Whisking Up New Traditions This Thanksgiving FILL YOUR HOLIDAY WITH GRATITUDE AND GAMES
The holidays are a magical time that brings together loved ones and a little chaos. Between the pie-making and travel plans, it can be easy to forget what we’re gathering to celebrate. This Thanksgiving, let’s not just carve the turkey, but also carve out some time for mindful traditions the whole family can enjoy. From sharing what you’re thankful for to hosting a family Thanksgiving talent show, this year is the perfect chance to create new traditions that deepen connections and spark laughter. Get ready to gobble up the fun together. Gather for Gratitude Thanksgiving is all about honoring what we are grateful for in life, and it can be a fun activity for you and your children to share. You can gamify gratitude in several ways, like creating a thankfulness jar where everybody adds slips of paper describing what they most appreciate. You can take turns reading them after dinner and even make a guessing game out of who wrote what. It could be as simple as gathering around the table for breakfast and everyone saying one thing they’re grateful for. Turkey Day Trivia There’s no better way to digest after the big Thanksgiving feast than having fun. Pick out some of your favorite board games or a deck of cards
for a post-meal game night. You could test everyone’s knowledge with a holiday-themed trivia competition or create a scavenger hunt around the house. No matter the game, ensure everyone from grandparents to kids can join in. Keep it focused on connection, not just winning. If you want to go all out, challenge all your guests to be ready with their best skills for a family talent show. A Soundtrack to the Stuffing Create a perfect soundtrack you can play while everyone helps with the cooking or winds down after dessert. Before the big day, ask everyone in the family to add one or two songs to a Thanksgiving playlist. Prompt them to pick tunes that remind them of the season, happy memories, the joys of being together, or even their favorite dishes. You can keep
adding to this list in subsequent years, turning the songs
into a playable family history.
Medication Side Effects Matter HOW OPIOID DEPENDENCE IMPACTS DISABILITY CLAIMS
Chronic pain doesn’t just hurt. It can take away the career you worked hard for, the hobbies you loved, and even the energy to keep up with everyday life. For many, opioid medication feels like the only lifeline. But when that lifeline starts creating its own set of challenges, the road to Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) becomes even more complicated. The Double-Edged Sword of Pain Treatment Opioids are often prescribed to help people push through physical therapy, return to work, or simply get through the day. But over time, those same medications can cause side effects, like drowsiness, brain fog, or dependence, that make it impossible to hold down steady employment. The Social Security Administration doesn’t just look at the injury or illness itself. They also ask: How does the pain and the treatment affect your ability to function in the real world? Why the Paper Trail Matters If you’re living this reality, you already know how easy it is to miss appointments when every step hurts or when exhaustion keeps you from getting out the door. But when it comes to SSDI claims, medical documentation is everything. Without consistent records from your
doctors, pain specialists, or treatment programs, the SSA may assume your condition isn’t as limiting as it truly is. Records that show how symptoms have changed over time, what treatments you’ve tried, and how medication affects your life can make the difference between approval and denial. When Conditions Pile Up For many people, pain is just one piece of the puzzle. Depression, anxiety, sleep problems, and medication side effects can mean battling multiple invisible opponents at once. The SSA considers how all of these factors combine because it’s not about one diagnosis, it’s about the whole picture of your health and your ability to work. Why You Don’t Have to Do This Alone Applying for SSDI while managing pain and treatment can feel like a second full-time job. A disability lawyer can take on the heavy lifting, gathering records, coordinating with your doctors, and presenting your case clearly to the SSA. At Keefe Disability Law, we’ve helped countless clients tell the whole story of their struggles and secure the benefits they deserve. You focus on healing. We’ll focus on fighting for you.
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