Archive for Technology
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Just Saying…
The Curse of Modern Technology I don’t believe in the “good old days.” Never did, even though a bunch of my friends recently tried to convince me times were simpler and more fun way back when. Here’s why. I have a good memory. Riding with my parents and four siblings across Kansas in la...
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Don’t Answer That Phone!
Notes from Triad The Greatest Generation and the Baby Boomers remember the phone as a great marvel of communication. When it rang, it was important. The person on the other end had something great to share. On Sunday afternoons, families would wait anxiously for that three-minute phone call from Gr...
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Ask the Audiologist
By Emily Steffel, Au.D., CCC-A Audiology Consultants, P.C. Common Misconceptions about hearing aids... and the actual truth 1.) Hearing aids will make my hearing “normal” again like glasses make vision 20/20. Vision issues of near- or far-sightedness are caused by an incorrectly formed l...
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Telephone Spoofing Scheme
By Peggy Dykes Community Relations Director Milestone’s Area Agency on Aging Typically, the Caller ID feature on your telephone lets people avoid unwanted phone calls. However, not everyone is who they say they are. “Spoofing” occurs when a caller deliberately disguises their identity by fa...
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September 2017 Calendar of Events
Support Groups and Informational Seminars Quad Cities Alzheimer’s Association – Are you or someone you know a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer’s? Free educational classes are being offered for people with dementia, their families, and those who professionally serve them. Get support from ...
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Old Friends
By Mary Schricker Gemberling “Happiness is being with an old friend after a long time and feeling nothing has changed!” I have a love-hate relationship with Facebook! I hate that far too many users choose to air their dirty laundry in public, but I love the connection it gives me to family a...
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Field of Health Care Leads Job Growth Across All Industries
By Hilary Henke Student Services Coordinator Kaplan University School of Nursing Health care is experiencing unprecedented growth. Over 2.3 million new health care jobs are expected between 2014 and 2024—more than any other industry. That means 1 in 4 new jobs will be in nursing and health care...
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Prepare for an Empty Nest
By Malisa Radar and Laura Sternweis Iowa State University Extension Eventually a family’s last child will move away from home, whether for college, the military or other employment, or perhaps just to live on his or her own. A positive perspective and some advance planning can help parents make...
