Category: Galfand Berger Blog
Clothing Fire Safety for Senior Citizens
According to a recent press release from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Americans over the age of 65-years-old are the most at-risk age group for dying in a fire. Despite only accounting for 16% of the general population, senior citizens account for more than three-quarters of all clothing fire-related fatalities. The majority of deadly[…]
Most Dangerous Toys of 2020
Believe it or not, not all toys are safe for children. Even ones that are for sale in stores or online may come with a slew of unknown hazards. With the holiday season rapidly approaching, it is important to know which ones are notorious for causing injury. Every year, consumer watchdog groups compile data to[…]
2020’s Camp Out for Hunger Campaign: Biggest Donation so Far!
Every year, Galfand Berger employees participate in local radio station 93.3 WMMR’s “Camp Out for Hunger” campaign. All food donations go to Philabundance, a hunger-relief organization based out of the Delaware valley. Our firm has been participating in the Camp Out for Hunger food drive for the last decade. We are so proud to announce[…]
Stress-Related Conditions Prevalent Among Caretakers
According to the AARP, there were more than 43 million caregivers in the United States in 2019 – and this year the numbers have skyrocketed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Caregivers are sometimes unpaid (they are usually called “informal caregivers”), though millions of others hold paid, formal positions. Caretakers are our neighbors, friends,[…]
American Diabetes Month
Just over 1 in 10 Americans have diabetes and the CDC reports that another 3 in 10 have prediabetes, a condition that can turn into full-blown diabetes within just 10 years. In observance of American Diabetes Month this November, take a moment to learn more about diabetes and what steps to take to reduce the[…]