Let’s Talk Part 2 of a 2 part series.
By Karen McCoy, Marketing Consultant, Ridgecrest Village Ideally, you read last month’s article and gave it some thought. Maybe you have started the conversation with your loved one. As promised, here are more topics for discussion. Living arrangements and long-term care Everyone wants to maintain their independence, but aging brings changes that threaten this independence. […]
Life Happens and Not When We Are Necessarily Prepared for It
By Marcie Droll-Durian From the time we are children, we have a path that we think our life will take. We have hopes, dreams, and expectations. My path was to go to college, become a teacher, get married, have children, have my children grow and marry and have their own children, and so on. My […]
VimTrim Local Nutrition for the Modern Condition
By Lynette Pritchard There are many nutritional products on the market, and it can be a confusing process to make a decision. Luckily, in Bettendorf, Iowa, we have VIM Today, LLC. VIM stands for vitality, integrity, and motivation, and that is the philosophy of local owners and creators Lynette and Les Pritchard. Lynette has been […]
Oh No! My Hearing Aid Just Went Through the Washer! Now What Do I Do?
By Emily Steffel, Au.D., CCC-A, Audiology Consultants, P.C. If your hearing aid has gone through the washer (or has merely gotten wet) here is what to do: If it is still wet, dry off the outside well with a clean dry cloth. • Do not open the battery door until you have fully dried off […]
Can You Explain Your Pain?
Written by Barb Park, PT at Back 2 Action Physical Therapy In the physical therapy world, our main focus is on the physiological (or, your body), and the way it is working or not working. A PT’s job is to teach you how to use your body in a safe and effective manner, hopefully keeping […]
Food Allergy Prevalence and Associated Disorders
Information from the National Institute of Health A food allergy is an adverse health effect arising from a specific immune response that occurs reproducibly on exposure to a given food. Food allergens are the parts of food or ingredients within food (usually proteins) that are recognized by immune cells. When an immune cell binds to […]
From Patient Health History to New Private Recovery Rooms, Mississippi Valley Surgery Center Has Your Privacy Covered
Submitted by: Mississippi Valley Surgery Center and Endoscopy Center Kristine Stark doesn’t watch medical TV shows the same way as most people. Instead of focusing on the drama and the characters, she zeros in on the level of detail that’s shared about a patient’s health information or the manner in which patient health records are […]
5 Ways to Have Your Fruity Beverage, and Drink It, Too
By Madeleine Ranshaw, RD, LD – West Kimberly Hy-Vee Registered Dietitian Stay hydrated and healthy with delicious ways to flavor drinks. It’s summer. It’s hot. Chances are, you’re feeling extra thirsty. We know drinking water can be boring, but we also know that sugar-sweetened beverages are the leading source of added sugars in the American […]
Don’t Put Saving for Retirement on the Back Burner
Most Americans understand the importance of saving for retirement but unfortunately, not everyone’s concerns translate to action. While 93 percent of working Americans know they should be contributing to their retirement, only 72 percent are actually doing so, according to the results of Capital One ShareBuilder’s Financial Freedom Survey (accessible at tinyurl.com/n9zvksh). The same study […]
What Does a June Bug Do?
By Mervet Adams, Health Alliance I love the longer days of this season, and lately, I’ve found myself unwinding by sitting on my porch and watching the daylight turn into dark. As I kick back, relax, and look up at the night sky, I notice my outdoor light seems to be a bit busier than […]