Archive for Health & Wellness
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Ask the Audiologist
Earwax: Why Do We Have It? Why Do We Need It? How Do I Clean My Ears? By Shelby Garrison, Au.D. Audiology Consultants, P.C. Cerumen, commonly known as earwax. Everyone has it, some more than others. But why do we have it? Why do we need it? How are we supposed to keep our ears clean? Earwax is p...
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Calendar of Events | July 2023
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Recognizing and Preventing Elder Abuse
By Mike Mathews Milestones Area Agency on Aging One June 15, communities around the world wore purple in recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD). The purpose of WEAAD is to provide an opportunity to promote a better understanding of abuse and neglect of older persons by raising aw...
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Ask the Audiologist
By Shelby Garrison, Au.D. Audiology Consultants, P.C. I scheduled a hearing test with an audiologist. What will my appointment be like? Going to a new doctor’s office for an appointment can be nerve-wracking. Luckily, at Audiology Consultants, it is our goal to make having your hearing tested...
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Aging and You
A Walk in the Park By Julie Arndt Marketing Director at Ridgecrest Village Have you ever visited a park and thought to yourself, “This would be such a beautiful place to live”? The gardens, a beautiful well-kept lawn, mature trees, and flowers everywhere you look make Ridgecrest Village f...
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CASI is There for Our Community in Time of Need
By Laura L. Kopp, MS CASI President/CEO For over 50 years, CASI has served as Eastern Iowa’s only comprehensive community based Senior Center. CASI provides more than 7,000 activities every year to more than 5,000 seniors, all in an effort to create a community where everyone can live and age ...
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The Power of Peanuts — Time to Get Cooking!
By Melissa Jaeger RD, LD Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (515) 695-3773 mjaeger@hy-vee.com Trail mix, peanut butter and jam sandwich, or a handful of peanuts — these are all great ways to eat peanuts and peanut butter. However, this versatile legume can be used in many ways, and not just as p...
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This ONE Question Will Improve Your Health TODAY
By Logan Anderson, BA, CPT, CIFT Owner of All Strong Fitness LLC When thinking about becoming the healthiest and fittest version of yourself, it can be incredibly easy to become overwhelmed by all of the decisions, leading you to quit before you even start. This paralysis often comes from the seem...
