Archive for August, 2011

  • deafness vs. Deafness - Culture and Communication Tips deafness vs. Deafness – Culture and Communication Tips

    By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist Parker Audiology, PC Those who have significant hearing loss but do not view their deafness as a disability are considered to be Deaf (with a Capital D). Being Deaf, hearing loss is a cultural status rather than a disability that should be corrected or cured, b...

  • Looking to the Future Looking to the Future

    By Diana Spranger, R.N. Administrator Bettendorf Health Care As I set to write this article, I do it with mixed emotions. For the better part of two years now, I have been working with the great people who work so hard to publish this magazine every month. It has been a wonderful experience fo...

  • A New Normal A New Normal

    By David W. Deuth, CFSP President, Weerts Funeral Home Most are probably familiar with the common saying that goes something like this: “The only two certain things in life are death and taxes.” Indeed, among both generations and centuries, it seems that we can scarcely do more about on...

  • Grilled Fruit for Dessert Grilled Fruit for Dessert

    By Beth Freehill, MS, RD, LD Hy-Vee Registered Dietician Clinton Hy-Vee 563-243-6162 The natural sugars in fruits caramelize when grilled, giving the fruit a unique sweet and rich flavor. When grilling out this summer, don’t forget the dessert. Grilled fruit is delicious, healthy, simpl...

  • Max’s Musings Max’s Musings

    By Max Molleston Birds! That’s right, birds. I have approached the subject a few times. My challenge is from the journalism side of writing, which asks for the closest thing to facts we can obtain. Birds take, essentially, flights of fancy. Man can fly with the help of powerful engines to prope...

  • On the Go With Joe Hutter On the Go With Joe Hutter

    Seniors And Law Enforcement Together (SALT) By Joe Hutter In past articles, I have mentioned different scams. Do you feel you have to send a donation to an organization that has sent you money? Have you got a nickel or two or three in the mail? You DO NOT have to send back the nickels or a...

  • Ask the Audiologist Ask the Audiologist

    By Tiffany Meier, Au.D., CCC-A Audiology Consultants, P.C. How do you determine what hearing aid style a patient is going to get? Hearing aids are available in several different styles. These styles range from hearing aids that fit completely-in-the-canal (CIC) to hearing aids that set behin...

  • The Legend of the Cracked Water Pot The Legend of the Cracked Water Pot

    By Becky Lee Hinton Director of Marketing The Fountains Senior Living Community A water bearer in India had two large pots, one hung in each end of a pole which he carried across his neck. One of the pots had a crack in it, and the other pot was perfect and always delivered a full portion of w...