Archive for Health & Wellness
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Planning for the Unexpected
By Telly Papanikolaou Program Director, Alternatives Life’s twists and turns can take us by surprise which is why it’s important to plan for unexpected events related to health and finances. Advanced financial planning gives us control and options for effectively dealing with these possibiliti...
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How to Choose the Best Protein Powder
By Chrissy Watters, MS, RD, LDN Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (309) 793-0684 cwatters@hy-vee.com If you’ve ever shopped for protein powder, you already know: Options are endless. There’s whey, there’s soy, there’s even pea protein, hemp protein and egg white protein powders. Is one better ...
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Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Quad Cities
Information from theSusan G. Komen Race for the Cure Quad Cities The Komen Quad Cities Race for the Cure is embarking on an important milestone~ 30 years of celebrating survivorship and raising funds in the fight against breast cancer. The Race has named Lisa Craig, 59, of Moline, as the honorar...
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Calendar of Events March 2019
Sports, Cards and Games Cards at the Bettendorf Community Center - Bettendorf Seniors group invites anyone in the Quad Cities, age 50 or over, to join us in playing cards at the Bettendorf Community Center, 2204 Grant Street, Bettendorf We get together to play “500” every Tuesday & Thursday...
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March is National Nutrition Month
Many older adults may not know how to make food choices that will provide a healthy balance of nutrients and calories... By Sheila Mooney Community Relations Director Milestone’s Area Agency on Aging National Nutrition Month is the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics annual nutrition education ...
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Ask the Audiologist
By Emily Steffel, Au.D., CCC-A Audiology Consultants, P.C. What is new in today’s hearing aid technology? There are so many exciting new things in hearing aid technology! Some hearing aids are now completely rechargeable. These hearing aids plug into a charger each night, just like your phone, ...
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Your Advocacy
By Kathy Nitz Lead Benefits Advocate GolderCare Solutions Help for the Aging Person Whether you are a Veteran or family of a Veteran, you need to be aware of certain benefits that might be available to you through the Veteran’s Administration that would assist you when you are in need of some ...
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2019 CASI St. Patrick’s Day Race
The Quad Cities will come together to run for the gold at the 2019 CASI St. Patrick’s Day Race Presented by Wells Fargo on Saturday, March 16, 2019 to benefit the Center for Active Seniors, or CASI, as it is known to so many. In its 37th year, CASI’s St. Patrick’s Day Race Presented by Wells ...
