A growing number of Americans have had to make decisions and plans regarding the immediate and long-term care of their retired or elderly loved ones. Medical advancements have greatly improved life expectancies, and as a result, many more senior citizens are thriving well into their 70's, 80's and 90's. However, there is a higher risk of liability for senior citizens living on their own, or even with other relatives, due to their increased likelihood of injuries, falls or accidents.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Whether you buy a home or business, maintaining the property is essential for the safety of family members, visitors, customers or employees. Ongoing maintenance for a residential or commercial property should not just include the interior of the property but also the exterior landscaping and trees. Today's blog post will focus on the importance of properly maintaining your outdoor landscaping and shade trees for maximum safety and reduced liability.

It can be easy to think that if we just have insurance coverage for our possessions that we're secure. In reality, individuals and families can make simple mistakes when it comes to property insurance coverage, and this can leave policyholders devastated when disaster strikes. It's important to understand the common mistakes people make when it comes to property insurance, and learn how to avoid them to ensure proper coverage, better premiums, and great help when it's needed most.

Halloween is fast approaching, and with it comes an opportunity for property owners to welcome children and families to their doorstep with trick-or-treating festivities. Before welcoming visitors to your property this Halloween, it's important to make sure your property is safe to prevent falls, slips and other personal injuries or property damage. Here are three ways to make your residential or commercial property safer in time for trick-or-treaters this Halloween.