You conserved energy in 2007 by installing programmable thermostats in your home. In 2008, you replaced your home's incandescent light bulbs with energy-efficient compact fluorescent lights. If you're wondering what you can do in 2009 to further reduce your carbon footprint, just take a look at product packaging.

If you've got a senior citizen in your life suffering from dementia or Alzheimer's disease, you probably worry about them wandering away and not being able to find their way home. A new law that addresses this issue is under consideration right now.

Nick Jonas knows that a diabetes diagnosis does not necessarily need to be life restricting. Through carefully monitoring his diet, exercise and blood sugar levels, Nick has been able to simplify life with diabetes while also achieving his dreams.

Your life is busy any time of the year, but with the holidays comes a longer to-do list and more stress. So, how can you embody the giving spirit of the season in an efficient way without breaking the bank (or your back)?

When the holiday giving season ends in January, it will be time to start thinking about another season -- tax season -- and how changes to tax laws and filing requirements will affect your charitable organization. But non-profits, local sports leagues, animal rescue groups, fraternal organizations, and other tax-exempt organizations that file the Form 990 with the IRS cannot afford to wait until 2009 to begin filing preparations.

Despite federal anti-discrimination laws like the Americans with Disabilities Act, it's still difficult for people with disabilities to find work. Federal protections and the cooperation of corporate America are only a step in the right direction toward ensuring meaningful employment for people with disabilities.

During tough economic times, it can be hard to find money in your budget to donate to charities. But there are many other ways to give back to the community that allow you to support charitable causes throughout the year.