Archive for Health & Wellness
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FamTechCare: Helping Caregivers Manage Day-to-Day Situations for Family Members with Alzheimer’s Disease or Other Types of Dementia
Information from the University of Iowa College of Nursing Researchers from the University of Iowa are conducting a research study to help caregivers who are taking care of family members who have dementia. This study is being conducted by the College of Nursing, and is in the second year of its ...
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Ask the Audiologist
By Emily Steffel, Au.D., CCC-A Audiology Consultants, P.C. Question: What is new in hearing aids lately? Answer: There are several new developments in hearing aids: rechargeability, “made for iPhone” technology, new noise reduction strategies, and a new strategy for helping severe to prof...
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Decisions That Fit
By Mary Huebbe Marketing Director Ridgecrest Village Here in the Quad Cities there are many Senior Living Communities, but they are not like the “one-size-fits-all” shirts. Each facility has its own niche, and you need to check them all out to decide for yourself what fits you and your life...
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Your Advocacy Connection
By Kathy Nitz GolderCare Solutions Different Levels of Care = Different Ways to Pay In last month’s article, Julie Arndt shared the story of Izzy and Dean to illustrate that the need for care often does not happen overnight and there are different levels of care. This month, I would like to...
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Why Would I Do This?
By Carole Ferch, RDH, I-Smile Silver Coordinator Scott County Health Department If I had a nickel for every time someone has asked me, “How can you work in people’s mouths all day?” I would have a lot more money! The fact is, I have been in dentistry for 29 years and I still LOVE working ...
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Lifelong Learning – a Key to Living Longer
By Jamie Lange CASI Director of Marketing As we’re still struggling to hold to our New Year’s Resolutions for a healthier more active life, I challenge you to include stretching your mind this Spring. Lifelong learning and a thirst for knowledge are not new concepts, but I am increasingly am...
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Calendar of Events – February 2017
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. Caring for People...
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Ella’s Kitchen
I like to offer you a wide range of cooking and prep ideas. Some recipes are intricate and time consuming, but oh, so good – and the feeling of creativity and accomplishment cannot be equaled. Other times I offer simple, already prepared items for a quick and easy item. This month I am trying some...
