Archive for Health & Wellness
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Ask the Audiologist – October is National Audiology Awareness Month
By Heather Sandy, MA, CCC-A Audiology Consultants, P.C. Over 36 million Americans have some degree of hearing loss. Even more surprising, over half of those 36 million Americans are under the age of 65; it is no longer just a health concern for seniors. Hearing loss can be caused by exposure to...
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Hearing the Din at Dinner – Restaurant Noise
By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist and Owner Parker Audiology, P.C. & Dr. Alison Soto Audiologist Parker Audiology, P.C. As many people can identify with, restaurant noise is the single biggest complaint in the dining experience. According to one Zagat survey, noise in restaurants is the seco...
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What is Area Agency on Aging?
By Peggy Dykes Community Relations Director Milestones Area Agency on Aging Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) were established under the Federal Older Americans Act (OAA) in 1973 to respond to the needs of Americans age 60 and over. By providing a range of options that allow older adults to choose ...
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It’s Baaaaaaack – 2014 Medicare Annual Enrollment, October 15 to December 7
By Richard J. Schillig, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor Time really flies when having fun!! We are having fun! We are having fun helping people with their Medicare decision. Let’s clarify - having fun is not making fun of people. But we are having fun explaining t...
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YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY – Davenport, Iowa Office
By Linda Clayton-Powell Social Security District Manager Davenport, Iowa LET’S TALK ABOUT MEDICARE October is “Talk About Prescriptions Month” and marks the beginning of this year’s Medicare open enrollment period. It’s the perfect time to talk about Medicare prescriptions and ...
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Increase Your Lupus Awareness
By Terry Masek, SPHR Human Resources Officer Metropolitan Medical Laboratory, PLC What is Lupus? Lupus is a chronic (lifelong) autoimmune disease that causes inflammation which can damage major organs such as the heart, lungs, kidneys, skin and brain. The specific cause of lupus is not ye...
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Childhood Trauma is Too Common
By Angie Kendall Community Education Program Manager Child Abuse Council We all want to be the best parents and caregivers we can be - providing good lives for our children and preparing them for a successful future. Many of us believe that experiences in childhood can shape a person in a...
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Make Room for Mighty Mushrooms
By Amanda Stecker, RD, LD Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (563) 243-6162 astecker@hy-vee.com Fall is the perfect season for sipping on hot apple cider, baking pumpkin pie, creating leaf mazes and decorating with festive gourds, pumpkins and acorns. Aside from these favorites, fall is also the per...
