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Nursing Home Patient Rights – No one likes to think about a time in the future when they can no longer care for themselves. Additionally, the prospect of spending one’s final days in a nursing home is something almost everyone avoids thinking about. If life in a nursing home becomes a reality, no one wants…

Essential Winter Tips – January is typically the coldest month of the year, especially in Alaska.  In fact, most of Alaska is experiencing record-breaking snowfall and intense winter conditions this year. Preparation is key. Cold weather safety sources recommend preparations at home and for your vehicle. By being prepared, you can stay warm, safe, and survive…

Happy New Year! There are many ways to welcome 2026. Typically, people enjoy parties, preparing special meals, making resolutions, and performing certain rituals. Following are some traditions which may give you ideas for creating or adding to your own. Regardless of how you enjoy welcoming 2026, stay safe and stay healthy. Stream a cozy movie…

December 30th is National Resolution Planning Day. In other words, a day set aside to prepare goals for the coming year. Instead of waiting until January 1st, Resolution Planning Day is set aside to reflect on the past year, ask yourself what changes you will make for the new year, and how you will achieve…

Safety At Home – Children should be safe at home. Keeping children busy and having fun during the holiday break is a priority for all parents. It’s also important to be aware of potential hazards and risks. Research from the US Center for Disease Control and Prevention reports that more than twelve thousand children 19 and…

Christmas Eve, the day before Christmas, is celebrated worldwide on December 24th. It marks the end of the Advent season, or the period of preparation for Christmas which begins November 30th each year. Although its roots are in the Christian tradition, Christmas Eve is a holiday enjoyed by people of all backgrounds. Christmas Eve History…

Toy Safety Month is here. December is National Gift and Toy Safety Month, a crucial awareness campaign during the peak holiday season to remind parents, caregivers, and gift-givers to choose age-appropriate toys, check for safety certifications, avoid hazards like small parts, sharp edges, and long cords, and ensure gifts promote a safe, healthy playtime for…

Grateful Friday – I’m Thankful I’m grateful to live in Alaska, where the beauty of the land surrounds me every day. For when we have an abundance of snow that gives me endless opportunities to get out on my snowmachine and enjoy the freedom of the winter landscape. Most of all, I’m thankful for my…

Giving Thanks – Thanksgiving Day is important in American culture. The day provides a time to celebrate and reflect on gratitude while strengthening bonds with family and friends. It remind us to practice community spirit through charitable acts. Thanksgiving Day encourages a pause to appreciate life’s blessings, whether secular or religious. It offers an opportunity…

Giving Thanks – I’m Grateful I am very grateful for my awesome wife, our wonderful children, our rockstar team at the office, and our clients who are some of the finest people on this earth. My life is incredibly blessed by all of you! ~ Doug Johnson We are here to serve you. Call Johnson…