Am I at Risk for Hearing Loss? What Can I Do to Lower My Risk?
By Emily Steffel, AuD, Audiology Consultants Everyone is at risk for hearing loss. Hearing loss can be caused by many factors; genetics, birth defects, diseases, medication effects, physical trauma, and noise exposure trauma. Some of these factors you really cannot change, plan for, or prevent. For example no one plans to contract a virus that […]
Caring for the Caregiver
Submitted by Kathy Nitz, GolderCare Solutions November is National Family Caregivers Month. This is a very important time to recognize and honor the tens of millions of Americans, who selflessly give of themselves to care for those who are ill, disabled, or elderly. When I was first married, we lived at the family farm and next door were […]
A Healthier You Starts at the Grocery Store
By Heather Kiddoo, Live Active 563 Nutrition & Wellness As you walk aimlessly up and down the aisles of your grocery store trying to find something “healthy” to eat, you wonder why it has to be so confusing! Do I eat low fat, low carb, high fat, low protein, high protein—UGG! We understand how you […]
ManorCare Salutes Our Veterans
Enlistment in the armed forces has long been considered a selfless act of service to our country. Through military service, enlisted service members temporarily set aside their civilian lives to bring peace, stability, and protection to our nation and our international allies. Respect and gratitude for service members are common in those of us who […]
How Are You Funding Your Retirement?
By Heidi Huiskamp, Founder and CEO of Huiskamp Collins Investments, LLC With all the new innovations in medical technology, retirees are now enjoying 20, 30, or even more years in retirement. That’s good news on the face of it, but with that fact comes the stark reality that a great many people haven’t saved enough […]
Paving the Road to Recovery
Submitted by Golden Dreams Home Care An all-too-common occurrence As the population of the United States ages and healthcare continues to evolve, more patients are finding themselves in need of in-home assistance following a hospital visit. While the home-care industry is rapidly expanding to meet the growing population of people facing the challenges of aging […]
Independent Senior Advocacy—Misconceptions of Medicaid
Submitted by Kathy Nitz, GolderCare Solutions In the 19 years I have been advocating for seniors, I find there is always a lot of worry around Medicaid. There are preconceived notions that have been perpetuated through society based loosely on facts. While I am glad to have the knowledge to put clients at ease, I […]
Firsts That Matter
Orthopaedic Specialist and Mississippi Valley Surgery Center welcome the first board-certified, fellowship-trained in sports and hand female surgeons to the Quad-Cities region. Submitted by Orthopaedic Specialists, PC and Mississippi Valley Surgery Center For years, Orthopaedic Specialists, located at 3385 Dexter Court in Davenport, Iowa, has served as an innovator in orthopaedic surgery. As the area’s […]
The Right Solution for Your Hearing Problem
By Ellen Verlo, MA, CCC-A Q: What devices, other than hearing aids, are available to help me when I’m not hearing well? A: There are literally thousands of devices available to help someone who is having hearing difficulties. If you have hearing loss, hearing aids are going to be on the top of the list. […]
Are Cheat Days Worth It?
By Heather Kiddoo, Live Active 563 Nutrition & Wellness If you have ever been on a “diet,” or tracked your food using a food logging app such as My Fitness Pal, Lose It or a FitBit, you probably know what a cheat day is. If not, here we go. What is a cheat day? A […]