Archive for Health & Wellness
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Senior Medicare
By Peggy Dykes Community Relations Director Milestone’ Area Agency on Aging As part of Milestones Area Agency on Aging’s suite of program offerings, Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) gets right to the point of empowering seniors to protect their identity, detect healthcare scams and report them....
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A Bright Burst of Color in Drab Dreary December
By Eloise Graham Editor-in-Chief December's birth flower is the narcissus, also known as jonquil or daffodil. Narcissus embodies the idea that you want your beloved to stay just the way they are. As the year is coming to an end, many wish that there beloved would remain the same. The other De...
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Fall and Winter – A Great Time to Think About Safety
By Mary Huebbe Marketing Consultant Ridgecrest Village The change is coming. The leaves are turning different colors, and will eventually fall off. The air is getting cooler, changing to down right cold. Eventually there will be the white stuff (I just can’t say that four letter word yet) a...
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Five Ways to Eat Sweet Potatoes
By Kristin Decker, RD, LD Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (563) 355-5540 kdecker@hy-vee.com Sweet potatoes are in peak season, so now is the perfect time to add them to your grocery cart and your weekly menu. Choose potatoes that feel firm with smooth skin. Store them in a cool, dark place. S...
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Baby Boomers and Hearing Loss
By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist and Owner Parker Audiology, P.C. & Dr. Alison Soto Audiologist Parker Audiology, P.C. A person who was born between 1946 and 1964 is considered to be part of the Baby Boomer generation. The media has portrayed the Baby Boomer Generation in many lights. More...
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What is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)?
By Terry Masek, SPHR Human Resources Officer Metropolitan Medical Laboratory, PLC Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) describes a group of lung conditions that make it difficult to empty the air out of the lungs. The lungs rely on the natural elasticity of the bronchial tubes and air...
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Ask the Audiologist: Holiday gift ideas for the hearing impaired
By Margaret Christiansen, Au.D. Audiology Consultants, P.C. What would be a good Christmas gift for a hearing impaired individual? What a unique gift idea! There are many different gift ideas in this category ranging from hearing aid necessities to accessories that help a hearing aid user con...
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Beans – They’re Good for Your Heart … and your Budget!
By Alyssa Doerr, RD, LD Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (563) 359-9323 adoerr@hy-vee.com Did you know beans count as both a protein and a vegetable serving? They contribute over nine essential nutrients. Studies show that people who regularly consume beans have lower cholesterol levels and body ...
