Archive for Health & Wellness
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Heart Smart – Healthy Lifestyle
By Mary Huebbe Marketing Director Ridgecrest Village Nowadays heart disease is becoming very common. The Mayo Clinic treats more than 177,000 people each year. There are many remedies you can do to prevent having heart problems, but none of them are guaranteed to work. I started looking into t...
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Ask the Audiologist
By Emily Steffel, Au.D., CCC-A Audiology Consultants, P.C. Q: Help, my mother has dementia and hearing loss, could hearing aids help her? A: Yes. Virtually anyone with hearing loss has the potential to benefit from hearing aids. Hearing aids provide the peripheral auditory system assistance w...
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PUBLISHER’S CORNER – Don’t Stifle Your Creativity
By Eloise Graham How many of you remember Archie Bunker always telling Edith to, “Stifle it!” when she would come up with an idea or solution? How many of you remember Archie Bunker always telling Edith to, “Stifle it!” when she would come up with an idea or solution? Well, I am going...
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Calendar of Events
Support Groups and Informational Seminars Quad Cities Alzheimer’s Association – Are you or someone you know a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer’s? Free educational classes are being offered for people with dementia, their families, and those who professionally serve them. Get support from ...
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Ella’s Kitchen
"I came across these recipes from a Betty Crocker cookbook that had been given me at a wedding shower. This was entitled “Frankly Thrifty – a delicious meal while pinching pennies at the same time.” - Ella Speedy Baked Beans 2 strips bacon, diced ...
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Munch on Melons for Healthy Hydration
By Lauren Furgiuele, RD, LD Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (563) 355-5540 lfurgiuele@hy-vee.com It’s that season of the year when hot morning temperatures grow hotter with each passing hour. The pavement permeates heat. Lawns scream for moisture. Keeping cool is priority one. Health and Hydrati...
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Benefits of Staying Active
By Mary Huebbe Marketing Director Ridgecrest Village The Geese are flying back to town. Our skies are filling with the sound of song. Flowers are springing up everywhere and the sweet smells of lilacs and peonies are around every corner. This is my favorite time of the year. What isn’t to ...
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Elder Abuse – Awareness, awareness, awareness
By Alyssa Dominacki Alternatives for the Older Adult Business Development Coordinator According to the National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA), each year, an estimated 5 million (or 1 in 10) older adults in America fall victim to abuse, neglect or financial exploitation. Now more than ever is the t...
