Archive for Health & Wellness
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Freight House Farmers Market Brings Nutritious Food to the QC
By Logan Anderson, BA, CPT, CIFT Owner of All Strong Fitness LLC As a fellow member of the midwest, I can safely say that I am so happy we have finally reached farmers market season. This signifies the start of weather being (for the most part) consistently warm, in addition to being a great oppor...
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JUNE 2022 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 contact your local Milestones Community Cafe for a reservation. Site listings: Buffalo 381-4594, Cumberland House 332-9339, Edgewater on Third 484-3108, Eldridge 285-0123, CASI 386-7477, ...
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Combating Higher Food Prices
By Mike Mathews Milestones Area Agency on Aging If you’re worried about the high costs of food, you’re certainly not alone. Rising prices at the grocery store have many Americans concerned, particularly older adults who live on a fixed or limited income. According to the U.S. Department of A...
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Senior Advocacy and Service Coordination at CASI
[caption id="attachment_12637" align="alignleft" width="150"] Lorrie BlumbergCASI Director of Senior Services[/caption] By Lorrie Blumberg CASI Director of Senior Services CASI’s Senior Advocates and Service Coordinators help families through the maze of information on care options and services...
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Hydration Station – How to Focus on Hydration as We Head into Summer
By Katie Schaeffer, RD, LD Hy-Vee Registered Dietician hy-vee.com We all know to prioritize eating a more balanced diet in order to improve our health, but where does hydration fall on your priority list? Hydration is important year-round but especially during the peak heat of the summer months. ...
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Ask the Audiologist
By Laura Schroeder, Au.D. Audiology Consultants, P.C. What Causes Hearing Loss? According to the National Institute on Deafness, roughly 1 in 8 people over the age of 12 have hearing loss in both ears. Hearing loss becomes more common as we age: hearing loss has a significant impact on 8.5% of ...
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Be a Fan to Seniors Program
By Lorrie Blumberg CASI Director of Senior Services With the first day of summer fast approaching, our thoughts turn to fun in the sun with family and friends. For most people, these hot and steamy days are the best time of year but for older adults the summer months can be extremely dangerous. ...
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The Mediterranean Diet: Is It Worth the Hype?
By Katie Schaeffer, RD, LD Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (515) 695-3780 kschaeffer@hy-vee.com The Mediterranean Diet continues to make the list for best overall diet. It is plant-based, easy to follow, heart-healthy, appropriate for people living with diabetes, and just a general healthful...
