Archive for Health & Wellness
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Ella’s Kitchen
March winds blow or the gentle breezes flow. Hearty soups or light salads. Stick-to-your-ribs comfort food or a refreshing snack. Anything goes in March! -Ella Farmer’s Casserole 3 cups frozen hash browns 3⁄4 cup shredded monterey jack pepper cheese 1 cup cubed cooked ham 1⁄4 cup green...
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The Benefits of Water Exercise
Swimming - Are you curious about the benefits of water exercise? Ever ask yourself, “Why swim?” Well, look no further! Below are some answers to that question! Why is exercise IN the water better than OUT of the water? Buoyancy: This water property allows people to do exercises that are...
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Hearing With Two Ears
By Ali Hunt Parker Audiolology Extern Do you recall a time when you were driving down the road and you heard the siren from an emergency vehicle? Your ears and brain work together to decipher timing and loudness differences as the sound reaches the ears to locate which direction that siren is co...
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Making Long Term Care Decisions for a Loved One
Duffy Law Office is a member of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys. A loved one with dementia has special needs that should be taken into consideration, especially when choosing a long term care facility. It’s important to take extra care so that your loved one is able to liv...
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Ask the Audiologist
Aging and Hearing Loss By Laura Mergen, Au.D., CCC-A Audiology Consultants, P.C. We are all aware of the expected increase in the 65+ population as the baby-boomers age and increased life expectancy. While age and hearing loss frequently go hand-in-hand, hearing impairment is not considered a...
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March is National Nutrition Month
By Peggy Dykes Community Relations Director Milestone’ Area Agency on Aging March is National Nutrition Month, and this year’s theme “Savor the Flavor of Eating Right,” encourages everyone to take time to enjoy food traditions and appreciate the pleasures, great flavors and social exper...
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Time for Registered Dietitians to Shine
By Chrissy Watters MS, RD, LDN Hy-Vee Registered Dietician Clinton Hy-Vee (309) 793-0684 What is a registered dietitian and what can he or she do for you? “What do you do?” As a registered dietitian (RD) working for Hy-Vee, I have been asked this question more than once. While many pe...
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The Impact of Hearing Loss
By Ali Hunt Parker Audiology Intern Research suggests that people wait over 10 years after the diagnosis of a hearing loss to be fit with hearing aids (Davis, Smith, Ferguson, Stephens, & Gianopoulous, 2007). For some individuals, the delay in treatment is due to a stigma associated with hea...
