Archive for Family
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Changes for the Future at CASI
By Laura Kopp CASI President/CEO Acquiescence. Not a word I find myself using very often. And certainly not a word I have applied to my leadership in the past. That changed this month. To acquiesce is to accept something with regret but without protest. To wish for a different outcome; all the w...
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Ask the Audiologist
How to Support Loved Ones with Hearing Loss By Laura Schroder, Au.D. Audiology Consultants, P.C. Supporting a loved one with a hearing loss can be challenging, but with patience, understanding, and a few practical adjustments, you can make a significant difference in their experience as well as...
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Aging Well from Within: How Nutrition and Gut Health Support Longevity
By Kaitlyn Milligan Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (515) 695-3291 Kaitlyn.Milligan@hy-vee.com As we journey through life, our nutritional needs evolve. They’re shaped by changes in metabolism, lifestyle adjustments and age-related health conditions. Supporting our health becomes more compl...
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Just Saying…
The Great Tomato Wars of Augusts Past By Q.C. Jones The Midwest is the “home grown tomato belt” and the Quad Cities is the shiny belt buckle adorning this bright red belt. We, like every region, have our own late-summer ritual. We don’t run with raging bulls, burn giant puppets, or as Peter ...
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Summer Celebrations
By Cyndi Koenes Regional Marketing & Sales Director Park Vista - North Hill Park Vista - Camanche Summer is the time for family reunions, ice cream, lightning bugs and trips to the community pool. The libraries hold their summer reading programs, and the parks are brimming with childre...
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Intermittent Fasting: A Registered Dietitian’s Perspective
By Kaitlyn Milligan Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (515) 695-3291 Kaitlyn.Milligan@hy-vee.com Intermittent fasting, a dietary approach that has gained popularity, is being hailed for its potential health and weight loss benefits. As Hy-Vee dietitians, we know eating isn’t one-size-fits-all...
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The Psychology of Letting Go: Helping Seniors Declutter with Compassion
By Korinne Masse Perfectly Organized As people age, the idea of downsizing can bring more than just logistical challenges—it often stirs deep emotional currents tied to memory, identity, and loss. For many seniors, the belongings in their homes represent decades of lived experiences, cherished m...
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The Color Green
By Mary Schricker Gemberling “Nature always wears the color of the spirit” ... Ralph Waldo Emerson What a beautiful 70 degree summer morning! As I sit here enjoying my coffee on the screen porch, I watch the birds flitter around the feeders and marvel at the blooming bushe...
