Archive for News
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Yard and Garden: How to Manage Garden Plants that Break Dormancy Early
By Aaron J. Steil and Jeffery Iles Iowa State University Recent warm temperatures across Iowa have many gardeners concerned as they have seen buds on trees and shrubs swell and break, and foliage of perennials and spring bulbs emerge in February, much sooner than they normally would. This puts pla...
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YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY | Davenport, Iowa Office
By Pam Shaw Social Security District Manager Davenport Social Security Office HOW TO SPOT AN IMPOSTER SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNT Want to learn how to spot fake Social Security social media accounts? The tips below will help you protect yourself and your family. How fraudsters create imposter ...
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Unlocking Better Sleep: Habits for a Healthier You
By Milestones Area Agency on Aging Millions of Americans struggle with sleep disorders, and countless others fall short of the recommended 7 to 9 hours of nightly rest. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) warns that insufficient sleep jeopardizes our mental and physical health. Contrary to th...
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Ask the Audiologist
Do I need one or two hearing aids if I have hearing loss in both ears? By Ali Carmichael, Au.D. Audiology Consultants, P.C. You just got back from the audiologist and they told you that you have a hearing loss in both ears, now what? The first step to determining what the best treatment plan is f...
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Social Security and OIG Held 5th Annual National Slam the Scam Day
By Richard J. Schillig, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor The following article appeared in a recent press release by Mark Hinkle, Social Security Press Officer. Considering its appropriateness, I thought it worth republishing here: The Social Security Administration an...
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Aging and You
Thrive, not just Survive By Julie Arndt Marketing Director at Ridgecrest Village For the most part we have been fortunate to enjoy a relatively mild winter this year, yet the promise of warm rains and the smell of spring keeps many who have been homebound and isolated focused on better days ahe...
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Ask the Audiologist
Taking Care of Little Ears: Helping Children with Hearing Loss By Kevin Kock, Au.D. Audiology Consultants, P.C. To help a child grow and develop, their ability to hear plays a crucial role in their journey. As parents and grandparents, you care deeply about the well-being and success of your chil...
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YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY | Rock Island, Illinois Office
By Cristina Vital Social Security Manager Rock Island Social Security Office SLAM THE SCAM: HOW TO SPOT GOVERNMENT IMPOSTERS Do you know how to spot a government imposter scam? We continue to raise public awareness about Social Security-related and other government imposter scams during the ...
