Archive for Health & Wellness
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Ask the Audiologist
By Katie Oestreich, Au.D., CCC-A Audiology Consultants, P.C. Question: What are some questions I should ask before purchasing hearing aids? Answer: When you are diagnosed with a hearing loss, you are bound to have many questions running through your mind. What caused my hearing loss? Will it eve...
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Pneumonia and Your Mouth
Carole Ferch, RDH, I-Smile Silver Coordinator Scott County Health Department How much do you know about pneumonia? If you have ever suffered from pneumonia, you know how miserable you feel and how hard it can be to overcome, especially as we age. According to the American Lung Association, pneumo...
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Friends of CASI Annual Campaign
By Laura L. Kopp, MS CASI President/CEO “There are big ships and small ships. But the best ship of all is friendship.” - Author Unknown For the Center for Active Seniors, Inc. (CASI) our “Friend-ships” are the ves...
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Five Winter Health Tips for Older Adults
It’s a time for sharing, reflection, and appreciation as people are reminded of the importance of family and friends and the true meaning of giving. By Sheila Mooney Community Relations Director Milestone’s Area Agency on Aging Winter is upon us, and as the temperatures drop, it can become m...
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Your Advocacy
By Jamie Long GolderCare Solutions Founder and Lead Patient Advocate Ready for the New Year Each New Year brings an opportunity to start fresh...to resolve to change and improve something in our lives. Most Americans make some form of New Year’s resolution. Most resolutions are health-relate...
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Calendar of Events December 2018
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...
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Ask the Audiologist
By Katie Oestreich, Au.D., CCC-A Audiology Consultants, P.C. I’m having trouble hearing and think I might need hearing aids but I’m not sure if I’m ready to take that leap. How can I learn more about hearing aids without making a commitment? Purchasing hearing aids and wearing them consist...
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Bouncing Back from Overindulgence at Holiday Meals
By Lindsay Wiese, RD, LD Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (563) 355-5540 lwiese@hy-vee.com If you haven’t yet conquered the goal of eating less and “everything in moderation” over the holidays, you’re not alone. But don’t give up yet! Rather than settling for feeling sluggish and uncomfort...
