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Simply Vein – Simple Relief for Varicose Veins and Venous Insufficiency

Venous issues, such as spider veins and varicose veins, afflict a great deal of people. Although venous insufficiency is rarely dangerous, it does cause a great deal of discomfort. Many of those who suffer with these progressive conditions have chosen to simply cope with the discomfort venous insufficiency causes. Maybe you just don’t wear shorts […]

Pearson Bollman Law Common Estate Planning Mistakes

Richard Roller is a Quad Cities attorney licensed to practice in Iowa and Illinois. He helps traditional and non-traditional families address life issues, preserve assets, deal with death, and resolve conflicts, all the while building and preserving a lasting legacy. His plans are comprehensive and highly personalized to each client’s unique circumstances. Richard has prepared […]

VimTrim Local Nutrition for the Modern Condition

By Lynette Pritchard There are many nutritional products on the market, and it can be a confusing process to make a decision. Luckily, in Bettendorf, Iowa, we have VIM Today, LLC. VIM stands for vitality, integrity, and motivation, and that is the philosophy of local owners and creators Lynette and Les Pritchard. Lynette has been […]

Home Helpers of Scott County Just the Help You Needed

By Benjamin Goodin You wouldn’t think twice about wearing your glasses, knowing that distances can look blurry without them. Similarly, you wouldn’t leave your hearing aid sitting on the nightstand if you were expecting company over for lunch. Many seniors are very independent, and with the appropriate devices or a few tricks, they can still […]

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 […]

Livwell Seniors A Family Mold of Exceptional Caregiver

Submitted by LivWell Seniors Rhonda Halterman, founder of LivWell Seniors, has a special interest in not only helping individuals and their families navigate their care journey, but also has personal experience in caregiving — her mother and mother-in-law are caregivers to loved ones. With their strong examples, she has been able to have wonderful role […]

Breaking Ground in Outpatient Care

Mississippi Valley Surgery Center launches state-of-the-art modernization project and kicks off the next 20 years as the innovative leader in outpatient care. Submitted by Mississippi Valley Surgery Center The year was 1996, and something innovative was happening right here in the Quad Cities — Mississippi Valley Surgery Center was opening its doors. The Surgery Center […]

Bridging the Gap Between Hospital and Home

Born and raised in Indiana, retired service manager Gene Tighe, 80, decided to move to Illinois last July to live with his daughter, granddaughter, and two Dachshunds in Colona, IL. He was not having any health issues; he just wanted to be closer to his family so they could help take care of him if […]

Weight, What? Weight Management at The Group?

Submitted by Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialists, The Group The Group has long been known as the premier provider of women’s health services in the Quad Cities, but did you know we also offer weight management? You’ve trusted us with your annual exams, your infertility, your pregnancies, and the transition to menopause, now trust that we […]