Archive for Health & Wellness
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Berry Nourishing
By Nina Struss RDN, LDN Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (515) 695-3779 nstruss@hy-vee.com Berries are a sweet treat, perfect to add to any meal or recipe. They are full of antioxidants and vitamins and minerals. There are so many great qualities to all the different kinds of berries and each gi...
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June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month
By Mike Mathews Milestones Area Agency on Aging June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. This recognition day was launched on June 15, 2006 by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and the World Health Organization. It provides an opportunity for communities around the wor...
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Summer Heat and Older Adults – What You Should Know
By Kathy Malmloff CASI Director of Senior Services Kmalmloff@casiseniors.org 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 ...
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Seeing is Believing
By Laura L. Kopp, MS CASI President/CEO If I had a dollar for every time I heard someone say, “I had no idea” when they walked through the doors at CASI, I would never have to raise another dollar for our mission here. We often call ourselves, “the best kept secret in the Quad Cities.” W...
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A Hidden Treasure with Extraordinary Value: Jane’s Place Adult Day Services
By Crystal Hughes Jane’s Place Program Administrator Jane’s Place helps to maintain wellness and preserve independence through structured social activities, as well as provide family caregivers with a break from caregiving. Jane’s Place has REOPENED and we’ve expanded our services to ...
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Protein Consumption – The Importance For Older Adults
By Logan Anderson, BA, CPT, CIFT Owner of All Strong Fitness LLC How many times has someone told you that you should eat more protein in your diet? You’ve likely been preached to by health gurus, doctors, family members, and now, well, me. Although you’ve been told protein is important for y...
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Ask the Audiologist
By Laura Mergen, Au.D., CCC-A Audiology Consultants, P.C. May is Better Hearing Month! What a great time to think about your hearing health. Here are 6 Good Reasons to Have Your Hearing Tested! You are having a hard time hearing. A hearing test will diagnose a hearing loss if you have one. I...
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Your Advocacy Connection
By Kathy Nitz GolderCare Solutions Help for Veterans and Surviving Spouses Whether you are a Veteran or family of a Veteran, you might have heard that obtaining benefits can be quite a task. The VA offers numerous services and programs but many vets are not aware that there are benefits available...
