Governor Doug Ducey, in partnership with Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman, today announced $19 million in targeted grant funding to support schools and students most impacted by COVID-19. The funding, which comes from the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) Fund as part of the CARES Act, will help schools with teacher development, teacher stipends, reading and math curriculum, summer education resources and more. Eligibility for the program, known as the … [Read more...] about NEW: Governor Ducey, Superintendent Hoffman Announce $19 Million To Help Students Most Impacted By The Pandemic
Addressing Tendonitis of the Foot, Ankle
One of the more common conditions of the feet is tendonitis. Most people have heard the term, but don’t really know what it is. So, what is tendonitis? A tendon is what connects a muscle to bone. For instance, the Achilles tendon connects the calf muscles to the heel bone. And speaking of the Achilles, it’s one of the more common foot tendons to become inflamed. Tendinitis refers to when a tendon becomes inflamed. This can happen for many reasons, such as overuse, an injury, faulty shoes … [Read more...] about Addressing Tendonitis of the Foot, Ankle
Gratitude: A Gift to Ourselves
For so many people all over the world, these are stressful times, exacerbated by isolation and social and traditional media. There are worries about catching a serious disease, or others getting sick, negative financial situations, whether present or possible, and political and social unrest. It’s natural to focus on threating things. The media tends to feature negative events. Scary, explosive, violent, fast things get attention. Peaceful, calm, slow things aren’t as exciting and don’t sell … [Read more...] about Gratitude: A Gift to Ourselves
Understanding the Importance of Relationships in Recovery
Life is complex, and as human beings, we rely on others to learn and build our confidence and capacity to cope with changing situations. As a result, it stands to reason that the challenges of life are best faced when we surround ourselves with others who demonstrate healthy behaviors. For the recovering addict, this means inviting people into his or her life who will encourage, motivate and inspire the individual to be the very best version of himself or herself. All types of relationships – … [Read more...] about Understanding the Importance of Relationships in Recovery
Christmas: From Our Families to Yours
This year has been a hard one for family gatherings. For several months we’ve been limiting big get-togethers out of concern over the coronavirus pandemic. It’s likely that COVID-19 will be impacting your Thanksgiving and Christmas this year, too. With lots of families foregoing travel and staying put for the holidays, it’s time to capture the spirit of the season in our homes by decking them out with as much holiday cheer as possible. The centerpiece of that décor, of course, is your … [Read more...] about Christmas: From Our Families to Yours
What Small Businesses Can Do During Challenging Times
As new government relief programs appear to have been put on hold, businesses continue to adapt their operations, and many are finding effective ways to overcome their greatest hurdles. According to the latest results of a longitudinal study from Northern Arizona University’s Economic Policy Institute, the Coconino County and Sedona Business Leaders Survey shows the top concerns now include: 1) Paying Bills/Cashflow Problems, along with 2) Lack of Tourists/Customers, 3) Low Consumer … [Read more...] about What Small Businesses Can Do During Challenging Times
Why Communication is Essential in the Real Estate Process
We’ve all heard the saying, “No news is good news,” right? Well, not necessarily in the real estate process. While not hearing anything could be deemed as everything is moving along smoothly, it could also mean there are critical dates and deadlines being missed. There should be one person at the helm of the entire escrow/transaction process and typically, that person should be your licensed real estate professional. A lot of companies will enlist the help of a licensed transaction … [Read more...] about Why Communication is Essential in the Real Estate Process
Why It’s Important to Listen to Your Feet
One in every 10 people have it. More than seven million have it and don’t know it. It affects every major system of the body. What is it? Diabetes. More than 30 million Americans are living with diabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It is the number one cause of blindness, kidney failure and amputation. Your body sends you signals all the time. The thing is, we often don’t listen, ignoring the signs as part of getting older, putting it off for a less … [Read more...] about Why It’s Important to Listen to Your Feet
CASA Celebrates 35 Years of Changing Children’s Lives
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) have been standing up for children in Arizona’s foster care system for 35 years. CASA of Arizona volunteers are everyday people who get to know the kids they are appointed to, talk with everyone involved in the case, and help judges identify the best outcome for the child. More than 25,000 children in Arizona have benefited from having a CASA volunteer on their side. The CASA program began in Seattle, Washington, in 1977 when juvenile court judge … [Read more...] about CASA Celebrates 35 Years of Changing Children’s Lives
Did You Know This About Dementia?
Dementia is a medical condition that can be caused by a number of things. Today, with the isolation we are living in, we have more time to notice problems with memory, thinking and behavior. Depression affects memory and thinking. Forgetfulness and mild confusion can be seen in both dementia and depression. When we experience these symptoms, we often think of the worst: Alzheimer’s Disease. While this is a common disease, with dementia, it can be managed with medication. Did you know that the … [Read more...] about Did You Know This About Dementia?