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Stuart Brown is one of those people. But as illness began to limit his mobility, the 81-year-old relinquished the thought of ever attending a live concert again. That’s when his Hospice of the Valley nurse secretly reached out to the Phoenix Symphony with a request to hold a small private concert in his Scottsdale home.

The student population is evolving and it’s important for the education system to keep pace with their shifting needs. This starts with a willingness to embrace adaptability and explore unconventional approaches. As educators and parents, it’s our responsibility to ensure that our children receive the highest quality education possible while equipping them with the skills and knowledge necessary for a fulfilling future.

Stress is a part of daily life to varying degrees and learning how best to manage it can help build resilience and reduce its impact on both your mental and physical health – not just during Stress Awareness Month but year-round.

Building financial foundations for our children helps ensure their future success. by teaching them the value of saving, budgeting and understanding the difference of wants and needs, we set them on a path towards a brighter financial future.

While the solar eclipse is a fun and educational opportunity for everyone, there are precautions you should take to help maintain your eye health while safely viewing this spectacle.

Our pet dogs these days aren’t trying to move up the social hierarchy ladder to vie for leadership. They are skillful opportunists who are trying to control what happens to them, what they get to do, and when and how they get to do it. They don’t want your job as head of household. They want control over their world. That is where the parenting comes in.

Deep Vein Thrombosis occurs when a blood clot forms in one or more of the deep veins within your body, usually in the legs. Identifying the symptoms and subtle signs is essential for proper treatment.

In the East Valley, areas such as Queen Creek are host to farms where plentiful trees might cause an uptick in allergies. Likewise, common lawn grasses in Mesa and Tempe such as Rye and Bermuda are known to be common allergens.

Holistic design approaches each person’s space with attention to that individual’s uniqueness. These steps will inevitably help you design your personal spaces while expressing your holistic you.

You can start collecting Social Security benefits at 62, but your checks will be considerably bigger if you wait until your full retirement age, which is likely between 66 and 67. You could even wait until you’re 70, at which point the payments will max out, except for yearly cost-of-living adjustments. But if you need the money, you need the money, even if you’re just 62 or any age before full retirement age.