Archive for September, 2012
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We knew it would happen in senior housing, but we didn’t know exactly when. Now it happened.
By Dan Dolan Dan Dolan Homes Sometimes when I say something repeatedly to my children, I get the feeling they either turn me off or they seem to adopt a “who cares” attitude and seem to disregard what I’m saying. In recent months, in this column, I have found myself repeating a future sce...
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What is Medicare Part A and B
By Roger Brannan 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...
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“The Mother Road”
By Mary Schricker Gemberling John Steinbeck and his wife Carol had just arrived in Chicago where they purchased a Victory Red 1936 Chevrolet sedan. They headed west on Route 66, a voyage that would later become fodder for one of the greatest American novels ever written. In his famous social c...
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What is on the Menu for a Healthy Kitchen?
By Nina Struss, RD, LDN Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (309) 787-0273 nstruss@hy-vee.com Have you ever found yourself standing in front of an open pantry or refrigerator, carefully inspecting its contents in search of something that seems appealing to eat? We make more than 200 food-related deci...
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Annual Enrollment Period Begins October 15
By Richard J. Schillig, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor It’s here again. The Medicare Annual Enrollment period begins October 15 and ends December 7. For the second consecutive year, AEP has moved to a more consumer-friendly time period. This Annual Enrollment per...
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Irritated Eyes: How to Find Relief
By Michael Boehm, M.D. Eye Surgeons Associates “My eyes often burn, look red, and feel dry by the end of the day.” “I have to blink a lot while reading to clear my blurry vision.” Do these statements sound familiar to you? Do you have trouble finding relief when your eyes feel thi...
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Planning the Second Time Around
By Curt Ford Nash Nash Bean & Ford After dating for two years in their late 60s, Jim and Nancy created a new family when they were married in a beautiful backyard ceremony, surrounded by friends and family, including their adult children from their first marriages. Following the ceremo...
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Every Five Years
By David W. Deuth, CFSP President, Weerts Funeral Home No one likes to think about what happens when we die; this I know all too well. While many talk about pre-planning – and even acknowledge its value and importance – comparatively few ever actually get it done. Even so, this stark and un...
