Archive for May, 2023
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Getting Good Sleep Fights Alzheimers
By Mike Mathews Milestones Area Agency on Aging Recent studies have shown that getting plenty of quality sleep can help prevent or slow down the progression of Alzheimer’s. It is a well-known fact that sleeping is necessary for proper brain health as itgives the organ an opportunity to rest an...
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YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY | Davenport, Iowa Office
By Pam Shaw Social Security District Manager Davenport Social Security Office SLAM THE SCAM WITH SOCIAL SECURITY The Social Security Administration and its Office of the Inspector General (OIG) continued to raise public awareness about Social Security imposter scams during the fourth annual ...
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Hope Springs Eternal
By Mary Schricker Gemberling “Where flowers bloom so does hope.” ... Lady Bird Johnson I try to avoid the subject of religion in my writing, but I am writing today on the heels of Easter, the sermon of which is the inspiration for this month’s...
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May is Older Americans Month
By the CASI staff In May each year, we are reminded of the opportunity to recognize and honor older adults in our community during Older Americans Month. At CASI, many factors motivate and drive our mission of service to our Quad Cities’ seniors day in and day out. Here are just a few: one in f...
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Just Saying…
Chicago, USA – Tour Guide a Maladjusted Mind By Q.C. Jones Aside from providing stories and insights into all things Quad Cities, your pal QC Jones serves as a tour guide. While I have developed and someday hope to publish a walking tour of Historic Downtown Davenport, the bulk of my wo...
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Aging and You
Locally Owned and Operated – An Important Consideration in Senior Living Living in a community which is locally owned and operated is something residents just take in stride. By Julie Arndt Marketing Director at Ridgecrest Village I love working at Ridgecrest Village. It is a special place...
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Kick Stress to the Curb
Combatting stress can be easy by incorporating simple, healthy habits into a daily routine. By Nina Struss RDN, LDN Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (515) 695-3779 NStruss@hy-vee.com So long to winter blues, hello spring sunshine! While the change in seasons (especially to warmer ones) can brin...
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A Pause for Poetry
By Gary Heath Poet in Residence for 50+ Lifestyles. I Am Rain I am rain, I am full of water for you, For good or ill. I grow your garden or I flood your town, my teeming drops Slake the worst thirst or I fail to fall And desiccated tongues drag the dust. I am the font of ...
