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Iowa Department on Aging Searches for Centenarians
By Donna K. Harvey Director, Iowa Department on Aging Iowans age 100 and above will be honored at the 2013 Centenarian Honors Celebration at the Science Center of Iowa October 4, 2013. Any Iowan born in 1913, or before and not yet on the Iowa Centenarian Registry, qualifies for this milestone r...
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March – In Like a Lion and Out Like a Lamb…
By Eloise Graham Or is it the other way around? I remember learning this little “fact” of predicting March’s weather. It seems to be as good as any other way to determine the weather a month out. And, I would say this statement is accurate… at least 50 percent of the time. So, when I thin...
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March Calendar of Events
Support Groups and Informational Seminars Alternatives for the Older Adult – Caring for a senior loved one? Brown bag lunch and learns! Join us in March: “Proper Use of Common Home Health Equipment and Walking Aids” Presented by Rachel Ehlert on Fri., Mar. 29, noon to 1 pm. Lunch ‘n Lea...
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A Table for Two for Valentines Day
By Curt Ford Nash Nash Bean & Ford Every year for Valentine’s Day, Virginia and John shared the same special routine: instead of going out for dinner, they booked a table at their favorite restaurant for lunch, and then celebrated at home with their children, ending the evening by sharing ...
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Shovelling Snow Without Strain
By Chloe Metzgar Performance Physical Therapy A white winter doesn’t have to cost you an achy back With the first snow fall, the to do list looms large. With that in mind, it may seem impossible to keep up with snow removal, de-icing sidewalks, clearing a path for our four- legged friends, ...
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February Calendar of Events
Support Groups and Informational Seminars Alternatives for the Older Adult – Caring for a senior loved one? Three new brown bag lunch and learns! Join us in February and March: “Be Safe” Help spot and stop financial exploitation. Presented by Jason Dunnett on Fri., Feb. 22, noon to 1 pm; ...
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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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January – A New Month for a New Year
By Eloise Graham January is named for the Roman god, Janus (pronounced JAYN-us) – the god of beginnings and transitions. He is also referred to as the god or protector of doors and gateways. He is a two-faced god, because he looks to the past and to the future. I found it interesting to learn ...
