The partial shutdown of the federal government that began on December 22 did not require the furlough of any SSA employees, because Congress and the President already completed the SSA appropriations process for all of Fiscal Year 2019. However, the Justice Department is one of the agencies affected by the shutdown. Some attorneys are furloughed, and non-essential services have ceased. This affects some Social Security cases in federal courts, though different district and ci

Getting enough sleep can be a challenge for many people. Between work and family obligations, time for sleep may be limited. When you add in having time to relax and enjoy some down time, the amount of hours left for sleep diminishes quickly. More than likely, you have experienced days where you feel as though you are on autopilot. You may not even remember your morning or evening commute. Perhaps you even joked, "It's a good thing the car knows the way." You may say that in

Closed Head Wounds from Accidents Following any injury with an impact to the head, it is vital to carefully observe changes in feelings, sleeping, diet, or ability to control bodily functions. Even if the impact seemed minor or there are no apparent signs of injury, look for these signs that could be indicators of closed head wounds. Closed Head Wounds: Hidden Danger The human skull is resilient; the brain within is more fragile. Even without obvious skull fracture or bleedin