Archive for Health & Wellness
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What is your Sign… Language?
By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist Parker Audiology, PC When I was a child, people would notice that I wore amplification, and they would ask me if I knew sign language. Their speech would suddenly get louder, and they talked to me like I did not understand English. I felt foolish when they did t...
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Secrets between us
By Dr. Jessica Manely, PT, DPT Performance Physical Therapy It’s not just that you are getting older and don’t have the energy to go out, it’s that you, like 30 to 55 percent of all other women, feel embarrassed about an accident happening if you do go out. (1,2) Coughing and sneezing bri...
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Memories in the Making Art Show & Auction
Pointing to the green and black figure on the white paper, Bud smiled, explaining that the figure was an alligator and the other green oblong shapes were snakes. “I went there,” Bud said. “Alligators and snakes…that’s what, yeah, did that.” “You worked for John Deere?” asked ...
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Education is the Best Weapon Against Abuse
By Rondi Doyle Director of Community Relations Child Abuse Council Education is the best weapon against problems in today’s society. Knowledge provides resources, answers and who to seek when problems occur. For children, this knowledge is gained in schools, but also, through those who make ...
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Perfect Portions…Think Frozen
By Nancy Dew, MS, RD, LD Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (309) 293-0684 cwatters@hy-vee.com A simple strategy to control portions may be to consider a frozen single-serve entrée in place of your usual lunch or dinner. Frozen entrees are not what they used to be. You’ll find a variety of ent...
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Misconceptions of Medicaid – Your Advocacy Connection
By Kathy Nitz GolderCare Solutions I have been involved with benefits planning for seniors and disabled clients for the better part of the last 13 years, with Jamieson Long & Associates, and then with its sister company, GolderCare Solutions. I interact daily with government and other agencies ...
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What Harm is a Little Hearing Loss?
By Margaret Christiansen, AU.D, CCC-A Audiology Consultants, P.C. Can a little hearing loss really be that bad? Studies are showing that the effects of hearing loss can be more far-reaching than just difficulty hearing. In 1999, the National Council on Aging found those with untreated hea...
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When a Relative Gets Alzheimer’s, See an Attorney
By Curt Ford Nash Nash Bean & Ford When a loved one gets Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, it can be overwhelming if he or she has not planned ahead and acquired power of attorney documents and an estate plan. However, the reality is that most people do not have these advanced plan...
