Archive for February, 2025
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Dietitian’s Nutrition Tips for GLP-1 Weight Loss Medications
By Hannah Anderson MA, RDN, LDN, CLS Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (515) 695-3602 hannah.anderson1@hy-vee.com The use of weight loss medications has become increasingly more popular. Did you know that nutrition can help you be even more successful with these medications? Let’s review GLP-...
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Immediate Annuities Can Provide Lifetime Income
By Craig Schillig, FSCP, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor Running out of income is a primary concern for most retirees. Immediate annuities offer a financial alternative to help meet retirement income needs by providing a steady stream of income designed to last through retirement...
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Adalia Travel is Here for You!
By Valerie Widmeyer Independent Travel Advisor / Manager Adalia Travel I have always had a love for travel and planning travel, even when I was a kid. I remember when I was 12, we took our family vacation to St. Louis, and I planned all our activities, came up with hotel options, picked out wha...
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Gift Card Scams: What Older Adults Need to Know and How to Protect Themselves
By Milestones Agency on Aging Gift cards are convenient for many things, but criminals have hijacked their popularity for scams. In a 2022 AARP survey, one in three adults reported being asked to buy gift cards for a bill, fee, or prize—making it clear that gift card scams are on the rise. Unfo...
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Caring for Sansevieria
By Aaron J. Steil Iowa State University Externsion Horticulture Specialist Sansevieria, also known as snake plant, St. George’s sword or mother-in-law's tongue, is a resilient houseplant that is grown for its striking appearance and low maintenance needs. Its tall, sword-like leaves and unique v...
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Aging and You
Loneliness and Social Isolation By Julie Arndt Marketing Director at Ridgecrest Village Loneliness and social isolation - words we hear being bantered about and don’t give a lot of thought about what they mean. I have given presentations involving the impact of social isolation and have even ...
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Ask the Audiologist
What Resources Are Available for Individuals with Hearing Loss in my Community? By Laura Schroeder, Au.D. Audiology Consultants, P.C. Help obtaining hearing aids Insurance - It is always worth a phone call to your insurance company to find out if they have any hearing aid benefits. You may...
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PUBLISHER’S CORNER
Leaving a Living Legacy By Eloise Graham February 14 is known as Valentine’s Day. A day for giving candy, flowers … maybe even your heart. February 14 is also National Donor Day. Reminiscing about National Donor Day, I decided to relate my story… or rather that of my husband Jim. Some ...
