Archive for Health & Wellness
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The TALK
By Erin Hanna Associate Director, Alternatives No one likes those awkward, uncomfortable conversations we have with our closest loved ones. Your parents probably had one with you in your teens, and now it’s your turn to return the favor. How do you talk to your parents about future care preferen...
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It’s Time
By Jan Rittmer Happy family of Ridgecrest Village Four years ago, being in our mid-seventies, able-bodied, active, and able to make our own decisions, my husband, Roger, and I moved from our long-time home into senior living. We left some things behind reluctantly, but we gladly abandoned the la...
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Calendar of Events November 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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Six Things Everyone Should Know About Diabetes
By Heather Kearney, RDN, LD Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (563) 324-9948 hkearney@hy-vee.com November is National Diabetes Month. It’s probably not what you want to think about during the holiday season, but frankly, what better time to bring awareness? Diabetes is a disease that happens when yo...
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Your Advocacy
By Diana Spranger Registered Nurse GolderCare Solutions Hospice: What Does Hospice Really Mean? When the word “hospice” comes up in conversation, people often shift their thoughts to “immediate death” for the person they are discussing. I would like to address some of the myths of hospic...
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Let’s Celebrate National Family Caregiver Month
By Sheila Mooney Community Relations Director Milestone’s Area Agency on Aging November is National Family Caregiver Month when we recognize and thank caregivers. According to the National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC), caregivers average 24.4 hours per week of caregiving and, while the role is...
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Seven Ways Medicare will Improve in 2019
By Richard J. Schillig, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period is the time during which people with Medicare can make new choices and pick plans that work best for them. Each year Medicare plans typically change what they cost and cover. ...
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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...
