Photo by Pexels on Pixabay To some residents of Maquoketa and elsewhere, the holidays can be difficult to navigate emotionally. Much effort goes into the message that everyone absolutely must have a wonderful time during the holiday season, That really…
Photo by naturalherbsclinic on Pixabay Many of the residents of Maquoketa and elsewhere are familiar with the type of heartburn you may sometimes get after eating or drinking something that’s extra spicy or high in acidity. But not everyone knows…
Photo by stevepb on Pixabay It’s no secret that many residents of Mount Vernon and elsewhere are often uncomfortable talking about and planning for death, although all of us are going to experience it at some point, and many will require palliative care for…
Photo by pasja1000 on Pixabay One of the first things people in Anamosa and elsewhere learn about Alzheimer’s disease is that it is a form of dementia. But what exactly is dementia? Are all types of dementia like Alzheimer’s disease? Can…
Photo by TesaPhotography on Pixabay Most of us know that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention tries to warn us about significant health concerns affecting large populations of people, such as COVID-19. But not everyone knows that the CDC…
Photo by sranson on Pixabay One of the most special days in November for people who have served our country is approaching. Sure, Thanksgiving is likely important to some turkey fans, but Veterans Day has an especially important meaning to…
Female doctor talking to senior patient in hospital bed. Families sometimes feel devastated to hear the news “your loved one needs hospice care,” especially if they’re unfamiliar with the palliative care options that can be provided to residents of Mount…
Photo by whitesession on Pixabay One of the most important things we can do to another human is touch them. Of course, boundaries are important, and the touches have to be welcomed. But to residents of Cedar Rapids and elsewhere, including hospice…
Shot of a nurse caring for a senior patient in a retirement home It’s pretty much a fact that the grief process affects everyone a little bit differently. Some residents of Manchester and elsewhere will experience a wide range of…
Cheerful senior couple moving into new home Other than the occasional jokes (and apologies) about drinking too much, residents of Dubuque and elsewhere don’t always give a lot of thought to our liver. But whether someone is in good health…