How Do I Take Care of My Hearing Aids?
By Emily Steffel, Au.D., Audiology Consultants Each style of hearing aid requires slightly different maintenance, but there are several things that are common to all hearing aid types. Every day you should wipe the hearing aids off whenever you take them out of your ears. You should use a clean, dry, lint-free cloth or a […]
Enjoying The Outdoors
A mantra of sorts has been floating around since the onset of the COVID-19—a way of saying “I hope to see you again.” Upon parting it has become commonplace to say, “Stay safe; stay healthy.” While we’ve been inundated with rules and reminders about social distancing, proper hand washing, and restricted gatherings, it’s important to […]
What Are Some Warning Signs of a Hearing Loss? What Should I Do If I Notice These Signs?
By Emily Steffel, AuD, Audiology Consultants There are many aspects of a person’s life that may be affected by potential hearing loss. Some common warning signs of possible hearing loss include increased difficulty hearing in noise. Do you seem to have more difficulty understanding other people when out at restaurants or at parties with many […]
5 Tips for Care Advocates
By Gail Glockhoff-Long, GolderCare Solutions Unlimited, LLC If you are serving as the care advocate or helper for a loved one, these 5 tips can make your life a little easier. Keep Records—Keep a small notebook with a plastic zip pocket for medical cards, list of doctors, list of medications, and phone numbers. Record doctor […]
Investing in Uncertain Times
By Heidi Huiskamp, Founder and CEO of Huiskamp Collins Investments, LLC A global pandemic, high unemployment, worldwide protests, a Presidential election year: 2020 will go down in the history books as a year packed with uncertainty to rival those in most scholars’ memories. As consumers, it’s tempting to give in to fear, go to cash, […]
What Patients Are Saying About Iowa’s First and Only AAAHC Advanced Orthopaedic Certified Surgery Center
What makes you proud to call the Quad Cities home? For years, many people have found pride in the friendly people and unique places that make up our communities along the winding Mississippi. Now, for a growing number of people, it’s pride in the quality of life they find here. A critical element to a […]
Just Keep Going—How One QC Ironman Athlete Made It Happen With Help From Dr. Tuvi Mendel From Orthopaedic Specialists
Submitted by Orthopaedic Specialists, PC If you ask Quad-Cities native and lifelong athlete Cathy Cooper the best way to handle set-backs from injury, a big smile will sweep across her face as she states, “You just keep going.” She’ll also tell you to find medical experts you trust to be part of your winning team. […]
OMG, I’m Turning Into My Father
By Derek Brawner, Health Alliance In the 10 years we’ve been married, my wife says more and more frequently, “You’re just like your father.” The truth is, I think my father’s the greatest man I know. Here are a few examples of the things I’ve picked up from him. I’ve started waking up early on […]
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Fiduciaries
By Heidi Huiskamp, Founder and CEO of Huiskamp Collins Investments, LLC The world of finance can be baffling. Lawyers have to pass a bar exam to practice law. Accountants have to sit for the C.P.A. exam to receive their designation. It’s all pretty “cut-and-dried” and we, as a society, know those professions are properly vetted […]
Hein Manor—Experience the Good Life
When we married 47 years ago, Mike and I looked forward to someday having a family to nurture and love. God blessed us with three wonderful children, two daughters and one son. Our middle child was born with Down Syndrome. Raising our special needs daughter was always a mix of enjoying her loving, open, out-going […]