By Joe Ronstadt, Sr. Hiring a legitimate licensed contractor gives you protection against the following: INJURIES NO RECOURSE if they are not licensed. What is your recourse if things don’t go as expected, like injury or poor workmanship? Who do you call? COST For more info on our safety techniques
A Pizza Lover’s Guide to Naples Ristorante e Bar By Timothy Robinson As the newest intern wandering the pages of South County Magazine, I’ve learned that the best stories often begin at the table—and as a self proclaimed pizza aficionado, I know a great one when I taste it. My
They thought they had it handled. By Jay Minor Their mother had been diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer’s, but the family felt like she was doing reasonably well. A caregiver came by a few hours each week, and from a distance everything seemed stable. Mom was in her own home.
By Sherre Cook, Prearrangement Advisor, Anubis Cremations Talking about end-of-life planning isn’t something most people look forward to, but after more than 13 years helping families navigate these decisions, I’ve learned that planning ahead is one of the greatest gifts we can leave our loved ones. When someone passes away
How One Resident Chose The Covington Some choices announce themselves quietly. When Joan Trivett first stepped into her apartment at The Covington, the thing that stopped her wasn’t the brand-new countertops or fresh finishes. It was the light. Her house in Laguna Beach had faced the ocean. Though this apartment
By Jay Minor There is a moment many adult children know all too well. You have been watching your aging parent carefully. Maybe it was something small at first — a missed medication, a forgotten appointment, a moment of confusion that seemed to pass quickly. But over time the signs
Why Local Business Owners Should Be Paying Attention By Gary Williams Technology has changed the way we pay for things for years. We went from writing checks to swiping credit cards, then to inserting chips, tapping our phones, and paying online with just a few clicks. Now another major shift
Some partnerships are built in the boardroom. Others are forged over decades of friendship, mutual respect and a shared commitment to excellence. At Orange County Plastic Surgery at CosmetiCare, the collaboration between Dr. Juris Bunkis and Dr. Deborah Ekstrom is rooted in more than surgical expertise—it is the culmination of
Some partnerships are built in the boardroom. Others are forged over decades of friendship, mutual respect and a shared commitment to excellence. At Orange County Plastic Surgery at CosmetiCare, the collaboration between Dr. Juris Bunkis and Dr. Deborah Ekstrom is rooted in more than surgical expertise—it is the culmination of
By Jay Minor Caregiving is one of the most loving things a person can do. It is also one of the most exhausting. Across South Orange County, many families are caring for an aging parent while balancing careers, raising children, and managing busy households. Medications, meals, doctor appointments, and daily
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