Posts Tagged Good Health

  • Winter Around the Corner Winter Around the Corner

    By Bob Morrison Development Director of Ridgecrest Village Winter is just around the corner. This season can be beautiful, but winter also brings snowy days, and slippery streets and sidewalks, shoveling snow and COLD. It is important for seniors to protect themselves. Every year, many elderly...

  • Take First Steps to Follow New Dietary Guidelines

    By Sarah L. Francis Iowa State University Extension Scott County The U.S. Department of Agriculture just released the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. These recommendations are based on current scientific evidence and are intended to promote health, lower the risk of chronic disease and ...

  • Goodbye to an Awful Ten Years Goodbye to an Awful Ten Years

    By Richard J. Schillig, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor Thank goodness the first 10 years of this 21st century is in the past. Lots to be thankful for assuming we are enjoying good health and family good health. However, our retirement nest eggs have not enjoye...

  • Stay Active and Have Fun! Stay Active and Have Fun!

    By Bob Morrison Development Director of Ridgecrest Village As a Certified Senior Advisor, I study ways to help improve the quality of life for seniors. This fall is a great time to find ways to become healthier while having fun at the same time. As we age, exercise benefits are even more n...

  • Alzheimer’s Association Provides Information and Resources to “Maintain Your Brain®”

    To help American adults – especially baby boomers – live a brain-healthy lifestyle and potentially reduce their risk for Alzheimer’s disease, the Alzheimer’s Association Greater Iowa Chapter offers the following information. “People are always asking for clear guidance on what they can ...