Archive for Health & Wellness
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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 ...
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Dental Assistant Recognition Week
Carole Ferch, RDH, I-Smile Silver Coordinator Scott County Health Department When visiting the dentist, the first person to greet you is often not the dentist at all – instead it’s their friendly dental assistant. A valuable member of the dental team, dental assistants perform a wide range of ...
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Follow your Gut to Digestive Health
By Katie Schaeffer, RD, LD Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (563) 359-9323 kschaeffer@hy-vee.com Did you know that trillions of bacteria live in the body? Most are helpful; some aren’t. The term “microbiome” describes all the bacteria that live in your body, mostly in your digestive system. Whe...
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Calendar of Events | February 2019
Support Groups and Informational Seminars Open AA Meeting – There are ongoing open meetings every Friday, Saturday or Sunday evening at 7 pm. Location: 1706 Brady Street, Suite 105, Davenport. For more information contact Illowa Intergroup 24 hour (309) 764-1016 or visit www.aaquadcities.org Qu...
