Archive for January, 2014
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Things to Consider and Ask Before Investing in Hearing Aids
By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist and Owner Parker Audiology, P.C. & Dr. Elizabeth Meinecke Audiologist Parker Audiology, P.C. The task of purchasing hearing aids, whether for the first time, or if you want to update with new technology, may seem daunting. Aids may seem appealing, but how ...
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Ask the Audiologist: Are There Different Kinds of Hearing Loss??
By Heather Sandy, MA, CCC-A Audiology Consultants, P.C. If you have concerns about your hearing or the hearing of a family member, a hearing evaluation is recommended. Just as there are different kinds of hearing loss, there are also different kinds of hearing tests. You may see hearing screeni...
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Dealing with Loss
By Mary Huebbe Marketing Consultant Ridgecrest Village As winter days seem longer and longer and our weather gets colder, it leaves some of us feeling lonely and depressed. It gives us time to reflect on the things we’ve lost and feel the empty hole that we had hidden away for a while. I kn...
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In and Out of the Quad-Cities: Out and About
Contributed by Gail McPike and Toni Hall Travel is a strange and mysterious thing, especially if the journey takes you off to some picturesque port of call. The sound of song bouncing off buildings and echoing through the alleys of some quaint ancient city lightens the soul. Sunshine through the ...
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Ten Things Every Child Needs
By Pam Haumann New Parent Services Manager Child Abuse Council Valentine’s Day is a time to express feelings of love, affection and gratitude to those who are near and dear to our heart. What better time than to think about children and the many ways adults can contribute to their healthy gr...
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A Taste of the Tropics
By Heather Wright, RD, LDN Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (309) 787-0273 nstruss@hy-vee.com Tropical fruits will help you meet your daily fruit intake, while providing you with nutrients like vitamin C, vitamin A, fiber and antioxidants. If a trip to some warm tropical paradise is not in yo...
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YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY Rock Island, Illinois Office
By Cristina Vital Manager Rock Island Social Security office DISABILITY BENEFITS FOR WHAT (SEVERELY) AILS YOU The month of February is a time to recognize a number of unfortunate ailments that disable and take the lives of too many people. February is American Heart Month, focusing o...
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When Will You Know Your Retirement Plan is INADEQUATE?
By Richard J. Schillig, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor In my years of business, I’ve had conversations with many people, and I continue to talk with people daily. Everyone has a retirement plan or retirement plans – at least in their heads they know they have...
