Archive for Health & Wellness
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Ask the Audiologist
Cerumen Removal: Why we do what we do By Laura Mergen, Au.D., CCC-A Audiology Consultants, P.C. Under normal circumstances, wax and dead skin is naturally removed from ear canals through everyday movement of the head and jaw and through the growth of the skin lining the ear canal. Unfortunatel...
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August 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, alz.org/greateriowa 1-800-272-3900, or local address and phone: 2208 E. 52nd St., Ste. B, Davenport, IA 528...
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Life Hacks to Better Living: Addressing Hearing Loss
Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist and Owner Parker Audiology, P.C. Untreated hearing loss is connected to feelings of isolation, depression, and loss of income. The average person waits seven years to address their hearing loss. Here’s some perspective: seven years ago Barack Obama was inaugura...
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The Changing Face of Hunger – CASI Launches a Senior Emergency Food Pantry
By Kathy Horrell CASI Director of Senior Services When you think about hunger in America, the first images that come to mind are those of children and families. But the face of hunger is changing. Seniors are now the fastest growing food insecure population in the country. According to Feedin...
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Your Advocacy
By Jamie Long the “Passionate Patient Advocate” GolderCare Solutions Avoiding the Worst Mistake When Mom Needs Long-Term Care Q: What’s the worst mistake you can make when Mom needs long-term care? A: Trusting the long-term care system. Trusting the long-term care...
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“I Still Have this Life Insurance Bill…”
By Richard J. Schillig, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor Over the years I’ve often heard comments or questions from retirees about life insurance. Do we need to continue paying premiums for life insurance? During our working lifetime we carried life insurance to pro...
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Add Variety and Health to your Grilled Entrees!
By Krystle Hergert, RD, LDN Hy-Vee Registered Dietitian (563) 243-6162 | hkearney@hy-vee.com We are a few months into grilling season – a great time to add variety to your grilling adventures beyond traditional hamburger and hot dog options! While we all love those summer favorites, it can be...
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Ask the Audiologist
By Margaret Christiansen, Au.D. Audiology Consultants, P.C. Why can I hear people are speaking but not understand what they are saying? What can I do? You are not alone in this complaint. It is one that we hear frequently and can often be explained by common changes that happen in our hearing...
