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movies through the DVD player in the SUV. I remember traveling from Oklahoma to California as a child and my parents gave me three comic books to pass the time! I know, (insert cranky old man voice) BACK IN MY DAY........ Data Overage aside, we had some much needed family time. Kyle talked his mom into letting him ride “shotgun” for part of the trip. He plugged in his iPhone and served as deejay for part of the trip. He has his dad’s taste for country music. The rest of the family enjoyed it when we cranked up the music and sang along. Okay, actually, they shook their heads, put on their headphones and tried to ignore us while they watched a movie. I took that as a sign of support. We also, on a whim, decided to check for tickets to an OKC Thunder Game as we were passing through Oklahoma City. Karen found tickets for $15 each. With that said, I needed an oxygen tank for the walk up to the seats and for the lack of oxygen from being up so high, but you could sort of tell there were basketball players on the court. There was way too much food, not much sleep, but a lot of family time, more memories created and a chance to concentrate on what’s most important. I hope you had a chance to do the same...maybe without the blaring country music, data overage or six state travel schedule! The journey of parenthood has roadblocks, sharp turns and at times, excessive speed, but it’s a great ride. So glad you are taking it with us! Best regards, Mike, Karen, Kyle, Kate and Matt

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WET SNOW vs. DRY SNOW. IS THERE A DIFFERENCE? James Zahara Storm Team 8 , Chief Meteorologist WQAD HD News 8

When I’m forecasting snow, one of the first things I look at is something called the snow ratio. A snow ratio, simply, is the amount of water you get after melting snow. The average snow ratio is 10:1, so if you take 10 inches of snow and melt it, you get 1 inch of water. That is typical. But, we often see snow ratios lower (around 5:1) or much higher (20:1). This will affect how many inches you see in your backyard! Let’s explain this further… When the air is several degrees above freezing near the surface, the snow will partially melt before it hits the ground. This causes the snowflakes to appear very large (fat flakes). The snow ratio is low for this type of snow… around 5:1. So, for every inch of water that falls-we get 5 inches of snow. If the ground is frozen at the time, then you get that heavy, wet snow that makes great snowmen and snowballs… but is a major pain to shovel and can cause power outages because of its weight. If the ground is not frozen and temperatures at the

surface are above freezing, then most of the snow will melt on contact. Dry snow or fluffy snow falls when all of the layers of the atmosphere are below freezing-as well as the surface. Because the air is cold, the snow does not melt as it falls, so the flakes stay small. The snow ratio for this kind of snow is more like 20:1 or 30:1. This kind of snow can be dangerous because you don’t need a huge storm to end up with a ton of snow, you only need a little. This is also the snow that blows around a lot and doesn’t make for great snow creations. But it’s quite easy to shovel (unless there are about 20 inches!). So, why do you need to know all of this? Well, more than likely I’ll never talk about snow ratios on the air. But I will talk about temperatures. If there is a weak system coming through your area and I’m talking about a half-inch of precipitable water and temperatures in the 30’s, then you know a few things. One, we will get somewhere around 2-3 inches of snow (because the ratio will be lower than 10:1). And two, the snow will be heavy and wet. If I’m talking about temperatures in the 20’s and teens then it’s a good chance we will see some accumulations! If it’s cold enough, we could see somewhere around 10-20 inches (because ratios will be higher than 10:1)! Plus the snow will be light and fluffy. Now, don’t worry if this seems confusing. Just remember that a small-looking storm in the dead of winter may bring more of that white, fluffy stuff than you think!

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Raising Cyber-Safe Children in the Digital Age Laura McDonald Rivermont Collegiate

As an Instructional Technology Specialist, Computer Science Teacher, and mother of four, I get a lot of questions about cyber safety and how to discuss the topic with children. Although I teach Digital Citizenship in my technology classes, I have found that children follow through much better when they are getting the same message at home from parents. Here are some tips to get those conversations started at home. 1. Know the current technology and Social Media trends. I had an “internet-free” childhood. I didn’t even see a computer until I was in 5th grade, and did not use one until high school. The students of today, however, have never known a world without the internet. They are the children of the digital age. Most know more about technology than their parents and teachers. In order to have a meaningful discussion about cyber-safety with children, we have to know what is relevant TODAY in their digital world. For example, Instagram is the most highly utilized Social Media among teens, but many are also utilizing Twitter, Google Plus, Snapchat, and Facebook. Surprisingly, less than fifteen percent of teens really use e-mail. Most prefer to instant message via texting or virtual chat rooms. 2. Don’t “sugar-coat” it. In each of my classes, we discuss digital citizenship. While students can usually explain to me what a ‘cyberbully’ is, they often have no idea how to deal with one. Teaching children how to take a “screen-shot” and who to report situations to is very important. The most productive conversations my students have about cyberbullying revolve around how to deal with “friends” that are the bullies online. Reporting a stranger is one thing, but reporting a friend poses a whole new set of challenges. Role-modeling and creating mock-situations can be powerful conversation starters. I have found that most students would rather have a candid conversation about real issues than be given a list of “do’s and don’ts”. Our children probably will not tell us about a cyberbully (or even realize they are being bullied) unless we have regular conversations with them. Don’t be afraid to ask direct questions. 3. Seeing is believing. When it comes to social media discussions, I have students do a Google search for their own name. They are often amazed

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at what shows up in the results, especially if they add their birthdate or town of residence into the search parameters. Social media they thought no one but their ‘friends’ could see often turns up in the search. This becomes a great opportunity to talk about what to post and what to keep private. Our ‘digital footprint’ is what we are often judged by, even before we meet someone face-to-face. After the Google search, I get comments from students about how they are going to beef up their privacy settings, remove personal information from their Social Media accounts that predators could use, and choose more carefully what to post for everyone to see. Our children tend to follow our examples when it comes to social media, so I encourage all parents to post carefully. If we share everything, so will they. The federal C.O.P.P.A. rule (Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act) protects children under the age of thirteen from having their information, photo, or videos posted online without written parental consent. Parents can set a great example by simply asking their children’s permission before posting photos, videos, or information about them on Social Media sites. It may seem a little strange to ask your child for permission, but it opens the door for conversations about internet privacy. 4. Be vigilant. No parent wants to be the one who “spies” on their child. We want to give our children some freedom and independence. That being said, we also have a duty to watch over and protect our children, even online. Help your child set up his/her online accounts, including email and social media. Work together to check the privacy settings and create ‘friends’ lists. Check in with your child frequently to look at those accounts together. Communicate that you want to help them stay safe and deal with any issues that arise together as a family team. By keeping that dialogue open, your child will realize that you are not trying to be a ‘spy’, but that you are his/her cheerleader and advocate. I sit down with my children individually at least once each month to look at their email and social media settings. If I notice new ‘friends’ or spam from strangers, we talk about it. We strategize together how to deal with any problems. They appreciate the team approach, and I feel better knowing they do not feel the need to hide anything from me. I can monitor their online activities in an atmosphere of trust. 5. Utilize resources. Below are some great internet tools that I have used with my students and children. • Common Sense Media (www.commonsensemedia.org/) • Google Digital Literacy and Digital Citizenship Lessons (www. google.com/goodtoknow/web/curriculum/) • Digizen (www.digizen.org/) • iKeepSafe (www.ikeepsafe.org/) • PBS Kids (pbskids.org/webonauts/)

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Math Education’s State of Affairs Matt Buettner Center Director Mathnasium of Bettendorf/Pleasant Valley

Since the inception of the PISA (Programme for International Student Assessment) in 2000, the United States has dropped from 20th in 2000 to 24th in 2003, tied for 26th in 2006, dropped to 30th in 2009, and stands 26th/32nd in 2012 for mathematics. Clearly the United States is being out performed year after year by high achieving countries around the world. While our top performers tend to excel on the global stage, our “average” kids do not compare well with kids in other countries—those with whom they will soon be competing for the good jobs of the future. The results from the PISA are particularly significant in light of the fact that as far as math is concerned, the test measures 15-year-old students around the world in only one specific category: problem solving, which is generally considered to be the crown jewel of mathematics education. When the President used the word “math” five times in the 2006 State of the Union Address, he was expressing a widespread concern that the United States is losing its competitive edge in the world economy. The Wall Street Journal has called the problem an “economic time bomb.” The final report of the president’s National Math Panel (2008) soberly reported that grade by grade, America’s students are not learning enough math and science to keep pace with the rest of the world. As evidenced by the 2009 and 2012 PISA

reports, as a country, we are not yet changing the direction of the trend line. Over the past 50 years, many attempts have been made to “reform” mathematics education. “New Math,” “Back to Basics,” various flavors of “Reform Math” (Mathland, Everyday Math, TERC, and Connected Math, to name a few), and No Child Left Behind, were all heralded in their time as being the approach that would move the needle in the right direction. The new kid on the block is the Common Core. It will be several years before we know whether or not it will fare any better than previous attempts to put mathematics education on a truly positive course. As we start a new year with the changes coming from the Common Core curriculum, pressure to increase the performance of US students on the world stage, and continuing demand for math skills in the workforce to support the vast technological developments that continually shape and reshape our world, it is important to keep in mind that at Mathnasium, we will continue to meet the needs of the students who grace our Centers by providing a safe haven for them from the frustration, boredom, and embarrassment they have been enduring in their everyday classroom experience. Additionally, we will continue to strive to work with school districts, as a partner, in order to improve every student’s mathematical education.

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Don’t Play the Battery Drain Game Have you ever been halfway through your favorite movie or just about to reach a new level on Ridiculous Fishing when suddenly your tablet vibrates with a five percent battery warning? Stunned, you wonder where the other 95 percent went while you frantically look for a place to charge. To stay connected with family and friends, informed of the latest news and entertained with games and cat videos, it’s important to keep devices going – be it your phone or a tablet. You can start by taking some simple measures to extend your battery life, including: • Dim the Screen: Persistent display at the brightest level is a surefire way to put your Smartphone battery into early retirement. Reducing the amount of energy your phone uses on a regular basis will pay immediate dividends. • Notifications: Pick a ringtone instead of vibrate, which uses more energy. Sometimes vibrate is preferable to a ringtone, but try to use it only as needed. • Turn off those Apps: Turning off non-essential functions when they are not in use will go a long

way to extending the amount of hours in a battery in settings. Among the biggest energy hogs are GPS, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. All three continuously search for signals/location info whether you are using them or not, so while this is useful when you’re lost, it is not when you are found. Click on your Smartphone’s settings to see what apps are active. Additionally, there are now apps available to help manage your battery usage. Battery Doctor, for example, allows you to monitor the battery drain of each process or app when it is in use and provides instructions on how to suspend it. When you don’t have time to stay on top of your battery usage, you can keep your device charged wherever you are with portable charges such as the Mophie Powerstation. The Powerstation’s compact design makes charging a device easy while on the go.

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Scott County Kids Early Childhood Iowa…what is Scott County Kids Early Childhood Iowa? Scott County Kids Early Childhood Iowa strives to ensure that “Every child beginning at birth will be healthy and successful.” How does Scott County Kids Early Childhood Iowa ensure that “Every child beginning at birth will be healthy and successful” in Scott County? Through community involvement community priorities are established. The Scott County Kids Early Childhood board may contract with a community agency to provide a completely unique service or an already existing service may be modified or enhanced to meet a particular need. Often the limited funding Scott County Kids Early Childhood Iowa has is utilized to meet identified community need; other times, needs can be met through facilitating communication with the early childhood service providers. Our community is fortunate to have a vast array of caring early childhood professionals. What is the Scott County Kids Early Childhood Iowa Board? The Scott County Kids Early Childhood Board is comprised of community leaders in the areas of education, health, human services, faith, business and of course parents. How does Scott County Kids Early Childhood Iowa get the funding they disperse? From the Early Childhood Iowa state board. The state departments supporting Early Childhood Iowa are; the Department of Education, Department of Human Services and Department of Health. Funding must be for services for children prenatal through age 5. How does Scott County Kids decide how to spend funding? Through evaluation of community forum information and community data assessments the Scott County Kids Early Childhood Board has established community priorities. These community priorities drive funding decisions. The priorities are as follows: 1. Advance healthy physical and mental development for all children, with a priority to at-risk children. 2. Increase access to affordable quality learning environments for all children. 3. Increase awareness regarding the importance of the early years. 4. Increase positive relationships between children and parents. 5. Increase the number of center and home based providers meeting quality standards. Are the same services always funded? Not always. In addition to funding decisions meeting community priorities, funding decisions adjust to community resources as well. For instance if a funding source becomes available in our community to provide a service that Scott County Kids has traditionally funded, Scott County Kids would adjust or reduce funding accordingly. Any unobligated funding would then be contracted to another community priority. …and it’s not all about funding! We strive to enrich the early childhood system of Scott County. The system is made up of many private and public service providers – all working to better the lives of children.

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Quality Care For Kids

Jessica Redden, RN Child Care Nurse Consultant Scott County Health Department 600 W. 4th Street Davenport, IA 52801 563-326-8618 Ext. 8821 Jessica.redden@scottcountyiowa.com

A newsletter for Scott County Child Care Providers

Norovirus Noroviruses are one of the most common causes of diarrheal flu (viral gastroenteritis) with about 20 million cases yearly in the United States. Norovirus is the most common cause of diarrheal outbreaks in Iowa. Children and adults infected have symptoms for 24-48 hours, but can still shed the virus for at least several days after symptoms resolve. Norovirus illness can be very serious for young children.

Call your Child Care Nurse Consultant if you have any questions about child health and safety, or any special training needs.

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Vomiting Nausea, stomach pain (other symptoms include fever, headache and body aches). In a recent study, researchers found norovirus in stool samples for up to 4-8 weeks after illness. Noroviruses are usually spread by people not washing their hands (after going to the bathroom) and then preparing food for others, or working in food preparation. Anyone who is ill with diarrhea, vomiting and/or fever

Teething Beads Amber teething beads and necklaces are meant to be worn around a baby’s neck, wrist, or ankle. There is controversy about the evidence if “Baltic Amber” beads help babies with teething, however there is no controversy if teething beads are safe. Teething beads are not safe and are a known choking hazard! Caring For Our Children National Health and Safety Performance standards, 3rd edition (CFOC) states that small round objects are more likely to choke children because they can completely block a

child’s airway. Items with parts that are round, oblong, or egg shaped with a diameter smaller than 1 3/4 inches should be banned for children under 3 yrs because it is a potential choking hazard. Injury and death from aspiration of small parts is a known risk.

should not handle food or work with children. Hand washing is important! Studies also show that washing with soap and water (scrubbing for 20 seconds) is more effective that hand sanitizers at removing or inactivating certain kinds of germs including norovirus! For more information about Norovirus and the importance of hand washing contact your local nurse consultant.

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terminology that most kids might not know and Is Kung Fu for you? orexplain the meaning. He speaks to us like we are Evin Ersan Junior Reporter for QC Family Focus Magazine

When a new year starts many people set goals, and many times those goals involve health or bettering their lives in some way. So this month I am going to share something that has added a lot to my life. Kung Fu! I have been taking Kung Fu since I was six years old. My parents enrolled me for many reasons. One was that my dad grew up with martial arts and he felt it gave him many advantages in life, and another was the fact that I was well...kind of... “hyper”. My parents said they felt Kung Fu would give me some focus and discipline, and you know what, it did! My Kung Fu instructor is John Morrow who is the owner and founder of Morrow’s Academy of Martial Arts. Mr. Morrow is a seventh degree black belt in martial arts and has been in the Quad Cities for over 30 years helping people learn self defense and achieve a higher level of fitness through Kung Fu training. His mission is to motivate people who want to realize their potential and attain goals they may not have thought possible. Mr. Morrow does not just talk and teach. His personal training program has allowed him many world record attempts and landed him in the Guinness Book of World Records and Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! From my very first class Kung Fu made me feel like I was doing something important. Mr. Morrow is a very disciplined person. He takes class very seriously and demands you pay attention and show respect for him and the other students, but he is also a lot of fun and very smart! Sometimes in the middle of the class he will throw out vocabulary 20

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adults and expects us to do our best. He doesn’t baby us, but he does encourage us to push ourselves and when we get it, he smiles, and so do we. He is also extremely funny in a straight faced kind of way. Sometimes I pause for a second and then realize he just made an awesome joke! Through Kung Fu and Mr. Morrow’s teaching I have built up a strong confidence in myself, become more disciplined, and learned a lot about respect. I have more flexibly, and I have become stronger, both mentally and physically. Bullying is also discussed in class. We are taught not to use our skills for playing around as we could hurt someone, but if we need to defend ourselves we know what to do. My younger sister, (who is 10) also takes Kung Fu. She comes off cute and sweet but if you see her kick in class you might be surprised. I plan on continuing Kung Fu and hope to get a black belt. It is a good sport for all ages, and it is something you can continue all of your life. If you’re looking for something new to keep you in shape and mentally sharp, or if you have a child that you think would benefit from a disciplined yet fun sport, consider Kung Fu. If you would like more information about Morrow’s Academy of Martial Arts, call 309.764.1929 or go to: http:// www.morrowsacademy.com/ Scan this QR code to see my video where I chat with Mr. Morrow about the benefits of martial arts and he and I show you some moves!

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Why Use a Financial Institution? Tawnya Hambly Public Relations Director, JA of the Heartland www.jaheartland.org A financial institution is a business that provides moneyrelated services. Banks and credit unions’ basic business is to accept deposits and make loans. Let’s check out the various services they offer. Most people put their money into a checking account at a bank or credit union so they can pay bills and buy the things they need and want. People can use checks or debit cards to use their money quickly, easily, and safely. The money used is pulled from the checking account to pay for the good or service purchased. When you receive money for a birthday or a job well done and you don’t need to spend it right away, what do you do with it? Most people put it in a savings account at a bank or credit union. This is a good option to use to hold

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money. Typically the financial institution pays interest on the balance in your savings account allowing you to earn even more money. When you become an adult you will make large purchases, such as a home or car. You may not have enough money in your savings account to pay for these large items. What would you do? Banks and credit unions provide loans. This is a service where the financial institution will allow you to borrow money from them for your large purchase. Of course, you will need to repay the financial institution for the amount of the loan, plus interest that has been added. In this case, interest is a fee the financial institution charges you for the loan service. Have you heard of credit cards? Credit cards are like mini loans. You can make a purchase with a credit card and pay for it at a later date. Typically you have 30 days to pay the balance on your credit card. If you don’t pay back the full amount in 30 days interest will be charged to your credit card causing the balance due to increase. Credit cards are best to use when you know you can pay the full amount within the 30 day window. Based on the services financial institutions provide you can see how banks and credit unions are important businesses in our community. Let’s practice utilizing the different services financial institutions offer. Read the following scenario and pick the best service option. A = checking account, B = savings account, C = loan, D = debit card, and E = credit card 1. Susan is going to college and will not be able to visit her home bank very often. She is responsible for her own bills. She needs a way to access her money and track what she spends. Answer: _____ 2. Ruby’s home needs a kitchen make-over. She has decided to borrow money that she knows she cannot repay for several more years. Answer: ____ 3. George likes to order items on the internet. He’s very careful, but he needs a way to pay electronically for his purchases. Answer: ____ 4. Tyler works part-time. He wants to have money for college when he graduates so he won’t have to borrow money. Answer: _____ Article content is a part of JA BizTown® curriculum. Answer Key: 1. A or D, 2. C, 3. E, and 4. B QC Family Focus - January 2015 21

Welcome to January! Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cold and dreary, which in my book means soup time! This soup is creamy and comforting and better yet feeds a crowd. And like any soup, gets better with age! Creamy Turkey & Wild Rice Soup 2 boxes of Uncle Benâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wild Rice mix 3 c. shredded, cooked turkey 3 carrots, finely diced 2 stalks celery, finely diced 1 white or yellow onion, finely diced 6 c. chicken stock 1/2 c. half and half 1/2 stick of unsalted butter 3/4 c. flour 2 t. lemon pepper seasoning {or regular pepper} 1. In a saucepan cook the rice according to directions, set aside. 2. I n a large stockpot combine the butter, carrots, celery and onion. Saute over medium heat until tender. 3. U sing a sifter, sift in the flour over the vegetables and continue to stir over medium heat, cooking out the flour for about 2 minutes. This mixture will clump together and become thick. 4. S lowly pour in the chicken stock and allow to cook for another 3-4 minutes, while whisking to avoid any lumps. 5. Add in the cooked rice and chicken, stirring to combine. 6. Turn down the heat to simmer and the soup will start to thicken. 7. S lowly stir in the half and half and lemon pepper seasoning. Heat to serve. Ever have a craving for something decadent but do not want the hassle of it all? These brownies are simple - dump everything in the bowl and bake! And better yet, no flour is involved - and trust me, they work! 5 Ingredient Peanut Butter Brownies 2 c. peanut butter 4 T. cocoa powder 1 c. sugar 1 t. baking soda 2 eggs chocolate chips {optional} powdered sugar {optional} 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and grease an 8x8 baking dish. 2. I n a mixing bowl combine the peanut butter, eggs, cocoa, sugar and baking soda. Stir until a thick batter forms. 3. S pread the batter in the baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean. 4. F old additional chocolate chips into the batter if desired or top with powdered sugar before serving.

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New Year with New Beginnings.

Save or Spend your Christmas money? Kim Fein Marketing Assistant, R.I.A. Federal Credit Union

Did you get money as a gift during the holiday season? What do you do with it? Do you run right out and spend it or save all of it? You have a lot of choices. Anyone can spend all their money, that’s easy. But then you don’t really have any money in your piggy bank when you need it. The idea is not to spend money but to be money smart and learn how to handle it. Here are a few ideas… Small items…Want to buy a favorite snack at school? Rent a new video game? Go see a movie? If you save enough money you can do those fun things. In fact, the more you save, the more you can do. Bigger items…Do you dream of getting a new bike or skateboard? You’ll need to save even more money which may take you more time. Keep saving! Every amount no matter how small will add up over time.

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Charity…Do you feel that helping others is important? There are so many places that you can give to…maybe your family has a favorite charity or organization. Make 2015 the year that you learn the art of saving. Axle will be here to give you tips and encouragement along the way. R.I.A. Federal Credit Union wants to wish everyone a safe and Happy New Year! Have fun making your list of resolutions for 2015!

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A Resolution for Your Child— Learning to be More Organized

Brenda Boleyn, Ph.D. & Barbara Wiese, Ph.D. Professors in the School of Education at St. Ambrose University

At this time of year we, as adults, often make resolutions to improve in some area of life. According to government statistics, one of the top New Year’s resolutions people make is to get organized. There are various degrees of organization— some of us are hoping to become super tidy over the course of the next year, and others are hoping to simply reduce the chaos and develop some systems so life runs a little more smoothly. Organization skills are life skills that are important throughout all stages of life, and they begin in childhood. Some children are more naturally organized, and others struggle with basic organization skills (Alcott, 2010). So this month we thought we’d consider ideas which may help your child develop skills to care for his/her belongings and stay on top of tasks—both of which are important for life at home and in the school setting. Here are some suggestions: *A good place to start, especially at the start of a new year, is to create a family calendar which tracks everyone’s activities. Encourage your child to add his/her own activities, as well as use the calendar as a reference when making new plans. *Utilize checklists whenever possible. Creating lists, and checking them off, will help develop your child’s ability to prioritize and organize time. List-making opportunities could include writing down what goes in his/her bag for a sleepover, or making a list of chores to be done before dinner. Like adults, children often get great satisfaction from checking items off their “to do” list. *Along that same line, involve your child in responsibilities around the home which involve sorting. This could include sorting the laundry by family member or type of item, putting dishes away, or helping you clean out a closet or toy box. Think of tasks where your child would be putting similar items together. *Find a place for everything. It is hard for your child to put things away and stay organized if he/she isn’t sure where things should go. Pick a room—his/her bedroom or

perhaps the playroom—and help him/her identify where everything should go. Being involved in this process will help your child take ownership of keeping things tidy. Use labels so items can be returned to a spot without much guidance. *Cook with your child. This could begin with meal planning together and creating a shopping list. There are a lot of elements in the act of cooking, as well, that involve organization—sorting and preparing ingredients, organizing essential cooking tools, and managing time. *If your child is school age, help your child create a home for homework supplies. Use a basket or box to hold paper, pencils, markers, rulers, glue, etc. so everything he/she needs is in one place. *Make things accessible. It is easier for your child to put away his/her bath towel if the hook is at his/her level. Your child’s hats and gloves will more likely return to their rightful place if it is easy to reach. *Very young children to school age children can be encouraged to create and organize “collections.” Consider the variety of items he/she could sort, classify and arrange—rocks, Legos, trading cards, even books! *Help children set limits. Some children have trouble letting go of things and want to save everything (rocks, leaves, stickers, etc.). Designate a container which limits how much a child can save. They can keep important keepsakes—as long as it fits in this box or on this shelf. *Develop routines with your child. One good routine to start with would be a before bed routine. With your child list out 3-5 important things to do before bed such as brushing teeth, picking out clothes for the next day, and packing up the backpack. As much as possible, stay consistent with this routine so that it eventually becomes a habit. *Use sticky notes as reminders. It is helpful to have a visual reminder, especially when things get busy. For young children, you or the child can draw a picture on the sticky note; older children can read written reminders. These are helpful for remembering items to take to soccer practice or piano, or for remembering to do things that are outside of the normal routine. *Show your child how to break down a task into smaller steps. If a child is responsible for organizing his/ her backpack each day, be sure to demonstrate how to do it, guide him/her through the process together several times, then let him/her do it independently. You can provide a chart or picture with the steps involved in a certain task, and give refresher demonstrations when needed. You play a vital role in teaching organization skills to your child. If you help your child implement just one idea each month for the next year, you’ll enter the next New Year ready to tackle a different resolution! Happy New Year and happy organizing!! QC Family Focus - January 2015 25

New Year with New Beginnings.

NEW YEAR, FRESH START! By Kelly Hunt Credit Counselor, Consumer Credit Nationwide

It seems that at the beginning of each year we try to think about what we can do “better” this year. Inevitably, finances are always one of the top resolutions that come up. It never hurts to take some time and revisit your budget, 401k & Flex contributions, as well as do some general financial “maintenance”. Do you go “ugh” when you hear the word budget? Budgeting is not supposed to be a “bad” thing. Budgeting puts you in control of where your money goes and allows you to achieve the financial goals that you set! Start off by figuring out your take home income for the month. If you are paid weekly or bi-weekly, I like to start out my budget with either 4 or 2 paychecks respectively and try not to take into account the “extra” paycheck that you get every 3 or 6 months. Then make a list of all of your living expenses. You will need to take into account all monthly fixed expenses that have a specific payment amount and due date, flexible expenses that change from month to month and periodic expenses that you don’t pay on a monthly basis but divide the periodic amount out into a monthly number. Now, subtract the expenses from the income to see if you balance. If you do, great! If there is extra left over, you can decide what you would like to do with the extra. Do you want to save for a vacation, pay off debt sooner or save for a home improvement project you’ve wanted to do? If there is a deficit, you will have to decide what you want to change. Do you want to work a part time job to increase your income? What expenses are you willing to adjust? Whatever you want, the decision is yours! The beginning of the year is also a good time to revisit 401k contributions and Flex Spending Accounts. Now that you know what your budget is, perhaps you should consider changing your 401k contribution. If you have money left over in your budget, you could increase your contribution to take full advantage of an employer match or yearly maximum contribution. The same can be said if you are upside down on your budget. If you are putting more than the employer match in, you could reduce it to get more money back into your paycheck. Remember, with either scenario, since this is pretax money, the difference of what you put in or get back will not be dollar for dollar. There are Flex accounts for healthcare and dependant care costs. Now is the time to re-evaluate your contribution to them. Do you have a child that will no longer need full time daycare? Did you put extra into your Flex account last year because you knew you were going to have a surgery with a high out of pocket cost, but you have 26

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no medical procedures planned for this year? You will want to make sure you are fully aware of what your Flex account covers and if there is a grace period for eligible expenditures. Dependant care can be for either a child or an elderly dependant. Once you decide on the amount you are going to put in, you cannot change it unless there is a life-qualifying event such as a death, birth, marriage or divorce so only put in what you know you can reasonably use in a year. Beyond your budget and reevaluating your 401k and Flex account contributions just be aware of your finances in general. Whether it is a medical bill that you never received an Explanation of Benefits for or a utility type bill you never received. Medical issues can arise at any time. Recently, my 15 year old daughter received a collection statement for a co-pay from the doctors office. When I took her to the doctor they were not sure if there would be a co-pay so they did not charge me for it. The insurance is through her dad and since we don’t live together I never saw the Explanation of Benefits. Apparently, the doctor’s office sent 2 bills to his house but he never forwarded the information on to me. Next thing you know, the doctor’s office has sent the bill to collections. A quick phone call to the doctor’s office and everything was cleared up, but it’s just one more reason to make sure you keep your eyes and ears open when it comes to medical bills. Also, not that long ago I did not receive a bill for one of my utility type accounts. A quick call to the provider let me know that they were having billing issues and they would send a bill out as soon as it was fixed. I knew how much my bill should be, so I set the money aside and waited for the bill. The following month, the same thing happened so once again I set the money aside. Finally, the third month rolled around and I received a bill for 3 months worth of service. Lucky for me, I had set the money aside and was able to pay the 3 month bill without hesitation. However, had I not realized all along that the bill had not come I may not have had the money to pay the entire bill when it was due. It never hurts to look at your budget throughout the year and readjust as your priorities change. Perhaps you want to be able to take your family on vacation more than you want to watch cable throughout the year. Maybe you’ve decided that a smart phone is convenient, but not really worth the extra charges that drive up your cell phone bill. Budgeting puts you in control of deciding what’s more important to you and what’s less important to you. Please feel free to email your questions/comments to info@toomuchdebt.com. Consumer Credit of the Quad Cities has helped people take control of their debt through free

confidential budget counseling, debt analysis and debt management since 1993. Contact us if you are experiencing financial problems and need help managing your debt or help setting up a budget, we can work with you and your creditors to find a solution. www.TooMuchDebt.com or 563-359-8830

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New Year with New Beginnings.

Lose Weight and Help the Community with Fitness Xpress Mark McLaughlin

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According to the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, America’s population includes 78 million obese adults, and nearly 30 percent of U.S. children and teens are either overweight or obese. “Obesity has become an epidemic,” said Dana VanGilder, General Manager of Fitness Xpress, a locally owned fitness club with locations in Davenport, Moline, and Iowa City. “At Fitness Xpress, we offer the Project 10 Challenge to help people in our communities to develop healthier lifestyles and slim down.” Visitors can register for the Project 10 Challenge at the Fitness Xpress website, fx247.com. This fitness and weight-loss program features an effective mix of exercise and eating right. Fitness Xpress has partnered with ViSalus Sciences, developers of Project 10, to provide clients with Vi-Shape, a high-protein shake mix which is integral to the program. ViSalus Sciences is a healthy lifestyle company which has developed a platform for achieving weight-loss and fitness results by encouraging participants to concentrate on losing just 10 pounds at a time. Fitness Xpress will be part of ViSalus’ World’s Largest Simultaneous Group Workout. “We’re working on setting a Guinness World Record,” VanGilder said. “People in 11 countries will be participating.” Locally, the event will be held at 11:45 a.m., Saturday, January 3, at the three Fitness Xpress locations: - 109 East 50th Street, Davenport, IA 52806, 563-3862348 - 4200 24th Ave Moline IL 61265, 309-797-3150 - 1059 Hwy 6 E., Iowa City, IA 52240, 319-351-1729 For every person who participates in the event, ViSalus will donate 30 kids’ meals through their Project 10 Kids program. Locally, the meals will go to the Project 10 In the Schools program designed to help kids fighting childhood obesity, or the Backpacks for Kids program of the River Bend Foodbank. “If 500 people participate at each location, that translates into 45,000 meals donated for local kids,” VanGilder said. No purchase or membership is required to participate. To find out more or to sign up, visit fx247. com. According to VanGilder, with every 10 pounds a client loses on the Project 10 Challenge, he or she

receives a month of free membership, if they continue using the Vi-Shape shake mix. ViSalus offers an additional community benefit. “ViSalus will send 30 meals to a community charity for every 10 pounds lost by a client through the program.” An example of such a charity is the Backpacks for Kids Program, which strives to make sure that school children don’t go hungry over the weekend. “Fitness Xpress plans to sponsor at least 1,000 kids in the Project 10 In The Schools Program, designed to educate local overweight students and their parents in exercise, proper meal planning, and nutrition,” she said. VanGilder and the Fitness Xpress team invite more community members to take the Project 10 Challenge. “It’s a win-win deal,” she said. “It helps clients to lose weight, and it helps the community. Our goal is for at least 5,000 new people to try the program in the next six months.” To find out more about Fitness Xpress, visit fx247.com.

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Put the Spring Back in Your Step! Mark McLaughlin Mickle Communications

Do you suffer from sore feet? Does every step make you wince? If you need help in putting the spring back in your step, it may be time to consult a specialist. To gain some helpful insights into keeping a healthy stride, we talked with Dr. Mindy Trotter, a foot and ankle physician and surgeon at Iowa Foot & Ankle Specialists, PLLC, located at 2884 AAA Court in Bettendorf, IA. Q: Mindy, why does the foot and ankle area need its own special type of doctor? A: As with any ailment of your body, you could easily go to a generalist and probably get a general diagnosis. However, if you want a diagnosis that you can be sure is accurate, with specific treatment options for improvement, you should always seek out a specialist. Q: Is foot pain a natural part of aging? A: Yes and no. If you have had an injury in the past, you’re more likely to develop painful arthritis over time than someone who has not. However, if you are someone who has never had an injury and you do have pain in your feet or ankles, it would be best to get it evaluated by a specialist who can guide you to an explanation of what is causing your pain and provide treatment options. In my opinion, nobody should ever have to live in pain if there are solutions available. Q: What kind of problems do you treat? A: I see and treat any issues with the foot or ankle, including bones, tendons, ligaments, nerves, skin and even nails, both surgical and non-surgical. Q: What schools did you attend, and what kind of degrees, certifications, and licensure do you hold? A: I received my undergraduate degree from the University of Northern Iowa, four years of PreMed studies, majoring in Biology and minoring in Chemistry. I then went on to the medical school in Des Moines to get my doctorate degree, completing four years at Des Moines University’s College of Podiatric Medicine & 30

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Surgery. After receiving my doctorate degree, I was chosen to train at a prestigious three-year surgical residency program, specializing in complex and reconstructive surgery of the foot and ankle. Q: What ages will you see as patients? A: Patients of every age are seen in my office, from pediatrics to geriatrics. Q: What kind of sports injuries can you treat? A: I have training and experience in treating any type of sports injury related to the foot or ankle. This includes bones, cartilage, tendons, ligaments or any injury in general. The most common sports injuries treated would include fractures or dislocations of bones in the feet or ankles, cartilage damage to bones of the ankle, ligamentous tears of the feet or ankles, tendon tears or ruptures most commonly being the Achilles tendon, overuse injuries, and similar conditions. Q: In addition to being a podiatric physician, you are also a foot and ankle surgeon and you oversee rehabilitation. What are the advantages of having all of these disciplines handled by one physician? A: In my opinion, being treated by the same physician from start to finish provides a quality of care that is often hard to find in today’s healthcare environment. It also allows for the building of a more personal, trusting relationship with your physician. Q: What are some things that people can do to maintain or even improve the functional ability of their feet? A: In general, it is always important to wear quality shoe gear that is both protective and supportive. This goes along with the type of activity that you are doing as well. There are certain types of shoe gear specifically designed for various types of activity. Does this mean you should never wear sandals during the summer? For some individuals, yes. However, growing up in Iowa, I too cherish those few months of gorgeous summer weather when we get to enjoy wearing less than ideal shoes. Q: Do patients need to be referred by a family doctor to see you? A: No, a referral is not usually necessary. Patients can call directly to make appointments. To find out more about Iowa Foot & Ankle Specialists, PLLC, call (563) 424-1235 or visit www. iowafootandanklespecialists.com. To watch Dr. Trotter’s video report, check out this link http://vimeo. com/115202287 or scan the qr code

Iowa Foot & Ankle Specialists, PLLC, is dedicated to providing exceptional, personalized foot and ankle health care. Our practice specializes in all Iowa Foot & Ankle Specialists, PLLC, is dedicated to providing exceptional, personalized conditions affecting the foot or ankle, both conservatively and surgically. foot and ankle health care. Our practice specializes in all conditions affecting the foot or ankle,

both conservatively and surgically. Utilizing the latest advances in foot and ankle medicine, combined with a treatment plan customized to meet your needs, our goal is to treat our patients Utilizing the latest advances in foot and ankle medicine, combined with a treatment plan with comfort and compassion throughout the healing process. customized to meet your needs, our goal is to treat our patients with comfort and compassion throughout the healing process. Our general and specialized Our general and specialized services include, but are not limited to, the following: services include, but are not

A referral is not usually limited to, the following: necessary, so feel free to Achilles Tendonitis, Ruptures Ankle Strain, Sprain call us directly. To learn more Achilles Tendonitis, Ruptures Ankle / Foot Fractures Ankle Instability Ankle Strain, Sprain Flat Feet Difficulty Walking, Foot / Ankle Pain about our services, please Ankle / Foot Fractures High Arched Feet Arthritis of the Foot / Ankle Ankle Instability call (563) 424-1235 today to Plantar Fasciitis, Heel Pain, Spurs Hammertoes Flat Feet Orthotics Bunions schedule an appointment. Difficulty Walking, Foot / Ankle Pain Corns and Calluses Neuroma, Nerve Pain Foot Sprains, Strains Congenital Foot Deformities Wound / Infection Management Surgery, Arthroscopic, Reconstructive Athletic / Sports Injuries

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New Year with New Beginnings.

Healthy habits for 2015! Shannon Swanson Good Samaritan Society-Services@Home

Now that the holidays have come and gone, it is pretty safe to say that most of us are feeling a little “stuffed.” Your favorite jeans might have started feeling a bit snug, or maybe you’re noticing that the rolls from the dinner table have made it around your midline? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. The epic post-holiday weight loss dash, which many people pursue around the New Year, can either encourage a healthy lifestyle change for the better, or be detrimental to your health. We have all heard the phrase, “The best way to lose weight is diet and exercise.” So many of us cringe at the word “diet”, but what this word really means is simply just watch what you eat. Many people look for a quick fix, crash dieting, or finding the quick and easy way to shed pounds fast. I’m here to tell you this; don’t bother spending money on diet pills or expensive weight loss programs. Instead invest in yourself and your health. Here are some tips for jump starting a journey to a healthier you.

First of all it is always a good idea to talk to your physician before starting any dramatic lifestyle changes, and it’s a good time to ask some questions if you need help getting pointed in the right direction. Most health clubs run specials this time of year, including discounted membership dues, no enrollment fees, or a free consultation with a personal trainer or wellness coach. Remember the beginning of the article where I said you’re not alone? Talk to some friends, family, or coworkers to see if they’d be interested in starting up their weight loss goals with you. You are much more likely to succeed and stay motivated if you have someone working towards similar goals. Plan your meals and snacks out before you go to the grocery store. The average adult requires only 1,500-2,500 calories per day, make them count! Spread them out throughout the day. Set yourself up for success by starting with small changes. I’m not here to tell you to give up your morning latte or late night bowl of ice cream, but you can opt for skim milk, skip the extra sugar, and maybe try frozen yogurt, or cut your portion in half. Make sure you drink plenty of water. Drinking approximately 8 (8oz) glasses of water is essential for your well-being. Don’t like drinking plain water? Try adding a fresh lemon or cucumber slice. Keep in mind weight loss won’t happen overnight, set small goals, plan ahead, and get plenty of rest. You can do it!

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Could Your Family Give Up Sugar for 10 Days? By Julie Johnson, D.C., C.F.M.P. Coordinator for Palmer Clinics Community Relations

It may not seem like a long time, but 10 days is long enough to prove a point. In order to eliminate sugar from your diet for 10 days and see what that experience would be like for your family, you’ll need to join your kids and do a little homework of your own. Sugar is hidden in more foods than you might think and it has 57 different names. Sugar is known to increase inflammation, decrease immune function, feed bad bacteria in your gut and has been linked to such chronic health conditions as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, depression and migraine headaches. When you eat sugar, your blood sugar rises and the pancreas creates insulin. Insulin turns sugar into fat for storage. High levels of insulin keep the brain from getting the signal that you’re full and this can make the brain think you’re starving. Then the body feels fatigued. Sound familiar? Do you see this in your child? The Sugar Cycle is a big deal, and on January 17 you can join Palmer College of Chiropractic and the Putnam Museum & Science Center for the only Quad-City theater showing of a film that urges viewers to become conscious about sugar consumption. It’s called “Fed Up,” and it’s a film for the family to attend together. This is an important conversation not just about the health of children for decades to come, but for everyone. On Saturday, January 17 at 1:30 p.m., a screening of “Fed

Up” will be offered at the National Geographic GIANT Screen Theater, Putnam Museum, 1717 W. 12th Street in Davenport. For one low price of $5 guests get admission to the movie, museum and Science Center. Did you know that there’s a difference between 160 calories in almonds compared to 160 calories in soda? This difference is important because one of them gets turned into fat immediately and can impact overall health in a dramatic way. Get the answer to this question and more by visiting the vendor area before the movie. Interactive activities will be offered in the Grand Lobby area next to the theater from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Various stations will show participants how sugar affects the brain and nervous system, how to read food labels, and offer demonstrations on healthy cooking and preparing school lunches for kids. Representatives from Standard Process, the makers of the supplement line available at the Palmer Clinics, will also be on hand to answer questions about whole food supplementation and how it differs from synthetic vitamins most commonly available. As a fun experiment, the concession stand at the Putnam will be divided down the middle into standard concession fare and healthy fare. This will provide guests an opportunity to vote with their dollars and explore the options of having healthier choices available at movie theaters. There also will be a drawing for two $50 Visa gift cards, baskets with a 21-Day Purification Program and Palmer College prizes, in addition to other items. Please visit www.palmer.edu/clinics/QC/Fed-Up for more information about this event. Because seating is limited, the Putnam encourages pre-registration for this event by calling (563) 324-1933. You can also reach me directly at julie.johnson@palmer. edu or by phone at (563) 884-5628.

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New Year with New Beginnings.

Dr. Traci Nelson Hassel Nelson Chiropractic

One of the most common questions we get in our chiropractic office: “What’s the best position to sleep? I love this question, because improving sleep posture can make such a difference in your spine’s function, your quality of sleep and therefore how you FEEL. The best position for each individual could vary, but in general it is best to sleep side-lying. To do this properly, lie on either your right or left side and rest your head on a standard pillow that is the correct thickness so your face points straight ahead. Avoid a “fat” pillow that will cause your neck to tilt up or a super flat pillow that would turn your face to the mattress. Make sure to bend your knees slightly and place a pillow between your knees to keep your pelvis from twisting. Try and keep your knees away from your chest, as in the fetal position. This can strain your low back and tighten hip flexor muscles that can lead to injury. If sleeping curled in the fetal position is most comfortable, that can be a sign of a muscular condition that can lead to low back injury. I often hear that people sleep on the same side for years because of their partners snoring. If this is the case, simply switch sides of the bed so you can continue to sleep with your back toward the “noise”. Special neck pillows could possibly help you sleep with better posture, but this is so specific to each individual you should ask your chiropractor what she or he thinks. Proper sleeping on your back includes laying on your back on a comfortable and supportive mattress with a pillow or small bolster under your knees. Instances of snoring and

sleep apnea are much more frequent when a person is sleeping on their back. If this is the case with you or your partner, find out why the snoring is occurring. Is it due to excess weight, sinus problems or sleep apnea? There are a lot of new treatments that can provide needed relief from the annoyance of snoring. As an added benefit, spending all night with the face out in the air—and not smooshed up against a pillow—leads to fewer facial wrinkles . A few more tips on what you should avoid: · A mattress that sags so much that you cannot stay in any position · Sleeping with your head on your arm or shoulder · Sleeping on your stomach-this strains the neck and low back · Sleeping on a couch or recliner—If this is the only way to be comfortable, most likely there is something that needs corrected with your spine. Avoiding some of the “wrong” sleep positions can help ease spinal stress, but even the best posture cannot correct a subluxation (misalignment and nerve irritation) of the spine. Get checked by a chiropractor to improve the function of your spine, nervous system and to improve your quality of sleep. Rest well!

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osing osing100 100pounds poundsisisa aresolution resolution Vicki VickiNelson, Nelson,59, 59,Davenport, Davenport,vowed vowed totokeep keepafter aftertwo twohip hipreplacement replacement surgeries surgeriesrelieved relievedthe thearthritic arthriticpain painand and got gother hermoving movingagain. again. “The “Thepain painstarted startedininmy mymid mid50s 50s and andI Ithought, thought,‘Wait, ‘Wait,I’m I’mtoo tooyoung young for forthis,’” this,’”recalls recallsVicki, Vicki,now nowretired. retired. “I“Iused usedtotowalk walka apath patharound aroundArsenal Arsenal Island Islandatatlunchtime, lunchtime,but butpain painforced forcedme me totouse usea acane caneand andhandicapped handicappedparking. parking. I Iknew knewititwas wastime timetotomake makea achange.” change.” Vicki’s Vicki’sphysician, physician,ORA ORAtotal totaljoint joint surgeon, surgeon,Dr. Dr.Matthew MatthewLindaman, Lindaman, found foundsignificant significantarthritis arthritisininboth both ofofVicki’s Vicki’ships. hips.“We “Wesee seeadvanced advanced arthritis, arthritis,along alongwith withjoint jointwear wearand and tear, tear,even evenininyoung youngpatients patientslike likeVicki, Vicki, partially partiallydue duetotoheredity, heredity,weight, weight,and and other otherfactors,” factors,”heheexplains. explains. “These “Thesepatients patientsare areinina acatch-22: catch-22: they theyare areoften oftenininsosomuch muchpain, pain,they they can’t can’texercise; exercise;and andififthey theycan’t can’t exercise, exercise,they theycan’t can’tlose loseweight weightororease ease the thestrain strainonontheir theirhips hipsand andknees. knees.InIn Vicki’s Vicki’scase, case,it’s it’sgratifying gratifyingtotosee seehow how her herdouble doublehip hipreplacement replacementpaved pavedthe the way waytotoget gether herlife lifeback backwith withexercise.” exercise.” Dr. Dr.Lindaman Lindamannotes notesthere thereisisa astrong strong connection connectionbetween betweenorthopedic orthopedichealth health and andweight. weight.AA2014 2014study studybybythe the American AmericanAcademy AcademyofofOrthopedic Orthopedic Surgeons Surgeons(AAOS) (AAOS)revealed revealedhow how obesity obesityplays playsa arole roleininpatient patienthealth health — —before beforeand andafter aftersurgery. surgery.The Thereport report found foundthat thatweight weightisisa arisk riskfactor factorfor for pain, pain,such suchasasarthritis, arthritis,and andthat thatexcess excess weight weightcan canput putadded addedpressure pressureonon joints. joints. Obesity Obesityalso alsohas hasbeen beenlinked linkedtotoa a greater greaterlikelihood likelihoodofofmusculoskeletal musculoskeletal injuries injuriesasaswell wellasassurgical surgical complications. complications.“Weight “Weightisisdefinitely definitely a afactor factorbefore beforeand andafter aftersurgery, surgery,and and I Ialways alwayscounsel counselpatients patientstotoconsider consider weight weightreduction reductionininorder ordertotoensure ensure successful successfullong-term long-termoutcomes outcomesand anda a better betterquality qualityofoflife,” life,”hehesays. says. For ForVicki, Vicki,her hertotal totalhip hipreplacements replacements have haveremade remadeher. her.“After “Aftermy mysurgeries, surgeries, I Imade madegetting gettingmy mybody bodyback backa a priority. priority.I Ihired hireda apersonal personaltrainer, trainer,lost lost 100 100pounds, pounds,participated participatedininmy myfirst first

Vicki VickiNelson, Nelson,59, 59,Davenport, Davenport,lost lost100 100pounds poundsafter aftertwo twosuccessful successfultotal totalhip hipreplacements. replacements. She Sheexercises exercisesfive fivetimes timesa aweek weekatatthe theScott ScottCounty CountyYMCA. YMCA.

them themwith witha anew newprosthetic prostheticimplant,” implant,” explains explainsDr. Dr.Lindaman. Lindaman.“The “Thenew newhip hipjoint, joint, consisting consistingofofa ametal metalcup cupininthe thepatient’s patient’s hip hipsocket socketalong alongwith witha ametal metalstem stemininthe the patient’s patient’sfemur femurwith witha aball ballattached, attached,allows allows the thepatient patienttotoregain regaina asmooth smoothand andfluid fluidrange range ofofmotion.” motion.” Each Eachyear, year,ORA ORAleads leadsthe theQuad QuadCities Cities inintotal totaljoint jointprocedures, procedures,performing performing approximately approximately1,900 1,900total totaljoint jointreplacements replacements annually. annually.Dr. Dr.Lindaman, Lindaman,who whohas hasbeen been performing performingtotal totaljoint jointand andhip hipreplacements replacements for for1414years, years,says saysadvances advanceshave havereduced reduced pain, pain,hospital hospitalstays, stays,and andrecovery recoverytime. time. “The “Thetechnology technologyfor forthese thesenewer newerimplants implantsisis helping helpingtotoextend extendtheir theiruse usefor for2020oror3030years years Dr. Dr.Matthew MatthewLindaman, Lindaman, and andisismaking makinga abig bigdifference differenceininpeople’s people’s Total TotalJoint JointSurgeon, Surgeon,ORA ORAOrthopedics Orthopedics lives. lives.ItItisisgratifying gratifyingtotosee seepatients patientslike likeVicki Vicki 5K 5Kand andstill stilltrain trainfive fivedays daysa aweek weekatat regain regainher heractive activelifestyle,” lifestyle,”hehesays. says. the theScott ScottCounty CountyYMCA. YMCA.There Thereisisnono “Dr. “Dr.Lindaman Lindamanwas waswonderful, wonderful,and andI Iwas was magic: magic:just justmove movemore moreand andeat eatless.” less.” sososurprised surprisedatathow howfast fastI Irecovered,” recovered,”adds adds Vicki. Vicki.“I“Ifeel feelsosomuch muchbetter betternow. now.People Peopleare are Advancements Advancementsinintotal totaljoint jointsurgery surgery afraid afraidtotoget getthe thesurgeries, surgeries,but butthe theprocedures procedures Vicki’s Vicki’squick quickrecovery recoveryisisdue, due,inin are arenothing nothingcompared comparedtotothe thepain.” pain.”Vicki Vickiisis part, part,totoadvancements advancementsinintotal totaljoint joint now nowplanning planningonona adream dreamtrip triptotoEngland Englandand and replacement. replacement.The Thesurgical surgicaltechniques techniques Wales Walesthat thatwill willinclude includea avisit visittotoLiverpool. Liverpool. asaswell wellasasthe thetotal totaljoint jointreplacement replacement “I’m “I’ma abig bigBeatles Beatlesfan, fan,and andI Inow nowI Ican canwalk walk components componentsare aredesigned designedtotomeet meetthe the allallover overBritain Britainand andfeel feelgreat.” great.” demands demandsofofactive activepatients patientslike likeVicki. Vicki. For Formore moreinformation informationononORA ORAOrthopedics Orthopedics “A “Atotal totalhip hipreplacement replacementinvolves involves and anditsitsTotal TotalJoint JointCenter CenterofofExcellence, Excellence,log log removing removingallallthe thedamaged damagedbone boneand and onontotowww.qcora.com www.qcora.comand andfor forORA ORAevents events cartilage cartilagewithin withinthe thejoint, joint,and andreplacing replacing and andpatient patientsuccess successstories, stories,follow followORA ORAonon Facebook. Facebook.

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Ehlers Danlos Syndrome Marilyn Marsengill Parent of EDS Teen

Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS) is a group of inherited disorders that affect the connective tissue in the body – a defect of the tissue (collagen) that provides support of many body parts such as the skin, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Collagen is the glue that holds the body together inside and out. Although it is genetic, it can also begin through a sporadic genetic mutation not passed on by a parent. Affecting 1 in 5,000 EDS is under diagnosed. EDS varies widely in severity, every person with it is treated differently. With no cure, treatment is continual and supportive of each symptom as it presents itself. Because of limited awareness of this Syndrome, diagnosing can be difficult. EDS causes many other issues such as chronic fatigue, chronic pain, gastroparesis (partial paralysis of the stomach), irritable bowel syndrome, acid reflux, constipation, blood pressure issues and unstable heart rate, poor circulation, skin that is thin, bruises easily, tears easily, heals slowly, and is velvety soft, slipping rib syndrome, and

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hypermobility, arterial/intestinal/uterine rupture as well as tendon and ligament ruptures. It can also affect the nerves as the muscles, tendons, and ligaments get looser. All of these things fall into several categories of EDS. People with EDS can sleep all night and not feel as if they slept at all as the muscles continually try to keep the body from injury. Dislocations can happen just by rolling over while sleeping. Most testing on a person with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome comes back normal. While they are suffering with injuries and pain the problems do not show up in regular testing. Education and awarenss of EDS is crucial in helping those that suffer. EDS is considered an invisible illness and there is currently no cure for it. Educate Discover Support…Just because you can’t see it doesn’t mean it isn’t real! The 2nd annual Ehlers Danlos Awareness Night is January 13 at North Scott High School during the North Scott vs. Pleasant Valley Basketball Game.

January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month

James Wymore, M.D.

One of the measurements of the eyes taken during a routine eye examination is the intraocular pressure. It is commonly obtained with an applanation tonometer (with a blue light), though air puff or handheld instruments are sometimes used. A high intraocular pressure had been generally thought of as diagnostic for glaucoma in the past. It is now recognized that this is not always the case. Ocular hypertension describes those eyes with higher than “normal” pressure, but lacking positive findings on other tests. Visual field testing, which searches for blind spots caused by glaucoma, is completely normal. Examination of the optic nerve and retina, where glaucomatous damage can be observed, reveals either a normal or only suspicious appearance. The average intraocular pressure, measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg), is around 16. Abnormally high pressures are considered to be those above 21-22 mmHg The “normal” range is an arbitrary one, including 95% of the population closest to the average. Therefore, it would be expected that 2-3% have a “normal” pressure higher than 22 mmHg. It can work both ways, as some people have pressures in the normal range, but still suffer from low pressure glaucoma. The prevalence of ocular hypertension increases with age. It is about 2% for people between 40 and 50 years old and

around 8% for those between 70 and 80. Few will develop glaucoma—about 1% per year—but this group is still at higher risk than the normal population. The higher the pressure, the more likely glaucoma will develop. Deciding if and when to treat glaucoma is difficult at times. There are no hard and fast rules stating when antiglaucoma medications (usually drops) should be started. One not only follows the intraocular pressure regularly, but also evaluates the status of the optic nerves with dilated examinations and obtains visual fields at routine intervals in an attempt to detect glaucomatous damage at the earliest time. Other risk factors, such as family history, race, presence of diabetes, and certain medication use, can influence timing of treatment. If a person has only one eye, or has very poor acuity in one eye, it would be more important to protect the remaining good eye with earlier treatment. There would be less tendency to start treating an eye with pressures slightly elevated in the mid-twenties compared to one in the high twenties or above thirty. The most important thing to remember about ocular hypertension, just like glaucoma, is awareness. Since we have no way to predict which ocular hypertensive will develop into glaucoma, regular examination is the only method available to catch glaucomatous damage at its earliest and preserve good visual function. Dr. Wymore, with Eye Surgeons Associates, is a board-certified general ophthalmologist. Dr. Wymore practices at our offices in Rock Island and Silvis, Illinois. For more information, please see our website: www.esaeyecare.com. The material contained in this article is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider.

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of Inspection and Appeals, which provides respite services to individuals diagnosed with dementia and Alzheimer’s.

I’m Not Old Enough for CASI

If you think you are “old enough” for what CASI has to offer, give us a call today! We’d be happy to show you what it means to be a senior! Think again! The Center for • Foot Clinics Active Seniors, Inc. (CASI) is • Flu Shots many things. It is a fitness center, • Reflexology it is a café, it is a library, it is a dance • Chiropractic services hall, it is a place of respite and learning • SHIIP (Senior Health Insurance Information and at times it is even a bar. Some of the Program)-CASI is a state designated SHIIP things it is not, however, are a retirement site. 1035 W . K imberly R d. home, a gymnasium or your typical “senior AdvocacyOur Master’s level social center”. Davenport, Iowa workers, provide information, referral and light For over 40 years, CASI has served as (563) 386-‐7477 touch case management services to seniors free the premier source of activities, information, www.casiseniors.org of charge. Funded through Milestone’s Area referral and advocacy for seniors in the Quad Agency on Aging, Scott County, the City of Cities. Yet, veryI’m few what exactly Not Oknow ld Enough for CASI Davenport and the United Way, the Advocacy program CASI is AND even fewer see themselves as “old enough” assists thousands of seniors each year in accessing resources to join. Most people hear the word senior and automatically flash to images of grandma sitting in a wheelchair under an and remaining healthy and independent in their homes for as long as is possible. afghan, knitting. At CASI, our view is a bit different. Intensive Services-Our intensive services such as Jane’s Place are geared towards providing a higher level CASI Wellness Model of care for those in need. Jane’s Place is an Adult Day Program, certified by the Iowa Department of Inspection and Appeals, which provides respite services to individuals diagnosed with dementia and Alzheimer’s. If you think you are “old enough” for what CASI SocializaTon has to offer, give us a call today! We’d be happy to show Health & Wellness you what it means to be a senior! Advocacy Intensive Services

We have adopted a less common yet more accurate definition of today’s senior. Our seniors are those adults age 50we and who aare looking forproviding a place socialize, ocialization-‐ A t CASI, offer older over 10,000 ctivities each year the to ideal outlet for those eeking ways tvolunteer, o remain active engaged in in tfun heir cactivities ommunity. Rand egularly activities include: beand engaged stayoffered active among people their own age. CASI adheres to a comprehensive • Zumba wellness model that provides access to activities and services • Yoga throughout the age spectrum based on need and interest. • Tai Chi Socialization- At CASI, we offer over 10,000 • Line Dancing activities each year providing the ideal outlet for those seeking 2730 Crow Creek Rd - Bettendorf, IA • Card Clubs 2730 Crow Creek Rd • Bettendorf, IA • (563) 332-7463 ways to remain active and engaged in their community. 563.332.7463 • Bingo Regularly offered activities include: • Billiards • We offer skilled rehab 6 days a week. • Zumba That means you can get well and go home. • Yoga Health & Wellness-‐ CASI has partnered with Genesis Health System, Unity Point Health-‐Trinity, • Our elegant dining area comes complete with china, • sTai Chi Walgreen’s and everal independent providers to offer onsite health and wellness activities. These crystal, linen table cloths and fa mily-style dining. • Line Dancing ctivities include: • You never know when you might need special care. • Card Clubs That’s why we work closely with all area hospitals and • Blood •pressure c hecks Bingo accept admissions 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. • Foot C•linics Billiards • We are conveniently located on Crow Creek in Bettendorf. • Flu Shots Health & Wellness- CASI has partnered with Genesis Health System, Unity Point Health-Trinity, •We offer tours of our facility 7 days a week! Walgreen’s and several independent providers to offer onsite • Activities for all ages and abilities, a variety of health and wellness activities. These activities include: religious services, and a caring and competent staff. • Blood pressure checks

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Have you tried laughter yoga? Senior Star at Elmore Place Senior Star at Elmore Place is a mission-driven and family oriented organization in many ways … first, to the residents and families in their care and, second, to the greater Quad Cities as a good neighbor, educator and collaborator. Being a Senior Star resident has so many benefits especially when it comes to innovative care and quality programming. Because of that known quality, many other community organizations and groups have asked Senior Star to “take it on the road” and deliver some of those same unique programs to the community. So, as a partner in the Quad Cities, Senior Star has taken its laughter yoga program for a road trip. Many people say “laughter is the best medicine” and scientific evidence has proven that the benefits of laughter help improve the mind, body and spirit. While so much has already been written about laughter yoga, its origin and overall health benefits, very few people in the Quad Cities may know that not only does Senior Star at Elmore Place have three certified laughter yoga associates but they have also taken their program to hospitals, businesses and other community groups. As part of an ongoing wellness focus, Senior Star has incorporated laughter yoga into its programming for the past four years. A popular activity among the residents at Senior Star, laughter yoga has consistently been a frequent choice for entertainment and health benefits. Additionally, as its popularity has risen among residents, so has the request to bring laughter yoga to the greater Quad Cities community. Thus far, Senior

Star associates have provided the program for community support groups, stroke survivors, chronic pain and brain injury sufferers and employee wellness programs. Well known businesses and organizations such as Genesis, John Deere and United Health Care have requested Senior Star’s laughter yoga program for their patients and/or employees. “As a collaborator and good neighbor, we feel it’s our responsibility to ‘pay it forward’ by providing this community service to our greater Quad Cities’ friends,” said Courtney Maddox, Senior Star independent living program director and certified laughter yoga instructor. In order to know Senior Star’s laughter yoga program and how it can help many businesses, community groups and individuals in the Quad Cities, Senior Star is hosting a community laughter yoga extravaganza during the month of January. All individuals and groups are invited to Senior Star at Elmore Place, 4502 Elmore Avenue, on the following dates: • January 6 at 1 p.m. • January 13 at 12:30 p.m. (a luncheon will be included at this program) • January 20 at 1 p.m. Please RSVP no later than one day prior to the date you would like to attend by calling 563.484.5114. If you are unable to attend one of these dates and would like to learn more about how your group can request one of Senior Star’s certified laughter yoga instructors, call 563.484.5114.

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Planning Pays Off

establish or update a Will, a Power of Attorney or even health care documents such as a Living Will, Advance Directives or a Generation”. Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care when someone is under care – so long as they are lucid andcontinue can fully to grow David W. Deuth, CFSP Ashospice the Sandwich Generation numbers understand their decisions and their actions, and so long as Owner / Funeral Director a couple new the varieties ofand “sandwiches” haverequired been added to they also possess physical cognitive abilities Generation”. David W. Deuth, President of Weerts Funeral Home the menu: Weerts Funeral Home to As signthe documents. 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