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  • Ask the Audiologist Ask the Audiologist

    By Emily Steffel, Au.D. Audiology Consultants, P.C. What’s new in hearing aid technology? There are three main “new things” in the world of hearing aids. First, there are hearing aids that utilize rechargeable batteries rather than the traditional disposable batteries.  The use of recha...

  • YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY | Rock Island, Illinois Office YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY | Rock Island, Illinois Office

    By Cristina Vital Social Security Manager Rock Island Social Security Office Questions and Answers Question: Recently, I was told I shouldn’t be carrying my Social Security card around. Is that true? Answer: We encourage you to keep your Social Security card at home in a safe place. Do no...

  • Quad City Family Caregiver Conference Quad City Family Caregiver Conference

    By Chris White Marketing and PR Coordinator Milestone’s Area Agency on Aging When my mom had her two knee replacement surgeries, I helped take care of her. I’d sit with her, make meals and attend to her personal needs. Now that she’s fully recovered and more independent, I still help with...

  • Grand Openings and Open House in the Hilltop Campus Village Grand Openings and Open House in the Hilltop Campus Village

    The new Brenton Lofts, 1606 Brady St, are having their Grand Opening on Thursday, February 13 at 6:00 pm. This building started out as the Brenton Bank. Then it became offices for the Davenport school system. Now it has been rehabbed as a new living space. The ground floor boasts of a big open com...

  • YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY | Davenport, Iowa Office YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY | Davenport, Iowa Office

    By Pam Shaw Social Security District Manager Davenport Social Security Office MAKING WISE CHOICES WHEN A REPRESENTATIVE PAYEE MANAGES YOUR MONEY Some of the millions of people who get monthly Social Security or Supplemental Security Income benefits need help managing this money. A person assig...

  • Social Security Launches New Campaign to Fight Scammers Social Security Launches New Campaign to Fight Scammers

    Information from the Social Security Administration The Social Security Administration launched a new Public Service Announcement (PSA) campaign to continue warning people about the ongoing nationwide telephone impersonation scheme. The PSAs feature a message from Social Security Commissioner And...

  • Ella's Kitchen Ella’s Kitchen

    Crab Louis Salad 2 cups salad greens, torn into bite- size pieces 1 can (7 1/2 oz.) or frozen pkg. (7 oz.) crabmeat chunks 2 tomatoes, quartered 2 hard-boiled eggs, quartered 1/3 cup ripe or green olives 1/2 cup Louis Dressing Louis Dressing: 1/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp c...

  • Internet Security: How to Check if a Website is Safe and Legitimate Internet Security: How to Check if a Website is Safe and Legitimate

    Information provided by BroadbandSearch.net The World Wide Web provides us with an ocean of information, entertainment, and communication options. However, as with anything in life, the good most certainly comes with some bad. And when it comes to the internet, the bad can be really bad. Hackers, ...