Archive for Health & Wellness
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Your Advocacy Connection
Aging Solo One of the most difficult questions when working in the Senior Advocacy profession is “What should be done for those that can no longer make decisions for themselves?” Do they have planning in place naming someone to advocate for them? What if they don’t have a spouse, child, famil...
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Are You “D”ficient?
By Lindsay Wiese, RD, LD Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (563) 355-5540 lwiese@hy-vee.com If you’re into making New Year’s resolutions, consider this simple one: Get more vitamin D! You may be at risk for vitamin D deficiency if… You have an increased need for vitamin D due to weig...
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Ask the Audiologist
By Margaret Christiansen, Au.D. Audiology Consultants, P.C. How do I know when I need hearing aids? At first thought, this seems like it would be an easy answer… you need hearing aids when you have trouble hearing. In reality, this is a question many people ponder. For most individuals, hearin...
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Ask the Audiologist
By Margaret Christiansen, Au.D. Audiology Consultants, P.C. What is an OTC hearing aid and how does it differ from traditional hearing aids? With the passing of the Over the Counter Hearing Aid Act of 2017, the FDA will be creating a category for Over the Counter (OTC) hearing aids by 2020. Thi...
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109 Years of Dedicated Service to the Quad Cities
By Davenport Surgical Group At Davenport Surgical Group, we are committed to providing high-quality care, in a compassionate manner, in order to return patients to a state of optimal health as quickly as possible. Davenport Surgical Group has been instrumental in the development of several progr...
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Learn about the 10 Signs of Alzheimer’s
By Anne Coffman Marketing Director at Ridgecrest Village Today, an estimated 47 million people worldwide have some form of dementia, including more than 5 million Americans. Learning as much as you can is the first step toward taking control of your life or helping someone you know with this disea...
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Ask the Audiologist
By Emily Steffel, Au.D., CCC-A Audiology Consultants, P.C. Q: Am I at risk for hearing loss? What can I do to lower my risk? A: Everyone is at risk for hearing loss. Hearing loss can be caused by many factors; genetics, birth defects, diseases, medication effects, physical trauma, and noise expos...
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Calendar of Events – October 2019
Support Groups and Informational Seminars Welcome to Medicare - Tuesday October 15 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. A free seminar offered by the State of Iowa’s Senior Health Insurance Information (SHIIP) and Center for Active Seniors, Inc (CASI) for Iowans who want to learn more about Medicare. Registration ...
