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  • Iowa Department on Aging Searches for Centenarians Iowa Department on Aging Searches for Centenarians

    By Donna K. Harvey Director, Iowa Department on Aging Iowans age 100 and above will be honored at the 2013 Centenarian Honors Celebration at the Science Center of Iowa October 4, 2013. Any Iowan born in 1913, or before and not yet on the Iowa Centenarian Registry, qualifies for this milestone r...

  • Why Continuing Care Retirement Communities? Why Continuing Care Retirement Communities?

    By Bob Morrison Development Director of Ridgecrest Village Passionate Lifestyle Testimonies! - Part 1 “Life is like a mirror. You get the best results when you smile at it,” said Ollie Gallaher. “Well, that describes so many happy, upbeat people here at Ridgecrest Village. We no longer...

  • February is Heart Health Month February is Heart Health Month

    By Dawn Blockinger, R.D., L.D.N. Hy-Vee Registered Dietician, Moline, IL Hy-Vee store 309.757.1085 E-Mail: dblocklinger@hy-vee.com A Reminder of the Benefits of Fish and Shellfish With Heart Health Month upon us, we are reminded to eat foods that benefit the heart and our overall health. T...

  • Herbs – A Fresh Idea Herbs – A Fresh Idea

    By Dawn Blockinger, R.D., L.D.N. Hy-Vee Registered Dietician, Moline, IL Hy-Vee store 309.757.1085 E-Mail: dblocklinger@hy-vee.com Throughout the centuries, herbs have been used to liven up the flavor of many meals. Herbs are a great way to replace fat and salt in dishes but still retain the...

  • Get answers to holiday food, stain removal questions from ISU Extension’s Answer Line

    By Liz Meimann and Laura Sternweis Iowa State University Extension Scott County What’s the best way to thaw a frozen turkey? Is it safe to make pies and vegetable dishes a couple days before the big family gathering? And what’s the best way to deal with the leftovers? To get answers to thes...

  • Fall Super Foods Fall Super Foods

    By Dawn Blockinger, R.D., L.D.N. Hy-Vee Registered Dietician, Moline, IL Hy-Vee store 309.757.1085 E-Mail: dblocklinger@hy-vee.com Super foods are defined as foods that not only provide essential nutrients, but also deliver an added benefit that protects our health. Whether it’s a carotenoi...

  • Look for the Fun in Life Look for the Fun in Life

    By Diana Spranger, R.N. Administrator Bettendorf Health Care The month of July has arrived once again, and it’s truly beginning to feel as though summer is here. We had plenty of rain in June, and with lots of warm nights, “can’t you just hear that corn growing?” That’s what my dad ...

  • Thank You to All the Men and Women in the Armed Forces Thank You to All the Men and Women in the Armed Forces

    By Diana Spranger, R.N. Administrator Bettendorf Health Care The penned phrase, “Walk A Mile In My Shoes” is certainly true. As we listen to what’s happening in our world today, we can be over taken by the negativity quite quickly. I find myself listening to the news of wars that we are...