Celebrating the holidays with family and friends is a special time of year. I can recall so many food memories. My Grandma, Betty Scardine, would make homemade pasta and hang it over pipes in the basement. She called it “macaroni!” The lingering aroma of fresh sauce stills stays with me to this day. We would also have calamari. We would go to the local Jewel [grocery store] and order several pounds of the fresh squid. Sitting alongside her and cleaning it was fun. Then we breaded it and fried … [Read more...] about Making Holiday Meals Special
Strategies to Improve Communication
One inevitable side effect of hearing loss is increased difficulty communicating with others. Specifically, the person with hearing loss will often not hear, or will misunderstand, what someone has said. Sometimes, the misunderstanding can be humorous. More often, though, it is frustrating and embarrassing. Some people with hearing loss will eventually began to retreat from social interactions, reducing quality of life. Hearing aids can be of great benefit in restoring these communication … [Read more...] about Strategies to Improve Communication
Lighting a Candle Means Tradition, Family, Special Occasions
Groovy. What a groovy word: groovy. It’s one of those words that never goes out of style. It means whatever you want it to mean – it can refer to music, a person, a state of mind. It goes back to the jazz age when it was used most often by jazz musicians describing music that swings. It means that something is original, excellent yet understated or unassuming. It is excellent, yet cool. If you’re in the know, you know. When was the last time you used the word groovy to describe something? … [Read more...] about Lighting a Candle Means Tradition, Family, Special Occasions
Relieving Workforce Stress Through Voluntary Medical Benefits
The holiday season is upon us and for many, this can be stressful. Experian data indicates that Americans experience more financial stress during the holiday season. Financial stress is the No. 1 source. Worry about how to pay a large or medical bill is a major factor. For employers, workforce stress directly impacts the bottom line. In fact, studies indicate that 70% of workers experience stress related to their health, jobs and finances, and they spend an estimated five hours a week … [Read more...] about Relieving Workforce Stress Through Voluntary Medical Benefits
Five Ways to Keep your Money Local
In the age of two-day shipping and convenient megastores, it’s easy to think that opting for a national brand is the best use of your money. However, supporting Arizona businesses and organizations means your money stays local, through taxes, investments and more. That means that your hard-earned money, once spent, continues to work for you and improve the economy. Local First Arizona Executive Director Thomas Barr believes that every Arizonan can support the economy by spending money at … [Read more...] about Five Ways to Keep your Money Local
Creating a Warm, Inviting Home for the Holidays
Here we are, close to the end of the year and facing the oncoming holidays. Do you secretly dread the hustle and bustle or are you excitedly anticipating all the sights, sounds, smells and activities that are upon us? Whatever holiday you celebrate, this is a busy time of year for everyone. Sometimes, life events happen during this busy time, like a move or a new baby or even the passing of a loved one, which amplify the intensity of the season. With that in mind, I wanted to touch on some of … [Read more...] about Creating a Warm, Inviting Home for the Holidays
Precise Shoulder Surgery with ExactechGPS Available at YRMC
Most of us tap the GPS on our mobile phone when we’re driving to an unfamiliar location. Advanced technology called ExactechGPS – introduced recently at Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) – uses the same principles to guide orthopedic surgeons performing reconstructive shoulder surgery. “This is truly amazing technology,” said Bradley Williams, M.D., Ph.D., a YRMC orthopedic surgeon who specializes in sports medicine, arthroscopic surgery and reconstructive surgery of the knees and … [Read more...] about Precise Shoulder Surgery with ExactechGPS Available at YRMC
Becoming More Energy Efficient
Welcome to “At Home with Tom and Sandy” and this month we are going to talk about energy. Yep, there is a certain amount of energy in our column. Sandy: Well here we are again, Tom, fall is in the air, and I believe I can smell Christmas! Tom: Definitely my favorite time of year. Sandy: The weather transitions from cooling to heating over these next few weeks, allowing us to open our doors and windows, leave off the AC and enjoy the cool evenings and, of course, save some shekels on our … [Read more...] about Becoming More Energy Efficient
Are You Prepared for a Bear Market?
If you’ve ever visited New York City, you may have seen the famous bull statue in the Financial District. That bull is considered a sign of optimism, indicative of what’s known as a bull market. A bull market generally refers to a time when the stock market is rising and is expected to continue to rise, but it can refer to any group of securities in which that is the case. The flip side is a bear market. A bear market is generally a period marked by pessimism and potentially falling prices … [Read more...] about Are You Prepared for a Bear Market?
Stovall Selected as Vice President for NAZ Suns
For 33-year-old Ashley Stovall, being named vice president of business operations of a professional basketball team is an honor and a challenge. The California native’s history with professional sports goes back about 10 years, when Stovall first arrived in Prescott Valley from her prior home in Hawaii. She met Chris Presson, who then was the general manager for the Arizona Sundogs, a former professional hockey team. He hired her as a game operations manager and later, as assistant general … [Read more...] about Stovall Selected as Vice President for NAZ Suns