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Westminster Village Welcomes You Home

By Julie Workman Since originally opening its doors in November of 1979, Westminster Village (WMV), a continuing care retirement community in Bloomington, has played a role in thousands of lives throughout the community. Home to nearly 350 people across the care continuum, employees embrace the company’s mission of providing excellence in senior living.  Westminster Village […]

Ridgecrest Ladies Go Wild

So many times, our article is about the beautiful 22 acres of land we are nestled in, or that we have a continuum of care (from independent to hospice services), or the benefits of our Lifecare program. This time is going to be a little different. I want to highlight the “life” we have at […]

Evergreen Place and Evergreen Village: A Long Heritage Built on Quality Care

By Becky Wiese In today’s ever-changing business climate, where one day a store pops up and the next it’s gone, longevity and a history of quality and service are hard to come by. When a company bucks the trend and not only survives, but thrives, it makes you want to stop and take note: what […]

A Valentine’s Gift Lasting a Lifetime

By Steven A. Buttice, Living By Your Design, Inc. Roses and a nice dinner out is a great way of showing your love for your spouse this Valentine’s Day. If you want to give a lasting gift of love for your spouse and family, use this day to set up a time with an expert […]

Quad City Storm: Fulfilling Their Promise to Be the Community’s Team

Submitted by Rhonda Halterman, LivWell Seniors, a proud supporter of Quad City Storm No Hockey in the Quad Cities? No Way! But it almost happened. The Quad Cities has had a professional hockey team since 1995 when the Quad City Mallards took the ice at The Mark of the Quad Cities. Through 23 years, hockey […]

Koala Kidz: Is There HELP Before BRACES?

Submitted by Koala KIDZzz® For most parents, braces seem to be the appropriate treatment option when their child has crooked teeth. Braces may not address all issues associated with growth and development. Crooked teeth may just be a symptom of an underlying growth concern regarding the facial bones and structures. Other possible symptoms include mouth […]

Home Helpers: Helping Seniors Stay Independent at Home

By Benjamin Goodin Many seniors and caregivers are sharply aware that their abilities to care for themselves in later retirement will diminish. In response to the large and quickly growing population of elders in our country who will soon be in need of care, the model of senior care retirement communities has rapidly evolved to […]

Nilla’s Tub Gives Pet Owners Food for Thought

By Amy Kennard We’re all a little guilty of running through the drive-thru. French fries. Burgers. Breakfast sandwiches. Fast food is, well, fast. It’s convenient, cheap, and tasty. We don’t eat it for every meal, though, because it’s just not good for us. If we ate fast food every day for years on end, we’d […]

Prospering in Health and Spirit Apostolic Christian Home of Eureka

By Alexander Germanis While the Israelites wandered in the wilderness for 40 years, they were taught a vital lesson: in order to live life to its fullest, simply staying well fed is not enough. “…Man doth not live by bread only, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of the Lord doth […]

Genesis Imaging Center Improving MRI Options for Quad Cities Patients

The Genesis Imaging Centers installed a new, MAGNETOM® Aera MRI Unit by Siemens at its Bettendorf location. This new machine offers a more comfortable imaging experience, along with the latest technology. Faster exam times. More imaging options. A wider, more comfortable experience for the patient. The latest technology. The list of benefits goes on, but […]