Archive for Family
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PUBLISHER’S CORNER
By Kari Smith The Joys of Winter Winter is one of those seasons that most people love or hate. I am one of those people that like winter. I love snow. I do not love freezing rain. I do not like bone chilling wind. This year when the first snowflakes started falling, we had great joy in our ho...
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December 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? Get support from our 24/7 Helpline, www.alz.org/greateriowa 1-800-272-3900, or local address and phone: 2208 E. 52nd St., Ste. B, Davenport, IA...
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Ella’s Kitchen
Let’s Celebrate. December is definitely the month for celebrations and making memories. Below are a few fun ideas to do with the grandchildren and their friends! Or make some sweets to share over a friendly cup of coffee with some neighbors. -Ella Elf Donuts What a cute idea. Sant...
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Hearing your Best for the Holidays
By Dr. Ali Hunt, Au.D, CCC-A Parker Audiolology, P.C. It’s the most wonderful time of the year! It is also a very noisy time of the year. People are gathered in the kitchen while the Christmas meal is being prepared, having to talk over the loud hand mixer whipping up mashed potatoes. Grandchi...
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Max’s Musings
By Max Molleston Ending a year can be a real challenge. In particular the hunt, or the search. Presents for this gift season. The right gift; does it take a week, or months ? Or, does that time span shorten to a crunch? What does she or he want? Can the gift you find and wrap do the job? Can we p...
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Your Advocacy – We Solve Long Term Care Problems
By Nancy Phelps GolderCare Solutions Home for the holidays….what will we do? Visiting our elderly/older adult parents/grandparents can add extra stress to an already stressful time of year. Learning to spend time with these once vibrant people can be challenging for many reasons, but we sti...
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I May Have Lost My Hair, But I Haven’t Lost Heart…
By David W. Deuth, CFSP President, Weerts Funeral Home Many readers may be aware that I have been dealing with cancer for the past several months. A good number of you have sent cards, emails and some have even stopped by the funeral home to show your support and to wish me well. I am moved and ...
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Just Saying…
By Q.C. Jones Zat you Santa Claus? “You better watch out, you better not cry, you better not pout, I’m telling you why…” Is it just me, or have we all spent a lifetime avoiding the naughty list. For well over a half century, I have somehow greeted the month of December teetering on the ...
