Archive for July, 2012

  • Max’s Musings Max’s Musings

    By Max Molleston It was probably last month that I re-investigated my poetry library, a bookcase with six stacking shelves. I have lots of incoming poetry, but this treasure trove, 95 percent a gift from Dick Mackin of Bettendorf, contains thousands of poems and instructions on how to compose the...

  • YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY Rock Island, Illinois Office YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY Rock Island, Illinois Office

    By Christina Vital Manager Rock Island Social Security office REPORT YOUR NAME CHANGE TO SOCIAL SECURITY This time of year, we see a lot of weddings, and in many cases that means name changes. If you need to change your name due to marriage, divorce, or any other reason, you will want to ...

  • California Avocados: The Green Alternative California Avocados: The Green Alternative

    By Nikki Putnam R.D., L.D.N. Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (309) 292-7494 nputnam@hy-vee.com Looking for that perfect summer treat that tastes good and is good for you? Well, look no further than the produce aisle, where you’ll find a nutritious and delicious fruit that is perfect for a varie...

  • Caregiving from Afar Caregiving from Afar

    By Curt Ford Nash Nash Bean & Ford Overseeing the care of an aging relative is challenging enough, but throw in the extra complication of trying to provide for a senior relative long-distance and the challenges multiply. According to the National Alliance for Caregiving, approximately ...

  • Serving You in Your Time of Need Serving You in Your Time of Need

    By Dan Adams Lighthouse Homecare We, at Lighthouse Homecare, realize that you didn’t spend your entire life to reach the point where you are not able to enjoy it to its fullest in your later years. That’s why we know that it is important to provide you with as many types of services as pos...

  •  Invisible Hearing Aids (IICs) Invisible Hearing Aids (IICs)

    By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist Parker Audiology, PC There is a new class of invisible in canal hearing aids (IIC). These devices are removable, safe and fit deeply in the ear canals so that others cannot see them. The pictures show the difference in my ear between the traditional small comple...

  • In and Out of the Quad-Cities – Miles and Miles of Iowa In and Out of the Quad-Cities – Miles and Miles of Iowa

    Contributed by Gail McPike and Toni Hall In and Out of the Quad-Cities; it’s our mission, and maybe our quest. Sometimes we’re in, sometimes we’re out. This past month has found mostly out. Just like Zeus had a thing for Cronus, one might suppose the great god of calendars had a thing for a...

  • Everything in Moderation Everything in Moderation

    By Mary Schricker Gemberling Although change has at times in my life been thrust upon me at inopportune times, it has for the most part opened up new avenues and opportunities I would not have otherwise sought. As a result, I have learned to embrace change. With that being said, I have to admit ...