Huiskamp Collins Investments, LLC – Because Who You Invest With Really DOES Matter!
My name is Heidi Huiskamp Collins, and I am the founder and CEO of Huiskamp Collins Investments, LLC. I have been an active investor for over 38 years. I hold my Series 7 and Series 66 securities licenses, allowing me to do investing and financial planning while serving as a fiduciary, always putting my clients’ […]
The Responsibility of Caregivers Runs Deep
Rhonda Halterman, Owner, LivWell Seniors One constant that we, as humans, can be assured of is change. Change is inevitable, and we know it, and yet, instead of embracing change, it is often our human nature to fight against it, push it away, or ignore it in hopes that change will move on to another. […]
Hearing Aids and Alzheimer’s
By Ellen Verlo, MA, CCC-A Q: My mother has Alzheimer’s and hearing loss. Would it be a good idea for her to get hearing aids? A: Anyone with hearing loss should consider hearing aids. If a member of your family has Alzheimer’s or any other type of dementia (Lewy Body, Parkinson’s, etc.) there is research […]
3 Reasons Eating Quality Foods Is Important When Determining Being “Healthy”
By Heather Kiddoo, Owner-Partner, Live Active 563 Wellness & Nutrition This statement is going to astonish you; you can eat junk food and still lose weight! Yep, you read it correctly! You can lose weight by eating junk food, crap, rubbish, and garbage. In 2010, for a class project, Mark Haub restricted his caloric intake […]
Understanding Social Isolation
By Kate Brunk Social isolation among older adults is a growing concern. AARP estimates that nearly 20 percent of adults 65+ experience social isolation. By 2030, one in four residents of Illinois will be 60 or older. Social isolation is a looming social and health challenge for our communities, but it is often misunderstood. Social […]
Top 5 Mistakes People Make When Starting to Lose Weight
By Heather Kiddoo, Live Active 563 Nutrition & Wellness Something as fundamental as nutrition shouldn’t be so complicated. The problem is that there is an abundance of information on the internet about the “perfect diet” which causes people to be overwhelmed. At Live Active 563, we have helped many people lose weight, gain muscle, and […]
What Is a “Wakey Wake” Anyway?
By Terra Mullins, Health Alliance With May being the month for Mother’s Day, it brings so many memories, and I think enough time has gone by that I can share a little about our experience now. Along with celebrating those still with us, it reminds us of those who are no longer with us and […]
See Why We Have Been Voted “Best Home Care” in the Region, Four Years Running
Submitted by Good Samaritan Society-Services@Home Did you know that Good Samaritan has been voted the “best home care” in the region by readers of the Quad City Times for four years running? They have also been the winner for three years in the same category from Locals Love Us. Good Samaritan Society has been established […]
The Buzz About Sugar
By Benjamin Goodin The science of sugar can be overwhelming. Delve too far in, and you’ll be treading into complex chemical and biological reactions — frontiers in health and metabolism that aren’t fully mapped yet. With evident links to obesity, heart disease, and liver disease, we look to the chemistry of sugar to definitively answer […]
New Law Includes Protections for Flyers With Disabilities
Submitted by Richard M. Roller of Pearson Bollman Law On October 5, 2018, President Trump signed the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2018. As the title suggests, this bill reauthorized the Federal Aviation Administration and other programs through 2023. However, this bill also contains several important provisions to improve travel for people with disabilities. […]