Archive for Family
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Hotel Blackhawk
By Cathie Lienen Director of Sales & Marketing Hotel Blackhawk 200 East Third Street Davenport, IA 52801 563.322.5000 www.hotelblackhawk.com Ready or not the holiday season is upon us. Hosting and attending holiday gatherings with friends and family is my most favorite part. It’s a wond...
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Holiday Visits with Elders Are Important for Safety
By Peggy Dykes Community Relations Director Milestone’ Area Agency on Aging Noticing and correcting problems can help keep seniors safely in their homes. The holiday season is one of the busiest at Milestones Area Agency on Aging. And it all begins when people get together for holida...
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Yard and Garden: Selecting and Caring for Christmas Trees
By Richard Jauron Iowa State University Extension The holiday season is almost here, and with it comes Christmas tree season. Having a fresh-cut Christmas tree is a popular tradition, but it can come with some issues regarding proper selection and care. Matching the right tree to the right home ...
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Estate Planning Provides Peace of Mind
By Ryan Denman Duffy Law Office As we travel through life, peace of mind tends to become ever more important. Estate planning provides many benefits such as tax savings, probate avoidance, and asset protection; however, many clients have said that peace of mind is the most valuable benefit of es...
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November 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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Ask the Audiologist
By Margaret Christiansen, Au.D. Audiology Consultants, P.C. I have a hearing loss. I’d wake up if my smoke alarm went off in the night...right? Fire safety with hearing loss is an important topic but one that few people think about. Most individuals who wear hearing aids feel pretty confident t...
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News from Seniors And Law Enforcement Together (SALT)
A Family Member Nightmare Envision this scenario: Great Aunt Emma lives alone and cherishes her independence. Her children all live a few states away, so she has hired someone to occasionally come in and be a caregiver to her. Emma seems to be showing signs of early dementia. The caregiver ha...
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Giving Thanks
By David W. Deuth, CFSP President, Weerts Funeral Home A quote that has been attributed to Winston Churchill is among my all-time favorites: “We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.” Some years in the past, many – if not most – areas of the country witnessed dra...
