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 […]
Spinal Fusion Is Not Always Necessary
Submitted by Orthopaedic Specialists Approximately eight out of every 10 Americans will experience lower back pain at some point in their lives. While most of these patients find the pain resolves within a few weeks, almost 10 percent of these patients develop chronic back pain and seek treatment from a healthcare provider. Traditional treatments include […]
Supportive Living Illinois A Closer Look
Submitted by Heritage Woods of Moline Where can seniors and persons with disabilities turn when living at home becomes… Difficult? Isolating? Dangerous? They can turn to supportive living! Supportive living is here for seniors and persons with disabilities when… They require help at a price they can afford Skilled nursing provides “too” much care and […]
7 Things We Should All Appreciate About Pears
Submitted by Hy-Vee of Milan Let’s please talk about pears. While everyone else is buzzing about apples and oranges, pears are often cast aside as the hard fruit in the produce section. That’s too bad, for a few reasons. Pears are loaded with fiber — more so than apples — which is something Americans don’t […]
Do I Really Need to Have My Hearing Tested Every Year or Two?
By Heather Sandy, MA, CCC-A, Audiology Consultants One of the most common conditions affecting older adults is age-related hearing loss. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) reports approximately one in three people in the United States between the ages of 65 and 74 has hearing loss. Age-related hearing loss often occurs slowly over time and […]
Plant-Based Essential Oils Boost the Mind, Body, and Spirit During the Holidays
By Melinda Myers Ease into the hectic holiday season with the help of aromatherapy. The fragrances of plant-derived essential oils have long been used to improve the health of our minds, bodies, and spirits. Boost your energy and increase your focus as you work to balance working, family, and holiday fun. Peppermint has long been […]
Outpatient Total Joint Replacement at Crow Valley Surgery Center
Submitted by Crow Valley Surgery Center Rock Island native and former St. Ambrose Bee collegiate baseball player, Tim Carlin, 57, knew a family history of osteoarthritis could mean mid-life joint pain, but thanks to advancements in total joint replacement surgical techniques and treatments, Tim’s total hip replacement has been a different experience than his parents’ […]
If You Really Want to Change Your Life: Get a Buddy!
By Rachel Smith, ARNP, Weight Management at The Group, Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialists Spend much time listening to or reading Dan Buettner’s work on the Blue Zones and you will quickly come to understand the power of community to positively influence health and longevity. This idea is taking hold in healthcare in ways that will […]
Checking on Mom and Dad
By Rick Banas of Gardant Management Solutions, Heritage Woods of Moline Unfortunately, while research strongly indicates that chronic disease and frailty are not normal consequences of aging, there is a significant likelihood that your parents will experience changes in their health as they grow older. The changes can be major, occurring in the blink of […]