Archive for April, 2017

  • Ruthie’s Steak & Seafood Boasts an Impecable Culinary and Service Team Ruthie’s Steak & Seafood Boasts an Impecable Culinary and Service Team

    Ruthie’s Steak & Seafood, atop Rhythm City Casino Resort, provides one of the finest dining experiences in the Quad Cities thanks to its impeccable culinary and service team. The culinary team brings together diverse backgrounds near and far, including experiences in Maine, Colorado and the ...

  • The History of Memorial Day The History of Memorial Day

    Memorial Day is the last Monday in the month of May. Originally, it was called Decoration Day, held on May 30, a day set aside to decorate the graves of the Union and Confederate soldiers that died during the Civil War.  Later, it was changed to Memorial Day and was to commemorate all soldiers that...

  • The Step In Between The Step In Between

    By Alyssa Dominacki Alternatives for the Older Adult Business Development Coordinator “Difficulties with things such as cooking or cleaning should not lead to putting an individual into a nursing home… There are resources to help” Somewhere throughout the years, a common misconception form...

  • Just Saying... Just Saying…

    By Q.C. Jones The Story of the Brushy Branch Maypole If you happen to be a betting person, here’s a pretty sure thing for you. Every publication large or small in the English speaking world will carry a short five word line during the month of April or May. Being a full-fledged computer nerd, yo...

  • Shades of Grey – Diverse Approaches to Aging Shades of Grey – Diverse Approaches to Aging

    By Samantha Meier Assistant Director of Marketing Center for Active Seniors, Inc. (CASI) Getting older doesn’t mean what it used to. For many aging Americans, it is a phase of life where interests, goals, and dreams can get a new or second start. Today, aging is about eliminating outdated perce...

  • 5 Simple Steps to Power Up Your Summer Salads 5 Simple Steps to Power Up Your Summer Salads

    By Kara Zigament RD, LD Hy-Vee Registered Dietician May is a great time to give your salads a powerful boost by choosing nutrient-rich ingredients. Salads don’t have to be boring, tasteless diet foods. With the right base, toppings and dressing they can be main-dish stars or sides your friends a...

  • Ask the Audiologist Ask the Audiologist

    By Ellen Verlo, M.A., CCC-A Audiology Consultants, P.C. I think I need a hearing aid.  What are the steps in purchasing a hearing aid? Congratulations, you have made a very important decision. There are several steps required to take once you decide to purchase hearing aids. Step 1: Contact an ...

  • Farmer’s Market Vouchers for Iowa Seniors Farmer’s Market Vouchers for Iowa Seniors

    By Peggy Dykes Community Relations Director Milestone’s Area Agency on Aging As part of a national initiative, Milestones Area Agency on Aging will again be distributing vouchers to low- and moderate-income Iowa seniors for use at local farmers’ markets. The Davenport office will begin distri...