Be the Change You Want to See
By Alexander Germanis An unfortunate human tendency is the desire to look for others to blame for every problem in the world. This becomes increasingly easy to do when that problem is negatively affecting us on a personal level. Perhaps that’s why it is so refreshing when someone is willing to take responsibility and make […]
Long Term Care in 2022… One Director’s Story
By Julie Arndt Like so many in long term care, Carletta Nesmith, was called to serve the elderly at a young age when she was “volunteered” for a senior outing at her mom’s place of work—a punishment of sorts at the time that led to her first job as a Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.) as […]
Autohemotherapy and UBI
Submitted by Quad Cities Ketamine Clinic What Are Autohemotherapy Infusions Autohemotherapy involves removing a small amount of blood and mixing it with normal saline, then adding a concentration of medical grade ozone to that blood, and returning it back to the patient. The ozone elicits an immediate strong antioxidant response in the blood at a […]
Mind Game Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
By Kimberly Blaker An estimated 2.3 percent of adults have Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), according to the National Institute of Mental Health. For many, the symptoms begin in childhood or adolescence. This anxiety disorder is a neurological malfunction that creates unrelenting, intrusive thoughts, and extreme anguish for those affected. Obsessions range from unbearable worries about […]
Winter Boredom Busters—Fun Ways to Keep Your Energy and Spirits High
By Kimberly Blaker Does being cooped up through the long winter months have you feeling down and lethargic? Staying physically and mentally active is essential to maintaining your energy and keeping your spirits high. So give the following boredom busters a try. Film festival. These are often held during the winter months at independent theaters, museums, […]
The “Skinny” on Social Security and Payroll Taxes
By Heidi Huiskamp, Founder and CEO of Huiskamp Collins Investments, LLC Benjamin Franklin was famously quoted as saying that death and taxes are the only things in this life that are certain. If you are currently retired or nearing retirement, the big question is whether taxes collected, including payroll taxes of current and future employees, […]
Pleasures & Rewards of Walking
By Sandra Dempsey Post Ron Lavish is familiar to many people in the subdivision where he lives. The slim, well-groomed, agile gentleman is seen walking daily, unless the weather is absolutely not conducive to being outside. By Ron’s standards, that doesn’t happen often, but when it does, he walks in his house, usually in the […]
When Should I See an Audiologist?
By Heather Sandy, MA, CCC-A, Audiology Consultants It has been estimated that 10 percent of the U.S. population experience hearing difficulties. Hearing loss and other ear conditions can affect all age groups. In fact, a surprising 65 percent of those with hearing loss are under the age of 65! Hearing loss can be congenital (present […]
Total Shoulder Replacements Totally Change the Game—Swinging Into Full Mobility
Submitted by Mississippi Valley Surgery Center Chronic joint pain has a way of slowly robbing us from the lifestyle we once loved. Imagine spending your whole life living an active lifestyle to find that suddenly, you can no longer do some of your favorite activities because of joint pain. It can be extremely frustrating, but […]
Hearing Aid FAQ
By Margaret Christiansen, Au.D., Audiology Consultants Do I need hearing aids in both ears? Whether a person needs one hearing aid or two depends on their hearing loss. Most often, hearing loss is present in both ears. When loss is present in both ears, it is recommended to have hearing aids on both sides. Having […]