According to Genworth Financial, the average annual cost of a private nursing home room in the United States is $92,378, while a home health aide runs about $45,760. Many people assume that Medicare and other forms of health insurance will cover these costs, but in reality, long-term care is not considered a medical expense and Medicare will only cover certain aspects. Medicaid will help many seniors pay for long-term care, but in order to qualify you will have to spend most of your assets, … [Read more...] about Do You Feel Prepared for the Cost of Long-Term Care?
What the Housing Market Means to You
What are the housing prices going to do in the upcoming months? This is a valid question that’s on many consumers’ minds. Forecasts from top economists and housing experts sheds light on our home buying and selling questions. Where Are Prices Compared to 2006? According to the Phoenix Business Journal, most of the country’s housing markets peaked before falling into deep decline around 2006. The market as a whole dropped 33 percent during the recession and hit bottom in 2011. Currently, … [Read more...] about What the Housing Market Means to You
NAU Strengthens Arizona by Serving Students and Communities
We have reached the end of another great academic year at Northern Arizona University, and we have much to celebrate, including the more than 5,700 graduates who joined our spring commencement ceremonies. We know those NAU alums will use their degrees to positively impact Arizona, since 70 percent of the graduating class already calls our state home. This year, we continued our work to train the medical professionals that will treat and cure disease, the astronomers who will find answers … [Read more...] about NAU Strengthens Arizona by Serving Students and Communities
Prescott’s Champion Juniper Receiving More Attention from Hikers
“It’s historical, emotional, as well as beautiful.” That statement comes from visibly moved hiker Barbara Russell of Albany, New York, following her visit to the Prescott National Forest’s massive alligator juniper tree. Believed to be the largest and oldest of its kind in the world, the juniper has been designated as an Arizona Champion Tree on the American Forests’ National Register of Big Trees. Sometimes called the Grandfather Tree, Forester Ben De Blois says it’s difficult to know … [Read more...] about Prescott’s Champion Juniper Receiving More Attention from Hikers
Practicing Life Skills on the Baseball Field
Swinging the Little League bat with all the power she could muster, Annie tapped the ball off the flexible rubber tee. It dribbled toward the pitcher. With teammates and the crowd yelling for her, Annie sprinted toward first base. The pitcher, a lanky junior from the Prescott High School Badgers, dashed in, scooped up the ball and aimed toward first base – but it sailed over first base by a good 30 feet into right field. “Run, Annie, run! Go to second base,” said the Badger first … [Read more...] about Practicing Life Skills on the Baseball Field
Crawfest Raises Funds to Keep Kids Healthy
Good friends, great food and good times were the order of the day as more than 300 gathered to raise more than $30,000 to promote children’s health. Sponsored by Dr. Peter Tibi and Yavapai Cardiac Surgery, the 6th Annual Crawfest was held Saturday, April 21, at the Holiday Gardens Courtyard in downtown Prescott. Tibi, together with his friend and co-worker, Mississippi-born Jared Head, served up a spicy Cajun menu of crawfish, jambalaya, outrageous desserts and refreshing libations. Mixed … [Read more...] about Crawfest Raises Funds to Keep Kids Healthy
Understanding Innocent or Injured Spouse Tax Relief Possibilities
Peak wedding season is in the air. Efforts to save on wedding costs can be important. However, many people seem not to consider the financial or tax situation of their prospective partner as much as they probably should, and this can potentially have a larger effect on their financial picture than wedding costs. When you file a joint income tax return, the law makes both you and your spouse responsible for the entire tax liability. This is called joint and several liability. Joint and … [Read more...] about Understanding Innocent or Injured Spouse Tax Relief Possibilities
From Bud Break to Bottle: Understanding the Lifecycle of Wine
Sometimes, when enjoying a glass of great wine, I like to think about all of the stops it made on its journey to me. From the original vine that was planted, and how long ago that may have been, to all of the people who had a hand in its making. All so I could sit here and enjoy it! The art of winemaking lies in these details and should not go unappreciated, so let’s dive into what it actually takes to make a wine. The Vineyard Great wine is made in the vineyard. Many great … [Read more...] about From Bud Break to Bottle: Understanding the Lifecycle of Wine
More than Thirty-Five Percent of Americans Suffer from Chronic Pain Syndrome
Pain has two general categories: acute and chronic. Acute pain signals injury and generally resolves itself in less than 30 days as a person heals. Chronic pain refers to pain persisting longer than three months. It can last months to years. Chronic pain can be mild to severe, annoying to debilitating, and continuous to intermittent. Chronic Pain Syndrome (CPS) is a common problem that presents a major challenge to patients and health care providers because of its complex nature. Approximately … [Read more...] about More than Thirty-Five Percent of Americans Suffer from Chronic Pain Syndrome
Ten Ways to Use Rosemary from the Garden
Rosemary is a hardy mountain evergreen shrub that's easy to grow outside and even easier to use inside. Prized in the culinary world for its flavorful leaves, rosemary also has a fragrance and early spring beauty with its show of lavender flowers. There are so many ways to use rosemary from the garden, too many to list them all in one garden column. I ran the idea past the plant ambassadors here at Watters Garden Center. Here are our 10 favorite things to do with rosemary from the crew here at … [Read more...] about Ten Ways to Use Rosemary from the Garden