Have you seen the ads about the extended wear hearing aids? One of my patients asked me to discuss them in my next month’s column, so here we go! The name of the extended wear hearing aid is Lyric3. The company that initially invented the product was recently purchased by the company Phonak. Now, Phonak is investing in the development of this hearing aid that can be worn full-time without the need to take it out even when you sleep! What Does Extended Wear Mean? An extended wear … [Read more...] about Exploring Extended Wear Hearing Aids
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If You Like Hugging Trees, You Might Want to Hug a Visitor
Did you know that Flagstaff welcomes nearly five million visitors annually? And, those five million visitors have an economic impact of nearly $600,000,000 on our local economy. Every time you and your family play in a city park, walk past a colorful mural in downtown or enjoy a new local restaurant, you are benefiting from dollars spent by visitors to our community. In fact, 2.3 million annual tax dollars collected directly from tourism is spent keeping our outdoor spaces and recreation … [Read more...] about If You Like Hugging Trees, You Might Want to Hug a Visitor
Tips for Stress Awareness Month
April is Stress Awareness Month. Everyone experiences stress from time to time and it can come from work, family, relationships and many other sources. If stress isn’t handled correctly, it can be a real burden on everyday life. If not careful, stress can build up to the point of causing fatigue, insomnia and even illness. The key in handling stress is being able to recognize when it is creeping up, and implement methods to relieve that stress or harness it to your advantage. Try these practices … [Read more...] about Tips for Stress Awareness Month
Garden Your Way to a Healthy Heart and Strong Body
The warmer-than-normal winter and spring weather is beckoning us outdoors. April means gardening season is just around the corner. The spring bulbs have made their way through the winter leaves and traces of snow. The vegetable gardens are begging to be tilled and raked and planted. Avid and casual gardeners are anxious to get their hands dirty and gardens green and alive. When I’m not caring for surgical patients, I’m busy planting, tending and harvesting my 4,900 square-foot garden, followed … [Read more...] about Garden Your Way to a Healthy Heart and Strong Body
Goodwill’s Business Services Division – Making Workplace Connections
As part of its mission to “Put People to Work,” Goodwill Industries of Northern Arizona cultivates partnerships with employers throughout our region. Our goal is not only to help job seekers find employment, but to assist local businesses and organizations by providing them with customized talent solutions that add value to their bottom line. Our range of services include: Recruitment Pre-screening Hiring Fairs Essential “soft skills” training Workforce readiness workshops … [Read more...] about Goodwill’s Business Services Division – Making Workplace Connections
You Don’t Have to Live with Shoulder Pain
Shoulder pain is a common condition physical therapists address and treat. When you have shoulder pain, it can affect your everyday life, including simple things like your ability to take a cup of coffee out of the microwave or wash your hair. Shoulder pain can also affect your sleep quality due to pain and discomfort from sleeping on your side. Common causes of shoulder pain include bone spurs and arthritis, bursitis or inflammation and tears in the muscles and tendons of the … [Read more...] about You Don’t Have to Live with Shoulder Pain
Retirement Communities Expand Possibilities
Surveys reveal most adults 55 and older place a very high value on remaining independent and spending more time pursuing their passions and interests. Yet, many continue to live in the large home they purchased 30 or 40 years earlier to raise a family. That home – once perfect for a growing family – is often too big for two people and now a burden on their time, financial resources and personal freedom. But retirement doesn’t have to mean becoming a slave to repetitive chores and home … [Read more...] about Retirement Communities Expand Possibilities
What Should Landlords Collect for a Security Deposit?
In most circumstances, it is a given that landlords want to collect the largest security deposit possible in order to offset their risk. Landlords can use security deposits to compensate for monetary losses such as unpaid rent and/or damage to their property by the tenant. Did you know in the state of Arizona landlords are limited in the amount of security deposit that they can legally demand? Per the Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act: Article 2 – Landlord Obligations 33-1321. … [Read more...] about What Should Landlords Collect for a Security Deposit?
What Should I Do With My Money?
January is supposed to be the month of positivity and renewal, but 2016 began with one of the worst months the stock market has ever experienced. While everyone is hoping the market finds a bottom and recovers soon, uncertain investors are asking, "What should I do with my money?" Before we start exploring answers to that question, remember all markets are cyclical and asset cycles don’t tend to mirror each other. As one asset class peaks, there is usually another one crashing, one starting … [Read more...] about What Should I Do With My Money?
Wag More, Bark Less
My very-dirty-this-time-of-year Subaru has a bumper sticker that says “Wag more, bark less.” As anyone who knows me even slightly, I love our two dogs, Maggie and Dallas. Both are good pups … mostly. I bought the bumper sticker because it was funny and dog related, but the more I thought about it, the deeper the simple message became to me. (Of course, I may be completely overthinking this; it wouldn’t be the first time.) The simple message is spend more time being happy and less being angry … [Read more...] about Wag More, Bark Less