Archive for September, 2009
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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...
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Asthma Generation
By Robert J. Scranton, D.C. Fibromyalgia Centers of America Over the past five decades, we have witnessed a steady increase in asthma cases in this country. Today, over 20 million Americans suffer from some type of asthma, making it the most common chronic ailment in the United States today. ...
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Neglect in Childhood
By Rondi Doyle Director of Community Relations Child Abuse Council Child abuse encompasses many types of child mistreatment. One type of abuse that is often overlooked is neglect. Neglect is actually the most common of all types of child abuse. Since child abuse and neglect are definable in man...
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What Fun We Have With Our Grandparents
By Kaylie & Jordyn Kohel Of course, like all grandkids, we love our grandparents very much. Not everybody gets the chance to visit his or her grand parents like we do. We are invited to come down to Iowa and spend time with them for long periods of time. Our grandparents sometimes take us to ...
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You cannot erase the memories
By Mary Schricker, SRES Realtor - Ruhl&Ruhl Real Estate As I visit the homes of senior clients who are contemplating selling, one of the things that many of them are most proud of is that they own their homes free and clear. They sometimes talk about when they “burned their mortgage.” ...
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Your Social Security
Rock Island, IL Office By Christina Vital Manager Rock Island Social Security office CONCERNED ABOUT MONEY FOR RETIREMENT? SOCIAL SECURITY AND A SOLID SAVINGS PLAN CAN EASE YOUR WORRIES Do you sometimes wonder whether you’ll be able to afford retirement? It’s a common concern among wor...
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Common Medicare Claims Questions
Information from Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) Why didn’t Medicare pay for my ambulance claim? Can I go to my grandson’s graduation and still qualify as “homebound” so I can get Medicare home health care services? What is an Advanced Beneficiary Notice? Why didn’t ...
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Coping with Memory Problems
By Courtyard Estates of Walcott Often we put off decisions that involve facing difficult truths. We are not doing ourselves or our loved ones any favors by not facing our fears and handling tough issues. By planning ahead we provide peace of mind for those closest to us. Assisting a loved one ...
