Archive for Health & Wellness
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Ella’s Kitchen
August – and the summer is coming to an end, but not the bounty of fresh fruits and vegetables. Enjoy the produce of the summer garden. -Ella Lemon Zucchini Cake 1 1/4 cup granulated sugar 6 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 eggs, at room temperature ...
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Your Advocacy
By Jamie Long The “Passionte Patient Advocate” GolderCare Solutions and Jamieson Long & Associates You Owe It To Mom “You OWE it to your family,” the commercial insists. “Owe what?” you might ask. The commercial provides us with the answer in no uncertain terms. It urges anyone...
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The Value of a CASI Membership
By Samantha Meier Assistant Director of Marketing Center for Active Seniors, Inc. (CASI) CASI’s (Center for Active Seniors, Inc.) commitment to creating a world where seniors can age successfully was honored last year when CASI became only the SECOND nationally accredited Senior Center in the s...
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Care Coordination for Aging and Disability Populations
By Peggy Dykes Community Relations Director Milestone’s Area Agency on Aging Milestones Area Agency on Aging is now offering expanded services to the aging and disability populations who are not currently receiving Iowa Medicaid benefits. These expanded services will help individuals requiring ...
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Beef as a Family Food
By Krystle Hergert, RD, LDN Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (515) 681-9984 khergert@hy-vee.com As one of the first foods introduced to infants (starting at six months), beef provides the nutrients babies need to set the stage for successful development and lifelong health. Make sure to incorporate b...
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Max’s Musings
By Max Molleston My job on these monthly columns/essays has always been to “spell out” poets and their poems. This month and next (September) it will be my pleasure to bring to you Quad City based poets I have known and appreciated for decades. First, and not in any preferential posting is The ...
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The Law Remains
By Richard J. Schillig, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor There are clearly lots of things going on in the individual major medical insurance industry today. As you listeners may know, the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) was enacted in law in the year 2010. Provisions of...
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Rehabilitation is Easier at Friendship Manor
Information from Friendship Manor Rehabilitation is extremely important after having surgery to help ensure proper healing and a successful return to your daily activities. Prior to having elective surgery, you may be wondering how you’ll find transportation to therapy if you don’t drive, whe...
