Family Caregivers aren’t alone. An estimated 44 million Americans regularly care for an elderly relative or friend, with estimates that as much as 75 percent or more of elder care is provided by informal caregivers. Many caregivers shoulder the responsibility as if they were alone, often not … [Read more...] about Caring for the Caregiver
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Feeling the Impact of Climbing Cotton Prices
“It was a perfect storm,” explained Hal Majors, director of purchasing at Drury Hotels. “Cotton mills in Pakistan and India began hording to drive up the price of cotton. Then an atypical monsoon season flooded Pakistani mills. There was no rise in demand until the flooding issues in 2010. Add to … [Read more...] about Feeling the Impact of Climbing Cotton Prices
Arizonans Uncertain About Future Healthcare Options
Healthcare is a significant part of the economy in Northern Arizona and one of the few areas with continued growth during the recent recession. But continuing uncertainties about Medicaid cuts are a big headache for local hospitals and health centers across the region. “None of the proposals look … [Read more...] about Arizonans Uncertain About Future Healthcare Options
FMC Receives $47,400 Susan G. Komen Grant
For the eighth year in a row, Flagstaff Medical Center’s Therapy Services Department has received a grant from the Phoenix Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure. The $47,400 grant will provide treatment to those who suffer with lymphedema, a painful side effect of breast cancer … [Read more...] about FMC Receives $47,400 Susan G. Komen Grant
Risks of Screening Prostate Specific Antigen
Prostate specific antigen (PSA) is a protein measured in the blood that is produced by the prostate gland. It is used as a marker for the early detection of prostate cancer. Currently, the American Cancer Society recommends all men begin screening their PSA at age 50, with annual tests thereafter. … [Read more...] about Risks of Screening Prostate Specific Antigen
Service Begins at the Top
One of the objections we hear about trying to improve customer service is that much of the workforce is transient – young employees who do not have a commitment to stay. We hear some other harsh assumptions made about this particular workforce; for example, they act as though they are doing the … [Read more...] about Service Begins at the Top
Analysis of AZ Income Tax Reform
Revised Rates Would Be Lowest of Any State with an Income Tax, says Tax Foundation analysts. (An Arizona Senate committee has voted for a 'flat tax' . The Senate Finance committee voted 4-2 this week to pass the income tax reform which would eliminate some deductions including those for mortgage … [Read more...] about Analysis of AZ Income Tax Reform
Reclaiming the American Dream
In generations past, home ownership was a goal sought after by most families. Owning your own home with a yard, a picket fence, maybe a front porch is a cornerstone of the American dream. And building equity provided a path to the middle class, a way to finance college for the kids and build a … [Read more...] about Reclaiming the American Dream
NAU Boosts Local Economy –- Businesses Thrive
Northern Arizona University is a prominent player in the economic vitality of Flagstaff and the state of Arizona. That’s according to a report recently released by NAU’s Arizona Rural Policy Institute. The report, The Economic Contributions of Northern Arizona University to the State of Arizona … [Read more...] about NAU Boosts Local Economy –- Businesses Thrive
Hopi Village Breaking Ground for New Prosperity
The concept of planned development has been in place in Sipaulovi for more than 30 years; the ideal location of houses, fields, ceremonial buildings, and public gathering places was laid out to maximize land use on Second Mesa. Planned commercial development, in Sipaulovi, or anywhere in Hopi, is a … [Read more...] about Hopi Village Breaking Ground for New Prosperity