Archive for Health & Wellness
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March 2017 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. Effective Communi...
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Ella’s Kitchen
The muffin tin just isn’t for muffins anymore. Quite some time ago, I had a recipe for meatloaf. It was cooked in a muffin tin. Each person had one or two individual meatloaves arranged on their plate. Or a huge batch could be made up, then individually frozen to use at your convenience. Recently,...
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National Nutrition Month
By Peggy Dykes Community Relations Director Milestone’s Area Agency on Aging March is National Nutrition Month and this year’s theme “Put Your Best Fork Forward,” reminds us that each bite counts. Making just small shifts in our food choices, can add up over time. The American Dietary G...
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Tips and Tricks of a Dietitian
By Kim Denman, RD, LD Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (563) 332-8496 kdenman@hy-vee.com We’ve all seen similar headlines relating to nutrition on magazine covers and social media posts coming from the latest and greatest reality TV star or music artist, so what makes this article different? It’...
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Medicare Premium for 2017
By Richard J. Schillig, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor Almost everyone on Medicare has seen a higher Part B premiums beginning in 2017. Most Medicare folks see a modest increase while others are hit with much larger hikes. Higher premium for Medicare is one of those...
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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...
