As we age, it seems we see more physicians, specialists and get more tests done, which often lead to an increase and frequent changes in prescribed medications. Adults 65 and older use more medicine daily than any other age group in the United States, accounting for 34 percent of all prescription medication, according to the National Council on Patient Information and Education. In addition, the council reports that between 40 and 75 percent of older adults do not take their medications … [Read more...] about Medication Management
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The Leadership Paradox: Humility and Confidence
Leaders face an interesting, sometimes confusing, paradox. People want leaders who are humble, but also want leaders who project confidence. Projecting humility can suggest a lack of self-confidence, but projecting self-confidence can suggest arrogance. What’s a leader to do? Let’s untangle this apparent paradox by finding common ground between humility and self-confidence. Before doing so, however, it’s important to distinguish between legitimate self-confidence and defensive … [Read more...] about The Leadership Paradox: Humility and Confidence
Shredding Versus Recycling: Which is Most Secure
Shredding companies affiliated with the National Association for Information Destruction (NAID) have access to the shredding industry’s best and most current practices regarding document and data destruction. NAID is a non-profit organization whose mission is to educate businesses, government and service providers of the need to securely destroy discarded information. NAID provides a wealth of knowledge in the debate over recycling versus shredding. Industry experts have written articles and … [Read more...] about Shredding Versus Recycling: Which is Most Secure
How is the Market?
How is the market? This is one of the most frequent questions asked of a realtor by their friends, family, neighbors and clients. The easy answer, of course, is, “The market is great!” Interest rates are still low for home financing, new construction opportunities are available in Flagstaff, and with the right presentation, pricing and marketing, properties are selling quickly. On top of that, summer is the time when more homeowners place their homes on the market for sale, and there is normally … [Read more...] about How is the Market?
Breaking Even (Not Bad)
Last month I hinted at not owing taxes at the end of the year. The first way, and this should be obvious, is adjust your withholding amounts to avoid owing in the future. Generally, a mid-year review with your most recent pay stub(s), or most recent earnings and expenses if you are self- employed, will help determine what you should have paid in for the year. You can adjust your withholdings through your HR department or make estimated payments to meet your withholding needs. One really … [Read more...] about Breaking Even (Not Bad)
Water Heals: The Benefits of Aquatic Therapy
With aquatic therapy, patients at Northern Arizona Healthcare’s EntireCare Rehab & Sports Medicine are finding pain relief and relaxation in a warm water therapeutic pool. Aquatic therapy is an increasingly popular treatment method for patients who cannot tolerate land-based exercise and/or who must use care with weight-bearing activity for any reason. It also helps with pre-operative conditioning before joint replacement surgery and pain during cancer treatment or recovery. It can relieve … [Read more...] about Water Heals: The Benefits of Aquatic Therapy
Consider These Grant Writing Tips
Perhaps you can relate to this scenario. You’re a seasoned professional who’s had incredible opportunities to manage a team, build new programs and maybe even develop a small business. Now, you find yourself in a non-profit position with the charge to bring money into the organization. What do you do? In your endeavor to create a diversified fundraising plan, your past experiences give you confidence in engaging the right mix of major donors and corporate sponsors, but the mystical world of … [Read more...] about Consider These Grant Writing Tips
Glorious Flagstaff Summertime
Hello Flagstaff! Summer has arrived and so, hello visitors, as well; welcome to Flagstaff! As many of you know, tourism is an essential part of our local economy. BBB taxes help pay for our parks, our FUTS trails, recreation services and much more. Summer in Flagstaff is pretty close to perfect and I’m thrilled to be able to share it all with you! So, whether you’ve been here your entire life or you’re visiting for the first time, I’d like to share some of my favorite summer traditions and … [Read more...] about Glorious Flagstaff Summertime
Treating Neck, Spine Pain: Can It Be as Easy as One Small Incision?
Most of us have seen commercials on TV that claim “If you suffer from chronic back pain, all it takes is as little as 30 minutes and one small incision for you to be up walking within a few hours after surgery, so you can get back to doing the things you love to do.” These advertisements offer hope to those who endure chronic back and neck pain caused by injury or disease. But can a simple, 30-minute procedure really relieve the ongoing pain? The answer is both yes and no. Yes, because there … [Read more...] about Treating Neck, Spine Pain: Can It Be as Easy as One Small Incision?
Helping A Loved One Adjust to Assisted Living
You’ve talked with your loved one about making the transition to an assisted living facility. Now what? Once you and your aging parent or parents have decided that moving to an assisted living facility is the best choice for them, it is important to fully understand the changes involved with helping them feel comfortable in their new home. For the transition to be successful, the senior's family and/or caregiver, their doctor and the assisted living staff should work as a team. Ask for … [Read more...] about Helping A Loved One Adjust to Assisted Living