The Hospice Compassus program serving Prescott Valley and the surrounding areas recognized Michele Petersen during the 38th Annual National Nursing Assistants Week June 11-18 for providing the highest level of quality hospice care for patients and their families. “We are proud to recognize Michele for the compassionate hospice care she provides our patients and families,” said Susan Blanchard, Executive Director for Hospice Compassus – Prescott Valley. “Michele’s positive and caring … [Read more...] about Hospice Recognizes Local Nursing Assistant
Wells Fargo Food Drive Underway
Wells Fargo's annual summer statewide food drive wraps up this week. The event collects donations for food banks that span the entire state with collection bins in all 260 Wells Fargo Community Banking stores throughout Arizona. Donations will benefit members of the Association of Arizona Food Banks. In 2014, Arizona food banks collectively distributed 127 million pounds of food – equivalent to 105.8 million meals, reaching Arizonans in need at 1,200 sites statewide. People who wish to … [Read more...] about Wells Fargo Food Drive Underway
Mayors to Speak at ED Luncheon
Five mayors from around northern Arizona will headline the Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED)’s June northern Arizona luncheon, “Mayoral Economic Development Updates.” It will be held on Tuesday, June 30 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Yavapai College, 1100 E. Sheldon St. in Prescott. Mayors Diane Joens of Cottonwood, Jerry Nabours of Flagstaff, Marlin Kuykendall of Prescott, Sandy Moriarty of Sedona and John Moore of Williams, will share updates on northeastern Arizona’s … [Read more...] about Mayors to Speak at ED Luncheon
New Art Ranch Offers Many Activities
Lorlee "Lee" Murray has opened her dream studio on her small ranch in Prescot. Murray has more than 21 years in print advertising design and marketing and 12 years as a Fine Arts and Crafts teacher and studio manager. Murray also has experience for various groups including the Maison de Lumiere Orphanage in Port au Prince, Haiti. Although Murray’s main focus is teaching children, she also teaches adults. Art on the Ranch has been a dream of Murray’s for a long time, offering … [Read more...] about New Art Ranch Offers Many Activities
NAU Researcher Works to Save a Species
Later this summer and into early fall, tree-climbing crews will be using ropes to pull themselves up into 40, 60 even 80-foot tall Southwestern White Pine trees in Arizona’s high elevation mixed conifer forests. Researchers have only about a four-week window during the year when the tree’s pinecones are ripe to gather them for genetic research aimed at keeping these trees from dying out. The Southwestern White Pine is under attack from a parasite called the blister rust fungus. … [Read more...] about NAU Researcher Works to Save a Species
How to Deal with Caregiver Stress
Alzheimer’s caregivers frequently report experiencing high levels of stress. It can be overwhelming to take care of a loved one with Alzheimer’s or other dementia, but too much stress can be harmful to both of you. Read on to learn symptoms and ways to avoid burnout: Denial about the disease and its effect on the person who has been diagnosed. I know mom is going to get better. Anger at the person with Alzheimer’s, anger that no cure exists or anger that people don’t understand what’s … [Read more...] about How to Deal with Caregiver Stress
Understanding Physical Therapy Benefits with Medicare
You may have heard or read about recent budget actions passed by Congress in April of 2015. These actions affect outpatient physical therapy benefits for people who have traditional Medicare Part B as their primary insurance. If you feel that you have a condition that might benefit from physical therapy, it is best to consult with your primary care provider. If your physician refers you to physical therapy, the benefits available to you are outlined below: You have $1,940 (based on allowed … [Read more...] about Understanding Physical Therapy Benefits with Medicare
Empower Yourself: Secrets to a Healthy Smile
Part 2: Avoiding Tooth Loss – The Acid Link and Tooth Decay Recently, a woman interviewed me to determine if I would best qualify to become her dentist. Her proactive approach in selecting her healthcare providers impressed me. She shared her frustration that, despite her best efforts to prevent tooth problems, no amount of brushing, flossing, waterpiking or visits to the dentist staved off her dental problems. Every trip to the dentist revealed new decay and resulted in costly treatment. … [Read more...] about Empower Yourself: Secrets to a Healthy Smile
Downtown Prescott’s New Restaurants
One's back! And one's coming! Call it a twofer at Firehouse Plaza in downtown Prescott. Welcome back, Prescott Seafood & Lobster Company. Same name, same place, new owner. "I fell in love with it!" said Julie Rodriguez when she saw the vacant eatery. "It brought me back to Swampscott on the north shore of Massachusetts. I saw the coast. It reminded me of my childhood." Rodriquez exchanged a 20-year teaching career for crab cakes, chowder and creamy mac-n-cheese loaded with … [Read more...] about Downtown Prescott’s New Restaurants
Odors Affect Home Values
Most real estate agents spend adequate time with home sellers going through a laundry list of must do tasks prior to selling a home. In some cases, as with my team, we provide staging services by an individual with formal education or experience in interior design. Our goal, as with that of many agents, is to make sure the house shows well, reducing the length of time on the market while maximizing profits for the seller. In previous articles, I provided tips on preparing a home for sale, … [Read more...] about Odors Affect Home Values