Walk to Make Alzheimer’s a Memory

By: Adam Bennett about 1 year ago

Oasis Senior Advisors East Tennessee is proud to once again be sponsoring the Walk to Make Alzheimer’s a Memory, the annual fundraiser for Alzheimer’s Tennessee, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing support, education, and resources to individuals and families who are affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.

The Walk to Make Alzheimer’s a Memory will be held Saturday, April 29, rain or shine, at Willow Springs Park in Johnson City, with registration opening at 10 AM. There will be live entertainment, games, door prizes, and food, and the walk commences at 11:20.

The walk is a community event that brings together individuals and families who have been affected by Alzheimer’s disease, according to Neal Bowes, owner of Oasis Senior Advisors East Tennessee. “It’s a chance for people to come together and share their stories, to honor those who have lost their lives to this disease, and to show their support for those are currently living with it now,” says Bowes. It is also an opportunity to raise awareness about the impact Alzheimer’s disease has on our communities and to encourage people to get involved in the fight against this disease.

Tracy Kendall Wilson, the Northeast Tennessee Regional Director for Alzheimer’s Tennessee says the organization provides a wide range of services to individuals and families who are affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. “Our services include support groups, education and training programs, and advocacy services,” Wilson says. “We are committed to helping individuals and families navigate the challenges that come with a dementia diagnosis and provide personalized support and guidance to each person who reaches out to us.”

One of the most important services Alzheimer’s Tennessee provides is their support groups. These groups are designed to provide a safe and supportive environment for individuals who are living with Alzheimer’s disease, as well as their caregivers and family members. Support groups offer a chance for people to connect with others who are going through similar experiences, to share their stories and to offer each other support and guidance.

The organization also offers education and training programs to help individuals and families better understand all forms of dementia and how to manage its symptoms. These programs cover a wide range of topics, including communication strategies, behavior management, and caregiver support.

“The services Tracy and her organization bring to our region are invaluable,” says Bowes, “and the money raised in our region stays in our region to support these programs.”

Everyone can get involved in this event to support the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. For more information, see AlzTennessee.org/TriCitiesWalk.

Families with a loved one living with dementia who is no longer safe living alone and needs additional care should contact Oasis Senior Advisors. Oasis can refer you to caring, reputable memory care communities in East Tennessee. Reach out to them for all your senior living concerns and resource needs at 423-896-2747 or at OasisSeniorAdvisors.com/East-TN.

New Year / New Water for 2021

By: choyaandlaura about 3 years ago

New Year / New Water for 2021

Forget New Years Resolutions, it’s time for a life changing event instead. We are told by experts that 80% of New Year’s Resolutions fail by the second week of February! The easiest way to change your health for the long term is to change the water you drink, cook and bathe with. Of course, we all know keeping resolutions is hard, so let the professionals do all the work while you reap the benefits!

Welcome to the Mountain View Pure Water 90 Day Challenge. They will be your will power to get you in the habit of using better water. They will do the work to set it up, you just use it and experience the difference. For only $19.95/mo (3 months) for 1 system or ONLY $29.95/mo (3 months) for both, they will install your choice of:

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(Copied Blog from Mountain View Pure Water)

Bookkeeping vs. Accounting

By: choyaandlaura about 3 years ago

Dreambuilder Bookkeeping Johnson City, TN

Bookkeeping vs. Accounting:
What’s the Difference?

The historical battle of Bookkeeping vs. Accounting! If you are not a bookkeeper or accountant by trade, you probably don’t spend your days thinking about how they are different from each other. You probably didn’t even know that there is a difference between the two.

That’s because most people think of bookkeeping and accounting as one in the same. It’s true that bookkeeping and accounting are often confused with each other because of their relation to financial reporting. But while these two are related, interdependent, and essential business functions, bookkeeping and accounting are distinct from one another, too. In this article, we explore bookkeeping vs. accounting, including the differences between the two, and how they overlap!

Overview of Bookkeeping

Not sure what bookkeeping is all about? Put simply, bookkeeping is defined as the process of recording day-to-day financial transactions in a consistent manner. A day in the life of a bookkeeper will look different depending on the size of the company they work for as well as what types of accounts they manage. But all bookkeepers work to make sure the financial data is accurately entered and processed.

On any given day, a bookkeeper can be found:

Preparing income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and statements of total recognized gains and losses
Processing payroll
Paying contractor and supplier invoices
Monitoring debt
Recording incoming cash
Reconciling accounts
Maintaining the annual budget
Reporting issues as they arise
Assisting accountants come tax season

Overview of Accounting

One of the biggest differences between accounting vs. bookkeeping is that accounting comes with a broader set of responsibilities and refers to the process of financial reporting. A primary goal of accounting is to provide key financial information to business owners, managers, and investors so they can make informed, strategic business decisions. To do this, accountants thoroughly analyze and interpret financial information to create advanced reports on how the business is performing.

Think of accountants like doctors—they look at symptoms (or financial information) and prescribe something so businesses can improve their financial health.

On any given day, an accountant can be found:

Preparing and analyzing financial statements
Analyzing operations costs
Recording expenses that haven’t been recorded by the bookkeepers
Completing income tax returns
Supervising bookkeepers’ work to ensure that they accurately record and categorize transactions
Helping business owners understand the financial health of their business
Helping business owners make informed strategic business decisions
Setting controls for detecting and preventing fraud or embezzlement of funds

Bookkeeping vs. Accounting is not a Battle for the Ages, they both have their place in your business. Bookkeeping is the first step to keeping things on track. All in all, bookkeeping is an important task for every business. Having a good bookkeeper touts many benefits like giving you peace of mind knowing your books are in top shape and helping you make better financial decisions for your business.

If you are needing a well established bookkeeper to help you get and stay on track with your income/expenses give Sarah Binger a call at Dreambuilder Bookkeeper today to see what she can do to help your business.

HVAC Too Hot? Too Cold? Just Right! All In One Refrigeration.

By: Incredible Towns about 3 years ago

All In One Refrigeration Services Johnson City TN

HVAC and Refrigeration Services in the Tri-Cities TN region.

For the best in both residential HVAC installation and repair and commercial refrigeration service in the Tri-Cities area, look no further than All In One Refrigeration Services.

All In One is a one-stop destination for all your HVAC and refrigeration needs, including:

Residential HVAC repair, service and installation
Commercial HVAC service and repair
Light commercial HVAC equipment installation
Commercial refrigeration:
- Walk-in coolers/freezers
- Prep tables
- Reach-in coolers/freezers
- Ice machines
- Beer kegerators

All In One Refrigeration Services is unique because the owner, Gary Wagner, has deep family roots in the community and knows that his family’s reputation is on the line with every job All In One performs. The company was founded by two lifelong friends that have been tight since they were three and four years old. Together they have a combined 60 years of experience in the HVAC and refrigeration business.

One of the cornerstones of All In One Refrigeration Services is customer care. “As a small business we try to keep our overhead as low as possible in order to help our customers save money,” Gary says. “We understand they have bills and they should not have to choose between taking care of their HVAC/Refrigeration and putting food on their table.”

Attention to detail is also very important. “I had a customer once that had a system replaced by a friend,” Gary says. “They had nothing but trouble with it and finally called us to look at it. They were convinced they had gotten a bad unit. I started the system and noticed there was not enough airflow. I checked the fan speed but it was on high. I pulled the blower assembly out and found part of the shipping material inside the assembly restricting the airflow! I removed it and everything worked great.”

Kim Vail, All In One’s Marketing Manager, tells a similar story. “A customer had a new unit installed by a different company and it had nothing but issues from the beginning,” Kim says. “The other company was wanting to charge them every time they came out and never found anything wrong. On their final visit they told the customer that they needed a new unit. It was different techs every time, and they didn’t seem to know what the previous tech had done. The customer finally told them to stop coming back, and they would get another company to look at it. They contacted a few other big-name businesses, only to be told that it would be three or four days before anyone could get out to them. We received the call early in the day and we provided same day service. The issue ended up being an easy fix that didn’t cost the customer anything other than the service fee.”

All In One has a simple but effective business philosophy. “We understand how important it is to have a reliable and cost-effective HVAC/R systems service company that keeps your equipment at peak performance and your home or business comfortable. Your comfort is our business,” Kim says. “Our ideal customer is anyone that owns or operates/manages a restaurant or bar and has kitchen equipment that requires refrigerant. On the HVAC side of the company, our ideal customers are residential dwellings with heat pumps, gas/oil heat systems, and mini split systems. Commercial businesses with rooftop units and ground units are ideal customers, as well.”

Kim says that “going the extra mile” for customers is something they do well. “We offer a low after-hours charge compared to the other companies in our area. Our techs will talk to the customer to try to get the best idea of what may be the issue. If we can avoid an unnecessary call for the customer then we will. Often times we need a part that we do not stock and cannot get until the next day, so why charge the customer just to say that we can’t fix it until tomorrow? We hear so often that customers have to pay well over $100 for a 6 pm call just to learn that they can’t fix it. Although we understand the urgency of having a heat pump issue, especially in the winter, there truly isn’t much anyone can do without the proper parts.”

Another cornerstone of All In One is making customers feel special. “Our customers are very important to us,” Kim says. “We like to take an individual approach to each one and know them by name. We frequent their businesses as customers ourselves and appreciate the welcome we receive, so we definitely return the gratitude. As for our residential customers we always remember them after the first time. It’s always nice to be able to ask about their dog or cat, or grandchild, or last travel excursion. We enjoy getting to know our customers and making them feel comfortable with us being in their homes.”

All In One customers enjoy peace of mind. “We offer ONE year of labor protection from the date of service,” Kim says. “If there are any warranties on the parts or equipment, we will handle communication with the appropriate party to ensure the customer receives the best coverage possible.”

Don’t lose your cool in the summer or shiver in the winter. Keep your business coolers working at their best. Call All In One Refrigeration Services for quality and service you can rely on.

All In One Refrigeration Services

Serving the Tri-Cities area of Eastern Tennessee

Phone

423-256-2766

Email

info@allinonetn.net

Website

https://www.allinonetn.com

Social Media

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Stay Active!

By: choyaandlaura about 3 years ago

Stay Active!

We know that the gyms and parks are still open, but we don’t know if things are going to change. What about staying active with a group of people, or competing again like back in high school and just having more fun while doing it?

Tri-Cities Social Sports

Tri-Cities Social Sports was created to provide recreational sports leagues and social events for adults over 21 (think of it like intramurals for grown ups). It does not matter about your skill level or athletic ability; find a sport you enjoy and take the opportunity to socialize and make new friends that could last a lifetime.

TCSS emphasizes recreational play that doesn’t take the score too seriously.

In addition to the weekly after game parties, they organize exclusive social events and tournaments. It’s a great way to meet new people, or just kick back with some friends and a drink after a great game.

Tri-Cities Social Sports has a variety of Team Sport opportunities for you!

It is good to know that there is a league out there that believes in quality events, competition, fun, and staying fit!

Check out www.playinthetri.org or Facebook for teams forming now!