In the last 50 years, medical breakthroughs and technological advancements have helped extend the overall lifespan for men and women, leading to larger numbers of people living well into their 80's and 90's. As a result of parents and grandparents living longer, a growing number of adult children are tasked with caring for their relatives or making arrangements for their long-term care.

In our previous blog post, we looked at the top two distractions for teen drivers and how these distractions can quickly prove dangerous and even deadly. Parents should be aware of these driving dangers and temptations for teen drivers so they can encourage and teach safer driving habits. In the second part of this blog series, we'll look at three other distractions teen drivers should avoid to keep themselves, their passengers, and other drivers safe on the road.

Although Houston typically enjoys milder winter weather, there are many in our city that enjoy traveling to snowy parts of the country to ski, snowboard or participate in other winter sports. Although winter sports can be thrilling and invigorating, they can also be dangerous, regardless of the person's experience on the snow. Before venturing to a snowy winter destination for skiing or snowboarding, check out these three important safety tips to keep you and your loved ones safe.

The start of a new year is always a perfect opportunity for personal and professional introspection. This gives people the chance to establish goals, reviews successes and failures, and implement changes for future improvement. It is also the ideal time to review financial decisions and protections for the future, including insurance coverage.

As a new year begins, it's common for people to reflect on the past year and make resolutions for improved personal health. Unfortunately, many of these resolutions are broken after just a few months, weeks or even days. Not all New Year's resolutions have to be major undertakings – they can be simple, attainable goals and changes that can result in positive outcomes. In today's blog post, we'll look at four simple ways to have a healthier 2015.

During the holidays, nearly every major retailer offers great savings on big-ticket electronics such as flat-screen televisions, laptops, smartphones, Blu-Ray players, and video game consoles. Whether it's a gift from a loved one, or a splurge for yourself or your own family, new electronic devices are a fun addition to your home or apartment. However, when you're bringing home new electronics such as TVs or video game consoles, be smart and consider these three helpful tips to protect your new devices.

Celebrating the New Year is a fun and memorable event, but it's crucial to be safe and make smart choices when celebrating, whether at home or out with friends. New Year's is one of the most dangerous and deadly holidays for Houstonians, so today's blog post will focus on three safety tips to ensure a safer New Year's Eve celebration for you, your family, and your friends.

The arrival of the holiday season brings with it colorful lights, beautiful décor, and sadly, an increase in theft and burglary. With many homeowners and apartment renters away from home to visit relatives or away on vacation, burglars have increased opportunities to break in and steal valuables, electronics, jewelry, and other household items. This holiday season, Aegis would like to offer these helpful tips to avoid making your home a target for burglars.

With Houston's colder weather, more families are tempted to stay indoors, light fireplaces, and cook at home to avoid the chilly temperatures. Unfortunately, the arrival of winter weather also means an increase in house fires due to fireplace, candle and cooking accidents. In today's blog post, we'll highlight several ways individuals and families can increase fire safety in their home to avoid personal injury or major property damage.

The holiday season is a time full of festive decorations, fun music, office parties, and time with family and friends. Unfortunately, it's also one of the busiest times for thieves and criminal activity in Houston. Every holiday season, a growing number of Houstonians find themselves victims of theft, either from home burglaries, package theft or vehicle theft. In today's blog post, we'll offer four ways Houstonians can reduce the threat of theft this holiday season.