Archive for Community
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Announcing Memories in the Making 2012
By Kirsten Adams Lighthouse Homecare Many of you may remember that our first ever Quad-Cities Memories in the Making® was held at our Lighthouse Homecare's office building in Rock Island last June. Traditionally, most first year events often start out slow and take years to gain momentum. This...
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Your Advocacy Connection
Your Advocacy Connection Offering Comprehensive Care and Financial Advocacy How can an advocate help you? The professional team at GolderCare Solutions works diligently at keeping current with long-term care issues and how they may impact seniors or those that are disabled. An issue that h...
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On the Go With Joe Hutter
Seniors And Law Enforcement Together (SALT) By Joe Hutter Did you know that one-third of Iowans over 65 live alone? These same Iowans, who live alone, are also willing to talk on the phone or at their front door to a stranger. The lowest of the low, of non-violent criminals are those who t...
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Ella’s Kitchen
Comfort Food – We hear that term often associated when the weather turns cold and dreary. According to Webster’s Dictionary, the term was first used in 1977. It can be applied to give “comfort” for nostalgic, emotional or psychological reasons. Comfort food is also easy to prepare and easy t...
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The Radio that Reads
Are you, or someone you know, visually impaired or otherwise handicapped, making it difficult to read the newspaper and stay connected to the news of the community? That doesn't need to happen! Contact APRIS, the Augustana Public Radio Information Service, without delay! What is APRIS? APRIS is ...
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February is for Sweethearts
By Karen McCoy Marketing Consultant Ridgecrest Village The month of February is for Sweethearts. This leads me to share a Sweetheart Story from a couple at Ridgecrest Village Retirement Community. The Sweetest Smile By Jack Hebblin “Helen has the sweetest smile. Even though she ha...
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Choices in Senior Living
By Roger Brann Administrator Bettendorf Health Care Seniors today are fortunate that there are so many choices in senior housing today. The choices for senior housing have changed significantly over the years. Back in the 1990s, seniors had basically two choices; either live at home or move...
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Libraries Lend eBooks, too!
Information from Rock Island Public Library With all the news about eBooks, many wonder how digital reading affects libraries. The truth is that libraries are a part of the digital world, offering downloadable books to patrons as an additional choice. eBooks and audio titles join the many great ...
