Basophobia, the fear of falling, is a phobia many of us can relate to, but for older adults, falling can be life-threatening. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), falls are an inevitable part of aging. The CDC reports that an older adult dies from a fall every 20 minutes. However, these falls often can be avoided, and home physical therapy may help. “By addressing safe mobility and balance issues sooner than later, my clients can avoid serious injuries,” said … [Read more...] about Physical Therapist Making House Calls
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The Verde Drive-In: Bringing Community to the Movies
Verde Drive-In, a new premiere drive-in movie theater, celebrates its’ first month of operation. The Verde Drive-In shows single-feature movies Friday and Saturday nights at its location in Camp Verde. Get your tickets online today! June’s movies include: Mama, Mia Pitch Perfect 3, Madagascar, Jaws, Little Rascals, Field of Dreams, Flintstones, and Jurassic Park. Carload parking packages are $25 which include parking and usage fees, two discounted Adult tickets, two cans of Soda, and two … [Read more...] about The Verde Drive-In: Bringing Community to the Movies
Irish Solidarity for Indigenous COVID-19 Relief Continues as U2 Drummer Donates $100,000
Larry Mullen, Jr., Irish musician and co-founder of the rock group U2, has joined the wave of solidarity from Ireland for Indigenous Peoples disproportionately impacted by COVID-19 by donating $100,000 to the Navajo & Hopi Families COVID-19 Relief Fund (Relief Fund). In early May donations to the Relief Fund’s GoFundMe campaign spiked with contributions from Ireland. After reading news coverage of the crisis on the Navajo and Hopi reservations, many Irish felt compelled to reciprocate … [Read more...] about Irish Solidarity for Indigenous COVID-19 Relief Continues as U2 Drummer Donates $100,000
Today: Arizona Testing Blitz
Arizonans can access COVID-19 testing as part of the Arizona Testing Blitz tomorrow, May 30, at nearly 50 sites across the state. Both drive-through and onsite testing will be available. Arizonans can find the nearest testing location and hours of operation as well as pre-register by visiting azhealth.gov/TestingBlitz. Testing is available to anyone who thinks they have been exposed to and could be infected with COVID-19, and it will be based on criteria set by each testing site. … [Read more...] about Today: Arizona Testing Blitz
Governor Ducey Announces Nearly $600 Million In Local Coronavirus Relief Funds
The Governor’s Office is providing nearly $600 million in coronavirus relief and recovery dollars for local Arizona governments and nonprofits as part of a funding plan announced today by Governor Doug Ducey. The plan includes $441 million in direct, flexible funding to local cities, towns and counties that did not receive direct funding earlier this year from the federal government. In addition, local governments, tribal communities, schools and more will be eligible for expedited … [Read more...] about Governor Ducey Announces Nearly $600 Million In Local Coronavirus Relief Funds
CCC CARES Act grants Available for Fall
Did you know that you might qualify for money to go to college this fall? But you will have to apply quickly for federal financial aid. In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the federal government has approved funds through the CARES Act to help U.S. citizens attend college. Coconino Community College has received a share of this money and will distribute it for the Fall semester to students and prospective students who qualify. For the Spring and Summer semesters, CCC distributed … [Read more...] about CCC CARES Act grants Available for Fall
CDC: COVID-19 Does Not Spread Easily By Contaminated Surfaces
For those of you still wiping down groceries and packages amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, breathe a sigh of relief: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) now says the novel virus “does not spread easily” from “touching surfaces or objects” — but experts warn that doesn’t mean it’s no longer necessary to take “practical and realistic” precautions in stopping the spread of COVID-19. Though it’s not exactly clear when, the federal health agency appears to have recently … [Read more...] about CDC: COVID-19 Does Not Spread Easily By Contaminated Surfaces
Arizona Making Progress Towards Reopening, Want Schools and Camps Open
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey said Wednesday that the state will remain in the first phase of reopening and is seeing good progress in recovering from the coronavirus outbreak. Ducey pointed to a decrease in positive test percentages and increased testing numbers in the days since Arizona moved away from its “stay-at-home” order and into the first phase of reopening. Arizona’s positive COVID-19 test percentage dropped to 3% on Sunday, according to state data. “Today we remain safely and … [Read more...] about Arizona Making Progress Towards Reopening, Want Schools and Camps Open
LOWELL OBSERVATORY RESUMES SCIENCE OPERATIONS, CAPTURES CONTINUED BREAKUP OF COMET ATLAS
On the night of May 18, Lowell Observatory resumed science operations with the Lowell Discovery Telescope. This capped a week of testing new, COVID-19-deterring procedures. Observatory staff took advantage of the apparition of Comet ATLAS (C/2019 Y4) to test these procedures and capture images of this fragmenting comet. Lowell Observatory closed the 4.3-meter Lowell Discovery Telescope (LDT, formerly known as the Discovery Channel Telescope) on March 31 in response to the COVID-19 … [Read more...] about LOWELL OBSERVATORY RESUMES SCIENCE OPERATIONS, CAPTURES CONTINUED BREAKUP OF COMET ATLAS
Sinema Urges Treasury and Federal Reserve to Adjust Main Street Loan Programs
Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema called on Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell to quickly make adjustments to the Main Street New Loan Facility and Main Street Expanded Loan Facility so Arizona small and mid-size businesses can get needed economic relief during the coronavirus pandemic. “Arizona businesses need economic relief now. I am thankful for the steps the Federal Reserve has taken to stabilize our economy during the ongoing public health … [Read more...] about Sinema Urges Treasury and Federal Reserve to Adjust Main Street Loan Programs