Archive for Health & Wellness
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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...
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One Fish, Two Fish… Heart Healthy Heroes
By Heather Kearney, RDN, LD Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (563) 324-9948 | hkearney@hy-vee.com February is American Heart Month. Your heart health is dependent on your lifestyle habits. One of the most important behaviors is diet. One specific dietary habit in need of improvement in Americans’ ...
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FEBRUARY 2017 Clinton and Scott County Meal Site noon meals
1) Andy’s Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes W/Gravy, Peas With Pearl Onions, Mandarin Oranges, Ice Cream, Cupcake W/ Frosting 2) BBQ Shredded Chicken On Bun, Crunchy Apple Coleslaw, Pears, Oatmeal Cookie, Orange Juice 3) Potato Crunch Pollock W/ Tartar Sauce Or Hamburger On Wheat Bun W/ Ketchup And ...
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A Fast, Flat and Fun Way to Stay Fit in 2017!
By Jamie Lange CASI Director of Marketing The Quad Cities will come together to run for the green at the 2017 CASI St. Patrick’s Day Race on Saturday, March 18, 2017 to benefit the Center for Active Seniors, or CASI, as it is known to so many. In its 35th year, CASI’s St. Patrick’s Day ...
