Archive for October, 2009

  • Social Security to Test Use of Microsoft’s HealthVault in Disability Process Social Security to Test Use of Microsoft’s HealthVault in Disability Process

    Michael J. Astrue, Commissioner of Social Security, announced today that the agency has entered into an agreement with Microsoft to test the use of Microsoft’s HealthVault application in the disability process. HealthVault is a free online service that enables people to gather, store and manage t...

  • October History

    October – a strange word for the tenth month of the year. After all, "octo" means "eight" Octopus. Octagon. Now "October" was once the eighth month of the calendar, the Roman calendar. Then some one decided to add January and February to the mix. So that moved October into the tenth slot. I rememb...

  • The National “Do Not Call” List – How to register – and how to complain if you are still called

    Consumers can expect fewer calls within 31 days of signing up for the registry. By Tom Miller Iowa Attorney General People report that the federal "Do Not Call" registry has sharply reduced unwanted commercial telemarketing calls. It’s quick, it’s free - and you can still sign up. More th...

  • “Listen to me Read” “Listen to me Read”

    By Joy Andrews CASI “Listen to me Read” co-ordinator CASI’s “Listen to Me Read,” intergenerational literacy program, originated in 1991 with 6 volunteers in 4 target schools in Davenport. Today, CASI’s program is in 23 schools in Scott County. In 2008 we were the recipients of an awa...

  • Genesis Fights Flu... Genesis Fights Flu…

    ...With Protection, Prevention And Information Genesis will provide protection, prevention and information throughout the 2009-2010 flu season. Protection against seasonal influenza and pneumonia will be available at more than 40 public flu clinics in the region beginning Oct. 2. Protection agai...

  • “Simple-Graceful Solutions”…And What They Have To Do With You Living A Healthy, Happy Life. “Simple-Graceful Solutions”…And What They Have To Do With You Living A Healthy, Happy Life.

    By Robert J. Scranton, D.C. Fibromyalgia Centers of America This month we are going to talk about something that… I think… will shock you. I also think it will change the way you live the rest of your life - - Making you healthier, happier… and… possibly adding countless years to your l...

  • How Do You Take Care of Your Parents? How Do You Take Care of Your Parents?

    By Dan Adams Lighthouse Homecare I admit I am an internet junkie. One site that I use often is extremely helpful. This site is EHow (http://www.ehow.com). It's tagline is "just about how to do everything." About the time I needed to write this article, I went to EHow and typed in the question "h...

  • When Time is Short When Time is Short

    By Curt Ford Nash Nash Bean & Ford As you drive your mom to her regular doctor appointment, you think of everything you need to do: Drop off Bobby at soccer, pick up Sally from softball, pick up groceries, make dinner, etc. It seems the list is endless. You wonder how your mom had time to do i...