Archive for Health & Wellness
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PUBLISHER’S CORNER
Random Thoughts and Comments By Eloise Graham The other day I heard someone mention she had the common cold. Is there an uncommon cold? Just wondering. So I looked up common cold. Johns Hopkins medicine says that the common cold may include a stuffy, runny nose, scratchy, tickly throat, watery eye...
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Your Advocacy Connection
We Solve Long-Term Care Problems What Is Your Plan B? By Gail Glockhoff-Long GolderCare Solutions Benefits Advocate Most older individuals and their families have a Plan A. What happens when Plan A does not work out as you had hoped? How fast can you pivot to a Plan B if Plan A no lon...
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Cultural Connections with Food
By Hannah Anderson MA, RDN, LDN, CLS Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (515) 695-3602 hannah.anderson1@hy-vee.com Food is a connector—it nourishes, brings people together and unites cultures. In March we celebrate National Nutrition Month, an annual campaign from the Academy of Nutrition and ...
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Ask the Audiologist
Apple Airpods and Your Hearing By Laura Schroeder, Au.D. Audiology Consultants, P.C. Apple made headlines last fall with the introduction of three new features in their AirPods Pro 2: Hearing Protection, Hearing Test, and Hearing Aids. Hearing Protection helps shield your hearing from sustained n...
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Aging and You
Ladies of Eastridge By Julie Arndt Marketing Director at Ridgecrest Village Community is defined in many ways. I have written about the benefits of community and was delighted to see community personified last month when a group of ladies and one gentleman threw a party helping a fellow resident ...
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CASI – A Place to Feel Welcomed and Connected
By Laura Kopp CASI President/CEO Brené Brown, renowned author and therapist, defines connection as “the energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard, and valued; when they can give and receive without judgment; and when they derive sustenance and strength from the relationship...
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YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY | Rock Island, Illinois Office
By Cristina Vital Social Security Manager Rock Island Social Security Office OUR TOP SOCIAL MEDIA PAGES We strive to provide the public with accurate and helpful information. In addition to the resources available on our website at www.ssa.gov, we post useful information on our social media ch...
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Kari’s Kitchen
Congratulations to Kim Kreager and Heather Larson They are our BEST EASTER SIDE DISH contest winners Upside Down Pretzel Jell-O Salad recipe submitted by Kim Kreager 1 1/2 cup pretzels, crushed (crush them before you measure) 3 Tbsp. sugar 1/2 cup butter, melted 8 oun...
