Archive for May, 2012
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Your Advocacy Connection – Offering Comprehensive Care and Financial Advocacy
By Glenda Thomas GolderCare Solutions I drive a 2006 Chrysler Town and Country van. It’s not fancy, but it gets me and my tribe where we need to go. I know how to put gas in the tank and call for routine oil changes, yet when the check engine light comes on…I call the specialist. Accessing ...
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YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY Davenport, Iowa Office
By Karen Cole Social Security District Manager Davenport, Iowa SUMMERTIME’S THE RIGHT TIME FOR ELECTRONIC PAYMENTS When you are away from home, one thing you don’t want to worry about is how you will receive your next monthly Social Security payment. That is why it is important for ever...
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Meniere’s Disease
By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist Parker Audiology, PC Often after a holiday weekend, I see an increase of patients with complaints of terrible vertigo (dizziness), ringing of the ears, a feeling of fullness in the ear and hearing loss. It is suspected that rich holiday meals and high sodium int...
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Home Care
By Dan Adams Lighthouse Homecare As we age, more of us are expressing we want to stay in our homes. Everyone has different family structures and support. Even if you have strong family support, be open to the idea of having others help, too. Many people have an initial feeling of “not wan...
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Going into a Nursing Home
By Roger Brannan Administrator Bettendorf Health Care After the initial adjustment to moving from home and into a facility, most residents enjoy and appreciate the care they receive in a facility. Let’s face it. No one truly wants to move to a nursing home. Our senior citizens prefer to ...
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In and Out of the Quad-Cities
Contributed by Gail McPike and Toni Hall Gail and Toni’s Retreat The hustle and bustle of daily life, the constant drone of a TV, quick trips to the store, a cell phone call from the doctor’s office, running the dry cleaning down to Burke’s – the joys of living the Good Life. Whether ...
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Herbs – A Fresh Idea
By Dawn Blockinger, R.D., L.D.N. Hy-Vee Registered Dietician, Moline, IL Hy-Vee store 309.757.1085 E-Mail: dblocklinger@hy-vee.com Throughout the centuries, herbs have been used to liven up the flavor of many meals. Herbs are a great way to replace fat and salt in dishes but still retain the...
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YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY Rock Island, Illinois Office
By Christina Vital Manager Rock Island Social Security office BLOCKBUSTER STARS RIDE INTO RETIREMENT SUNSET Summertime is here, and that means blockbuster movies are in season. This summer — and throughout the end of the year — moviegoers can catch some of the usual heroes on the silv...
