About Balance Problems
As people grow older, they may have difficulty with their balance. Nearly 8 million American adults report having a chronic problem with balance. An additional 2.4 million American adults report having a chronic problem with dizziness alone. Having good balance means being able to control and maintain your body’s position, whether you are moving or […]
Stay Healthy for You and Your Baby!
If you know you are pregnant, or think you might be, call your doctor as soon as possible and set up a visit. You will need to visit your doctor many times during your pregnancy. Follow your doctor’s schedule for visits and don’t miss them! You will notice your body is changing in many ways. […]
“Are There Actual Stages Of Grieving?”
Many years ago Elizabeth Kubler-Ross wrote a book entitled On Death and Dying. The book identified five stages that a dying person goes through when they are told that they have a terminal illness. Those stages are: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. For many years, in the absence of any other helpful material, well-meaning […]
Weight Loss
By M. Kathleen Figaro, MD, MS It is that time of year again, and New Year’s resolutions abound. My personal resolution is to maintain a meditation practice, what’s yours? If it is weight loss, you have work ahead of you, and I would like to help. The goal of weight loss is admirable, and sometimes […]
Imaginative Play is Important for Children
It can be all too easy to resort to television and other passive entertainment when you’re looking to fill a long afternoon with the kids. But encouraging your kids to use their imaginations is a much better use of their time. Whether you’re playing with the little ones, or letting them do their own thing, […]
Quad-City Orthopaedic Specialist Offers the Latest Innovations in Total Hip Replacement
Submitted by Orthopaedic Specialists Hip pain makes living a full life difficult. Simple tasks like walking and standing become challenging. Even sitting still — in a car, bus, or airplane — is very uncomfortable. The good news is recent advancements in surgeries that relieve hip pain, including the Direct Anterior Approach for total hip replacement […]
Five Questions About Long-Term Care
What is long-term care? Long-term care refers to the ongoing services and support needed by people who have chronic health conditions or disabilities. There are three levels of long-term care: Skilled care: Generally round-the-clock care that’s given by professional health care providers such as nurses, therapists, or aides under a doctor’s supervision. Intermediate care: Also […]
New Year: Time to Get It Together!
By Marcie Droll-Durian As we venture into the new year, many of us have big goals! You know, the usual: I am going to work out, lose weight, get nine hours of sleep every night, eat clean, have a date night with my spouse every week, and so forth! Some folks follow through with their […]
Planning to LIVE
Submitted by Bond for Life Wellness and Nutrition Powered by CrossFit Bond Every year at this time, I am reminded that one more year has passed. As you get older, you make bigger financial commitments. One of those financial decisions is whether or not to have life insurance and how much. Life insurance has been […]
Life After a Dementia Diagnosis
Submitted by Richard M. Roller of Pearson Bollman Law Many elderly people who are diagnosed with dementia are unprepared for future care. Once this type of diagnosis is received, preparing for the future can no longer be avoided. If you or someone you love has received a dementia diagnosis, begin immediately to discuss and seek […]