S.O.S. We have the solution to the overwhelming task of downsizing
Submitted by SOS Property Transition Nobody is ever excited about the idea of downsizing. Many seniors plan to “age in place,” but haven’t considered the hazards associated with navigating around a normal home and all the belongings accumulated over the years. This process of downsizing into a smaller household and “letting go” of a large […]
A Leg to Stand On
By Alexander Germanis When a house is ablaze, the firefighters’ primary goals are to save lives and save the structure to the best of their ability. Although it may be easier at times to simply let the fire consume the house and then build a new structure atop the ashes, few families wish to see […]
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 […]
Innovators in Orthopaedics: Meet the Surgeons of Orthopaedic Specialists
Submitted by Orthopaedic Specialists When you’re dealing with an orthopaedic injury, it can be difficult to determine the optimal path to recovery. With so many different opinions and options on the best care, making the best decision for your unique needs can be overwhelming. “Here’s the one thing you can know for sure: it’s in […]
Allied Health Programs
By Alexander Germanis Anybody who is familiar with the production of stage plays knows the actors performing onstage make up only a small percentage of the people who are actually necessary to the production of the performance. There are many more people who work behind the scenes to make certain everything moves smoothly and the […]
Meet the New Radiologists Providing Quality Care at the Genesis Imaging Centers
Radiology Group, PC SC, and Genesis Imaging Centers are pleased to announce the newest members to the radiology team: Joel D. Ziegelbein, MD, MS and Jason B. Mueller, MD. Doctors Ziegelbein and Mueller join 14 radiologists at Radiology Group, PC SC, providing exceptional healthcare to the Quad Cities and surrounding communities. While both doctors share […]
A Hope for More Time
By Alexander Germanis One of the greatest gifts we can get is more quality time with our loved ones, especially as those loved ones enter their later years. As our parents and grandparents enjoy living life to the fullest, these years can also be a time of mutual benefit as they impart their wisdom upon […]
Your Bridge from Hospital to Home
At Manor Care Utica Ridge, our primary focus is caring for patients with complex recovery and rehabilitation needs in a homelike setting. Located on Commerce Boulevard in Davenport, Iowa, Manor Care Utica Ridge provides individualized post-hospital skilled nursing care in a comfortable environment. Our clinical and therapy teams are experienced in providing specialized care focused […]
Apostolic Christian Home Continued Meaning in Life
By Alexander Germanis The great struggle of mankind has arguably been the struggle of finding purpose. Whether male or female, bound or free, individuals have and will always continue to seek for purpose in their lives. Unfortunately, in our society, once our elderly move into a retirement or nursing home, we often forget just how […]
Helping Your Family Find the Right Balance of Care
Caring for a parent or older loved one can be a rewarding and at times exhausting job. Giving back to a parent, friend or loved one that provided for you in the past is an amazing way to show your gratitude. Without realizing it, many have taken on the role of informal caregiver. They start […]