by Sen. James L. Seward
When an individual leaves the hospital, there are a number of steps to recovery, and quite often a loved one, without formal medical training, is called upon to help make sure that recovery goes well.
To assist individuals with this challenge, I helped pass the Caregiver Advise, Record, and Enable (CARE) Act. Continue reading
by Sen. James L. Seward
While I typically devote my weekly column to the work of state government and the efforts of the New York State Senate to propose, craft and pass laws that would improve our lives, this week I wanted to take a momentary departure to observe one of the governmental roots of Thanksgiving.
With tragic events unfolding around the world and concerns that we all feel each day, the thoughts and notions that accompany Thanksgiving are even more meaningful this year. Continue reading
by Sen. James L. Seward
September is National Preparedness Month. Here in New York we have many recent reminders why it is vital to be ready for both natural and man-made disasters.
Hurricane Irene, Tropical Storm Lee and Superstorm Sandy are still fresh in the minds of New Yorkers and many area communities are continuing to rebuild from those devastating storms.
Other unnamed storms hit our region regularly, displaying the raw power Mother Nature can harness.
May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month and with the high number of reported cases in New York, it is important to arm yourself and your family with the tools to avoid the disease when possible, and detect and treat when necessary.
Lyme disease is an infection, caused by bacteria, that is spread by the bite of an infected tick. Continue reading