What Is Gout?
Information provided by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Gout is a painful condition that occurs when the bodily waste product uric acid is deposited as needle-like crystals in the joints and/or soft tissues. In the joints, these uric acid crystals cause inflammatory arthritis, which in turn leads to intermittent swelling, […]
What if My Physician Says I Don’t Need a Hearing Aid?
By Laura Mergen, Au.D., CCC-A, Audiology Consultants Your primary care provider uses a wealth of knowledge and ample experience to take care of your health and wellness. However, as much as your provider knows about the human body and how to care for it, on some occasions, they will refer you to a specialist who […]
Family Time Around the Holidays
Submitted by Good Samaritan Society We’re once again in the midst of the holiday season. For many of us, it is a time we look forward to with anticipation. It means a chance to see our families and friends, think about the good memories we treasure, participate in special traditions, and maybe indulge in a […]
Cold Hands, Hot Cocoa
By Mervet Adams, Health Alliance I always remember December from my childhood, when the weather got subzero, and the wind was playfully whipping snowflakes around. School was out for the holidays, and my sister and I always loved to play outdoors, despite the frigid temperatures. We would come downstairs with our garb, and Mom would […]
Evening Eye Solution for Baggy Eyes
Whether you call them bags under the eyes, puffy eyes, or dark circles, they’re probably something you’d rather not wake up to, right? Fortunately, while writing about how to get rid of bags under eyes, I researched and found several facial-skin healing ingredients. When combined together, you suddenly have a potent, homemade evening baggy eyes […]
Learn More, Breathe Better Early Intervention Key to Preventing and Managing COPD
Information from The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) Only a few years ago, about one-third of the population had not heard of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) despite its status as one of the leading causes of death in the United States. Now, nearly a decade later, awareness of COPD is on the […]
Non-Surgical Knee Therapy Is a Gift for QC Decorator
Submitted by ORA Orthopedics The hustle and bustle of Quad City holidays has Davenport interior decorator, Jean Nelson, 67, grateful for knee-pain therapy that keeps her on her feet, especially this time of year. “My clients are focused on getting their homes ready for family and friends, so yes, I’m busy and thanking Santa for […]
Heartland Health Care Center Offers Tips on How to Handle Holiday Depression
By Jodi Mines, Heartland Health Care Center — Moline As the long, lazy days of summer have faded into crisp evenings of autumn, preparations for the upcoming holiday season are once again upon us. Gift lists, party invitations, and decorating plans complicate already hectic schedules along with increasing stress and tension levels. The holiday season […]
Earwax: It’s Good for Something!
By Laura Mergen, Au.D., CCC-A, Audiology Consultants Sometimes, it seems like people are obsessed with their earwax: how much they have, what color or consistency it is, and how to clean it out of their ears. When I tell patients that wax serves a purpose and is there for a reason, they tend to be […]
Be Our Guest
Welcome to Ridgecrest Village, located at 4130 Northwest Blvd. Davenport, IA. We are the longest standing senior community with the full care spectrum in the Quad Cities, and we are very proud of it! Adding the fact that we are a not-for-profit community only contributes to our pride. To top it all off, we have […]