Walking to End Alzheimer’s
By Hannah White A few months before I was born, my grandmother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Needless to say, I was made aware of this disease at a very young age. My mom, who was one of her caregivers, would always take me for visits to my grandma’s house as she was still functioning […]
Diagnosing Dyslexia: Guidelines for Pursuing an Evaluation
By Luke Dalfiume, PhD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Co-Owner, John R. Day & Associates, Christian Psychological Associates Dyslexia is a problem characterized by difficulties with word recognition and spelling. Functionally, this means the person with dyslexia will have problems with reading and be a poor speller. A diagnosis of dyslexia early in a child’s schooling can […]
Diagnosing Dyslexia: Guidelines for Pursuing an Evaluation
By Luke Dalfiume, PhD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Co-Owner, John R. Day & Associates, Christian Psychological Associates Dyslexia is a problem characterized by difficulties with word recognition and spelling. Functionally, this means the person with dyslexia will have problems with reading and be a poor speller. A diagnosis of dyslexia early in a child’s schooling can […]
The New Ronald McDonald House® in Peoria — Keeping families close®
By Alexander Germanis A family is meant to be together. When any member of that family is missing for a significant time, the absence can be palpable. When a child is not with their family, that absence can become an ache so intense it breaks hearts. Unfortunately, many children fall ill or require constant medical […]
7 Ways to Help Hurricane Victims
Natural disasters come in multiple forms and can quickly devastate many lives in a matter of moments. While they all can cause nightmares for those affected, few are as powerful and destructive as hurricanes. That’s why, when hurricanes make landfall and wreak havoc, help is immediately needed and accepted by the people and communities impacted […]
The Pursuit of the Greater Good
By Lora Felger, Health Alliance I’ve come to the conclusion that pursuit of the greater good can require financial sacrifice, possibly some short-term pain, and definitely a little patience. Darn it. As I write this article, the Quad Cities is wading through a historic flood of the Mississippi River. Today in particular, the people of […]
Money Can’t Buy Due Diligence
By Heidi Huiskamp, Founder and CEO of Huiskamp Collins Investments, LLC It’s the “new thing” and there are a dozen names for it: Sustainable Investing; Impact Investing; “Green” Investing; E.S.G. (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Investing; Ethical Investing…and the list goes on. They all boil down to seeking financial return while investing in companies that are […]
Bridging the Gap Between Nutrition, Fitness, and Healthcare
By Heather Kiddoo My name is Heather Kiddoo and I originally got into the fitness industry to help people get strong and “be healthy.” In 2015, when I purchased what was formerly CrossFit bond, my offerings to members were CrossFit and personal training. Through education and experience, I have since learned that I wasn’t providing […]
4 Misconceptions About Plastic Surgery
Submitted by Twin City Plastic Surgery Plastic surgery sometimes gets a negative reputation as being only for egocentric, self-absorbed people that obsess about their appearance. But the truth is that most people seeking cosmetic or plastic surgical procedures are normal, everyday people with realistic expectations. For the most part, they simply want to look their […]
When Is It Time to Hang up the Keys?
Submitted by Regan King, Community Relations Coordinator, Welbrook at Bloomington As people get older, one of the most difficult decisions is determining if it is still safe to drive. Everyone ages differently. For this reason, there is no certain age when people should stop driving. A 90-year-old in good health may be quite capable of […]