When COVID-19 hit, Cassandra Culver enthusiastically began sewing fabric facemasks for family, friends, businesses and healthcare providers. But soon, Culver was feeling increased shoulder pain as she worked at her sewing machine. “I was worried this would affect my progress in other aspects of my physical therapy,” explained Culver, who undergoes outpatient physical therapy at Yavapai Regional Medical Center’s (YRMC’s) Physical Rehabilitation Services. That’s when Culver’s physical … [Read more...] about Telehealth is Online at YRMC Physical Rehabilitation Services
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Changes in Hearing After Head Injury
Approximately 1.4 million individuals suffer from traumatic brain injury (TBI) each year in the United States. Common causes of injury are automobile accidents, airbag deployment, falls, assaults/blows, sports-related injuries and explosive blasts. Other causes of brain injury are strokes, edema, meningitis, tumors and even certain medications. The resulting symptoms a person suffers are varied. INJURY FROM AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENTS The brain may be shaken within the skull, causing bruises (also … [Read more...] about Changes in Hearing After Head Injury
Getting Your Home Ready When Moving In or Out
It is a no-brainer that tenants care about the condition of the property they are going to be renting. Prescott Maid to Order provides some tips on the most important areas to clean before the new tenants move into your Prescott rental home. All tenants want to rent a property that is clean. Landlords often find it very challenging to have proper cleaning done after a tenant moves out. There is a need for quick turnaround to get the property ready to put on the rental market. Many tenants … [Read more...] about Getting Your Home Ready When Moving In or Out
Life Insurance Basics You Should Know
Millions of people use life insurance as a safety net that will allow family members to pay bills, go to college, or support a business in case of the insured’s untimely death. Ultimately, the thinking is if you’re the beneficiary on a life insurance policy, you have some degree of protection for your financial future. Life insurance is a topic that you may feel you know at least a little bit about, but if you’re like many people, once you dig a bit below the surface, you can encounter … [Read more...] about Life Insurance Basics You Should Know
Why Active Aging is Important
Launched in 2003 by the International Council on Active Aging, Active Aging Week celebrates the positivity of aging today and showcases the capabilities of older adults. Aging actively means different things to different people, but the overarching goal is to provide opportunities to participate in activities that enhance well-being while aging. One significant way to do that is by undertaking new experiences. Encountering new experiences can be more difficult to achieve in retirement, … [Read more...] about Why Active Aging is Important
Living in an Ambivert World
Have you seen the jokes on social media about the different ways the COVID-19 virus is affecting extroverts vs. introverts? The jokes say that introverts have been socially distancing before it was cool to social distance, 2020 is the Year of the Introvert, and introverts no longer need to feel guilty for saying “No” to plans to go out. You will not find as many extrovert jokes except the ones showing desperation and a plea for help. So, how has the virus affected extroverts, and why are … [Read more...] about Living in an Ambivert World
Considering Screens and Hedges for Privacy
It was Robert Frost who said,“Good fences make good neighbors.” In today’s fast-paced, noisy world, we need more privacy. With-out it, we become moody, grumpy neighbors. Sometimes it is enough to define a line of demarcation along the boundary, so it’s always clear where your land ends and your neighbor’s begins.If that’s the objective, some plants effectively discourage trespassers. FAST GROWING SHRUBS FOR PRIVACY Most gardeners who landscape to achieve privacy are in a hurry for that … [Read more...] about Considering Screens and Hedges for Privacy
Retirement Planning: The Big Picture
As a future or current retiree, it is important for you to take into consideration the big picture of your retirement planning. Once you have the full picture, it helps you make more detailed and necessary decisions to achieve the retirement for which you have worked your whole life. One of the first steps to take when planning your retirement is to find a financial professional who puts your needs and interests first. At American Financial Security, we take your whole financial and tax … [Read more...] about Retirement Planning: The Big Picture
Creating a Budget: Ten Easy Steps
G et out of debt, build wealth for your retirement, fund the kids’ college, live a life without financial worries. Creating a budget is a best practice of millionaires. A personal budget is one of the most essential tools needed to create financial independence. A budget is simply a plan. A financial plan. Why don’t you have one? This is the foundation, the most essential building block. You would not build a house without a solid foundation. You should not plan your financial … [Read more...] about Creating a Budget: Ten Easy Steps
Marking a Century of Radio Excellence
While most of us remember the days prior to the World Wide Web and the internet, and many baby boomers can recall when their family got their first television set, few can remember a time before the advent of commercial radio, which marks 100 years on the air in 2020. From the first broadcast through today, commercial radio has been and is the foundation of all instant electronic media, providing information and entertainment to people at the flip of a switch, and as America and the world has … [Read more...] about Marking a Century of Radio Excellence