Posts Tagged Grandchildren
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Summer, Water, Lakes, Rivers, Pools, and all the Fun We Can Have, But Always Beware of the Dangers as Well
By Kathryn Graver Community Education Coordinator Child Abuse Council As we move into the heat of the summer and your children and grandchildren want to spend time cooling off at the closest watering hole, please remember to supervise and get water wise. By doing this you can save the life of a...
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On The Go With Joe Hutter
Seniors And Law Enforcement Together (SALT) By Joe Hutter April is here – thank heaven! It also brings the deadline for filing your income taxes. My warning this month is on refund anticipation loans. The Iowa Attorney General also warns us about paying up to 140% interest on a refund loa...
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Ever Wonder?
By Kathryn Graver Community Education Coordinator Child Abuse Council Ever wonder what your children and grandchildren are doing on their cell phone or computer for hours? If you have never texted or looked at a Facebook page, take some time with someone who has and let them help you be...
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Mission to Haiti
In the midst of utter chaos and destruction Jesus saves and rescues. My name is Judy Rands, and I have been married to my husband, Bill, for 31 years. We have 8 grown children and 21 grandchildren. We are members of Bettendorf Christian Church where I am involved with several different groups teachi...
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Simplifying the Holiday Season
By Kathryn Graver Community Education Coordinator Child Abuse Council Once again, the hectic holiday season is approaching. The season is meant to be a time of fun, family, and relaxation; however too often it becomes stressful. This year, everyone needs to consider simplifying the crazines...
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Long Distance Grandchildren
By Trish Burnett Long distance relationships with grandchildren can be difficult; but there are ways to build a special relationship in spite of the distance. Try some of these simple ideas for building a stronger relationship with your grandchildren. Technology – Visit your favorite elect...
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YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY
by Sharice L. Edwards Social Security Acting District Manager, Davenport Iowa RETIRED WITH CHILDREN? The idea of someone being “retired with children” may seem like the seed of another television sit-com or reality show. But the fact is that it’s becoming more and more common for older...
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Reverse Mortgage
How a reverse mortgage can keep you from running out of “rent money” while enjoying comfortable senior housing. By Dan Dolan Dan Dolan Homes In light of the economic turmoil of recent months, I have received many more inquiries from seniors trying to evaluate their independent living opt...
