The holiday season is also the season of giving and a time to share smiles with those around you. As you gather to drink hot cocoa and sing carols with family and friends, it’s important to remember there are seniors in your community who would love to celebrate, too. However, many seniors live alone, without…
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Features, November 2019
Spotlight On Advertiser: Using tai chi to decrease the risk of falls
Brad Scott One in four Americans fall every year. In fact, falls are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries in the 65 and older population. Not only can a fall cause hip fractures, broken bones, and head injuries, but it also can cause fear and depression, making it difficult for someone to trust staying active.…
Features, September 2019
Spotlight on Advertiser: Home Instead Senior Care offers friendly, responsive service
Senior Care simply means care that does not involve nursing-type activities such as wound changes. In-home senior care provides practical support with a human touch. Our compassionate CAREGivers assist elder clients with common activities of daily living like showering, cooking and much more. CAREGivers can even help with errands and transportation. A passion for serving…
Features, September 2019
Spotlight On Advertiser: Arizona Orthopedic: Don’t let an ankle sprain keep you from moving
JD Fields, doctorate in physical therapy (DPT), orthopaedic certified specialist (OCS), Arizona Orthopedic Physical Therapy (AZOPT) Glendale clinic manager Most people think that ankle sprains can only happen during sports or high-level activity, but in truth, they occur more often during normal daily and recreational activities such as chores, hiking, and even walking. These regular…
Generals, July 2019
Spotlight On Advertiser: Yoga and its unrealized benefits
Brooke Smith, DPT, AZOPT Goodyear Clinic manager As an avid exerciser, I enjoy a challenging workout with immediate results. So, I was skeptical when I was invited to participate in my first yoga class. Would it be difficult enough? Would I even enjoy it? Simply—yes! Not only did I notice a big improvement in…
Features, June 2019
Spotlight on Advertiser: The benefits of cupping
AZOPT Cupping, also known as Myofascial Decompression, is a type of alternative therapy that originated in China in 241 AD. However, it became more mainstream following the 2016 Summer Olympics. You may remember seeing circular marks all over Michael Phelps’ back. This gave rise to cupping’s popularity throughout physical therapy. Cupping therapy is an ancient…
Features, March 2019
Spotlight on Advertiser: American Family Insurance
We are excited to announce the Kurt Bojarski Agency at American Family Insurance has relocated to 700 N. Estrella Pkwy, Suite 200, in Goodyear just behind Panda Express. We spent the previous three years in a building in the same parking lot with a Roosevelt St. address. Our old office served us well and we…
Features, January 2019
Spotlight On Advertiser: Pure Patio now a leading supplier for composite furniture
Pure Patio has quickly become one of the nation’s leading retailers offering composite outdoor furniture, an ideal choice for our harsh climate. “Many of our guests that have relocated to Arizona from the North and the East had composite furniture in their prior home. They sold it with their house, know the advantages and purchase…
Features, December 2018
Spotlight On Advertiser: Pure Patio adds interior designers to its staff
Many of us have hired interior designers to decorate our home. Their services can be well worth the investment, making sure you define your spaces well, coordinate colors like a pro and choose the right pieces and arrangements that fit. In Arizona we extend our living spaces outdoors and spend three seasons in what amounts…
Features, November 2018
Spotlight On Advertiser: Sukman’s Interiors celebrates 104 years in the home furnishings business
Jay Sukman Since the turn of the 20th century, the Sukman name has been associated with quality home furnishings. Grandpa Joseph Sukman crossed the Atlantic from his native Austria and made Jersey City, New Jersey his home. Upholstery hammer in hand, Joseph set out to fulfill his dream of owning his own shop. His craftsmanship…