Archive for Family
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October 2017 Calendar of Events
Support Groups and Informational Seminars Quad Cities Alzheimer’s Association – Are you or someone you know a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer’s? Free educational classes are being offered for people with dementia, their families, and those who professionally serve them. Get support from ...
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A Time of “Life Review”
By Karen McCoy Marketing Consultant Ridgecrest Village There comes a time that most everyone goes through a “life review.” This happens whether we are engaged in a relatively comfortable aging process or a difficult one. This is a time of reflection upon the successes and failures of our life...
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It’s Back – 2017 Medicare Annual Enrollment Oct. 15 to Dec, 7
By Richard J. Schillig, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor Time really flies when having fun!! We are having fun! We are having fun helping people with their Medicare decision. Let’s clarify - having fun is not making fun of people. But we are having fun explaining to p...
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Breast Cancer Risk Awareness
By D. Aanestad, MD, FACS Davenport Surgical Group October is breast cancer awareness month. This month, many people wear a pink ribbon in support of a loved one battling the disease. Others may be reminded to schedule their annual mammogram or visit their doctor for a checkup. This month also prov...
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Not All Corn Huskers Are From Nebraska
By John & Joan Maxwell Cinnamon Ridge Farms On the farm, October is a month of harvest. In Scott County and all throughout the midwest, corn is king and has played a significant role in our food, fiber and fuel. Today we can see the latest technologies and hybrids at the Farm Progress Show. ...
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Your Advocacy
By Jessie Thompson GolderCare Solutions How to Advocate for Your Parent with the Doctor We have all heard of parents and children trading places in regards to daily needs and care. As our parent or other loved ones age we are called upon more and more to assist with their needs. The care that w...
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Telephone Spoofing Scheme
By Peggy Dykes Community Relations Director Milestone’s Area Agency on Aging Typically, the Caller ID feature on your telephone lets people avoid unwanted phone calls. However, not everyone is who they say they are. “Spoofing” occurs when a caller deliberately disguises their identity by fa...
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PUBLISHER’S CORNER
By Eloise Graham The Apple Orchard When I was growing up, we had an apple tree in our yard. We shared this tree with the birds, bugs and worms so the apples were not the best for just picking and eating! However, my mother with her paring knife would cut away the bad parts and use what was good ...
