Archive for Health & Wellness

  • Your Advocacy Connection Your Advocacy Connection

    We Solve Long Term Care Problems   By Gail Glockhoff-Long GolderCare Solutions Benefits Advocate Life Insurance and Medicaid—Do I have to Cash It Out? We hear the question all the time – I was told I have to cash-out my life insurance to qualify for Medicaid – is that true? The ...

  • Plan for Care... Plan for Care…

    By Richard J. Schillig, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor Will I need long-term care? Your need for long-term care may increase over time as you need more and more help with the activities of daily living, such as bathing or dressing. OR you may suddenly need long-term c...

  • Kari’s Kitchen Kari’s Kitchen

    Congratulations to Mary Hehlke of Camanche, Iowa. She is our SUMMER SALAD contest winner. Please enjoy her two delicious salad recipes below. German Potato Salad 1 cup bacon, diced 1 cup celery, sliced 1 cup onion, chopped salt 3 Tbsp. flour 2/3 cup sugar 2/3 cup vinega...

  • JULY 2024 Clinton and Scott County Meal Site noon meals JULY 2024 Clinton and Scott County Meal Site noon meals

    All meal inquiries call 1-855-410-6222 Cancellations ONLY call 563-484-3108 Mealsites are now open. Please call for required reservations 1-2 days in advance. Contact your Community Café or call 563-484-3108 Site listings: Cumberland House 332-9339, Edgewater on Third 484-3108, Eldridge 285-0...

  • Ask the Audiologist Ask the Audiologist

    Simple Steps to Clean Your Hearing Aids at Home By Shelby Garrison, Au.D. Audiology Consultants, P.C. Hearing aids are invaluable devices that significantly improve the quality of life for those experiencing hearing loss. Regular cleaning and maintenance ensure they function optimally, extending ...

  • Aging and You Aging and You

    By Julie Arndt Marketing Director at Ridgecrest Village Insights from Consumers Last month we hosted an open house every Wednesday, and it was delightful meeting so many who took the time to come and see us to learn what the Ridgecrest community was all about. I am always curious about people...

  • Aging and You Aging and You

    Maintenance-Free Living By Julie Arndt Marketing Director at Ridgecrest Village Maintenance-free living has never been so appealing.  My husband and I are do-it-yourself sort of people and enjoy spending time outdoors working on projects. We get good exercise, taking in the fresh air while we ...

  • Long-Distance Love: Watching Over Your Parents from Afar Long-Distance Love: Watching Over Your Parents from Afar

    By Milestones Area Agency on Aging Living far away from your aging parents can be a source of guilt, fear and constant worry.  But, by utilizing modern technology and proactive planning, there are some steps you can take to monitor their care and well-being: Utilize Technology for Regular Che...