Archive for July, 2015

  • July Calendar of Events July 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: ...

  • Ella’s Kitchen Ella’s Kitchen

    July is here, and so is the heat and humidity. It is a time for snacks, salads and sandwiches. Enjoy this exciting month! -Ella Summer Garden Casserole 6 ounce can of tomato paste 1/2 medium onion, chopped 2 Tablespoons minced garlic, more if you like 4 tablespoons olive oil (divided) 3/4 ...

  • Grown in the USA Grown in the USA

    By Nancy Dew, MS, RD, LD, LMNT Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (563) 264-2420 ndew@hy-vee.com Go into your kitchen. Now open your cupboard. What kind of oil do you see? Do you know if it’s made in the USA? If a bottle of vegetable oil pops out at you, you can bet it probably is. Most vegetabl...

  • REPORT FOR DUTY BY REPORTING FRAUD REPORT FOR DUTY BY REPORTING FRAUD

    By Linda Clayton-Powell Social Security District Manager Davenport, Iowa In July, with American flags flying, we celebrate our nation’s birthday and the freedoms and protections we hold dear. Although love for your country can take many forms, Social Security takes preventing and combatting f...

  • Ask the Audiologist Ask the Audiologist

    By Heather Sandy, MA, CCC-A Audiology Consultants, P.C. Q: What are some causes of hearing loss?  What can I do to prevent damage to my ears? A:  Hearing Loss is a significant public health issue that is the third most common physical condition after arthritis and heart disease. There are m...

  • REPLACEMENT MEDICARE CARDS REPLACEMENT MEDICARE CARDS

    By Cristina Vital Social Security Manager Rock Island Social Security Office Available to Recipients with a my Social Security Account The Social Security Administration introduced the expansion of online services available through its my Social Security portal available at www.socialsecurit...

  • MACRA – Another One Sneaks In... MACRA – Another One Sneaks In…

    By Richard J. Schillig, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor Believe it or not another new tax law just snuck in with little or no publicity. The Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA) became law on April 16, 2015. I was just introduced to this law a...

  • A Kaleidoscope  of Experiences A Kaleidoscope of Experiences

    By Mary Schricker Gemberling As we celebrate our Independence in America this month I cannot help but be reminded of our recent visit to the Netherlands American Cemetery and Memorial in Arnhem. During World War II the city of Arnhem became a household name when its strategic road bridge over ...