Archive for July, 2011
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Known or Unknown
By Richard J. Schillig, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor New realities are-reshaping American retirement. That calls for new strategies and not just in your planning during the years leading up to your retirement. Your investment needs are different during the retire...
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My Plate’s Message: Proportions
By Sarah Francis Director of Marketing Iowa State University Extension Scott County The USDA released the new food icon “MyPlate” on June 2, 2011. The intent of the new icon is to simplify the dietary guidance included in the Dietary Guidelines 2010 and MyPyramid. MyPlate is not intended t...
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Illinois Updates Power of Attorney Act: Time for you to update, too
By Melissa L. Uzzell Attorney At Law Snyder Park Nelson & Schwiebert PC Power Of Attorney (POA) – the basis for the authority caregivers have in decision-making regarding the life of a loved one or friend – is changing in Illinois. Simply put, a Power of Attorney allows for a trusted f...
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Yard and Garden: Strawberries
By Richard Jauron Iowa State University Extension Scott County The strawberry is the most popular small fruit grown in the home garden. It is relatively easy to grow, produces large quantities of fruit high in vitamin C without requiring extra equipment and can be grown in home gardens all over...
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Alzheimer’s Association Art Show and Auction a Success
By Linda N. White Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Iowa Chapter Fundraiser Dedicated to Alzheimer’s Disease Care, Support and Research Programs More than 150 residents from Quad-Cities joined at the Alzheimer’s Association’s first ever Memories in the Making art show and auction even...
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Is It Time To Move?
By Beth Maxwell GolderCare Solutions Your Advocacy Connection Offering Comprehensive Care and Financial Advocacy I think many of us reading 50+ Lifestyles share a common belief that time doesn’t want to stand still for any of us. Remember when you were a young child, and it felt as if t...
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Don’t Get Hearing Loss… Get Protection!
By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist Parker Audiology, PC Happy July 4th to everyone! Summertime is for outside activities, which often include loud activities such as airshows, fireworks, power tools, outdoor bands, etc. Let’s avoid noise and reduce hearing loss (for adults and kids). Turn your...
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Max’s Musings
By Max Molleston Not long ago, as ideas of summer sprouted, reading projects for adults cropped up in the media. Some newspapers and magazines feature new novels and such put forward by some “expert.” My idea of reading for the summer is a newspaper at a leisurely pace, or like me, a subscrib...
