Posts Tagged Older Adults
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Music and the Mind – Playing a musical instrument is healthy for your brain
Mastering a Musical Instrument For Your Health Are you into music? Have you thought about learning to play a musical instrument? There are many advantages associated with learning to play different kinds of musical instruments. Not only are there physical advantages, but they can also give you a...
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Announcing Memories in the Making 2012
By Kirsten Adams Lighthouse Homecare Many of you may remember that our first ever Quad-Cities Memories in the Making® was held at our Lighthouse Homecare's office building in Rock Island last June. Traditionally, most first year events often start out slow and take years to gain momentum. This...
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What is Alternatives for the Older Adult?
For 25 years, Alternatives for the Older Adult has helped area seniors find solutions for their care needs. Our experienced, certified staff has made it possible for older adults to stay safe and secure in either their own homes or assisted living and nursing homes. Our programs include care coordin...
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Remember a Senior
By Mary Schricker A little over three years ago, a group of five individuals met over early morning coffee to discuss ways to raise money to buy Christmas gifts for Quad-City seniors. Just two months later, the first annual Hat Bash was held at CASI. The event raised over $8,000, money that was...
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Intouch Offers Help Navigating the Maze of Home Care Choices
By Pam Berenger Community Liason Intouch Adult Day Care and Home Care Services "Home care" is a simple phrase that can turn into a complex and diverse maze when individuals begin weaving their way through the vast array of services and service providers available for seniors and people with di...
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Planning for Retirement
By Emily Martin and Samantha Craven University of Missouri martinem@missouri.edu or slctw4@mail.mizzou.edu Retirement is often viewed as a time to relax, travel, participate in leisurely activities and spend time with family. However, for many older adults, chronic health problems and poor pla...
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Make Fitness a Goal for Life!
By Becky Lee Hinton Director of Marketing The Fountains Senior Living Community 18th Annual National Senior Health & Fitness Day Put on your sneakers and join more than 100,000 seniors nationwide at The Nation’s Largest Older Adult Health Promotion Event on Wednesday, May 25 at The Fount...
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Calendar of Events – March 2011
Support Groups and Informational Seminars Quad Cities Alzheimer’s Association Please call Jerry Schroeder at (563) 324-1022 or 800-272-3900 for more information about programs. Aphasic Support Group Genesis The Aphasic Support Group meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 2 to 3 p.m. at Ge...
