According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 70 million baby boomers in the United States are poised to join the ranks of those aged 65 or older. As a result of baby boomers crossing the 60-year-old threshold, more Americans than ever before are entering into their golden years. At the same time, modern medicine and health care are working to put an end to or decrease life-ending and life-shortening disease and illness. The result is a growing population that … [Read more...] about Understanding the Value of Massage as We Age
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Experiencing Back Pain from COVID-19?
COVID-related back pain…is it a thing? I’m going with a big YES. Time hunched over a computer almost always equals more back (and neck) pain. Today, I want to focus on low back pain. The low back and pelvis (also known as the lumbopelvic region) is a really fun area to study and treat. It really is an amazing and complex region with interplay between a whole lot of ligaments, muscles and other connective tissues. And while people tend to blame discs and nerves for all of their back pain, the … [Read more...] about Experiencing Back Pain from COVID-19?
Remembering an American Hero Who Led by Example
Hello, Northern Arizona! This month, I’d like to share a story about an Arizona legend we will all miss, Senator John McCain. We all know the highlights of his incredible life, and the enduring legacy he has on Arizona and the nation. Senator McCain was a statesman who earned the respect of his colleagues on both sides of the aisle. On election night of 2016, after I was declared the winner in the mayoral election, I received a number of calls, but my favorite was from Senator McCain. I … [Read more...] about Remembering an American Hero Who Led by Example
Send Messages with Free Flagstaff Postcards
We know this year is different from last year – friends and families are not gathering as usual, shopping requires masking and “social distancing” is the new catch phrase. But through it all, we can still stay connected and share Flagstaff with our most cherished peeps by sending fun, uplifting and thankful postcards. Send a postcard to friends or family who had plans to visit but delayed travel in order to be responsible. Deliver a postcard to colleagues that you’re missing by working … [Read more...] about Send Messages with Free Flagstaff Postcards
QC Learning Finds Temporary Home at Frontiere
For more than 20 years, Quality Connections has helped individuals with disabilities become independent, productive members of our community by providing them with employment opportunities, job training and practical life learning programs. Most people are familiar with us through QC Office, which provides businesses with everything from reams of copy paper to office furnishings, while giving our members hands-on job experience as part of our employment and training services. Quality … [Read more...] about QC Learning Finds Temporary Home at Frontiere
Can You Hear Them Now?
Hearing loss is an insidious condition that affects all aspects of an individual’s life. Enjoying television or movies means turning up the volume too loud for others or reading captions. In-person conversations become less enjoyable because of the effort required for the hearing-impaired listener. Phone conversations can be even more difficult, as visual cues are unavailable and the quality of the connection can vary. The inability to communicate effectively over the phone can be frustrating … [Read more...] about Can You Hear Them Now?
Increasing Revenue for Your Business or Organization
When it comes to increasing revenue, an organization has two main options: grow sales or create new revenue streams. When it comes to increasing sales, there are thousands of books, videos and classes designed to help. If you are a business, then you are probably already enacting several new sales strategies to combat the drastic consumer changes we have all experienced since March. Many businesses and organizations are also exploring grant opportunities; however, the biggest hurdle they … [Read more...] about Increasing Revenue for Your Business or Organization
CCC Begins New Cybersecurity Program
Cyberstalking. Denial-of-service attacks. Fraud. Malware. Industrial Espionage. Every day, the news is filled with reports of computer hackers finding their way into databases to steal sensitive information. Companies and people – now more than ever – need skilled, well-trained Information Technology Services staff to keep personal, sensitive data safe from cybercriminals. It’s a rapidly growing field. At Coconino Community College, the new Cybersecurity program is scheduled to begin this … [Read more...] about CCC Begins New Cybersecurity Program
Why Employers Should Consider Adding Short-Term Disability During COVID-19 Pandemic
Disability insurance is one of the most overlooked of all employee benefit plans. Think about it: who wants to think they are at risk for becoming disabled? In normal times, this happens more often than we would like to think. Today, in the unusual circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic that we find ourselves in, it is more important than ever for your employees. As a reminder, disability insurance is income protection in case of disability due to accident or illness. To put it simply, … [Read more...] about Why Employers Should Consider Adding Short-Term Disability During COVID-19 Pandemic
Is Serenity Possible?
In this time of relative chaos and disruption in the world, is it possible to be serene? Almost every time one is paying attention to any form of news, talk shows, social media or even discussions with friends and family, the COVID-19 pandemic, politics, civil unrest, and/or the economy are likely to be the main topics. Over and over again, the same opinions and sound bites are endlessly repeated. Our focus is directed on things beyond our control. In the 1930s, Reinhold Niebuhr wrote the … [Read more...] about Is Serenity Possible?