Archive for Family
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Family Reflection to Start a New Year
By Rondi Doyle Director of Community Relations Child Abuse Council The clock has struck 12 midnight, the ball has dropped, the fireworks are over, and a new year is upon us. Before picking up the resolutions and starting the hustle of a fresh start, it is important to remember our family histo...
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Is this a good time to sell my current home and look for new senior housing?
By Dan Dolan Dan Dolan Homes In my weekend open house visits with seniors who are thinking about moving into new housing, the issue of “when is it a good time to sell my existing home,” is of paramount interest. With good reason. Most of us look to the equity in our existing home to provi...
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Our pets are part of the family
By David W. Deuth, CFSP President, Weerts Funeral Home While I’ve heard from many of you since I began writing monthly articles eight or so years ago, there has been no greater reader response than when I shared about the death of our good friend “PT.” The phone calls, emails and even sy...
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Homemade Ice Cream
By David W. Deuth, CFSP President, Weerts Funeral Home It was one of those winters when kids – who usually had to be coaxed out of bed so we wouldn’t be late for school – loved to get up early and listen to the radio to see if school was late or canceled. And by the time the announcement ...
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Going into a Nursing Home
By Roger Brannan Administrator Bettendorf Health Care Let’s face it. No one truly wants to move to a nursing home. Our senior citizens prefer to stay at home. And I don’t blame them. Our seniors today are living into their 90s and even 100 today. Unfortunately, our bodies get old, and...
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Your Advocacy Connection: The Holidays
By Julie Arndt GolderCare Solutions The Holiday Season is upon us. The stores are full of Christmas items, and toys are ready to be purchased. Excitement is in the air. It is truly a joyous season that gives us an opportunity to be openly thankful for our blessings and to give to those who are ...
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Keeping the Holidays Cheerful through Positive Child Discipline
By Rondi Doyle Director of Community Relations Child Abuse Council The sights, sounds, treats and time with family and friends are what make the holidays magical. These same joys can also lead to holiday mishaps for families with children. Luckily, there are positive ways to reinforce good beh...
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Lighthouse Homecare
By Dan Adams Lighthouse Homecare Our In-home care service workers continue to assist a growing number of older adults and those with chronic illnesses or disabilities. We make it possible for our clients with limitations to remain at home in a comfortable and familiar environment. Services can...
