Benefits of Nurse Practitioners Nurse Practitioners Are an Important Part of Rehabilitation and Recovery
Submitted by HCR–ManorCare: Heartland Health Care and ManorCare Health Services Including nurse practitioners as part of the extended care team is proving to be quite beneficial in the rehabilitation and recovery of their patients. The increasing numbers of more diverse patients recovering from an illness or injury at extended care facilities has allowed these residential […]
“A Word About Taxes”
By Heidi Huiskamp, Founder and CEO of Huiskamp Collins Investments, LLC I bet that in the past year you’ve complained about paying taxes. We all do it and it’s a constant theme when I meet with clients or conduct seminars. When I ask people if they think taxes are relatively high or relatively low, I […]
Staying Home Longer
Submitted by GolderCare Solutions Most seniors want to stay in their own homes as they age, often referred to as ‘aging in place.’ Living under your own schedule in a familiar place is a common reason for staying in your own home as long as possible. Memories are there and sometimes we feel better when […]
Demystifying Hospice
By Dr. Kuljit Kapur, Transitions Hospice and Palliative Care As a Hospice and Palliative Care physician, many people have asked me if providing end-of-life care, day in and day out, is excruciatingly sad. Do I come home and cry each day from seeing death? “Quite the opposite,” I respond. “End-of-life care is highly satisfying and […]
How To Make Time Stand Still
Submitted by Keith Boswell, Mindful Movement Center Today, most of the people on the planet are moving a lot less than they were six months ago. But somehow even in these unusual times we still do not take the time to truly be still. Standing, sitting, or even lying down meditation have long been a […]
Healthy Flexibility: A Lesson in Boundaries
Submitted by Luke Dalfiume, PhD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Co-Owner, John R. Day & Associates, Christian Psychological Associates (an excerpt from The Princess Journal: A 365-day Devotional Challenging Women to Accept Nothing Less Than God’s Best, Sarah K. Holland, M.A., LCPC) Nearly every Friday, my colleagues and I treat ourselves to McDonald’s for lunch. This past […]
Fight the Falls! Understanding Fall Risk & Prevention
At FYZICAL Therapy and Balance Centers, fall prevention is the cornerstone of our mission; after all, “Balance” is part of our name! The week of September 21st is the start of the fall season, so what better time than that to hold Fall Prevention Awareness Week. Each year FYZICAL in conjunction with The National Council […]
Why I Don’t Give Narcotics for Back Pain
By Charles L. Rosen, MD, PhD, Central Illinois Neuro Health Science One of the most frequent complaints a patient can have in their life is back pain. Back pain can be horrendous. It can literally bring a patient to their knees. Patients with severe back pain often can not work, exercise, play, or even sleep. […]
Living With Uncertainty
Jenn Bovee, LCSW, CRADC, CCHt, EMDR Trained There’s a great deal of uncertainty right now—both locally and globally. The confusion and unpredictability regarding the future is happening on many levels, encompassing a variety of topics, and affecting not just individuals, but often causing a divide in families, friends, neighbors, and co-workers. As a local therapist […]
What the Heck Is SRBD?
Submitted by Todd Gray, DDS, D.ASBA, Koala Center for Sleep Disorders There is no doubt that the beginning of the 2020 school year will have many challenges. Some can be anticipated and some can’t. But, one thing that everyone can agree on is the importance of children getting a good night’s sleep. Therefore, it’s important […]