The Landings of Prescott Valley is unique in so many ways. Here’s a brief overview, but please plan a visit soon so you may see for yourself. We offer assisted living, secured assisted living and independent living, all in one beautiful, single-level new building. The Landings of Prescott Valley has 13 different floor plans, from studios and semi-private layouts to spacious one-bedrooms. There is a floor plan to meet just about every need. Many of our apartments have their own access to … [Read more...] about Exploring The Landings of Prescott Valley
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Building Wealth with an HSA
Let’s talk about the Health Savings Account (HSA). What is it? How do you use it to build wealth? Create an HSA and begin to build wealth tax-free. An often-overlooked tool, an HSA is available to build a slush fund for retirement. Through the last several years, health insurance has been a changing world. But with a little bit of knowledge and some planning, you could create a sizable nest egg for retirement. Who Qualifies for an HSA? To be eligible for a HSA, you must purchase a … [Read more...] about Building Wealth with an HSA
Taking a Look at the Next Century of Radio in the Digital Age
For 100 years, radio of all kinds – from national networks to local stations – has been the primary source for instant communication, news, information and entertainment for tens of millions of Americans and people in every other country in the world. However, as radio moves into its second century, and following decades of predictions of the demise of radio because of the development of various media such as television, tape decks, CDs and more, digital communications and the World Wide Web … [Read more...] about Taking a Look at the Next Century of Radio in the Digital Age
Choosing Autumn’s Top Ten Colored Shrubs
Mountain landscapes are famous for their autumn colors. This month’s column is merely a list of the best-colored plants you’ll find to plant in your backyard. Of course, there are more choices, especially if you include ornamental grasses and the mountain flowers that bloom through the end of the year. For an in-depth tour of all the possibilities of fall plants, consider this a personal invitation to visit the plant ambassadors here at Watters Garden Center. Here is the list of best mountain … [Read more...] about Choosing Autumn’s Top Ten Colored Shrubs
Getting to Know Tierra Verde Builders Owner John Bassous
Welcome to “At Home with Tom and Sandy.” Sit back, relax and enjoy. Tom and I have been sharing our column on a monthly basis with the community for what seems like a gazillion months now, and what fun it has been. TOM: “Yes Sandy, I would say it has been pretty cool and it has indeed been an honor to be your partner.” We have had so much fun and the community has enjoyed the introductions to our community partners. We are introducing you to another cool cat this month. Today, we would … [Read more...] about Getting to Know Tierra Verde Builders Owner John Bassous
Speech Therapy at Work at Mountain Valley Rehab
Speech Therapy is much more than just about “speech” or the ability to speak. Speech Therapy works with a variety of communication problems as well as swallowing deficits and cognitive impairments. A speech therapist or speech-language pathologist (SLP) is trained in all three areas. This can be a vital therapy in the recovery of adults suffering from strokes, aneurysms, traumatic brain injuries, brain cancers, head/neck cancers, Parkinson’s disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Post-Operative Cognitive … [Read more...] about Speech Therapy at Work at Mountain Valley Rehab
Autumn Cooking with Comfort
Autumn invites us to celebrate the foods that create savor and spice. That’s because when we begin a new season, our bodies make a shift and we sometimes have to help them along a little bit. Hot foods and spices trigger the release of endorphins—the natural chemicals that trigger feelings of euphoria and well-being. I have personally experienced well-being through eating different chilis, curries, soups and warm beverages that include easy-to-find spices and herbs. Roasted, Cooked … [Read more...] about Autumn Cooking with Comfort
Stretch and Massage: Restore, Renew, Relax
Did you know that a muscle can stretch up to one-and-a-half times its original length? And that stretching can relieve physical, mental and emotional stress? Anything that tenses our body and mind can find relief from a good stretch. Stretching just makes you feel good. Stretching our bodies is an important part of staying healthy. But the importance can be easily forgotten, especially when the results are often not as visible as weight lifting or as spectacular as crossing a finish line. But … [Read more...] about Stretch and Massage: Restore, Renew, Relax
Remembering the Shot Heard ‘Round the World
Today, I want to relate a story that was recently told to me by a physician friend. In times like these, it is fascinating how something that seemed so long ago in our past can be so intrinsically tied to the things we are experiencing currently. The story is from the 1950s, when fear from a dreaded contagious disease filled the national consciousness. That disease was poliomyelitis, commonly known as polio. In 1952, almost 60,000 children contracted the disease and thousands were paralyzed. … [Read more...] about Remembering the Shot Heard ‘Round the World
Preparing Critical Planning Documents in a Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic and how the world has responded to it has implications well beyond epidemiology. Governments struggle with how to respond, financial markets are on a roller coaster, and we have new vocabulary phrases like “community spread” and “social distancing.” The result is anxiety, which causes panic and indecision. In the chaos around us, don’t overlook this important question: “What are the critical documents to have in place if I succumb to a major illness?” My answer may … [Read more...] about Preparing Critical Planning Documents in a Pandemic