May is Older Americans Month
FEMA reminded us that May is Older Americans Month
House Republicans Pass Amended AHCA
OVERVIEW On May 4, 2017, members of the U.S. House of Representatives voted 217-213 to pass the American Health Care Act (AHCA), after it had been amended several times. The AHCA is the proposed legislation to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The AHCA needed 216 votes to pass in the House. Ultimately,…
Pathway to Violence – Warning Signs and What You Can Do
On March 22, 2017 the Ocean City Hotel Motel Restaurant Association hosted a Terrorism Awareness Session for businesses in Ocean City and Surrounding Areas. James M. Schwartz who is a Task Force Officer in the Joint Terrorism Task Force with the FBI presented information to many local businesses on what to look out for and…
April is National Stress Awareness Month
By: Courtney West April is National Stress Awareness Month. Stress is triggered by a sense of danger. Once upon a time, this saved us from being eaten by dinosaurs. When this happened, our body made an instant decision whether to stand up and fight or run. Today, the dinosaurs are extinct, but the same instinct…
Fire Tips for Seniors
Senior citizens have a higher risk of death or injury from a fire than younger individuals. However, there are important safety precautions from the United Sates Fire Administration that can dramatically decrease your risk of injury or death because of a fire. Check your smoke detectors regularly to ensure they are in working condition. You…
Deeley Group Serves – The Philanthropic Arm of Deeley Group
Deeley Group Serves was recently formed as the employee led philanthropic arm of Deeley Insurance Group. Deeley Group surveyed our team on how to improve our culture and workplace. We had an overwhelming response for better ways to give back to our amazing community. We are incredibly lucky to work near the beach and for…
Practical Tips for Maintaing a Healthy Trucking Lifestyle
Many truckers confess that they struggle to stay healthy on the road. With long periods of sitting while driving and the tempting fast-food and comfort food of truck stops along the route, it is hard to maintain an active and healthy regiment. Exercising regularly also poses an issue, as there is limited space in the…
Caregiver Stress – Take care of yourself
A large number of our population will eventually be a caregiver for another person, a parent, a sibling, a sick child. This additional responsibility will end up having a tremendous impact on your life. In our own Deeley Group family, we have seen the strain that additional care giving responsibility has put on some of…
When did you last donate blood?
It is January again. A New Year. And National Blood Donor Month. To all of those who gave in 2016 – thank you for saving lives here on the Delmarva Peninsula! The Blood Bank of Delmarva has a few requirements for blood donors: Donors are required to show a photo ID or two other forms…
Watch out for the Invisible Killer
Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning is colorless and odorless, but extremely poisonous. Over 150 people in the United States die each year because of CO poisoning from common products like generators, furnaces, stoves, and fireplaces. To keep you and your family safe this year, follow these tips from the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA): Install and maintain…
