HAPPY LABOR DAY TO THE MOTTLEY TEAM! I COULDN’T DO IT WITHOUT YOU
DON’T FALL THIS FALL!
As I write this, I’m still thinking about Labor Day, so it’s only right that I shout out my amazing team — especially the two newest members: Legal Administrative Assistant Juliet Markowitz and Paralegal Danielle Angell. Both Juliet and Danielle are coming up on their one-year anniversaries with our firm, and they’ve been real assets to the team. A few weeks ago, I took them out to lunch after we settled a large products liability case. I told them how thankful I was for their service and said, “I don’t know how I did things before you two came along!”
September marks the start of fall , but it also serves as an important reminder about falling . Falling is one of the greatest dangers seniors face. As adults age, take more medication, and lose some mobility, it becomes increasingly difficult to stay upright or
True to form, they looked at each other and said, “Kevin, we don’t know how you did it either!”
regain balance — even when tripping over the smallest object. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 1 out of 5 falls cause serious injuries, including traumatic brain injuries. Falling can also increase a senior’s chance of falling again. But for as common as it may be, falling doesn’t have to be your norm. You can lower your risk of falling and injury with a few simple steps. MOVE MORE Your body was designed to move! When you don’t move your body enough, which can happen when you age, your muscles and joints can become weak and stiff. The best way to strengthen your reactions and improve your balance is to move your body. A physical therapist can help you develop a routine that targets your balance while strengthening your muscles and joints. IMPROVE YOUR HOME Your home just might be your biggest threat when it comes to falls, so improve it with a few changes! Install grab bars and railings on steps and in the bathtub for extra support. Grips on the bottom of the bathtub and on slippery surfaces can give you a secure footing, while lighting along the hallway and in stairwells can better illuminate walkways. Even something as simple as moving a table or decor item out of the hallway can be beneficial! REVIEW YOUR MEDICINES Sometimes medication can influence balance and movement. Talk with your doctor about the side effects of your medication and adjust accordingly. You may need to consider alternatives, but if that’s not possible, physical therapy can provide assistance. It’s designed to help you improve your balance and get stronger — which can lower your risk of falling.
Danielle manages the majority of our cases and takes care of sourcing medical records, scheduling court appointments, and coordinating with opposing counsel. Meanwhile, Juliet handles our intake process and is the true face of the firm. She’s the one who answers the phone when you call our firm and gets all of our cases started. Both of them do a fantastic job, and so does my associate Ben Kyber. Ben handles our estate litigation cases, and he’s also introducing appellate law to the firm, which I’m really excited about. I’m thankful for the work he, Danielle, and Juliet do every day! Honestly, if you’re a business owner reading this, I can only hope that you have a team as successful, hardworking, and dedicated as I do.
To all of the workers out there, we hope you had a happy Labor Day!
–Kevin Mottley
You can learn more about fall prevention and risks online at CDC.gov.
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