Archive for Health & Wellness
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Aging and You
Loneliness and Social Isolation By Julie Arndt Marketing Director at Ridgecrest Village Loneliness and social isolation - words we hear being bantered about and don’t give a lot of thought about what they mean. I have given presentations involving the impact of social isolation and have even ...
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Caring for Sansevieria
By Aaron J. Steil Iowa State University Externsion Horticulture Specialist Sansevieria, also known as snake plant, St. George’s sword or mother-in-law's tongue, is a resilient houseplant that is grown for its striking appearance and low maintenance needs. Its tall, sword-like leaves and unique v...
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Gift Card Scams: What Older Adults Need to Know and How to Protect Themselves
By Milestones Agency on Aging Gift cards are convenient for many things, but criminals have hijacked their popularity for scams. In a 2022 AARP survey, one in three adults reported being asked to buy gift cards for a bill, fee, or prize—making it clear that gift card scams are on the rise. Unfo...
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Adalia Travel is Here for You!
By Valerie Widmeyer Independent Travel Advisor / Manager Adalia Travel I have always had a love for travel and planning travel, even when I was a kid. I remember when I was 12, we took our family vacation to St. Louis, and I planned all our activities, came up with hotel options, picked out wha...
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Dietitian’s Nutrition Tips for GLP-1 Weight Loss Medications
By Hannah Anderson MA, RDN, LDN, CLS Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (515) 695-3602 hannah.anderson1@hy-vee.com The use of weight loss medications has become increasingly more popular. Did you know that nutrition can help you be even more successful with these medications? Let’s review GLP-...
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Your Advocacy Connection
We Solve Long-Term Care Problems What Is a Care Advocate? By Gail Glockhoff-Long GolderCare Solutions Benefits Advocate The Google AI definition of Care Advocate or Patient Advocate is “a person who actively supports and speaks up for someone needing care, whether it be medical, social, o...
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A Pause for Poetry
By Gary Heath Poet in Residence for 50+ Lifestyles. Sunrise Poems Dawn reveals morning’s bright hue, Streaks of manifold color imbue! Gold, amber, mauve and rose, What beauty on this day arose! The shine of the breaking day, Cheers us more than we can say. Su...
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Milestones Mealsites Now Open
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...
