Fibroids and Polyps: What Women Should Know
Submitted by Advanced Women’s Healthcare Women might be surprised to know that most of them will develop fibroids or polyps as a health issue sometime in their lives. In fact, studies show that 70 percent of white women and 80 percent of African-American women will develop fibroids by the time they are 50. Although these […]
Redesigning Your Midsection
By Laura C. Randolph, MD, Twin City Plastic Surgery Sometimes all of the exercising and dieting in the world cannot get rid of the midsection that results from a lifetime of weight fluctuations or pregnancy. The body changes that a woman will experience to her midsection with one pregnancy, let alone multiple pregnancies, can lead […]
10 Financial Questions Children Must Ask Their Aging Parents
Information from A Son’s Journey: Taking Care of Mom and Dad As the years go by and mom and dad age, life can become complicated. Certain things are practically impossible to prepare for, while others, like finances, can and should be organized and taken care of early on. What do you need to know about […]
Improve Your Health Get a Pet!
By Lauren Malmberg Pet ownership not only provides companionship, unconditional love, and great fun, but owning a pet can actually improve your health. All kinds of companion animals — from cats and dogs to fish or horses — help us stay healthy and fit. Most of the time, we don’t even recognize how they promote […]
10 Financial Questions Children Must Ask Their Aging Parents
Information from A Son’s Journey: Taking Care of Mom and Dad As the years go by and mom and dad age, life can become complicated. Certain things are practically impossible to prepare for, while others, like finances, can and should be organized and taken care of early on. What do you need to know about […]
Planning Medical Insurance in Retirement
By Steven Buttice, Founder and President, Living By Your Design, Inc. Are you delaying retirement? Are you working deeper into your late 60s early70s? People aged 65+ who work for companies with more than 20 employees may have the option to waive Medicare Part B (medical) coverage if they have creditable group coverage. Since Medicare […]
A Quick Change
By Mary Huebbe, Marketing Director, Ridgecrest Village The weather just went from 50 to -20 overnight. Wow. What should we do to get our bodies accustomed to the temperature change? How can we remain safe outside in these conditions? And, finally, how can we stay social during these frigid times? Start with how we dress. […]
Re-Imagining Rehabilitation for Seniors Heartland Health Care Center-Moline Using Computer Generated “Virtual Reality” System t
Submitted by Heartland Health Care Center – Moline Seeking to enhance physical rehabilitation for patients, Heartland Health Care Center in Moline has recently installed a “virtual” rehabilitation system for aging adults in their therapy department. Called the OmniVRTM, this technology is making the rehabilitation process more fun and exciting for patients. The OmniVR uses a […]
S.O.S. We have the solution to the overwhelming task of downsizing
Submitted by SOS Property Transition Nobody is ever excited about the idea of downsizing. Many seniors plan to “age in place,” but haven’t considered the hazards associated with navigating around a normal home and all the belongings accumulated over the years. This process of downsizing into a smaller household and “letting go” of a large […]
Quad-City Orthopaedic Specialist Offers the Latest Innovations in Total Hip Replacement
Submitted by Orthopaedic Specialists Hip pain makes living a full life difficult. Simple tasks like walking and standing become challenging. Even sitting still — in a car, bus, or airplane — is very uncomfortable. The good news is recent advancements in surgeries that relieve hip pain — including the Direct Anterior Approach for total hip […]