Law Enforcement Appreciation Day In Las Vegas!

Across the United States this January 9, people thanked officers, dispatchers, and other law enforcement professionals, showing their appreciation in honor of Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. Las Vegas was no exception, and like most things in Las Vegas, they did it big and in bright lights – big, bright blue lights for LEOs, that is! Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department shared the below photos on social media along with the [...]

March 20th, 2023|

How to Age-Proof Your Home

Where do you see yourself living as you get older? Apparently, most of us want to stay right where we are. In a recent University of Michigan National Poll on Healthy Aging, 88 percent of the respondents, who were between 50 and 80 years old, said it was somewhat or very important to them to stay in their homes for as long as possible. When it comes to staying put [...]

March 15th, 2023|

Tech Tools That Make Life Easier as You Get Older

While there’s no need to adopt every new technology-driven gadget, a growing number of products can make aging in place simpler and safer. They include robotic vacuums, video doorbells that allow you to see who’s at your door without heading to it, and appliances that you can switch on with voice commands. In fact, a 2020 CR survey of 39,251 members found that 22 percent of those who say they’ve made home [...]

March 7th, 2023|

Don’t skip a beat on your heart health

Fifteen minutes of exercise a day can help prevent heart disease. This can be as simple as taking a walk, riding a bike, swimming, or even some strength training or stretching while you are watching TV. Not only does exercise help you maintain a healthy weight and lower your blood pressure, but it also helps you reduce stress and improve your mental health. Heart disease is the leading cause of death among all [...]

March 7th, 2023|

Hero Spotlight: Lakewood Detective Monique Gilstrap

Lakewood Police Department Detective Monique Gilstrap retired this month after a thirty-year career in the law enforcement profession. Lakewood Police Department shared on social media about many aspects of her impressive career, including her service on the Honor Guard, Theft Team, Internal Affairs, as the founding Detective on Lakewood’s Family Crimes Team, a Crime Scene Investigator, and an Arrest Control Instructor. She has been awarded the Medal of Valor after [...]

March 2nd, 2023|
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