Archive for January, 2013
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Want To Get Fit? Do It While You Sit! – Health Minute With CASI
By: Sarah Arp Have you ever been interested in doing yoga but can’t get on the floor for reasons such as: age, pains, disabilities, etc.? Chair Yoga allows you to do yoga, but in a comfortable yet effective way! The chair brings the floor to you, allowing you to practice your range of moti...
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Cut Calories with Cauliflower
By Chrissy Watters, MS, RD, LDN Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (309) 793-0684 cwatters@hy-vee.com If your resolution involves enjoying a happier, healthier new year, consider the benefits of adding fiber-filled fruits and vegetables, like cauliflower, to your meals and snacks. Cauliflower is a n...
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YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY Rock Island, Illinois Office
By Cristina Vital Manager Rock Island Social Security office SOCIAL SECURITY ANNOUNCES NEW COMPASSIONATE ALLOWANCES CONDITIONS Fast Track Disability Process Will Now Include 200 Conditions Michael J. Astrue, Commissioner of Social Security, today announced 35 additional Compassionate A...
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Tips to Think About Before Getting a Hearing Aid
By Margaret Christiansen, AU.D, CCC-A Audiology Consultants, P.C. Purchasing a new hearing aid is no walk in the park; at least it’s not for most people. It’s a big decision and it cost a lot of money. The hearing aid you choose should last you the next five to seven years so you want to...
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Is this a good time to sell my current home and look for new senior housing?
By Dan Dolan Dan Dolan Homes In my weekend open house visits with seniors who are thinking about moving into new housing, the issue of “when is it a good time to sell my existing home,” is of paramount interest. With good reason. Most of us look to the equity in our existing home to provi...
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Fun and Interesting Hearing Aid Stories
By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist Parker Audiology, PC As a 15-year veteran audiologist, I have collected some stories for your enjoyment. Many of these stories should not ever be attempted. This article is NOT meant to provide instruction on hearing aid use. See your audiologist for proper main...
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Our pets are part of the family
By David W. Deuth, CFSP President, Weerts Funeral Home While I’ve heard from many of you since I began writing monthly articles eight or so years ago, there has been no greater reader response than when I shared about the death of our good friend “PT.” The phone calls, emails and even sy...
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January – A New Month for a New Year
By Eloise Graham January is named for the Roman god, Janus (pronounced JAYN-us) – the god of beginnings and transitions. He is also referred to as the god or protector of doors and gateways. He is a two-faced god, because he looks to the past and to the future. I found it interesting to learn ...
