Safe Travels
By Monte Schwartz, Transition Specialist, LivWell Seniors, LLC So says the guy who apparently never traveled anywhere with kids always wondering if we’re “almost there yet!” Arriving in those cases can actually be pretty nice. Okay. I couldn’t resist. But in truth, as so many do, I admire Einstein and appreciate his many insights. We […]
Getting the Most Out of Your Doctors Visit
By Greta Nelson RN — Good Samaritan Society Services at Home Have you ever found yourself leaving the doctor’s office or hospital with more questions or doubts than you had when you went in? Maybe you were in for a quick visit for yourself or a loved one, or maybe you had an extended stay […]
On a Mission to move you. ORA Orthopedics Opens Advanced Quad City Orthopedic and Physical Therapy Clinic
All-American Heptathlete Cole Connell, 20, a St. Ambrose University Fighting Bee sophomore, is pursuing his dream to become a champion on the podium, despite debilitating shin injuries that threatened to derail his promising track career. Cole’s world-class dreams take world-class injury treatment, and he has found a winning team of orthopedic surgeons and physical therapists […]
The Royal Flush Cleansing The Colon
By Lynette Pritchard, VIM Today Dirty topic, I know, but, necessary to discuss. As a Colon Hydro Therapist and teacher of cleansing protocols, I can personally attest to the difficulty that people have in even mentioning bowel movements. It has always been interesting to me how separate people feel from the normal process of elimination. […]
What Have You Got to Lose?
By Rachel Smith, ARNP, Weight Management at The Group Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialists Already planning for swimsuit weather? Perhaps you just completed your annual check-up with your physician and received some worrying health news. Just as there are many different motivations for weight loss, there are many different methods for determining body fat and the […]
Act F.A.S.T. When Someone Is Having a Stroke
By Lauren Livingston, Communications Director, American Heart Association May is American Stroke Month. Stroke is a disease that affects the arteries leading to and within the brain. It is the number-five cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the United States. Anyone can have a stroke anytime, so it’s important that everyone […]
Evergreen Senior Living Building on the Heritage Brand of Excellence
By Becky Wiese Tucked away in two Normal neighborhoods, Evergreen Place and Evergreen Village represent exceptional options for senior adults who want to maintain their independence, but need a little help now and then. While several similar communities may dot the Bloomington-Normal landscape, none have the foundation and reputation of these two Heritage settings. Three […]
Dental Implant Maintenance Part 2
By Alexander Germanis Everything worth keeping over a long period of time requires some form of upkeep. Cars need regular oil changes, a home occasionally needs a new roof, and even relationships have need of communicative maintenance. Our teeth are, of course, no different. If we want them to last, we need to take care […]
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Another Option in Treating Wounds
By Ira Halperin, DO, Medical Director and Heather Hawkins, RN, BSN, Program Director OSF Wound Care Clinic Do you or someone you know have any non-healing wounds? You’re not alone. In the United States, chronic wounds affect 6.7 million people and the incidence is expected to rise at two percent annually over the next decade. An […]
Renovating to Age in Place
By Karen Tucker No one relishes the prospect of having to move out of his or her home due to age-related health, mobility, or dexterity issues. In fact, more than half of homeowners 60 and older say they intend to stay in their current homes indefinitely, according to a recent survey by Houzz. Fortunately, for […]