Posts Tagged Physical Health

  • Max’s Musings Max’s Musings

    By Max Molleston Over the years, I have enjoyed relating how we are, sometimes with the poetry, and often with some of my own thoughts. I am fairly sure the column for April will begin my ninth year. During that time, you and your writer have done some maturing. Are we wiser than we were? I thi...

  • Announcing Memories in the Making 2012 Announcing Memories in the Making 2012

    By Kirsten Adams Lighthouse Homecare Many of you may remember that our first ever Quad-Cities Memories in the Making® was held at our Lighthouse Homecare's office building in Rock Island last June. Traditionally, most first year events often start out slow and take years to gain momentum. This...

  • Planning Ahead for Emergencies

    By Pam Berenger Community Liaison at Intouch Adult Day Services Her husband’s confused questions, the EMT’s questions, frantic calls from her children and calls to close friends, had Shirley’s mind reeling and questioning herself. Until that night, Shirley felt her plans were complete. Sh...

  • Being Prepared Being Prepared

    By Mary Schricker, SRES Realtor Ruhl&Ruhl Real Estate It seems that the division of household duties among many young couples today is much more equitable than it was in the days of Ozzie and Harriet. Cooking, cleaning, shopping, bill paying and parenting are often shared equally by both...

  • Have You Had That Talk?? Have You Had That Talk??

    By Mary Schricker, SRES Realtor Ruhl&Ruhl Real Estate None of us want to face the fact that we are not immortal so this is not always an easy talk to have with our loved ones.  It is however one of the most important discussions you will ever have with your spouse. It seems that the di...

  • The Positive Effects of Owning a Pet The Positive Effects of Owning a Pet

    By Becky Lee Hinton Director of Marketing The Fountains Senior Living Community Can Lassie help you to live longer? Is it possible that Fluffy can help you to lower your cholesterol and your blood pressure? The answer is a resounding YES! Scientists and medical doctors have studied how owni...

  • Trinity Pathway Hospice and Palliative Care Programs Celebrate National Caregivers Month

    By Sandie Nichols, LCSW Manager of Palliative Care and Social Services Trinity Visiting Nurse & Homecare Association It is an interesting coincidence that November is both National Hospice and Palliative Care Month and National Family Caregivers Month.  Chances are that as we age, we will ...