Archive for September, 2014

  • PUBLISHER’S CORNER - The Baby Boomer Reunions PUBLISHER’S CORNER – The Baby Boomer Reunions

    By Eloise Graham The year was 1946. America had survived the Stock Market Crash of 1929, the Depression and dust storms of the ‘30s, World War II in the early ‘40s… but could it survive the Baby Boomers? I was one of those in the first wave of “the Boomers.” How many of you were? D...

  • Beans - They’re Good for Your Heart ... and your Budget! Beans – They’re Good for Your Heart … and your Budget!

    By Alyssa Doerr, RD, LD Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (563) 359-9323 adoerr@hy-vee.com Did you know beans count as both a protein and a vegetable serving? They contribute over nine essential nutrients. Studies show that people who regularly consume beans have lower cholesterol levels and body ...

  • How Is Property Distributed Without a Will in Illinois? How Is Property Distributed Without a Will in Illinois?

    By Curt Ford Nash Nash Bean & Ford Despite knowing how important it is to create a comprehensive estate plan, over half of all Americans do not have one. There are an endless number of reasons why people procrastinate when it comes to creating an estate plan. Some people don’t want to thi...

  • Max’s Musings Max’s Musings

    By Max Molleston When did you attend your library book sale? Mine was in Coralville, where Rhoada and I live, a few months in the past. Wait! My last was in Lake Forest, Illinois in the middle of September. The occasion was a lot of Molleston birthdays together. Some by marriage, some just plain ...

  • Ask the Audiologist - October is National Audiology Awareness Month Ask the Audiologist – October is National Audiology Awareness Month

    By Heather Sandy, MA, CCC-A Audiology Consultants, P.C. Over 36 million Americans have some degree of hearing loss. Even more surprising, over half of those 36 million Americans are under the age of 65; it is no longer just a health concern for seniors. Hearing loss can be caused by exposure to...

  • What’s this “gap” that you keep talking about when encouraging seniors to act on their buying  decision now rather than later? What’s this “gap” that you keep talking about when encouraging seniors to act on their buying decision now rather than later?

    By Dan Dolan Dan Dolan Homes Those of you who may read this column on at least an occasional basis know that we devote a fair amount of copy to the senior housing purchase decision. And we point out the reasons for taking that action sooner rather than later. In most instances the rationale...

  • Hearing the Din at Dinner – Restaurant Noise Hearing the Din at Dinner – Restaurant Noise

    By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist and Owner Parker Audiology, P.C. & Dr. Alison Soto Audiologist Parker Audiology, P.C. As many people can identify with, restaurant noise is the single biggest complaint in the dining experience. According to one Zagat survey, noise in restaurants is the seco...

  • What is Area Agency on Aging? What is Area Agency on Aging?

    By Peggy Dykes Community Relations Director Milestones Area Agency on Aging Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) were established under the Federal Older Americans Act (OAA) in 1973 to respond to the needs of Americans age 60 and over. By providing a range of options that allow older adults to choose ...