Archive for Health & Wellness
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Ask the Audiologist
By Emily K. Steffel, Au.D., CCC-A, F-AAA Audiology Consultants, P.C. Q: What is the difference between a hearing aid and a cochlear implant? A: First off there are some similarities between hearing aids and cochlear implants. They both are powered by batteries. They both require the user to w...
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Estate Planning Provides Peace of Mind
By Ryan Denman Duffy Law Office As we travel through life, peace of mind tends to become ever more important. Estate planning provides many benefits such as tax savings, probate avoidance, and asset protection; however, many clients have said that peace of mind is the most valuable benefit of es...
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November 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? Get support from our 24/7 Helpline, www.alz.org/greateriowa 1-800-272-3900, or local address and phone: 2208 E. 52nd St., Ste. B, Davenport, IA...
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Ask the Audiologist
By Margaret Christiansen, Au.D. Audiology Consultants, P.C. I have a hearing loss. I’d wake up if my smoke alarm went off in the night...right? Fire safety with hearing loss is an important topic but one that few people think about. Most individuals who wear hearing aids feel pretty confident t...
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News from Seniors And Law Enforcement Together (SALT)
A Family Member Nightmare Envision this scenario: Great Aunt Emma lives alone and cherishes her independence. Her children all live a few states away, so she has hired someone to occasionally come in and be a caregiver to her. Emma seems to be showing signs of early dementia. The caregiver ha...
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Diabetes Prevention and Pre-Diabetes
By Heather Kearney, RDN, LD Hy-Vee Registered Dietitian (563) 324-9948 hkearney@hy-vee.com During the month of November, Hy-Vee Registered Dietitians want to educate our customers on diabetes, especially about prevention, since it is National Diabetes Month. A frequently asked question is ...
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RSVP: Lead With Experience
By Bill Sedlacek Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Eastern Iowa and Western Illnois Steven Shearer: Protecting His Peers Through SHIP and SMP Well, it’s that time of the year again. No, I don’t mean Halloween, Thanksgiving or the joy (or anxiety--depending on your mindset and past exper...
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Middle Ear Problems, Tubes and Hearing Loss
By Dr. Molly Parker Audiolologist and Owner Parker Audiolology, P.C. Colds are an inevitable problem during the fall and winter seasons. In most cases, middle ear fluid, or “ear congestion” lasts a few days during a cold virus and then dissipates. However, when the middle fluid causes pai...
