Happy New Year! I sincerely hope that your holidays were blessed with the warmth of this wonderful season. It was great to see Arizona’s Christmas City in full swing, with all of our favorite events and a few new ones. Prescott City Council looks ahead to 2023, which will no doubt be an important … [Read more...] about Reducing Taxes, Protecting Airport Land, Expanding Open Space in the New Year
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How to Care for a Loved One with Hearing Aids
According to the Labor of Bureau of Labor Statistics, 16% of the population provided eldercare between 2017 and 2018. Combine that with one in three people over the age of 65 having a hearing loss, and there is a very good chance you are or will be caring for someone with hearing aids. Hearing care … [Read more...] about How to Care for a Loved One with Hearing Aids
New Year, New Career, New Focus
As we begin 2023, it is a good time to reflect on the past year as a benchmark to set our sights for planning innovative economic strategies. Yavapai County began 2022 with a labor force of 106,288 (ages 16+). Active employment was 103,202 – a difference of 3,086 (unemployment). The official … [Read more...] about New Year, New Career, New Focus
Adopting a New Year’s Resolution for Financial Strategies
Make your 2023 New Year’s resolution a great one! It’s time to line up your long-term financial goals with an effective tax-savings strategy. Now that’s a resolution! As you pull together documentation for filing your tax return, let’s look at a few strategies you can implement that … [Read more...] about Adopting a New Year’s Resolution for Financial Strategies
What Ingredients on a Pet Food Bag Tell Us
When making a selection for a dry kibble food out of a bag, have you ever wondered what all the ingredients mean in the ingredient panel? Do you ever wonder why the pet food manufacturer will put certain ingredients in the bag of food? Do you know why there is a long list of ingredients that you … [Read more...] about What Ingredients on a Pet Food Bag Tell Us
Smart Monitors Available for Diabetes Management
Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) is a game changer for people with Type I and Type II diabetes. That’s how Bonita Wilson, RN, CDCES, diabetes educator at Dignity Health Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC), describes the impact of CGM technology on the lives of people with diabetes. “CGM is … [Read more...] about Smart Monitors Available for Diabetes Management
Encouraging a New Year of Culinary Blessings
As we ring in the new year, I must admit that 2022 was an incredible year. I experienced with my team many opportunities where food, teamwork, creativity and growth came as true blessings. It was also one of the hardest years for me personally and professionally; however, at the end of it, I feel … [Read more...] about Encouraging a New Year of Culinary Blessings
Looking Back and Forward
Prior to ending a year, we often look back over the year in reflection. At People Who Care, we always take the time to see what we have accomplished. This past year, 2022, we were excited to celebrate 30 years of providing services to the community! As a local non-profit in the Quad Cities, 30 years … [Read more...] about Looking Back and Forward
Treating Yourself to a Little Self-Care This Year
With the new year, we are usually motivated to do better, feel better and be better. Does it last all year? Sometimes it does. It is a good time to look at our daily lives and see what we can do to make each day better. How we can make a difference, how we can improve health and happiness for … [Read more...] about Treating Yourself to a Little Self-Care This Year
YC Positioned as a Leader in the New Educational Landscape
As president of Yavapai College, I wish all our students and communities a safe and healthy new year filled with joy. I am excited for the year to come at YC. We are continuing our mission of providing accessible, affordable education to the residents of Yavapai County. Our array of academic … [Read more...] about YC Positioned as a Leader in the New Educational Landscape
