Archive for Family
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Summer’s Just Around the Corner
By Tiffany Stott Augustana College Student Intern Child Abuse Council Now that those April showers are behind us, the onset of warmer weather, more sunshine, and blooming flowers has everyone itching to get outside. Whether it’s a bike ride along the river, a trip to the park, or just playi...
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On Spreading Light
By David W. Deuth, CFSP President, Weerts Funeral Home “There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it.” Edith Wharton (1862-1937), That we would more often allow ourselves to be one or the other. Candle or mirror. Most often, it seems, neith...
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Creating a Peaceful Estate Plan
By Curt Ford Nash Nash Bean & Ford Carol always settled her children’s disputes – from tiffs over toys when they were young to more recent quarrels over who would hold the power of attorney as Carol aged. So it was no surprise when her children went to war over her estate following her ...
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The Bad News Day
By Mary Schricker Realtor - Ruhl & Ruhl Real Estate “My journey began in February 2007, while on my way home from a vacation. A neighbor of my mother called and reported that she had taken my mom to the emergency room with a migraine headache. I assumed that my mom would be given medication...
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Understanding a Nursing Home Care Plan – Part 2
By Deb Toal GolderCare Solutions Your Advocacy Connection - Offering Comprehensive Care and Financial Advocacy Last month, our article focused on nursing home care plans. We defined what a care plan is, the function of care plans and the importance of the resident and their family’s involv...
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Thank You to All the Men and Women in the Armed Forces
By Diana Spranger, R.N. Administrator Bettendorf Health Care The penned phrase, “Walk A Mile In My Shoes” is certainly true. As we listen to what’s happening in our world today, we can be over taken by the negativity quite quickly. I find myself listening to the news of wars that we are...
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1914 – Origination of Mother’s Day
By Eloise Graham The year was 1914. President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed the second Sunday in May as Mother’s Day. This would be the day set aside to observe and recognize mothers everywhere. Did you ever wonder what else happened in 1914? Below are some of the national and international events...
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Planning Ahead for Emergencies
By Pam Berenger Community Liaison at Intouch Adult Day Services Her husband’s confused questions, the EMT’s questions, frantic calls from her children and calls to close friends, had Shirley’s mind reeling and questioning herself. Until that night, Shirley felt her plans were complete. Sh...
