Archive for January, 2015

  • February Calendar of Events February Calendar of Events

    Support Groups and Informational Seminars Quad Cities Alzheimer’s Association – Learn about signs and symptoms, stages, diagnosis, treatment and care of Alzheimer's disease and dementia. Get support from our 24/7 Helpline, www.alz.org/greateriowa 1-800-272-3900, or local address and phone: 2208...

  • Ella’s Kitchen

    Another crock-pot recipe has come across my desk. Did you receive a crock-pot for Christmas? I have a small crock-pot that is more to my liking for only one or two. If you have a smaller pot and want to try any of the recipes that have been in past magazines, simply reduce the ingredients by half or...

  • YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY

    Rock Island, Illinois Office By Cristina Vital Social Security Manager Rock Island Social Security Office   FOLLOW THE GROUNDHOG’S EXAMPLE: STAY INDOORS Every year, on February 2, we wait to see if Punxsutawney Phil, the world’s most famous groundhog, will predict six more weeks of ...

  • Are You a Family Caregiver? Are You a Family Caregiver?

    By Peggy Dykes Community Relations Director Milestone’ Area Agency on Aging   When my mom was going through some health issues, I helped my sisters take care of her. I’d sit with her, make meals and attend to her personal needs. Before that, when she was more independent, I’d help...

  • Parenting Successful Kids Parenting Successful Kids

    Information from Iowa State University Extension of Scott County We all want to be the parents or grandparents of successful children! Iowa State University Extension of Scott County with support from Scott County Kids, is sponsoring a parenting support and education program called Parenting Succ...

  • Our Crazy English Language Our Crazy English Language

    By Mary Schricker Gemberling   As a former English teacher, I am pretty tuned into our language, its uses and abuses. But I was recently reminded of just how inconsistent and idiomatic our English language can be. A German friend of ours, who has over the years spent considerable time in ...

  • On the Go With Joe Hutter On the Go With Joe Hutter

    Seniors And Law Enforcement Together (SALT) By Joe Hutter   Beware Kind Hearts Have you ever gotten a check in the mail from a nonprofit organization made out to you? Many organizations sent out checks to people for less than $5, asking you to send it back with an additional donation. ...

  • YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY

    Davenport, Iowa Office By Linda Clayton-Powell Social Security District Manager Davenport, Iowa   YOUR WINNING RETIREMENT GAME PLAN This month, a driver will take the checkered flag at the Daytona 500, skiers will stand atop the podium at the World Alpine Ski Championships in Vail, Col...