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May Calendar of Events
Support Groups and Informational Seminars Quad Cities Alzheimer’s Association – Alzheimer’s Community Education is offering a series of free educational programs at Davenport Public Library, 6000 Eastern Ave, and Moline Public Library, 3210 - 41st St. All classes are 1:30 – 3 pm. Fri, Ma...
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April means “To Open”
By Eloise Graham Tracing the origin of the word April, I find that it comes from the Latin word aperire, which means “to open.” The Romans named this month Aprillis, the French call it Avril and the Spanish say Abril. No matter the language, in the northern hemisphere, April is the month tha...
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Ask the Audiologist – Is My Hearing Normal for My Age?
By Rachel F. King, Au.D. Audiology Consultants, P.C. Most of us know that as we age, it is likely that many of our senses will deteriorate, including our hearing. Hearing loss has been associated with old age for many years, but this isn’t always the case. There are many causes of hearing los...
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April Calendar of Events
Support Groups and Informational Seminars Quad Cities Alzheimer’s Association – Learn about signs and symptoms, stages, diagnosis, treatment and care of Alzheimer's disease and dementia. Get support from our 24/7 Helpline, www.alz.org 1-800-272-3900, or local address and phone: 2208 E. 52nd...
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Mardi Gras, Moonlight, Mythical Leprechauns and March Madness
By Eloise Graham Mardi Gras, the last day of Carnival. The Carnival season begins on January 6 each year. This is “King’s Day” or Feast of the Epiphany. However, Mardi Gras or “Fat Tuesday” varies from year to year. This year it is in March, March 4 to be exact. Fat Tuesday is always ...
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Our Costa Rica Adventure
By Mary Schricker Gemberling With a negative 15 degrees on the morning of January 3, we drove out our snow packed driveway toward the Bloomington, Illinois airport. Little did we know that our adventure to Costa Rica and Panama would take place during the Polar Vortex that would soon engulf muc...
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March Calendar of Events
Support Groups and Informational Seminars Quad Cities Alzheimer’s Association – Learn about signs and symptoms, stages, diagnosis, treatment and care of Alzheimer's disease and dementia. Get support from our 24/7 Helpline, www.alz.org 1-800-272-3900, or local address and phone: 2208 E. 52nd ...
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February is American Heart Month
February is American Heart Month: Limit Cholesterol Intake for a Healthy Heart By Julie Suchanek, MBA, MT (ASCP) Metropolitan Medical Laboratory, PLC High cholesterol, high blood pressure, and being overweight are major risk factors for heart disease and stroke. You should be tested regularl...