Archive for March, 2012

  • March Dates and Facts March Dates and Facts

    By Eloise Graham The modern birthstone of March is the aquamarine however, bloodstone, rock crystal and jade are also stones designated to the month of March. The flowers for March are the jonquil, the daffodil and the chrysanthemum. March is the third month of our calendar year. It is a trans...

  • PUBLISHER’S CORNER PUBLISHER’S CORNER

    By David W. Deuth, CFSP President, Weerts Funeral Home Some of you may recall an article I wrote five years ago about our daughter, Madelyn, and the real-life drama that unfolded in our family back in March of 1998. She had become very anemic and lethargic, very uncharacteristic for an otherwis...

  • In and Out of the Quad-Cities - When the Saints Come Marching In In and Out of the Quad-Cities – When the Saints Come Marching In

    Contributed by Gail McPike and Toni Hall When the Saints Come Marching In We can’t help but notice the preponderance of Saints playing a role in the festivities one experiences this time of year. All religious overtones aside, the span between mid-February, and the end of March is chocked ...

  • Computer Screens and Visual Fatigue Syndrome (VFS) Computer Screens and Visual Fatigue Syndrome (VFS)

    By Michael Hittenmiller, O.D. Eye Surgeons Associates The increased use of computers and laptops in the workplace and at home has created greater demand on your vision. A study done by Essilor USA, a lens manufacturer, in 2004 found that 1,000 respondents 25 years and older averaged between six...

  • March is National Parenting Awareness Month March is National Parenting Awareness Month

    By Elyse Mumford Child Abuse Council Intern University of Northern Iowa March is the National Parenting Awareness Month, although very few people are aware of this. The goal is to make society aware of the role that parents play in shaping their children. When one first hears this, the first t...

  • On the Go With Joe Hutter On the Go With Joe Hutter

    Seniors And Law Enforcement Together (SALT) By Joe Hutter Do you have your taxes done? If you need help, and you are a senior or are handicapped, you can get help free from the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program. You can find out where the nearest site is located by calling 1-800-906-9...

  • What is new in hearing aids? A trend…	What is new in hearing aids? A trend…

    By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist Parker Audiology, PC Oh my, hearing aids have come a long way! About 85 years ago, people walked around carrying a bullhorn to help them hear. These captured some sounds…as long as they were loud enough to begin with! About 70 years ago, people used body-a...

  • What is Medicare Part A and B? What is Medicare Part A and B?

    By Roger Brann Administrator Bettendorf Health Care Medicare Part A provides assistance for hospital care, skilled nursing care, and home health care and health maintenance organization expenses. Medicare Part B provides assistance with physician expenses, medical expenses and health care rela...