Archive for Health & Wellness
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Join Elevate Aging Statewide Conversations August 4
By Peggy Dykes Community Relations Director Milestone’ Area Agency on Aging “Join the Conversation” aims to continue a statewide discussion about issues like the changing dynamics between generations... Iowans are living longer than ever before, with one out of every five residents now...
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Ella’s Kitchen
I had a reader inquiring as to the recipe for Shepard’s Pie. He had read David Deuth’s article in the June issue about memories and the aroma of his Grandma’s Shepherd pie. He was sure he could smell the aroma of the pie; his mouth was watering. I asked if David’s mother would share, and she...
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Fire up the Flavor with Grilled Fruits and Vegetables!
Grilling enhances the sweetness in both fruits and vegetables. By Ben Baudler, RDN, LD Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (563) 243-6162 hkearney@hy-vee.com It’s grilling season! What better way to fill half of your plate with fruits and veggies than to take advantage of the season. Gr...
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My Hearing Journey: Diary of a (New) Hearing Aid User
By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist and Owner Parker Audiology, P.C. Dr. Alison Soto Audiologist Parker Audiology, P.C. My Hearing Journey: Diary of a (New) Hearing Aid User Day 1: I know! I know! I need these D*@#N things! Stop pestering me! I said that to my 10 year old granddaughte...
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Milestones Expands Abuse Awareness Program
By Peggy Dykes Community Relations Director Milestone’ Area Agency on Aging Milestones Area Agency on Aging has been awarded the “New Initiatives Grant” by the Victim Services Support Program through the Iowa Attorney General’s Crime Victim Assistance Division. The grant was written to...
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4 Questions to Ask: What You Need to Know About Summer Heat
By Kathy Horrell CASI Director of Senior Services The hot and humid Midwest Summer has arrived. For most people, these long steamy days are the best time of year, but for older adults the summer months can be extremely dangerous. Medical studies show that people age 65 years or older are less l...
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Ask the Audiologist
By Emily Steffel, Au.D., CCC-A Audiology Consultants, P.C. Q: What is the difference between sensorineural hearing loss, conductive hearing loss, and mixed hearing loss? Are there different treatments for each type? A: Sensorineural hearing loss is hearing loss that stems from either the hai...
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Ella’s Kitchen
June – a month for simple, prepare-ahead meals; one-pot cooking; and salads of every kind. Enjoy the summer’s beginning. 5 Super Easy Crock Pot Dinners – These super easy menus came across my desk. My granddaughter wanted to try the Orange Chicken. It was very good, but not what we had imagin...
