No one likes to think about cognitive decline in themselves or their loved ones. But, for many families, this is an incredibly important topic to address. In fact, 5.5 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease, including 10 percent of people aged 65 and older. When they pass away, one in three … [Read more...] about Are You Prepared for Mental Decline?
Crumbling Gargoyles, Decomposing Bell Tower, Shifting Stained Glass
Like emergency first responders, community members are answering the call for help and asking for backup as they work to save severely deteriorating features of the historic Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary Chapel. Unique features, including the bell tower cladding, fierce gargoyles and casings … [Read more...] about Crumbling Gargoyles, Decomposing Bell Tower, Shifting Stained Glass
Can You Learn to be a Great Manager?
My column last month was titled, “Five Habits of Great Managers.” I always re-post my columns on social media and that column had by far the most views of any column I’ve ever written. In addition, I received a long list of emails about the topic. One of the most interesting questions I received … [Read more...] about Can You Learn to be a Great Manager?
Leading the West in Forest Restoration, Woody Debris Solutions, Job Creation
Wally Covington picks his way through a tightly wooded section of forest in Fort Tuthill south of Flagstaff. At 6 feet 7 inches tall, the forest ecologist ducks and squeezes through thickets of skinny, but not young, ponderosa pine trees. And even though it is a typical sunny Northern Arizona day, … [Read more...] about Leading the West in Forest Restoration, Woody Debris Solutions, Job Creation
Remember Your Décolleté When Getting a Massage or Facial
Pronounced “day-kōl-tay,” décolleté is derived from the French word décolletér, which means to expose the neck. It can also refer to a low-cut dress style on a woman. When referring to the body and skin care, the décolleté is simply the upper torso, including the upper chest and back and shoulders, … [Read more...] about Remember Your Décolleté When Getting a Massage or Facial
Recycling Used Hearing Aids
If you have an old pair of hearing aids or cochlear implant processors that someone used in the past, don’t waste the opportunity to help someone else. That device may open a new world of hearing to someone. There are a few options for you to recycle the hearing aids. All makes and models are … [Read more...] about Recycling Used Hearing Aids
Protecting Proprietary Information
Your company’s information is proprietary and it’s worth protecting. Many companies spend money on a security system for their building, they back up their data and store it offsite or they pay a company to come in and shred the data for them, in order to keep the information from ending up in the … [Read more...] about Protecting Proprietary Information
Cleaning Ear Canals
One of the most common questions I hear is, “How should I clean my ears?” There are a few methods for keeping ears clean, but first, let’s learn a little about the ear canal. The Purpose of the Ear Canal The ear canal protects the eardrum, migrates dust and dirt out of the canal, … [Read more...] about Cleaning Ear Canals
How to Keep Seniors Safe in Summer Heat
With summer conditions rapidly approaching, it is important to identify any potential risks that could harm your elderly loved ones. Increased temperatures and stronger sun exposures can really have a big impact on any individual, but especially on seniors. Recognizing a Heat-Related … [Read more...] about How to Keep Seniors Safe in Summer Heat
Using Your Breath to Feel the Way You Want
Your breath is the easiest way to communicate with your subconscious. Normally, your subconscious controls your breathing; you don’t have to consciously think about it. But any time you want, you can consciously take control, holding your breath, breathing faster or slower, deeper or … [Read more...] about Using Your Breath to Feel the Way You Want