Archive for December, 2018
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The Wisdom of Age
No matter your age, may you feel the wisdom of the words below... By Mary Schricker Gemberling As 2018 draws to a close it’s that time again to reflect on what was and think about what’s to come. With age comes the wisdom to see the blessings in one’s life. I often think about the old saying...
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Unintended Consequence of Delaying IRA Distributions
By Richard J. Schillig, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor In the pursuit of retirement savings, individuals often strive toward maximum “pre-tax” retirement plan contributions and delay of traditional IRA distributions. Eventually, however, withdrawals must be made t...
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JANUARY 2019 – Clinton and Scott County Meal Site noon meals
1) Happy New Year!! All Nutrition Centers Closed. No Home Deliveries 2) Happy Birthday – Oven Baked Chicken, Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy, Peas with Pearl Onions, Ice Cream, Small Cupcake, Orange Juice 3) Goulash, Big Bowl of Tuscan Greens, Sugar Cookie, Grape Juice 4) Chicken Breast, Popeye’s F...
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How to Choose the Right Yogurt
By Lauren Zust, RD, LD Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (563) 332-8496 1037 Dietitian1@hy-vee.com Learn the different types and make an informed choice that works for you Remember when shopping for yogurt was as simple as choosing a flavor you like? Now there’s Greek, Icelandic, full-fat, organic,...
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Ask the Audiologist
By Katie Oestreich, Au.D., CCC-A Audiology Consultants, P.C. Question: What are some questions I should ask before purchasing hearing aids? Answer: When you are diagnosed with a hearing loss, you are bound to have many questions running through your mind. What caused my hearing loss? Will it eve...
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January in the Hilltop Campus Village Past, Current and Future
It is quite fitting that this article is written in January. January is named for the Roman god, Janus. He was the keeper of the gate or the doorway. He had the ability to see the past while at the same time view the future. Well, the Hilltop Campus Village is a gateway or corridor in Davenport, co...
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Pneumonia and Your Mouth
Carole Ferch, RDH, I-Smile Silver Coordinator Scott County Health Department How much do you know about pneumonia? If you have ever suffered from pneumonia, you know how miserable you feel and how hard it can be to overcome, especially as we age. According to the American Lung Association, pneumo...
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We are One Snow Away from Disaster
By John & Joan Maxwell Cinnamon Ridge Farms On the farm, weather can be a real challenge, especially snow and cold. Our livestock need to be kept warm, but also need fresh air, as respiratory infections such as pneumonia can occur in stale air environments. Then, when big snowfalls occur, not ...
