For Alzheimer’s Caregivers, Knowledge Is Power
Michael Snowden was just 12 and his sister 16 when their mother began to exhibit symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. Although they didn’t receive a definitive diagnosis until seven years later, the need to assume caregiving roles while still in their teens profoundly affected their lives. “Not many people understood the disease or how to take […]
The Healthy Workplace
Book Review by The Bookworm Sez It appears to be a cold; half the staff is sniffling, the other half is coughing, everybody’s sluggish, and you’re not feeling so well yourself. Will this affect your business? Maybe, but in The Healthy Workplace by Leigh Stringer, you’ll find ways to minimize it next time. As an […]
Promises, Promises . . .
By Monte Schwartz, Transition Specialist, LivWell Seniors, LLC …meaning those promises we make to ourselves this time each year, otherwise known as New Year’s Resolutions. Let’s see what I’ve got on my list: clean out the garage (that’s been there for a while) and get in better shape (at least lose pounds gained over the […]
Nouns Over Verbs
By Benjamin Goodin The turning of the new year finds most of us with a bit more of ourselves to love. Many also see a new year as a chance at becoming a better version of ourselves. Unlike the arrival of a new year, we can’t change our habits at the tick of a second […]
Cold Weather and Joint Pain What’s the Link?
Submitted by Orthopaedic Specialists While the crisp air and the snow-covered landscape paint a pretty picture, cold temperatures can bring not-so-pleasant discomfort in your joints. Many people experience a worsening of inflammatory conditions such as arthritis and joint pain affecting the hips, knees, elbows, shoulders, and hands during the winter months. The reason for that […]
How to Use the Hunger and Fullness Scale
By Michelle May, MD The Hunger and Fullness Scale, from the book series, Eat What You Love, Love What You Eat, is a useful tool for assessing your hunger and fullness levels before, during, and after you eat. It will help you identify your hunger cues, observe how different types and amounts of food affect […]
Childhood Obesity: At-A-Glance
American Heart Association, Midwest Affiliate
Make Dollars and Sense of It
Submitted by Ruth Ahnen, FIC, Modern Woodmen Enter “financial literacy in America” into any Internet search engine, and you’ll be overwhelmed with statistics. Mostly bad. However, many educators feel kids who learn the importance and value of money at an early age grow into adults who make smarter financial decisions. Modern Woodmen Bank offers the […]
Hearing Challenges Question and Answers
By Emily Steffel, AuD, CCC-A I have difficulty hearing my television; my family complains it is too loud, but when it is softer I can’t understand what the people are saying. What can I do? There are several options that can help make television watching easier and clearer. The first thing to do is make […]
Rheumatoid Arthritis: Who Treats It?
Information provided by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Diagnosing and treating rheumatoid arthritis requires a team effort involving the patient and several types of health care professionals. The primary doctor to treat arthritis may be an internist, a doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and medical treatment of adults, or […]