Housekeepers are something only rich people have. Or, are they? The truth is a housekeeping service is more affordable than you might think and is no different than paying someone to cook your meals at a restaurant or change your oil. Someone is happy to have the work and you don’t have to do it. It’s a win for everyone! Prescott Maid to Order explains why you should hire a professional house cleaning service to care for your Prescott home. Here are some great reasons: Cleaning … [Read more...] about Why a Housekeeping Service?
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Five Questions to Ask Before Your Next Mammogram
One of the most important healthcare decisions a woman will make is where to undergo breast screening. “Most women assume that all imaging facilities offer the same services and are pretty much interchangeable,” said Breast Care Center Imaging Operations Manager Kathi Hoffer at Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC). “In reality, there are significant differences between imaging centers.” This October – National Breast Cancer Awareness Month – the Breast Care Center and … [Read more...] about Five Questions to Ask Before Your Next Mammogram
What Inflation Means for the Cost of Construction
Welcome to “At Home With Tom and Sandy.” As I always like to say, “sit back, relax and enjoy.” We have had great monsoons, not many calls on roof leaks, lots of calls on weed removal. Tom and I are talking “inflation” this month. Sandy: Hi Tom, I must vent a minute. I just filled up my car and my tank fill was almost $100. This is crazy! Tom: Tell me about it. We just finished a road trip to South Dakota and almost spent $1,000 in gas. Inflation is real. Sandy: Yes, inflation is … [Read more...] about What Inflation Means for the Cost of Construction
Protecting Our Groundwater and Rivers
Our state legislators continue to fail to protect our water in our aquifers and rivers. In the Prescott Active Management Area, which includes Dewey-Humbolt, Prescott Valley, Prescott, and Chino Valley, groundwater pumping exceeds natural and artificial replenishment by over 18,000 acre-feet per year (afy) — that is a football field three=-and-a-half miles deep, disappearing from the aquifer every year, depleting our groundwater reserves. The overdraft relentlessly continues to grow, … [Read more...] about Protecting Our Groundwater and Rivers
Tackling the Price of Textbooks at Yavapai College
The fall 2022 semester at Yavapai College began on Aug. 15. A new fall semester marks a new year filled with fresh, determined students who are rejuvenated and focused on their dreams. At YC, we know that no matter how determined our students are or what their skills may be, they will all still need help to succeed. Nobody reaches their dreams without the help of others. I continue to remind our faculty and staff of the impact our work makes on the lives of our students. Each student … [Read more...] about Tackling the Price of Textbooks at Yavapai College
Vein Center Welcomes Dr. Saina Attaran
Veins, vessels and valves are all part of the body’s vascular system, which is why cardiothoracic surgeon Saina Attaran, M.D., is at home in her new role at the Vein Center at Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC). “The venous system is critical to our overall health,” said Dr. Attaran, vein specialist at the Vein Center at YRMC. “We depend on our network of veins to deliver deoxygenated blood back to our hearts. It’s familiar territory for me.” The Quad Cities community … [Read more...] about Vein Center Welcomes Dr. Saina Attaran
Driving for Others
Ask yourself how you’d feel if you couldn’t drive. Think back to a time when your car was in the shop for a day. Remember how antsy it made you? Now, go a step farther. Imagine what it would be like if you could never drive again. This is what it’s like for People Who Care’s clients – our neighbors – none of whom can drive, all of whom must depend upon others to get around. For most, driving is an afterthought, like flipping a switch to light a room, turning a handle to fill a bathtub, or … [Read more...] about Driving for Others
Time for a Walk (and THE Walk)
Don’t feel like going for a walk? Easy fix: get a dog! I’ve said it many times: I am not a fan of exercise, and it wasn’t really a big part of my life until I adopted Cassidy Roo. Now, there’s a minimum of an hour walking per day. I love it and, more importantly, Roo loves it, too! The Mayo Clinic states we should get at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity a week, or a combination of moderate and vigorous activity. The guidelines suggest you spread this exercise out over the course of … [Read more...] about Time for a Walk (and THE Walk)
Is a Dog a Carnivore or an Omnivore?
A carnivore is an animal that consumes only flesh. Cats, for example, are more readily agreed upon by most to be carnivores. By definition, an animal that eats all kinds of foods, of both animal and plant origin, is an omnivore. Humans are considered omnivores. Then there are the herbivores, animals that feed on plants, such as horses and cattle. The digestion of a plant-based diet is by nature very different than the digestion of a meat-based diet. Plants contain quite a bit of cellulose and … [Read more...] about Is a Dog a Carnivore or an Omnivore?
Home Maintenance and our Senior Loved Ones
If your aging parents or grandparents are finding that household chores are becoming more and more difficult, you might consider hiring a professional cleaning company. A cleaning service can be invaluable for the elderly, especially for those who live alone, and a trusted, professional cleaning company can provide that service. Many older people lack the mobility, strength, flexibility and stamina to be able to clean their home. Keeping a home clean, presentable and hygienic takes hours a … [Read more...] about Home Maintenance and our Senior Loved Ones