Archive for Health & Wellness
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Be ready. Winter’s coming!
By Bob Morrison Development Director of Ridgecrest Village Severe winter weather and plummeting temperatures mean little more than extra time scraping windshields for most people; however, they are serious concerns for local seniors. According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, whe...
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Healthcare Changes Coming Regardless of Who’s Elected
By Jamie Long GolderCare Solutions and Jamieson Long & Associates Your Advocacy Connection: Offering Comprehensive Care and Financial Advocacy Healthcare Changes Coming Regardless of Who’s Elected It’s October as I write this, so I don’t know who will win the American Preside...
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Annual Enrollment Period continues
By Richard J. Schillig, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period is the time during which people with Medicare can make new choices and pick plans that work best for them. Each year Medicare plans typically change what they cost and cove...
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Ask the Audiologist- Why is my doctor ordering a hearing test when I have dizziness?
By Rachel Flint, Au.D. Audiology Consultants, P.C. This seems a little counterintuitive, but it is correct. There are some conditions that can affect both our balance and our hearing. The hearing test provides valuable information for identifying the cause of your dizziness. This makes more sen...
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Powerful Potatoes
By Molly Muchow RD, LD Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (563) 359-9323 mmuchow@hy-vee.com Potatoes are one of the greatest nutritional values in the produce department. Potatoes are low-cost and packed with essential nutrients. Potatoes have more Vitamin C and potassium than bananas and apples. Kn...
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Are my hearing aids supposed to whistle? “Eeeeeeeeeeeeeee”
By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist Parker Audiology, PC “Dr. Parker, can you please help this person in the waiting room? That feedback sound is driving everyone crazy!” This comment came from my assistant the other day. I quickly finished up what I was doing and called the patient back. ...
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Herpes Virus and the Eye
By James Wymore, M.D. Eye Surgeons Associates The word herpes is derived from the Greek herpo, meaning “to creep.” It was apparently thought a good term for cold sores, which appeared to creep across the face. There are eight known herpes viruses that may affect the eyes. Herpes virus 1 (HS...
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Get in the fight against flu
By Ann O’Donnell, D.O. Genesis Health Group Occasionally, we may forget where the car keys are, or call a grandchild by a child's name, but we usually don't forget something that is free! Flu shots won't cost you a dime out of your own pocket if you receive Medicare benefits. You can tak...
