victim of an abusive situation. When this happens there are some courses … [Read more...]
Camille Brockman – The Online Criminal Justice Degree Project
December 29, 2012 by
Camille Brockman - The Online Criminal Justice Degree Project The Online Criminal Justice Degree Project seeks to provide a comprehensive look at the criminal justice system. Those who are currently in the field in any capacity, as well as those looking to pursue studies in this area will find the collection of articles and media to be insightful and beneficial. The system itself is not built on all absolutes, rather there are conditions, interpretations, and personal judgement calls. There … [Read more...]
Lorin J. MacDonald – WOMAN of ACTION™
August 15, 2012 by
A Celebration of Women™ is honored to Celebrate the Life of this definite power of example to all women. Dealing with her own physical challenges, this woman is blazing new paths for all women with her own hearing disability, forging new horizons, new ways so to enable all the Women of our World to live fulfilled, thriving lives. WOMAN of ACTION™ Lorin J. MacDonald “A lot of people try to understand my hearing loss, and honestly, Iʼm too busy doing things … [Read more...]
Dr. Sharifa Sharif Ph.D. – WOMAN of ACTION™
July 21, 2012 by
A Celebration of Women™ is honored to Celebrate the Life of this pioneer. Dr. Sharifa Sharif is the author of the memoir On the Edge of Being: An Afghan Woman’s Journey (Sumach Press 2011).Painful and shocking, but often hopeful, the stories in On the Edge of Being illustrate the devastating impact of the split between body and voice that Afghan women are forced to navigate. The daughter of a progressive Afghan governor, Dr. Sharifa Sharif observed from an early age that life for women - … [Read more...]
Camille Brockman, Digital Information and the Criminal Justice System
July 3, 2012 by
Digital Information and the Criminal Justice System An effective criminal justice system demands access to information in a timely manner. In fact, in many situations, having that crucial piece of the puzzle may be the difference between life and death. In the aftermath of 9/11, federal, state, and local agencies stressed the need for information sharing and accessibility. Since then, several initiatives have been developed to further improve access to information and encourage all … [Read more...]
