The holidays are a time of celebrations, time spent with family and friends and a festive and colorful time of year. But, for some older adults it can be a time of extreme loneliness and depression, even more so this holiday season as COVID-19 still looms.
Due to the rise in COVID-19 cases in Arizona, Phoenix VA Health Care System (VA) said in a statement today that it will again stop in-person visitation.
The global pandemic has changed the way we work, play and live…and, no doubt, will alter the way we celebrate the holiday season.
Family caregivers often feel overwhelmed, anxious and isolated while they are caring for a person with dementia. They want to keep their loved one at home for as long as possible but wonder how to make it all work. Thanks to a federal grant, Hospice of the Valley can now help these families …
The Holland Center has partnered with Embry Health Clinic to offer no-cost COVID-19 testing to the Foothills community. The drive-thru testing site will be in the Holland Center parking lot on the Black Mountain Campus, next to Paradise Valley Community College and the Desert Foothills YMCA.
The Symptoms: The alcohol consumption, the depression, the smoking, the over-eating, the disease, the lack of self-esteem…whatever habits we have that disempower us are all signs that are being sent to us from our minds, bodies and souls to tell us that we are holding onto something that doe…
Hospice of the Valley is inviting caregivers to join other care partners while remaining in the comfort of their home to discuss the stresses, challenges and rewards of caring for a person living with dementia. The nonprofit is now offering a free virtual support group for dementia care part…
Today, the Arizona Department of Health Services reported 4,057 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of cases in the state to 112,671. Arizona Governor Doug Ducey held a press conference to address the continuing rise of COVID-19 cases in the state, and to announce a new Executiv…
“Arm yourself with a mask. It’s your best defense against this virus.” — Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey At a press conference this afternoon, Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey announced new statewide restrictions as positive COVID-19 numbers continue to rise. Executive Order 2020-43: Pausing of Arizona’s Reo…
Lucia & Marie is a clothing brand made in Arizona. Cindy Lonnstrom, owner, operates an online Etsy shop for accessories and “fur baby” apparel. Although, currently, she is creating handmade face masks and is selling the products within the U.S. “Since the quarantine period began, I start…
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors approved mask regulations Friday, June 19, to “create consistent minimum mask-wearing requirements across all jurisdictions while allowing cities and towns to set their own policies and regulations related to face coverings.” “We know thousands of peo…
As positive COVID-19 case numbers continue to increase across the state, CVS Health announced today that they are expanding their COVID-19 testing program with 14 additional test sites at select CVS Pharmacy drive-thru locations across the state. The opening of additional test sites Friday, …
During the month of April, Nicole Anne Yoga — a mobile yoga and holistic wellness company — is offering private, one-on-one holistic offerings virtually for 50 percent off. Some of the holistic offerings include: Life coaching, nutrition coaching, Reiki, hypnotherapy, integral breath therapy…
As of March 27, the Area Agency on Aging’s professional staff responded to 8,126 calls, 86 percent related to food, that have come into the 24-hour Senior Help Line, an increase of 257 percent over the previous nine days. In response to those calls, the agency’s staff and 35 volunteers and A…
Residents asked to take precautions and practice social distancing The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) has updated the community transmission level of COVID-19 in Arizona to widespread. Widespread transmission indicates that cases have been confirmed in 12 or more counties throu…
PHOENIX- The City of Phoenix, Maricopa County, the State of Arizona, public health officials, the Democratic National Convention, Sky Harbor International Airport, CNN, Phoenix Convention Center, Arizona Federal Theatre, and other pertinent parties are in daily contact ahead of the Sunday, M…
— By Michele Guy Syne February is the month for Valentines…a time to express our love and appreciation for our partners, our family and our friends. Love is the Magic that bonds us in our relationships, and relationships are what allow us to discover our true Essence. Here are five suggestio…
After technical issues prevented some consumers from accessing the HealthCare.gov website on the final day of open enrollment for 2020 Marketplace insurance coverage, the Center For Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) made the decision to extend the enrollment deadline, and issued the follo…
—By Jeff Rosenfield From 2005 to 2015, world hunger was decreasing, but it is once again on the rise. Over two billion people do not have regular access to safe, nutritious and sufficient food, and in the past three years the number of people suffering from hunger has slowly increased, accor…
—By Jeff Rosenfield UA College of Medicine-Phoenix held an event last night to address the rising maternal mortality rates in the United States and how Arizona is combating the crisis. Dr. Kendra Gray, a clinical instructor and maternal fetal medicine fellow of the UA College of Obstetrics a…
Arizona’s largest locally owned fitness center, Mountainside Fitness has 17 locations across the Valley including Chandler, Desert Ridge, Mesa, Paradise Valley, Peoria, Queen Creek, Scottsdale, Tempe and Surprise, with three additional Valley locations scheduled to open in 2020. Mountainside…
The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) urges everyone to be safe this holiday season. A few safety tips will go a long way toward making sure your holiday is safe and fun. “Preparation, organization and common sense are the most important ingredients in the recipe for a safe and…
By Erin Mahoney — A healthy diet takes dedicated focus and intention. So, what do you do when you set good and healthy intentions when on the road? Here are some tips for staying on track when travel plans arise including starting the day right, choosing healthy meals while on the go, and es…
Today the American Red Cross announced that, following a difficult Fourth of July week for blood and platelet donations and ongoing challenges finding new blood donors, the organization is facing a blood shortage and is issuing an emergency call for eligible individuals of all blood types to…
Scottsdale’s Civic Center Library invites area residents to attend an upcoming Memory Café event on the second and fourth Friday of the month. Memory Cafés are designed for community members with Alzheimer’s or dementia (along with their caregivers) to provide a public space to go and have i…
Dr. Jon Murphy and Sherry Anshara, medical intuitive, are collaborating to share their cutting-edge techniques for healing at a June 15 seminar, “Unlocking Your Internal Healing Code: Your Cellular Memory.” Attendees at the event will learn tools and techniques to clear the underlying causes…
— By Thomas Biuso, M.D., senior medical director, UnitedHealthcare of Arizona The opioid epidemic is affecting countless lives and communities across the country, including here in Arizona. In fact, opioids each day cause more than 130 overdose deaths in the United States, according to the C…
By Dr. Thomas Biuso, Senior Medical Director, West Region, UnitedHealthcare Every year, millions of Americans make New Year’s resolutions, especially to exercise more, eat better and improve their health. However, many resolutions end in failure, with more than half of Americans giving up on…
Registration is open for Area Agency on Aging hoarding therapy groups for Maricopa County residents 60 and older challenged by compulsive object hoarding and who are willing to self-identify and commit to addressing the disorder. The 14-week confidential and voluntary Too Many Treasures Hoar…
Scottsdale Recovery Center, locally owned and operated, helps those struggling with addiction, alcoholism and dual-diagnosis/co-occurring disorders. September is National Recovery Month and the center is hosting a health fair for the community. Scottsdale Mayor Jim Lane will speak ( at 11:15…
On Saturday, February 25, Southwest Human Development will host the ninth annual Walk With Me family fun walk and block party presented by the Arizona Coyotes Foundation and HumanaVitality at Scottsdale Civic Center Park to benefit the nonprofit’s Easter Seals services for young children wit…
Following several rounds of severe winter weather in many parts of the country, the American Red Cross urges eligible blood and platelet donors to help restock its shelves to overcome a shortage. Since December 1, about 300 blood drives across 27 states have been forced to cancel due to incl…
Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States, yet suicide is preventable. More than 1,500 people from throughout Valley are expected to participate in the annual Out of the Darkness Community Walk at 10am on December 5, at Tempe Kiwanis Park. This fundraising walk supports…
Phoenix residents will hit the pavement in the State Capitol District of Downtown Phoenix this month for the family-friendly, underwear-themed Undy Run/Walk to raise money and awareness for colon cancer. Funds raised through this event benefit colon cancer screening efforts through the Ar…
The Anthem Civic Building will be the site of the May 8 Alzheimer’s Conference, hosted by the Alzheimer’s Association Desert Southwest Chapter. The free event, which runs 12-5pm, will cover facts and resources about Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. More than five million Americans are livin…
Abrazo Health is offering free StrokeCheck events to raise awareness about stroke risk factors, symptoms and treatments in May, which is National Stroke Awareness Month. Stroke is the Number 4 cause of death in the United States, killing nearly 129,000 people a year. Someone in the U.S. has …
37th annual Scottsdale Culinary Festival The Scottsdale Culinary Festival (SCF) brings together foodies, philanthropists, chefs, restaurateurs, music enthusiasts and festive revelers in one of the longest-running food festivals. Get ready for a week (April 7-12) of delights served with a sid…
Gynecologist Eugenie Anderson, MD, clinical psychologist Catherine Lindstrom, PhD and Mindy Carpenter, patient advocate and breast cancer survivor will discuss the struggles related to sexuality and intimacy that women face after breast cancer diagnosis and treatment. They will explore solut…
