Wildland fire season is already well underway in the Prescott area. Every year, I like to remind our citizens about the vast resources that are available to prevent and fight wildland fires. The U.S. Forest Service’s Fire Center at the Ernest A. Love air field in Prescott was dedicated in May, 1992. This regional Fire Center combines a vast array of programs and expert staff, which is responsible for all of Arizona, New Mexico and part of west Texas. The Fire Center incorporates an Aviation … [Read more...] about Fire Season is Upon Us
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Is Your Retirement Prepared for the Costs of Long-Term Care?
Typically, when people think about the biggest risks to their financial security in retirement, health care costs come to mind. However, an often-overlooked risk is the costs associated with long-term care. For many Americans, the term “long-term care” has a new sense of urgency – particularly for the roughly 76 million of those in the baby boom generation. But what exactly is long-term care? Long-term care covers a host of varying services that one may need, ranging from in-home care and … [Read more...] about Is Your Retirement Prepared for the Costs of Long-Term Care?
Recognizing the Importance of Flexibility
The alarm goes off. It’s time to get up and start your day. You place your feet on the floor and rise up. “Ouch, my knees and feet hurt.” Have you found yourself not quite that flexible? Are you dealing with soreness, pain and stiffness? Is a simple stretch to the side also difficult? My friend, Sgt. Steve Rosen, focuses on flexibility and stretching during pre and post workouts. I couldn’t imagine working out and not stretching. As we age, our muscles naturally lose strength and size … [Read more...] about Recognizing the Importance of Flexibility
Catching Breast Cancer Early, Accurately with 3-D Mammography
The best mammogram is the one not followed up by a call asking you to come back in for another mammogram because something looks inconclusive. Fortunately, breast tomosynthesis − also known as 3-D mammography − is now available at three Northern Arizona Healthcare locations and only costs an additional $15, which may be covered by your insurance. This advanced technology creates a high-resolution, three-dimensional image of the breast and reduces false positives – as well as the worry, … [Read more...] about Catching Breast Cancer Early, Accurately with 3-D Mammography
World’s Oldest Rodeo Celebrating Major Milestone
History was made on July 4, 1888, in Prescott when the sport of professional rodeo became an organized event that today is a multi-million-dollar industry. The date was May of 1888, when the town of Prescott began planning a 4th of July celebration that had been ongoing for several years. Festivities included a parade, band concerts and horse races. Although those were fun events, something was missing, according to the planning committee. The committee wanted to draw local miners and … [Read more...] about World’s Oldest Rodeo Celebrating Major Milestone
Welcome to “At Home With Tom & Sandy.”
We are here to give you the inside scoop on real estate and the construction industry; what’s up, what’s down, what’s hot and what’s not. We’ll share real estate stats, home prices, building permit numbers, lending information, construction pointers and give you hints on renovations that will give you a return on your investment. There is plenty going on in the real estate industry and the construction industry and we want to share some fantastic, cool, groovy and helpful information with you. … [Read more...] about Welcome to “At Home With Tom & Sandy.”
After a Stroke — Finding the Right Words
It’s common to struggle at times to find the right word during a conversation. But for an individual who has had a stroke, finding the right word may be much more difficult. Aphasia can be a side effect of a stroke, which can affect a person’s ability to communicate by impairing the ability to speak, read, listen or write. It doesn’t affect intelligence, however. When a person with aphasia has word-finding difficulty, it’s called anomia. Anomia is a common symptom of aphasia that makes it … [Read more...] about After a Stroke — Finding the Right Words
Flowers that Bloom through the Heat of Summer
The brightest flowers of the summer season wait until temperatures rise above 90 degrees to do “their thing.” Like sunbathers on a golden California beach, summer-blooming varieties are best planted when the sun is bright and temperatures are hot. Here are my top 11 flowers that outpace the rest in fragrance and in their ability to flower through the heat of summer. Black-eyed Susan The plants thrive in full-sun containers and beds. Their yellow or rusty red flowers with black centers … [Read more...] about Flowers that Bloom through the Heat of Summer
Digital Outreach Strategies Supporting YRMC’s Vision of Total Healing Environment
For the team at Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC), serving the community has always meant providing high-quality health care services. Recently, however, the definition of “serving the community” has expanded to include providing reliable, expert sourced, up-to-the-minute health care information for people throughout the region. “YRMC’s vision is to create a total healing environment for the people we serve,” said YRMC Director of Marketing and Communications Kenneth Boush. “This is an … [Read more...] about Digital Outreach Strategies Supporting YRMC’s Vision of Total Healing Environment
Welcome to At Home With Tom and Sandy!
We are here to give you the inside scoop on real estate, the construction industry – what’s up, what’s down, what’s hot, and what’s not. We’ll share real estate stats, home prices, building permit numbers, construction pointers and give you hints on renovations that will give you a return on your investment and so much more. There is plenty going on in the housing and construction industry and we want to share some fantastic, cool, groovy and helpful information with you. We are going to use … [Read more...] about Welcome to At Home With Tom and Sandy!