This month, we look at the importance of having the proper backup or cloud storage for your security surveillance system. If you have a surveillance system, you know how important access to recordings can be. Whether you need to check on a delivery or what an employee is working on, you need to be able to review any recordings. What if the recordings are needed for a police investigation or even a lawsuit? Do you know how long they are stored? Cloud storage is an essential feature of any … [Read more...] about Surveillance Systems, Cloud Storage Provide Extra Security
Experiencing the Ripple Effect of Community Giving
ACF of Yavapai County is wrapping up our current annual grant cycle this month. What this means is organizations have written and submitted their proposals, grant panels have reviewed, scored and discussed these proposals, and funding decisions have been made. Many organizations will benefit, and as a ripple effect, the residents of Yavapai County benefit. The grant cycle process is community giving in action. When charitable giving is discussed, most individuals will talk about their favorite … [Read more...] about Experiencing the Ripple Effect of Community Giving
Top Ten Sedums Recommended as Groundcover Plants
Most gardeners remember their grandmother’s tall Autumn Joy growing in the hottest parts of the garden. Their joyous cousins spread and creep with the same sizzling blooms that make Sedum the ideal plant for gardeners that want less water and responsibility but still want the same beauty of a cottage garden. Sedum is basically like cacti without all the thorns. There are close to 500 species known as Sedum or Stonecrops. Although all Sedums flower, they’re usually grown for their foliage, … [Read more...] about Top Ten Sedums Recommended as Groundcover Plants
Taking Care of Mental Health is an Investment in Yourself
Polara Health has recently launched a cutting-edge community behavioral health hospital named The Healing Place, which commenced its operations on April 24. The facility, situated at 181 Whipple Street in Prescott, provides a comprehensive array of mental health services for individuals with acute and chronic psychiatric issues who require inpatient care. These services were previously offered at Polara Health’s Windhaven Psychiatric Hospital in Prescott Valley, but have now been relocated to … [Read more...] about Taking Care of Mental Health is an Investment in Yourself
Summer Skincare, Makeup Tips
One of the best things you will ever do for your skin is drink water. There’s nothing that has replaced or will replace daily water intake. It helps keep your skin smooth and supple. As long as we’re protecting our skin, sunhats are in! Don’t be shy. Get it! Wear it! Love it! If you’re going to be in the sun this summer, use sunscreen, there’s no reason not to. With the wide variety of available options, there is a sunscreen out there for everyone. If you’re acne-prone, look for a … [Read more...] about Summer Skincare, Makeup Tips
Understanding Labor Market Trends in Yavapai County
Yavapai County has its own unique labor trends and characteristics. General information about labor trends in Yavapai County are based on historical information from September 2021 to the present. Yavapai County has a diverse economy, with multiple sectors driving employment. Some of the significant industries in the region include health care, tourism, education, government, retail, construction and manufacturing. The healthcare sector is a major employer in Yavapai County. The county has … [Read more...] about Understanding Labor Market Trends in Yavapai County
Eating Lighter in the Summertime
Do you naturally shift your mindset to lighter and cooler meals during the summertime? During the heat of the summer, our bodies are geared to receive lighter meals. This in turn allows us the energy needed to move through a hot day. Hiking, gardening, outside chores and sharing backyard get-togethers are shifting to lighter, cooler and refreshing foods and beverages. When it is hot outside, give your body a break by replacing your meat dishes with yummy veggies. Meat is heavy and will … [Read more...] about Eating Lighter in the Summertime
Don’t Play Games You Can’t Win
We like to tell ourselves we can do anything if we just put our mind to it, but I’d like to encourage all to acknowledge when we are in a game we can’t win, and for heaven’s sake, stop playing it! Growing up in Phoenix, balmy summertime evenings were meant for Kick the Can, Tag, Red Rover and any number of unsupervised activities that included wildly racing around the neighborhood and usually some blood. My neighborhood was all boys. So, you can imagine my surprise when I showed up at … [Read more...] about Don’t Play Games You Can’t Win
Sniffing Out Trouble
They are yellow in color and true-blue in their devotion to their jobs. Meet the two specialized police dogs on duty with the Prescott Police Department’s K-9 Unit, Cooper and Benny, the Labradors highly trained to detect narcotics. Also known as Super Cooper and B-Dog, they are both 4 years old and work in concert with their two handlers, police officers Kyle Alltop and Troy Crawford, to keep dangerous drugs off Prescott-area streets. “They’re called ‘single purpose’ police dogs and are … [Read more...] about Sniffing Out Trouble
Adult Care Services Offering Programs that Support the Caregiver
Adult Care Services, The Susan J. Rheem Adult Day Center, and The Margaret T. Morris Center’s mission, Quality Care, Quality Services, and Quality of Life, is not solely about the person receiving the hands-on care from their programs, but for the support of caregivers as well. Two key people responsible for this within the three non-profits specializing in Alzheimer’s disease and dementia care are Candace Lea and Melody Thomas-Morgan. Both women passionately agree that offering support to … [Read more...] about Adult Care Services Offering Programs that Support the Caregiver