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FROM THE EDITOR Love is in the air, and so is the sun. I must admit, I’ve enjoyed the warming trend over the last couple of weeks. February is a busy month filled with Valentine’s Day, President’s Day, and the return of MLB Spring Training across the Valley.

In honor of the month of love, we have dedicated this issue to sharing ideas on how to show your love to those you love the most. The magazine is packed with great ideas to spoil your partner, your kids and those closest to you. We’ve included some great tips on how to make life a little easier, and even

exposed some medical myths that may be weighing you down.

In the midst of making plans for Valentine’s Day for those special someones in your life, don’t forget to make time for yourself.

You’ll need it to prepare for the barrage of company that may be heading your way next month!

I hope you have an incredible month and enjoy every possible opportunity to spend quality time with your friends and family.

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CAPTIVATED Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into a friend.

—Martin Luther King, Jr.

Friends show their love in times of trouble, not in happiness.

—Euripides Love is friendship that has caught fire. It is quiet understanding, mutual confidence, sharing and forgiving. It is loyalty through good and bad times. It settles for less than perfection and makes allowances for human weaknesses.

—Ann Landers Nobody can predict the future. You just have to give your all to the relationship you’re in and do your best to take care of your partner, communicate and give them every last drop of love you have. I think one of the most important things in a relationship is caring for your significant other through good times and bad.

—Nick Cannon If you love someone, set them free. If they come back they’re yours; if they don’t they never were.

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LOVE CARRIES US THROUGH LIFE.

As children, we couldn’t tell our parents or grandparents we loved them enough. As the teen years approached, so did that crazy emotion of “puppy love.” Then as we matured, we experienced our first love which most likely taught us many incredible things and perhaps led to heartbreak.

Then the love of your life swept you off your feet, and you said, “I do!” Perhaps you’ve experienced a love you can’t explain as you raise your children.

Love can be experienced in a variety of ways. This month try some of the following ideas to share your love with those in your life!

Watch “When Harry Met Sally.”

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Write love notes to your significant other, and leave them in odd places, like their shoes, on the dashboard of their car or on top of their computer.

Don’t forget to say, “I love you,” to those you love.

Pack a love note in your child’s lunch box.

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Turn off your phone, tablet, computer, video game and television and take time to listen to those you love.

Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage. —Lao Tzu

Make a date night with your spouse and your kids individually.

Read The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman, Ph.D.

A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person.

— Mignon McLaughlin

Read or watch anything by the master of romance, Nicholas Sparks.

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YOU

BOUNCE BACK 5 traits of resilient parents

Being a parent takes patience, grit and an endless reservoir of love and affection. It also takes resilience—that partly innate (mostly learned) ability to bounce back from life’s little spills and giant collapses so that you can move forward with a sense of peace and happiness. Here is a look at five common traits resilient parents share that help them navigate the glorious minefield of parenting.

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1. Flexibility Bend before you break, and adjust with flexibility. One thing you probably know is that while some things are in your control, often children and their feelings and behaviors can turn a situation upside down. A resilient parent learns to roll with the punches.

2. Self-care It is important for all parents to learn that taking care of yourself is as important as taking care of others. If you are not well rested, fed and emotionally healthy, it is much harder to meet someone else’s needs. You cannot help your child in an emergency if you are not functioning. Life is the same way. www.grandseasonfamily.com

3. Acceptance of imperfections No one is perfect. Resilient parents learn to accept the fact that we all make mistakes and have plenty of imperfections. Perhaps your child is forgetful or loses things. A resilient parent realizes that this just might be the nature of the child and invests extra time and energy in teaching them organizational skills instead of getting frustrated or angry.

4. A positive outlook In life there will be good days, rotten days and everything in between. A resilient parent learns to focus on things that go well, rather than on the disasters.

When you are running late, your child is having a temper tantrum and knocks over a glass of juice—it’s frustrating, but remind yourself about the good times.

5. A growth mentality As a parent, it’s easy to get stuck in a routine. While there is nothing wrong with routines, sometimes a person can become resentful without some fun or novelty added to the mix. A resilient parent realizes it is necessary to continue to grow and learn new skills.

Taking a class, starting a new hobby—these are ways to continue learning and finding joy in your daily life!

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KIDS

JUST SAY IT! How to really love your child

“Consciously refusing to make eye contact with a child is usually more painful than any other punishment. It can be devastating. It can be one of those incidents that a child will never forget.”

Saying, “I love you,” multiple times a day to your child is probably something you do. But, do you ever feel your kids might not be hearing your words—or may not believe you? Most parents need to know the emotional needs of their children, and need to develop skills to meet those needs. Want to increase your skill set?

Take a look at some of the concepts bestselling author Ross Campbell shares in his book, How to Really Love Your Child.

Unconditional love is the foundation of healthy parentchild relationships. Every child wants to know, “Do you love me?” However, a child asks this emotional question mostly through behavior— it is rarely communicated verbally.

“A girl’s need for physical contact (especially the more affectionate type) increases in importance as she becomes older and reaches a zenith at around the age of eleven.”

“Without a foundation of unconditional love, parenting becomes a confusing and frustrating burden. What is unconditional love?

Unconditional love is loving a child no matter what. No matter what the child’s assets, liabilities, handicaps. No matter what we expect the child to be.

And most difficult, regardless of how the child acts.”

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Every child has an “emotional tank” that can only be filled by love.

Only if the emotional tank is full can a child be expected to be at his best and do his best.

Parents convey love to children in four ways: eye contact, physical contact, focused attention and loving discipline.

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TEENS

SPACE NEEDED Growing up is hard to do

Raising a teenager is difficult for the best of parents, just as being a teenager is difficult for all teens, regardless of how easy their childhood was.

These are the years that parenting needs to be done delicately. Watching your teen distance him or herself from you can be hurtful and confusing, however, understanding their need for distance is a necessary part of growing up.

Once children are born, they get progressively more distant from their parents, growing their independence so that they can become their own people. Teenagers are the height of testing out their freedom. Teens need space to discover themselves as separate beings from their families. It’s valuable growing space that needs to be respected.

Though it’s hard to leave your teenager alone, especially as their behavior becomes more and more concerning, it’s important to create boundaries—for both you and them. This can be as formal or informal

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as you feel necessary. Make sure your teen is aware that you will respect these boundaries. Allow your teen to have a voice in creating the boundaries they would like to see in place. This discussion will provide you with insight into what your teen is thinking, feeling and needing.

This is not the time to close up shop and not be involved with your teen. During this phase it can be tempting to just give up—but resist the temptation.

Your teen, more than ever, needs to know that you love them and are there for them.

Everyone needs space, but this is especially true for teenagers. As they’re slowly separating themselves from their family identity, they need room to discover themselves. Boundaries are important for giving teenagers their privacy, but also important for safety and consistency. Let your teen know that they will have a little more space to themselves, but the space is not a license to create chaos. www.grandseasonfamily.com

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Tips to keep your love alive ROMANCE FOR THE EYES Watch a classic love story together (maybe even a couple) on the couch. Drag the bed comforter and some fluffy pillows to the sofa, slip into something fun to wear (and be seen in) and turn on some of these potent classics from decades gone by.

• “Gone With the Wind” • “An Affair to Remember” • “West Side Story” • “The Way We Were” • “An Officer and a Gentleman” • “Titanic” • “Sleepless in Seattle” • “The Notebook”

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• Chocolate • Oysters • Honey • Watermelon • Cardamom • Celery • Hot Chilies • Avocados • Almonds • Asparagus • Pomegranates

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MONEY

GOOD HABITS Teach kids the value of money

Money is an essential part of life, and it’s never too early to teach your children its value and the importance of saving, so they will be equipped to spend sensibly when they grow up.

Learning the principles of responsible handling of money should give them many opportunities for advancement when they are older, which is why it is important that, even at a young age, children cultivate a respect for money.

1. Expand on the basics of math Once your children start school and learn the basics of math, begin to educate them about money and give them some practice. Play money games at home or download them to your computer or tablet. This way, your child will learn how cash is actually used.

2. Get them a piggy bank This simple action will teach your children the importance of saving, and engender a sense of responsibility towards handling money. Encourage your children to save a certain amount in a particular time frame, or suggest they save coins of a particular denomination. Make it a game, as well as an aim, to keep it interesting.

3. Familiarize them with the bank Take your kids to the bank and open savings accounts in their names. Let them talk to the teller and conduct their business themselves. Make sure they understand the terms and conditions of the account, and suggest they commit to depositing regular amounts on a weekly or monthly basis. For more convenient banking, ask if the accounts can be serviced online. Having their own bank account will give your children a feeling of achievement.

This is a great motivator to save more!

4. Encourage them to plan how to spend their savings Planning for future spending motivates your children to achieve their savings goals. It reminds them that with enough money, they can buy whatever they want. Allow them to dream big and encourage them to save more so they can achieve their goals more quickly.

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patient. Educate them on sensible spending and explain the priorities when shopping.

6. Pay in cash Credit cards are a great temptation to spend money you don’t have. They’re also an easy way to get into financial trouble if you’re not disciplined and careful. Show your kids that the best way to buy things is with the money in their pockets. Handing over cash is the best way to learn how to use money responsibly. www.grandseasonfamily.com

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LOVE

SOMETHING NEW Shake up your date night

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TRASH OR TREASURE? You’ve probably heard the old adage, “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.” Why not see if this idea rings true for the two of you? Visit some yard or estate sales or go to a flea market, thrift store or antique shop together. Have fun finding unusual items or things that bring back special memories for you. While you’re there, have a contest to see who can find the most ugly or unusual item. You may even want to purchase your finds as a gift for each other and a fun memento of your date.

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INDULGE YOUR INNER CHILD Step back to a simpler time and enjoy some of those activities you liked doing most as a child. Go to a park and play on the playground.

For dinner head to the Golden Arches. Order your childhood favorites, and why not treat yourselves to dessert, too? After dinner, head off to the toy store to pick out some of your favorite toys from when you were little—things like jacks, a hula hoop, a Chinese jump rope and building blocks. Buy a

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RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS Who knew a selfless day of benevolent giving could be so compelling?

Ask those who have tried it and they’ll say it’s something they want to do again and again. It really is true that when you’re good to others, you’re good to yourself.

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HEALTH

MYTH BUSTERS

Not everything you hear is the truth MYTH: Eating ice cream will make your cold worse.

If you’re home sick with a cold, you can totally go ahead and comfort yourself with some ice cream. The idea that dairy increases mucous production is fortunately not true, according to researchers at the Mayo Clinic. They reported, “In fact, frozen dairy products can soothe a sore throat and provide calories when you otherwise may not eat.”

MYTH: Eating chocolate gives you acne.

For one month, scientists fed dozens of people candy bars containing 10 times the usual amount of chocolate and dozens of others fake chocolate bars. When they counted the zits before and after each diet, there was “no difference” between the two groups. Neither the chocolate nor the fat seemed to have any effect on acne.

MYTH: Coffee stunts your growth.

Most research finds no correlation between caffeine consumption and bone growth in kids. In adults, researchers have seen that increased caffeine consumption can limit calcium absorption very slightly, but the impact is so small that a tablespoon of milk will more than adequately offset the effects of a cup of coffee.

MYTH: It takes 7 years for gum to digest if you swallow it.

Gum is mostly indigestible, but the occasional swallowed piece will pass through your intestines and exit the other side, just like anything else you eat that your body doesn’t need and can’t digest.

The only cases where swallowed gum has caused a problem is when that gum was swallowed along with other things that shouldn’t be in your stomach.

MYTH: Eating food within 5 seconds of dropping it on the floor is safe.

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TEXAS RANGERS How did the Texas Rangers baseball team get their name?

The Rangers franchise is currently a member of the West division of the American League (AL) in Major League Baseball (MLB).

Since 1994, the Rangers have played in Globe Life Park in Arlington, Texas. The team’s name is borrowed from the famous law enforcement agency of the same name.

Who is the owner of the Texas Rangers baseball team?

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KANSAS CITY ROYALS Who is the owner of the KC Royals baseball team?

David Dayne Glass is the former President and Chief Executive Officer of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. He is currently the owner and Chief Executive Officer of the Kansas City Royals.

Why are the Kansas City Royals called the Royals?

Pharmaceutical executive Ewing Kauffman won the bidding for the new Kansas City team, which he named the Royals after the American Royal, a livestock show, horse show, and rodeo held annually in Kansas City since 1899. (Some sources say it was in honor of the Kansas City Monarchs, a Negro League team.)

How many times have the Kansas City Royals won the World Series?

The Kansas City Royals franchise has won the MLB World Series 2 times, in 1985 and 2015. It has been to the World Series 4 times, losing in 1980 and 2014.

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Even though there are more nutritious choices available for children, it can sometimes be confusing for parents to decipher the better options from the more indulgent ones. Healthy Dining founder Anita Jones-Mueller has provided the following five tips to help parents identify more healthful kids’ meals: 1. Seek out high-quality ingredients: Look for options that are made with unprocessed ingredients and have a flavor profile kids will love. There are lots of familiar foods prepared in unique ways that parents and children can try. Give salmon kabobs or grilled chicken strips a shot next time you see them. www.grandseasonfamily.com

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3. Go for creativity: Kids have sophisticated palates so give them the opportunity to try new things. Look for menus featuring creative kids’ meals. From bento boxes and kid-friendly sushi to turkey sliders and creative noodle bowls, chefs are thinking beyond the traditional to create fun and memorable menu items.

4. Look for lean proteins and whole grains: To ensure that kids feel full and satisfied after eating, choose dining options made with lean proteins and whole grains. They’re two important components of a well-rounded diet.

5. Use a trusted resource: The National Restaurant Association’s Kids LiveWell program showcases restaurants that meet strict nutritional criteria for children’s foods. You can find Kids LiveWell restaurants at healthydiningfinder.com or download the app to put healthy dining options at your fingertips.

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More than half a million new businesses emerge onto the scene over the course of each month, according to Forbes Entrepreneurs. But even more businesses shut down than start up. Whether you’re a new business owner or an employee looking to take your career to the next level, it’s definitely a competitive environment.

How can you differentiate yourself from the millions of others?

“Developing a purpose and setting goals to accomplish that purpose is the key to success,” says Per Wickstrom, founder of Best Drug Rehabilitation. “As an individual, you have a unique and fresh perspective, so it’s important to let that shine through.”

Wickstrom offers his proven tips for setting yourself apart from the rest to reach your business and career goals: Give back to the community Never underestimate the power of giving back to your surrounding community. The local community is what helps your business grow, and giving back is immensely rewarding and valuable.

Tell your unique story All successful people have role models from which they draw inspiration and knowledge, but it’s important to continue to develop your own individual style and viewpoint. Don’t be afraid to be your dynamic and complex self.

Continue to learn Commit to learning something new each and every day.

To be innovative you need to stay on top of the trends and news in your industry. Keeping an open mind while being flexible and adaptable is a sure way to find success.

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Learn from your mistakes Of course you’ll never make it to the top without learning from your many mistakes along the way. There are very few “overnight successes” in the world, and it’s likely you’ll spend years working towards your greatest accomplishments. When you experience a setback, don’t let it overwhelm your rational thinking. Instead, let it fuel your motivation on the road to achieving your goals.

Focus on your passion Most successful entrepreneurs are not driven by money.

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Back in 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson declared the first American Heart Month. Since then, the month of February has been associated with cardiovascular health. And rightly so, because cardiovascular disease is the nation’s No. 1 killer of both men and women.

Go Red for Women is the American Heart Association’s national movement to end heart disease and stroke in women.

Every 80 seconds, one woman is killed by heart disease and stroke.

That’s 1 in 3 deaths among women each year.

You can reduce your risk if you know your ABCS of heart health:

• Aspirin—Ask your health care provider if taking it would be right for you.

• Blood Pressure—Work with your health care team to find out if you have high blood pressure.

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• Cholesterol—A simple blood test is the only way to find out if you have high cholesterol. Seek your doctor’s help to learn how you can prevent high cholesterol or to reduce your levels, if needed.

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Thomas Jefferson’s Library (Washington, D.C.) Jefferson’s personal collection —6,487 books that he called “unquestionably the choicest” in the United States—formed the Library of Congress. Many were destroyed in a fire, but about 2,000 remain and are on exhibit.

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Gettysburg National Military Park (Pennsylvania) Most historians agree the battle of Gettysburg was the turning point in the Civil War; it saw more casualties than any battle in American history. You can explore the battlefields alone, with a guide or on horseback. If you go, make sure to see the national cemetery where the Union dead are buried and where Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address.

Colonial Williamsburg (Virginia) It’s so close to Busch Gardens and Water Country USA that families think it’s another theme park, but this is definitely not a theme park and most certainly worth your time. The reconstruction of the town started in the 1920s and is ongoing. The Colonial-attired docents are very well trained and their attention to every detail makes this a historical site you don’t want to miss.

Lewis and Clark’s Missouri River Route (Montana) If you want to spend time alone in nature, taking a canoe trip down this route will take you back to understanding the power of America. You’re guaranteed not to see a ton of people or road traffic.

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COMBUSTION GASES Why it’s bad for you: Depending on saturation, exposure can cause headaches, carbon monoxide poisoning or even death.

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Read a chapter from a longer book with your elementary-aged child. For older kids, select a book or series and start a multi-generational book club. Discuss your pick weekly with extended family over skype or FaceTime.

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Dig out old family videos and photo albums and go through them with your children.

You’ll enjoy taking a trip down memory lane, and your family will enjoy poking fun at your questionable fashion choices of the past.

WALK Taking walks with your family is great exercise and an easy way to catch up on life’s happenings.

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NORTHWEST VALLEY MEDICAL DIRECTORY — A resource listing of local Health Care providers — www.NorthwestValleyMedicalDirectory.com MEDICAL COSMETIC & RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY Arizona Eye Institute & Cosmetic Laser Center Emilio M. Justo, MD www.azeyeinstitute.com 10701 W Bell Rd, Sun City (623) 876-2020 19052 R H Johnson Blvd, Sun City West (623) 975-2020 PRIMARY CARE Grand Medical Associates Pritpal Sandhu, MD www.grandmedicalassociates.com 14674 W. Mountain View Blvd., Suite 200 Surprise, AZ (623) 544-6860 SLEEP APNEA/TMD Vistancia Orthodontics Devin Croft, DDS,MS www.vistanciaortho.com 9772 W Yearling Rd, Suite A1600 Peoria (623) 566-0800

DENTAL GENERAL DENTISTRY Burns Dentistry Jerry Burns, DDS Richard Holley, DDS Spencer Peoples, DMD 13909 W Camino del Sol, Suite 102 Sun City West (623) 777-3417

Jack Luftman, BSc, DDS, PC & Associates Jack Luftman, BSc, DDS, PC Bozena Wolniak, DDS 13540 W Camino Del Sol, Suite 6 Sun City West (623) 842-0042 Sunridge Dental Care Karl K. Wirtz, DDS, PC 13830 W Camino Del Sol, Sun City West (623) 544-0700 GENERAL DENTISTRY/ORTHODONTICS Vistancia Orthodontics Devin Croft, DDS, MS www.vistanciaortho.com 9772 W Yearling Rd, Suite A1600, Peoria (623) 566-0800

The Village Eye Care Brian O. Baird, OD www.thevillageeyecare.com 13945 W. Grand Ave, Suite A101, Surprise (623) 931-2943

HEARING Zavos Hearing Aids and Audiology Douglas S. Zavos, Au.D. www.surprisehearing.com 13967 W Grand Ave, Suite 105 Surprise (623) 266-3003

VISION Active Eyecare of Surprise Mark Fetchel, OD Kathie Finke, LDO www.activeeyecare.com 16968 W Bell Rd, Surprise (623) 214-0353 Arizona Eye Institute & Cosmetic Laser Center Emilio M. Justo, MD www.azeyeinstitute.com 10701 W Bell Rd, Sun City (623) 876-2020 19052 R H Johnson Blvd, Sun City West (623) 975-2020 500 W Savage Street, Wickenburg (928) 684-2020

SENIOR CARE HOSPICE/PALLIATIVE CARE Serenity Hospice and Palliative Care www.serenityhospiceaz.com 13951 W Meeker Blvd, Sun City West (602) 216-2273 / (623) 266-985 MEMORY CARE Palos Verdes Senior Living www.palosverdesseniorliving.com 18441 N 87th Ave, Peoria (623) 748-4790 The Woodmark www.seniorlifestyle.com 17207 N Boswell Blvd, Sun City (623) 223-7585 SENIOR CARE CONSULTING Senior Support Solutions Geriatric Care Management www.srsupportsolutions.com info@srsupportsolutions.com (623) 249-3927

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AAA SENIOR PLACEMENT AZ A Message from Sue Royer “I was born and raised in inner city Chicago, the sixth of eighteen children with fifteen brothers. Being the oldest daughter, I was always a caregiver which I believe influenced me to pursue work in the healthcare industry. Today, I have three daughters and five grandchildren.

Years ago, I volunteered for hospice and knew immediately that helping seniors was my calling. I was soon employed by hospice but I felt something was missing. I realized it was the limited time I was able to spend with my clients. Having my own business allows me to provide the intimate hands on service needed in our community. I am committed to our seniors throughout their lives and I thank the community for the opportunity to serve.”

Sue Royer Director

Contact via email: seniorplacementaz@yahoo.com Visit Us Online: www.aaaseniorplacementaz.com 24 Hour Help Line 602-663-4000 Office 623-556-8003

About Us Since 2002, AAA Senior Placement AZ has been offering FREE services helping seniors find safe, affordable and loving assisted living.

6 Reasons You Should Call AAA Senior Placement AZ • We are well known and respected in the medical community.

When it becomes too difficult for you or your loved ones to safely manage daily living and/or manage medical needs, call Sue Royer for help navigating the many options available.

• All clients are given a thorough assessment to determine proper placement needs.

We are specialists in all levels of assisted living care resources with referrals to Arizona’s best:

• We are NOT contractually bound to any outside business. This allows us to serve our clients with only their interests in mind.

• Group Homes • Assisted Living Communities • In-Home Primary Care Physicians • Home Health Care Therapy • Transportation • Private Duty In-Home Care • Respite Care • Alzheimer’s Care • Memory Care • Hospice • Support Groups Assisted living resources accepting: • Private pay • Arizona Long Term Care-ALTCS • Medicaid • VA Benefits

Serving Valleywide

• There is never a fee charged to the senior or their family for our service.

• Years of knowledge and experience in the field of senior care.

• AAA Senior Placement AZ is family owned, allowing us to give you quality, personalized service.

Serving Arizona Seniors and Their Families Since 2002 A Service That Makes a Difference, A Name You Can Trust Contact via email: seniorplacementaz@yahoo.com Visit Us Online: www.aaaseniorplacementaz.com 24 Hour Help Line 602-663-4000 Office 623-556-8003

Serving Valleywide

14537 West Grand Ave., Suite 110 Surprise, AZ 85374

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DECORATE

FRESH DIGS

Refresh your bedroom

Create a personalized piece that represents your child or your marriage. This is a fun craft that the whole family can do. You can visit Hobby Lobby or Michael’s and find the items that work for you. For the athlete you can use balls, photos and team uniforms. For the artist you can use small painted photos. For married couples you can use dried flowers, ribbon and pictures from your wedding.

Supplies:

Directions:

Iron wall décor piece

1. Weave flowers through the iron art piece.

Flowers

2. Tie with wire and secure with hot glue after trimming the wire.

Accent pieces, hearts, ribbon

3. Add accent pieces of burlap hearts. Hot glue them to the iron art piece.

Glue gun

4. Create a half bow for the bottom using the ribbon.

Letters, optional

5. If you want, also wire ribbon to the iron art piece.

Floral wire

6. Wire accent words of your choice.

Wire cutters

7. Lastly add letters (optional) or additional pieces to the top.

To hang it on the wall you can use another piece of ribbon or put the screw in the right spot where it’s partially hidden from the iron art piece.

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One person of integrity can make a difference. . .

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Life will give you what you ask of her, if only you ask long enough and plainly enough. —Edith Nesbit

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P.O. Box 5474 Sun City West, AZ 85376 Printed on Recycled Paper

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