Archive for December, 2011
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What’s a Medicare Advantage Plan?
By Richard J. Schillig, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor Medicare Advantage Plans provide an alternative way for people to receive Medicare benefits. This year’s annual enrollment period ends Dec. 7. Medicare beneficiaries wanting to make changes to their Medicare ...
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Finding An Estate Planning Attorney
By Curt Ford Nash Nash Bean & Ford Cynthia had planned for her future. She saved for retirement, she bought long-term care insurance and worked with her attorney to draft an estate plan. Even after her plan was completed, she made sure she knew where her health-care documents were located...
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December Dates and Facts
By Eloise Graham December Birthstone - Turquoise/Zircon December Flower - Narcissus/Holly Dec. 1 - Eat A Red Apple Day, National Pie Day, Rosa Parks’ Day 1955 Dec. 2 - National Fritters Day, Special Education Day Dec. 3 - International Day of the Disabled,...
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Questions Parents Need to Ask When Selecting a Program for Their Child
By Rondi Doyle Director of Community Relations Child Abuse Council Let’s say you are lucky enough to have options as you prepare to enroll your child or grandchild in daycare, school or community-based program. How do you choose the right daycare, school or program for your child/grandchild...
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Hearing Loss – More Accessible Than Ever
By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist Parker Audiology, PC The topic of hearing loss is more than a feel-good Hollywood script. Marlee Matlin has portrayed many roles for deaf individuals, which have increased public awareness of hearing loss (West Wing, Children of a Lesser God). Recently, a new T...
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Pears – A “Pear-fect” Seasonal Selection
By Kristen Decker, R.D., L.D. Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (563) 355-5540 kdecker@hy-vee.com The fact that December is National Pear Month is just one of the many reasons to incorporate more pears into your winter meals and snacks. Thanks to all the varieties now available at your local Hy-Vee...
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On the Go With Joe Hutter
Seniors And Law Enforcement Together (SALT) By Joe Hutter Yes, this is December, 2011. Look back 12 months. Where did the time go? Over the last year, the Seniors And Law Enforcement Together (SALT) Program concentrated on reminding seniors to be cautious of what agencies or to whom they...
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Get answers to holiday food, stain removal questions from ISU Extension’s Answer Line
By Liz Meimann and Laura Sternweis Iowa State University Extension Scott County What’s the best way to thaw a frozen turkey? Is it safe to make pies and vegetable dishes a couple days before the big family gathering? And what’s the best way to deal with the leftovers? To get answers to thes...
