Archive for February, 2022
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Just Saying…
By Q.C. Jones Mana from Heaven and Cupcakes from the Room Mothers Quite honestly, your humble observer of life and erstwhile cupcake connoisseur, QC Jones has a hard time keeping up with the twists and turns in the world of polite, and politically correct behavior. First of all, I am not completel...
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Your Advocacy Connection
By Jamie Long The Passionate Patient Advocate GolderCare Solutions, Unlimited, LLC What Does Medical Insurance Cover? Vast portions of the care we as a society receive are paid for by medical insurance. But other portions – perhaps just as vast – aren’t covered by medical insurance. Bills ...
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Avoiding Potential Medication Risks
By Mike Mathews Milestones Area Agency on Aging As you get older, the way medications work in your body can change. And while medications are very important in helping to control many illnesses, they may also have serious side effects. Each year, older adults are twice as likely to be hospitaliz...
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Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Continues
By Richard J. Schillig, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor We remain in the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment until March 31. This enrollment period is a special enrollment period designed for Medicare folks who already are enrolled in an Advantage Plan. Let’s rev...
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A Powerful Connection
By Mary Schricker Gemberling “You never know what could be on the other side!” Once or twice a week Gary and I find ourselves crossing a bridge over a large expanse of water in Florida. Last week we drove to Sanibel Island; the Sanibel Causeway spans San Carlos Bay, connecting Sanibel Isla...
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YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY | Davenport, Iowa Office
By Pam Shaw Social Security District Manager Davenport Social Security Office DEFEND AGAINST 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 scammers is ...
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CASI announces New Director of Senior Services
By Laura L. Kopp, MS CASI President/CEO CASI is pleased to announce that Lorrie Blumberg has joined the organization as Director of Senior Services. Lorrie comes to CASI with over 23 years of experience in counseling and social work. She most recently was the manager of the Quad Cities #1 rated...
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Ask the Audiologist
By Margaret Christiansen, Au.D. Audiology Consultants, P.C. How is hearing loss diagnosed? Are there different types of hearing loss? A comprehensive hearing test is used to diagnose hearing loss. Prior to testing, the audiologist will conduct a case history to gather information regarding yo...
