Are You Using Ergonomics?
By Amanda Rawdon, OTR/L, CLT, CEAS II Occupational Therapist at Pekin Hospital — Staffed by Professional Therapy Services How safe and comfortable are your daily environments? Do they match your needs and behaviors? That’s the value of ergonomics. Coming from the Greek word for “work” and “natural,” ergonomics is the process of matching your physical […]
Physical Activity Is Important for Everyone
Adults (18 to 64 years) Adults should do at least two hours and 30 minutes each week of aerobic physical activity at a moderate level or one hour and 15 minutes each week of aerobic physical activity at a vigorous level. Being active five or more hours each week can provide even more health benefits. […]
Diabetes Is Preventable
Information from the National Diabetes Education Program Nearly 29.1 million Americans have diabetes, a serious disease in which blood glucose (blood sugar) levels are above normal. Most people with diabetes have type 2, which used to be called adult-onset diabetes. At one time, type 2 diabetes was more common in people over age 45, but […]
The Inner Ring Avoid Becoming a Scoundrel
By Luke Dalfiume, PhD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Co-Owner John R. Day & Associates and Christian Psychological Associates About a decade ago, a friend of mine introduced me to C. S. Lewis’s Essay The Inner Ring. This was the Memorial Lecture at King’s College, University of London, in 1944. It was also the foundation for the […]
Who Is IRMAA and Why Do I Need to Know About Her? Do you pay more than $134 per month for Medicare Part B? This may be the reaso
By Beth Cooper of Living By Your Design, Inc. The “Big Day” is fast approaching! You will be age 65 soon. You’ve done everything you need to begin this new life: notified your employer you’re retiring, contacted Social Security and filed for Social Security benefits and Medicare, and talked to your financial planner. You can […]
2018 Senior Living Tour Your Chance to Explore the Finest Senior Living Communities in the Quad Cities
Retirement communities often offer a “spectrum of care” model, meaning that residents receive as much or as little care and assistance as they want or is required. A popular model for retirement homes is to offer different neighborhoods designed to allow maximum freedom and independence based on a resident’s particular needs and options within those […]
Lasers and Lights How Well Do They Treat Acne?
Informaton from the American Academy of Dermatology, AAD.org Lasers and other light therapies may seem like the perfect acne treatment. Just beam a light to make the acne disappear. Using them is actually a bit more involved and the results less predictable, even in the skilled hands of a dermatologist. Still, these treatments can […]
Laughter Is Truly the Best Medicine!
By Marcie Droll-Durian I am amazed at the vibrant seniors I encounter in my days! They hold their head up high, experience so many fun things, are often more active than many adults in their younger years, and just simply enjoy each moment to the fullest! Leaving my gym in the morning, I see countless […]
Pest-Free Pets: Preventive Tips for Pet Owners
Rising temperatures are a double-edged sword for pet lovers. Warmer days create the perfect setting for a run through the park or a game of fetch. But these warm days also provide an ideal environment for pests that can have a serious impact on your pet’s health. Tiny but mighty, both fleas and ticks are […]
Minimally Invasive Spinal Fusion Relieves Back Pain With Less Downtime
Submitted by Orthopaedic Specialists To those who know Jason Strang, he always seems upbeat and optimistic. Friendly and full of energy, his passion for his profession as a physical therapist coupled with love of family and friends makes him a role model to many. However, what many close to Jason never realized is that he […]