This is a new topic in the world of hearing aids. There is a whole new world out there offering you hearing aids at a price “too good to be true.” You will now see hearing aids sold online and even offered through your insurance company. This new process for obtaining hearing aids is not without a significant set of issues. First, you need to make certain you do not have a hearing loss that needs medical attention. It is important to understand that online aids are not able to be fine-tuned to … [Read more...] about How to Buy Hearing Aids Online
How to Relax, Reset, Repair
First things first, let’s establish some basic points most people I get a chance to talk with agree upon. Life can be hectic, crazy and downright out of control. We live in a world surrounded by chatter and noise, whether it is someone talking on a cell phone in front of you at the grocery store or the sirens roaring past you. We have TVs, computers, cell phones, iPads, even phones on our wristwatches. Technology puts us in an incredible position to be more efficient than any generation before … [Read more...] about How to Relax, Reset, Repair
Welcome to At Home With Tom and Sandy!
We are here to give you the inside scoop on the construction industry; what’s up, what’s down, what’s hot and what’s not. We’ll share our thoughts, thinking and, of course, opinions on construction, remodeling, home prices, building permit numbers, construction pointers and give you hints on renovations that will give you a return on your investment and, as they say, “so much more.” There is plenty going on in the housing and construction industry and we want to share some fantastic, cool, … [Read more...] about Welcome to At Home With Tom and Sandy!
Understanding the Importance of a Safe, Clean Medical Office
A medical office faces a variety of challenges and differences from other offices when it comes to cleaning. Patients expect a clean and sanitary environment from the minute they walk in the door. A general office cleaning including standard tasks is not sufficient for the medical office. A janitorial service must be qualified to make sure that certain steps are taken to insure safety, cleanliness and privacy. Here are a few important points: Quality of the cleaning is of utmost importance. … [Read more...] about Understanding the Importance of a Safe, Clean Medical Office
Exploring Architecture through Virtual Reality
The reality of “Virtual Reality Plans” is here. The concept of understanding paper drawings (perhaps digital PDFs) before a project is built is key. But a large percentage of building owners are not sure what their project will look like prior to construction from paper plans. Headwaters Architecture recently designed a new medical office building and once again heard from the doctor/owner that he did not understand the plans. Although he was extremely happy with the finished product, we … [Read more...] about Exploring Architecture through Virtual Reality
Senior Sun Safety
As a child, you may have spent numerous hours outdoors during the summer. Now that you’re an adult, you may find the summer months to be far less enjoyable because of the heat. As you age, the body’s mechanisms that help regulate internal temperature become less efficient. This means that you lose some of your ability to adapt to heat, leaving you with a lower tolerance and making you more susceptible to heat-related illnesses. This is caused by a few different reasons – one being that an … [Read more...] about Senior Sun Safety
New Pickleball Courts Drawing Crowds
In just two months, the pickleball courts on Commerce Drive in the Pioneer Park complex at the north edge of town have attracted hundreds of enthusiastic players from throughout Quad Cities area and the state. Constructed by the City of Prescott Parks and Recreation Department, the new pickleball courts brought more than 200 players from throughout Arizona for its inaugural public pickleball tournament in mid-June, said Peg Travers, president of the recently formed Prescott Pickleball … [Read more...] about New Pickleball Courts Drawing Crowds
Developing a Successful Portfolio: Are your assets properly allocated?
Everyone has an idea of what they want their retirement to look like, whether that means spending more time with family, traveling, or enjoying a favorite pastime. Many people even base their financial plans off of their vision for the future. The reality is that you can never truly prepare for everything that life has in store for you – your plans need to be adaptable. Generally speaking, most portfolios include many types of investments with varying degrees of risk and include elements of … [Read more...] about Developing a Successful Portfolio: Are your assets properly allocated?
Summer Heat Impacting Computers
With the warm weather upon us, something that is often overlooked in computer hardware is taking the appropriate steps to minimize the chances of your devices overheating. A number one killer of anything electronic is heat. Also, the accumulation of hair and dust tends to slowly suffocate the sensitive electrical components found inside most desktops, laptops, tablets, printers and any other device that gets plugged into your wall. For computers, this can be especially troublesome as the … [Read more...] about Summer Heat Impacting Computers
Exploring New Destinations and New Office Location with Avenues of the World
We are very excited to announce that Avenues of the World Travel will be moving! Our clients will be able to enjoy the same high level of service they are used to from our award-winning team, but after 18 years on 4th Street, we are moving to 2100 E. Cedar. We invite you to join us for a fun Grand Opening Celebration from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Aug 26, with the ribbon cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. Speaking of new, we are always on the lookout for the next new hot destination and these are two … [Read more...] about Exploring New Destinations and New Office Location with Avenues of the World