Wellness Corner - Tips & Tricks to Help Calm the Nerves

The recruiting and payroll departments have noticed that quite a few employees have been having issues accessing their iSolved accounts. Because of this, I felt it necessary to send out this email with some useful information regarding iSolved. The Employee Self-Service User's Guide has been emailed to you. It's a lengthy 21 pages long, so here are some specific pages you should review, especially if you are having issues accessing your account: Pages 3-7 are helpful with the registration process and the first time you log into your account. Pages 13-15 are helpful with viewing your pay stubs, tax forms, etc. Pages 16-17 are helpful regarding benefits. Pages 17-19 are helpful with updating your address, phone number, tax exemption status, etc. Each Friday, payroll will go through the list of employees who have not registered with iSolved and send out a registration email to all of them. This email has the link to register your iSolved account. The link is only good for 72 hrs, so if that time has passed, you will need to wait until the following Friday to use the new link to register. After you have registered, you will need to use one of the two iSolved websites to log in and access your account. iSolved/MassPay do not have an app for our employees to use, so this is the only way to access your account: https://mp-hr.myisolved.com/UserLogin.aspx https://mp-hr.myisolved.com/cloudservice/login Your username will always be your email address. If you have any further questions, please feel free to reach out to the payroll and recruiting departments.

Managing the Risk Factors for Stroke

Falls account for nearly one-third of all non-fatal injuries in the U.S. , according to Injury Facts . For some people, falls result in embarrassment, skinned knees or broken bones. For others, falls can signal the beginning of lifestyle changes – or even lead to death. Every 20 minutes, an older adult dies from a fall , and many more are injured, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. CDC data indicates : More than one in four older adults falls every year; fewer than half tell their doctor 3 million older adults are treated in emergency departments each year for fall injuries More than 800,000 patients are hospitalized each year because of injuries due to a fall, most often because of a head injury or hip fracture  Because the aging process can affect vision, strength and balance, adults 65 and older are at elevated risk for falls. However, falls are not a natural part of aging and can be prevented. You can identify simple steps that can make a big difference: Practice balance exercises at home, like these from the Go4Life program from the National Institutes for Health . Check your risk for falling. This self-assessment from CDC allows you to compute your fall risk. Be sure to share the results with your doctor. Make Your Home Safer While falls can occur anywhere, they most often occur at home. Be sure to: Clear your floor: Remove clutter, small furniture, pet gear, electrical cords, throw rugs and anything else that might cause someone to trip Arrange or remove furniture so there is plenty of room for walking Put essential items where they are easy to reach Add grab bars inside and outside of your bathtub or shower and next to the toilet Put railings on both sides of the stairs, and make sure stairs and hallways have good lighting Make sure outdoor areas are well lit and walkways are smooth and free of puddles and ice Use a cane or walker if necessary While we all are aging every day, falls do not have to be a part of that process. Understanding fall risks is the first step to keeping our loved ones and ourselves safe. Source: https://www.nsc.org/community-safety/safety-topics/older-adult-falls

Beat the Heat

Mother's Day is a wonderful time to celebrate the woman who raised you.

We've compiled some of our favorite holiday cookie recipes and we hope that you enjoy them!

Who doesn't want a recipe that is easy, quick, and delicious? Check out some recipes that we've compiled below for inspiration for your holiday table this year!