Archive for March, 2021

  • Explore International Cuisines Explore International Cuisines

    By Katie Schaeffer, RD, LD Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (515) 695-3780       kschaeffer@hy-vee.com Have you ever walked down the international cuisine aisle and thought, “I wonder what a person from that culture does with this ingredient?” Have you ever wanted to visit a country to taste it...

  • YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY | Rock Island, Illinois Office YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY | Rock Island, Illinois Office

    By Cristina Vital Social Security Manager Rock Island Social Security Office SOCIAL SECURITY AND WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH In March, we celebrate Women’s History Month. Social Security has served a vital role in the lives of women for more than 80 years. Women have longer life expectancies th...

  • YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY | Davenport, Iowa Office YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY | Davenport, Iowa Office

    By Pam Shaw Social Security District Manager Davenport Social Security Office THREE WAYS TO FIGHT SCAMMERS WHO TARGET YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS Scammers are always finding new ways to steal your money and personal information by exploiting your fears. The most effective way to defeat scamm...

  • Ask the Audiologist Ask the Audiologist

    By Emily Steffel, Au.D. Audiology Consultants, P.C. Q: I just bought a set of hearing aids.  How long will they last?  Can I do anything to help them last? A: The life span of a hearing aid can vary greatly. On average hearing aids are typically replaced about every 4-5 years, with some being r...

  • Your Advocacy Connection Your Advocacy Connection

    By Kathy Nitz GolderCare Solutions Getting Your Ducks in Order Getting your “ducks in a row” or getting your “ducks in order” are fairly common phrases that can apply to almost any aspect of life. It can be used when coaching kids, when planning a vacation, when starting any project or ...

  • One More Medicare Special Enrollment Period for Advantage Plans One More Medicare Special Enrollment Period for Advantage Plans

    By Richard J. Schillig, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor For the second consecutive year Medicare is providing a Medicare Advantage Special Enrollment Period. This plan is Medicare Part C. It started January 1 and runs through March 31…. note this is for Medicare folk...

  • MARCH 2021 | Clinton and Scott County Meal Site noon meals MARCH 2021 | Clinton and Scott County Meal Site noon meals

    Home Delivered Meals ONLY All meal inquiries call 1-855-410-6222 Cancellations ONLY call 563-484-3108 During this time, due to COVID-19, we are not serving congregate meals, but we continue to provide home delivered meals, (cold and frozen), to meet the nutritional needs of our seniors, and help ...

  • Goal Setting for Older Individuals Goal Setting for Older Individuals

    By Logan Anderson, BA, CPT, CIFT Owner of All Strong Fitness LLC Through the years, it is likely that seniors have had numerous different goals in their daily lives. Whether this be goals related to finances, health, or even relationships, setting goals is something most individuals do to stay mot...