The number one concern for most retirees is the possibility of outliving their income in retirement. For example, Baby Boomers are retiring at astonishing rates and are looking for ways to replace their steady paycheck. They are worried about the potential of Social Security diminishing and what might happen to their retirement if it does. Baby Boomers are also concerned about the volatility in the market and the possibility of losing money in what may seem like the only place to earn money with … [Read more...] about Identifying Your Income Stream in Retirement
TAVR: One Hundred and Counting at YRMC’s James Family Heart Center
On May 7, the 100th patient underwent transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) in the James Family Heart Center at Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) West in Prescott. “Our TAVR team does incredible work every day and for every patient,” said YRMC Structural Heart Interventional Cardiologist and Director Soundos K. Moualla, M.D., FACC, FSCAI. “We are honored to have cared for the first 100 TAVR patients and look forward to serving the next 100 patients.” This milestone – reached less … [Read more...] about TAVR: One Hundred and Counting at YRMC’s James Family Heart Center
Women’s Health, Part I: Highlighting the Liver
The way modern medicine addresses women’s health frustrates me, both as a woman and a doctor. I think back to what little help I received from my doctors as a teenager with painful cramps and acne. Their solution was oral contraceptives to regulate my hormones. No one said anything about my food intake, exposure to toxins or stress level. Thank heavens I found Naturopathic and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM)! Finally, I gained the knowledge and tools to really start helping women find ease … [Read more...] about Women’s Health, Part I: Highlighting the Liver
Exploring Career and Technical Education Programs Across the Region
In 2001, the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) acronym was started by scientific administrators at the National Science Foundation (NSF). STEM is important because it encompasses every part of our lives. Science is everywhere in the world around us. At the Career and Technical Education Center (CTEC) of Yavapai College, STEM programs are alive and well. Since the dedication of CTEC in 2007, this state-of-the-art, 110,000-square-foot facility has seen growth of students in their … [Read more...] about Exploring Career and Technical Education Programs Across the Region
Locally Sourced; Regionally Recognized
When all the other boys and girls wanted to grow up to be firefighters and police officers, John Panza wanted to be a chef. “I always kind of gravitated to the kitchen as a kid. If there was a family gathering or party, I was in the kitchen helping out mom or dad, whoever was cooking.” Panza’s parents are Italian and Lebanese, so he said celebrations were always centered around food. Now, he is the owner of BiGA, a restaurant that focuses on modern and local food. He shops at the Prescott … [Read more...] about Locally Sourced; Regionally Recognized
Celebrating National Tourism Week
Prescott leads travel and tourism during Travel Rally Day in support of the many ways travel contributes to the community. The event was part of the 36th annual National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW), which unites communities across the country to celebrate how travel matters to American jobs, economic growth and personal well-being. The theme of this year’s NTTW, “Travel Matters,” highlights the innumerable ways in which travel makes up the fabric of Prescott’s culture and economy. Each day … [Read more...] about Celebrating National Tourism Week
Exploring New Hearing Aid Technology
A new technology in the hearing aid industry is remote adjustment to the hearing aid. This reduces the number of trips back to the office to have fine tuning completed. An appointment is made with your audiologist to be seen remotely at your house or office. It has been an interesting option to implement during the last few months. Most of the people I have contacted remotely are happy about the process, as they can stay in the comfort of their home or go to the environment causing difficulty … [Read more...] about Exploring New Hearing Aid Technology
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. Thomas Barr, executive director of Local First Arizona, believes that every Arizonan can support the economy by spending money at … [Read more...] about Five Ways to Keep Your Money Local
Treating Mild Urinary Incontinence
You’ve seen the ads (they’re everywhere). “You can be protected, stay dry and feel pretty!” They come in many sizes and shapes! They come with flowers and beautiful designs! The ads make you think they may even be a desirable thing to buy. At the end of the day, though, let’s face it, they’re just diapers for adults. And a bit depressing, because you actually ARE thinking about buying them. Projections are that the sale of adult hygiene and protective gear such as stay dry underwear, hygienic … [Read more...] about Treating Mild Urinary Incontinence
Planning for Growth in Chino Valley
Happy spring to all. Most municipalities are working on budgets right now and endeavoring to be as responsive to their citizens as possible in their fiscal year. The Chino Valley Town Council met recently in a retreat to discuss our priorities in the next year as well as for the next several years. The challenges we face with our infrastructure have been much discussed – the town has five different water companies within our corporate boundaries, and our wastewater treatment plant was just … [Read more...] about Planning for Growth in Chino Valley