Dementia and Alzheimer’s affect every aspect of life. Frankly, it’s not easy. And holiday events and observances can be particularly difficult. Joyous memories from before your loved one developed dementia may darken what usually is a bright and cheerful season. In addition, worries about what could happen may disrupt your family’s celebrations and upset the simple pleasure of being together. Activities need to be greatly simplified and minimized to reduce this potential for stress. People … [Read more...] about Strategies for Memory Loss Around the Holidays
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Real Estate Appraisals
If you have obtained a mortgage or other real estate loan in the past several years, chances are that you had to get an appraisal of your property. You may have wondered how the appraiser came up with the value. It can be helpful to understand a little about the appraisal process and how appraisers determine a value so you know what to expect when you get an appraisal in conjunction with a loan. Appraisals must be performed by a state licensed appraiser with the appropriate certification for … [Read more...] about Real Estate Appraisals
Cool Tools for Your Healthy Home
To create a healthy environment, it’s a good idea that everyone in the house is happy to be there and enjoying the space. Many times, it has nothing to do with the space itself but the company you keep. In many cases, turning your home into a healthy home brings you to some very cool products. Below are some of the most interesting products I have found. If you suffer with a partner who snores, you know what I am talking about (cue my wife cheering in the background). Here is a … [Read more...] about Cool Tools for Your Healthy Home
The Art of ‘Shaping the Deal’ Kid Style
When Donald Trump wrote “The Art of the Deal,” he became an industry authority for claiming to know how to make deals. Has anything changed since Trump wrote his 1988 bestseller? Yes, much has changed in the world of commercial real estate deal making, although the fundamentals have not. Making commercial real estate transaction work (“the deal”) requires what I call “shaping” the transaction, whether an acquisition, divestiture or a new lease. The biggest difference between securing … [Read more...] about The Art of ‘Shaping the Deal’ Kid Style
Reduce Holiday Season Stress and Tension
The holidays are considered to be the most wonderful time of the year. While the festivities and extra family time can be fun and rewarding, all of the planning, shopping, cooking and everything in between can often cause a large amount of stress, anxiety and tension. In the midst of all the chaos, it is important to take care of your body and mind during these extremely busy times to make the most of the holiday season. Planning a successful holiday gathering can be exhausting. You may have … [Read more...] about Reduce Holiday Season Stress and Tension
Don’t Give Up on Outdoor Living Yet
Hey, this is Arizona…land of outdoor living! Arizona is the only state in the union where we go OUTSIDE when it rains. Our weather is turning cool at night and staying warm during the day. The bugs are going away after a GREAT rainy season. Why, it is even getting nice enough to bask in the sun. Now is a great time to dust off the outdoor furniture and enjoy our splendid fall weather on your deck, patio or porch. QCBN By Tom Reilly Tom Reilly is the president of Renovations. He can … [Read more...] about Don’t Give Up on Outdoor Living Yet
Three Stinky Signs You’ve Got a Main Sewer Line Clog
Here’s a serious question we hear from Arizona homeowners, “Do I have a clogged main sewer line or just a regular clog?” To help you know the difference, think of your plumbing like a tree. All of the drains in your home are the branches and the main sewer line is the main trunk. Just like how all the limbs lead to the trunk, all the drains lead to the main sewer line. But if the main sewer line gets clogged, then raw sewage has nowhere else to go but back up all your drains and into your … [Read more...] about Three Stinky Signs You’ve Got a Main Sewer Line Clog
Is Weight Loss Surgery For Me?
Weight loss can be a difficult battle, but it can be especially difficult if the battle has raged on for many years. One solution to overcome the war is bariatric, or weight loss, surgery. Each year, bariatric surgery offers thousands of people numerous benefits of weight loss such as the relief of Type 2 diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol and sleep apnea, just to name a few. If you’re considering bariatric surgery or plan to seek consultation, below is what you can expect before, during … [Read more...] about Is Weight Loss Surgery For Me?
Embry-Riddle Students Building a Plane
In keeping with Embry-Riddle’s themes of innovation, leadership and hands-on learning, the students have created a new club on campus: EAS, or Eagle Aerosport Club. The purpose of the organization? To build an aircraft from scratch and then fly it around as a research aircraft for the university. So that’s what they’re doing at Embry-Riddle’s Flight Line facility at the Prescott Municipal Airport: building a Vans RV-12, winner of last year’s Editor’s Choice award from Flying Magazine. The … [Read more...] about Embry-Riddle Students Building a Plane
New Lung Test Gives Current and Former Smokers Hope
November marks National Lung Cancer Awareness month, and new research on CT scanning technology is leading to advances in testing for current and former smokers that could help save lives through early detection. The new screening (testing) tool is called a low-dose CT (LDCT) scan. According to the Lung Cancer Alliance, research shows that screening for lung cancer with LDCT is the only proven method for the early detection of lung cancer among high-risk individuals. High risk refers to … [Read more...] about New Lung Test Gives Current and Former Smokers Hope