Posts Tagged Lifetime

  • Sandwiched, Part 2 Sandwiched, Part 2

    By David W. Deuth, CFSP President, Weerts Funeral Home Those who may have read last month’s article are already familiar with the term “Sandwich Generation” – those who are sandwiched between caring for a parent (or other relative) AND caring for (or financially supporting) their childr...

  • Ask the Audiologist - Why do hearing aids cost so much? Ask the Audiologist – Why do hearing aids cost so much?

    By Margaret Christiansen, AU.D, CCC-A Audiology Consultants, P.C. Why do hearing aids cost so much? Getting hearing aids is a big decision. Not only do they have a big effect on your enjoyment of life and your relationships with others, they are also a substantial purchase. There are a numbe...

  • The Empty Chair... and Hearing Loss The Empty Chair… and Hearing Loss

    By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist Parker Audiology, PC Much has been made of the Empty Chair Speech by Clint Eastwood recently. People with hearing loss sometimes feel like an empty chair…they are there but not really there. We all have days where we feel like circumstances drive us, and we no...

  • Why Do Hearing Aids Cost So Much? Why Do Hearing Aids Cost So Much?

    By Janet Liddicoat, Au.D., CCC-A Audiology Consultants, P.C. As we all know, cost of items is a very important factor in what you purchase. There are many reasons that factor in for the cost of a hearing aid. It all starts at the manufacturer. The cost for research and development, the co...

  • Who’s Really In Charge? Who’s Really In Charge?

    David W. Deuth, CFSP President, Weerts Funeral Home The first in a series of articles to help readers gain a better understanding of things most people never think about – until it’s time to plan a funeral. Have you ever wondered who gets to make the decisions regarding your funeral? Cert...

  • Tales by Triplett - Who Let the Dogs Out? Tales by Triplett – Who Let the Dogs Out?

    By Patrick Triplett The story of the postman being bitten by a dog recently in Davenport brought to mind a similar experience I had not too long ago. I was going for my usual walk one evening when out of nowhere a fairly large sized dog came sprinting at me from across the street. My fir...

  • Handbook for a Happy 2010!

    Health: 1. Drink plenty of water. 2. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a beggar. 3. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants.. 4. Live with the 3 E's -- Energy, Enthusiasm and Empathy 5. Make time t...