Cottingham Properties: Affordable Choices
By Lori Lovely Seniors in the greater Peoria area who are considering leaving their homes for something smaller and more convenient have many options. In fact, one property management company alone offers several options. Robert Cottingham Property Management Company has been overseeing residential property for more than 36 years and currently operates 24 properties in […]
A Holiday Filled With Love
Submitted by Ridgecrest Village I have been blessed to meet a couple that are celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary this year. Their life has been full of ups and downs, yet they never lost faith and love for each other. Their faith and love have helped them through all the hills and valleys life gave […]
Brandon Wood Residents Are Thankful All Year Round
By Lori Lovely November brings a change of season that often triggers reflection, especially as the holidays approach. At Thanksgiving, we pause to reflect on our good fortune and express our gratitude, but many of the staff and residents at Brandon Wood convey their gratitude all year long. In 2008, Glenda Lawler and her husband […]
Orthopaedic Specialitst, Reinvesting and Expanding to Create the Best Orthopaedic Experience in the Area
Submitted by Orthopaedic Specialists Specialists in orthopaedic medicine and surgery can do amazing things to help people feel brand new. That’s because breakthroughs in surgical techniques, equipment, and facilities continue to advance the field. Orthopaedic Specialists (OS), located at 3385 Dexter Court in Davenport, is more than keeping pace with advancements — they are leaders […]
It’s About Personal Choices
By Lori Lovely After a hospital stay, many patients and their families ask: what next? For some, the best answer may be a short-term stay at Heddington Oaks, a non-profit skilled care home located in West Peoria. Owned by Peoria County, Heddington Oaks is not the typical care facility. “Located on 13 acres in a […]
Mississippi Valley Surgery Center Excellence in Outpatient Care Focused on Innovation
Submitted by Mississippi Valley Surgery Center The ability to move freely keeps us active and on the move. So, when joint pain or the loss of mobility slows us down, we search for a solution — which often includes considering surgery. In years past, a surgery meant long hospital stays and recovery times as well […]
Heritage Health Therapy & Senior Care Redefining Senior Healthcare
Submitted by Heritage Enterprises Redefining what people think about senior healthcare is a challenge because most people tend to think of a nursing home with images of the elderly sitting in wheelchairs or playing Bingo. This is not the focus of what senior health care is at Heritage Health in Chillicothe. A defining factor of […]
Rehab to Home
Submitted by Bettendorf Health Care by MGM Healthcare Earl Day has been working since he was seven years old and has been independent his entire life. He owned his own business in Milan for 27 years, and worked various jobs after that. Earl worked up until he was 80. He was starting to have some […]
Courtyard Estates of Peoria Provides Independence
By Lori Lovely Americans hold their independence dear every day, not just on July 4, when we gather with friends and family to go on picnics and watch fireworks. We cherish freedom and independence throughout our lives. The independence so often taken for granted when we are young can be taken from us when we […]
Easing the Way of the Sandwich Generation
Submitted by LivWell Seniors “Sometimes asking for help is the most meaningful example of self-reliance.”— Unknown At LivWell Seniors, we recently received a phone call from an adult son. His parents live in the Quad Cities area, and even though he lives a couple hours away, he is one of the closest and most involved […]