Archive for Health & Wellness

  • Your Advocacy Connection Your Advocacy Connection

    We Solve Long Term Care Problems By Julie Arndt GolderCare Solutions Caregiver Tips on Staying Healthy Recently I had the pleasure of attending a program that featured caregiver support.  For those of us who deal directly with caregivers and who likely are caregivers in our personal lif...

  • CASI Honored as a Nationally Accredited Senior Center CASI Honored as a Nationally Accredited Senior Center

    By Jamie Lange Marketing Director Center for Acrive Seniors, Inc. CASI’s (Center for Active Seniors, Inc.) commitment to creating a world where seniors can age successfully was  honored recently when CASI became only the SECOND nationally accredited Senior Center in the state of Iowa and jus...

  • The 27th Annual Race for the Cure! The 27th Annual Race for the Cure!

    By Christina McNamara-Schmidt Komen Quad Cities/Marketing and Fundraising Specialist   Race for the Cure is the largest fundraiser for Komen Quad Cities. Please join us on Saturday, June 11, 2016 to raise funds to fight breast cancer at our 27th annual run/walk. Register at www.kom...

  • Ella's Kitchen Ella’s Kitchen

    The busy month of May is here. Planning and cooking in May can be fun, but also a challenge. If you have a lot of outdoor parties and family gatherings, plan ahead so that you will be able to enjoy them. Listed are some special treats for Kentucky Derby, Cinco de Mayo, Memorial Day and the days in ...

  • Your Advocacy Connection Your Advocacy Connection

    By Nancy Phelps GolderCare Solutions Lack of Mental Health Resources for Older Adults Mental health. This is really no different than physical health except that it has to do with our emotions and brain.  Mental and emotional well-being are as important in older age as at any other time of lifeÂ...

  • New Iowa Health Link Program Launched – See How It Benefits You New Iowa Health Link Program Launched – See How It Benefits You

    By Kathy Horrell Director of Senior Service Center for Acrive Seniors, Inc. The Center for Active Seniors (CASI) operates the only comprehensive Senior Center and is a Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) provider through the new Iowa HealthLink Program. On April 1, the State of Iowa wil...

  • Step into Spring with the Fresh & Healthy Mediterranean Diet! Step into Spring with the Fresh & Healthy Mediterranean Diet!

    By Heather R. Kearney, RDN, LD Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (563) 324-9948    hkearney@hy-vee.com Did you know that May is Mediterranean Diet Month? The Mediterranean diet is characterized by fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, dried beans, fresh seafood, herbs and spices, low-fat dair...

  • Ask the Audiologist Ask the Audiologist

    By Laura Mergen, Au.D., CCC-A Audiology Consultants, P.C. I sweat a lot. Is it safe for me to wear hearing aids? Won’t the moisture get in and destroy the electronics? You’re right! Just like with any electronic device, moisture is bad for your hearing aids if it gets inside. There are tw...

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