Archive for Technology
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Ask the Audiologist
By Kevin Kock, Au.D. Audiology Consultants, P.C. How often should I see my audiologist for hearing aid cleaning and programming? As a licensed doctor of audiology, patients often ask me what follow-up looks like and when to have us clean their hearing aids. Regular check-ups and adjustments for...
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Long-Distance Love: Watching Over Your Parents from Afar
By Milestones Area Agency on Aging Living far away from your aging parents can be a source of guilt, fear and constant worry. But, by utilizing modern technology and proactive planning, there are some steps you can take to monitor their care and well-being: Utilize Technology for Regular Che...
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Calendar of Events | MAY 2024
If you have an upcoming event that you would like published, please mail info to: 50+Lifestyles, P. O. Box 2125, Davenport, IA, 52809 Attn: Eloise or email: publisher@50pluslife.com Attn: Eloise. Please submit by the 10th of the month prior to the month you want activity listed. Support Grou...
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YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY | Rock Island, Illinois Office
By Cristina Vital Social Security Manager Rock Island Social Security Office PROTECTING YOURSELF FROM QR CODE FRAUD Quick Response codes, better known as QR codes, are a very popular way to get information. QR codes are scannable barcodes that will direct you to a website. However, scammers ...
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Calendar of Events | APRIL 2024
If you have an upcoming event that you would like published, please mail info to: 50+Lifestyles, P. O. Box 2125, Davenport, IA, 52809 Attn: Eloise or email: publisher@50pluslife.com Attn: Eloise. Please submit by the 10th of the month prior to the month you want activity listed. Support Grou...
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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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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...
