The Stano Law Firm October 2018

If you’ve ever had a friend or loved one suffer a debilitating injury, you know how powerless you can feel to help. You want to make a difference, but in the face of severe medical challenges, it can be hard to know how. It’s important to remember that, while you may not be able to have a direct impact on your loved one’s physical recovery, there are concrete actions you can take to support them in ways doctors can’t. SUPPORT THEIR EVERYDAY LIFE. Traumatic injuries can make many aspects of day-to-day life difficult or impossible. Simply making dinner or taking their kids to school may now be herculean tasks for your loved one. Offering to be a volunteer driver or preparing a home-cooked meal can give that person a much-needed breather. Taking the time to help your friend with everyday tasks is more than just a practical gesture — it lets them know they don’t have to bear the burden of their injury alone. SUPPORT THEIR EMOTIONAL RECOVERY. People faced with injuries, disabilities, and illnesses can feel emotionally isolated from their friends and loved ones. They may feel that others won’t understand their pain or that they should put on a brave face and not complain. You can’t force your friend to talk about their issues, but simply being there to listen to what your friend is going through makes a world of difference. Having someone who is willing to listen without judgment can provide a salve for emotional hardship. 3 Meaningful Ways to Support Recovery Going Beyond ‘Get Well Soon’

SUPPORT THEIR RIGHTS. Sometimes an injury can leave your loved one tangled up in disputes with opportunistic insurance companies or individuals they feel are responsible for their injuries. While you may not be able to represent your friend’s legal interests in these situations, you can introduce them to someone who can. Referring your friend to a personal injury firm you trust can help them chart a path toward just compensation for their injuries.

Take a Break!

Spiced

PUMPKIN SEED CRUNCH

Ingredients

1/4 cup shelled sunflower seeds

1 large egg white

1 teaspoon light agave syrup

1/4 cup raw cashews, coarsely chopped

1/2 teaspoon garam masala or curry powder

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Nonstick vegetable oil spray

1/4 cup shelled pumpkin seeds

Directions

4. Using a slotted spoon, strain spoonfuls of mixture over bowl and transfer to baking sheet. Discard excess egg white mixture. 5. Bake 20–25 minutes, tossing once. 6. Let cool and serve.

1. Heat oven to 300 F. 2. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. 3. In a mixing bowl, whisk

together egg white, agave, salt, and spices. Add nuts and seeds and toss until evenly coated.

CAULDRON COSTUME DRACULA GHOST

HALLOWEEN HALLOWS EVE

SCARY STORIES SPOOKY TRICKORTREAT ZOMBIE

HAUNTED PUMPKIN

Recipe courtesy of Bon Appétit Magazine

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