Archive for April, 2025
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Ask the Audiologist
Understanding Tinnitus: What It Is and What Are Possible Causes? By Shelby Garrison, Au.D. Audiology Consultants, P.C. Tinnitus is a condition characterized by the perception of sound in the ears or head with the absence of an external source of sound. Often described as a ringing, buzzing, hissi...
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Just Saying…
Mississippi Mayhem: Santa vs. Bunny Hits Quad Cities Grudge Match! By Q.C. Jones Straddling the Mighty Mississippi, our Quad Cities were once considered a rough and tumble river town – a place where burly farmers, river boat bargemen, railroad ruffians, and others gathered for manly sport. Mixed...
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The Boys of Summer (Or, In This Case, Winter)
By Mary Schricker Gemberling It’s the fans that need spring training. You gotta get them interested. Wake them up and let them know that their season is coming, the good times are gonna roll. ....... Harry Caray The phrase “boys...
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Aging and You
By Julie Arndt Marketing Director at Ridgecrest Village National Volunteer Week is April 20-26, just around the corner. This year’s theme is “Celebrating Service.” Ridgecrest Village is based on a service model and recognizes the work of over one hundred Service League members each year....
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What to Know about Avian Flu in Wild Birds, Poultry, and Pets in Illinois
By Emily Steele University of Illinois Extension College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences The nationwide spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza, HPAI, also known as avian or bird flu, has many in Illinois concerned about livestock, pets, wildlife, food safety, and publi...
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Your Advocacy Connection
We Solve Long-Term Care Problems Care for the Caregiver By Gail Glockhoff-Long GolderCare Solutions Benefits Advocate Your plane is all loaded and the flight attendant does the announcements about the seat belt and storing carry-ons. Then you hear “If the oxygen masks drop, put yours on f...
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Quad City Summer Games
A Celebration of Competition and Community By Rhonda Elsbury The Quad City Summer Games are just around the corner and you don’t want to miss them! The Games, sponsored by the Quad Cities Senior Olympics, is an exciting two-week competition that brings together athletes, fitness enthusiasts,...
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PUBLISHER’S CORNER
Lace Up Your Running Shoes! By Eloise Graham Lace up your shoes, dust off your bowling ball, get out your paddles, check your paint brushes, hone your spelling ability, brush up on your cards, do some needlepoint, toss those bean bags, sing a song, write a poem, or do a dance - it is game time! ...
