Archive for June, 2014

  • PUBLISHER’S CORNER - My Momma Done Told Me... PUBLISHER’S CORNER – My Momma Done Told Me…

    By Eloise Graham Last month we celebrated Mother’s Day. Many of us reminisced about the words of wisdom our mothers instilled in us. The one saying that immediately came to mind for me was, “Don’t ever do anything that you would be ashamed to read about the next day on the front page of th...

  • Get Water Wise Get Water Wise

    By Katie Ozarka Augustana College Student Intern Child Abuse Council Summer months meant one thing to me when I was a child: swimming! I remember learning how to swim at a young age. My sister would hold my sides as I flapped my arms, plugged my nose and ended up with water in my eyes. Once I ...

  • Mr. Dolan, Is this a good time to sell my existing home and buy my senior housing? Mr. Dolan, Is this a good time to sell my existing home and buy my senior housing?

    By Dan Dolan Dan Dolan Homes When I meet potential new home buyers who tell me they are ready to purchase their senior housing, their number one question typically is, “Mr. Dolan, is this a good time to sell my existing home?” What they really want to know is whether—and how fast—and fo...

  • After Caregiving: Forging a New Path After Caregiving: Forging a New Path

    By Deb Toal GolderCare Solutions Your Advocacy Connection Offering Comprehensive Long Term Care Solutions and Patient Advocacy In recent months, we have seen many caregivers at a care giving junction. The junction that I am referring to is that sharp fork in the road from the role of primar...

  • I’ve Turned into My Mother I’ve Turned into My Mother

    By Mary Schricker Gemberling My mom and dad retired in their sixties and split their time between their home in St. Louis and a condo in Florida. Retirement was an easy transition for both of them; they traveled some, stayed busy with old and new friends, and enjoyed visits from their children ...

  • In and Out of the Quad-Cities: Los Alimentos de nuestros Padres In and Out of the Quad-Cities: Los Alimentos de nuestros Padres

    Contributed by Gail McPike and Toni Hall You are probably wondering about the title. A few years ago, one of our favorite singers, Linda Ronstadt, did an album called “Canciones De Mi Padre.” Roughly translated (our Spanish is close to nada) this means “the songs of my father.” Not to be...

  • Cochlear Implants Cochlear Implants

    By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist and Owner Parker Audiology, P.C. & Dr. Elizabeth Meinecke Audiologist Parker Audiology, P.C. Cochlear Implants (CIs) are often touted as the cure for deafness. This may be true, but success varies. Typically, I recommend an evaluation for a CI if: 1) Wo...

  • Give It Twice Trust Give It Twice Trust

    By Bob Morrison and Mary Huebbe Marketing & Development Director Ridgecrest Village Ridgecrest Village has a foundation that helps bring a better quality of life for our area seniors. Ridgecrest Foundation is a charitable organization that helps with Nursing Scholarships and supports Alzheimers ...