Archive for April, 2013
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Special Enrollment Periods
By Richard J. Schillig, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor Anyone receiving Medicare services is called a Medicare Beneficiary. The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is the federal regulatory agency for insurance companies, agencies, and sales people offe...
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Sandwiched, Part 1
By David W. Deuth, CFSP President, Weerts Funeral Home You’re caring for someone – an elderly parent, perhaps – and along the way, you’re getting quite an education. With a great deal of hard work and sacrifice on your part, you’ve been able to keep them in their own home. Or, perhaps...
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Celebrate Mom in May
By Mike Mickle PUBLISHER’S CORNER - Celebrate Mom in May May is one of my favorite months. I'm awaiting the May flowers that are supposed to arrive courtesy of all the April showers. I’m also happy to honor two very special women. My mom turns 82 this month. As I write this, ...
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Allergies
By Julie Suchanek, MBA, MT (ASCP) Metropolitan Medical Laboratory What is an allergy? An allergy is a heightened reaction (or “sensitivity”) to a substance or substances (allergens) that are normally harmless. Allergens in the air (such as pollen, mold, dust mites and pet dander) are kn...
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May Calendar of Events
Support Groups and Informational Seminars Quad Cities Alzheimer’s Association – Learn about signs and symptoms, stages, diagnosis, treatment and care of Alzheimer's disease and dementia. Two upcoming seminars: Jerry Schroeder will give you insight into this disease. 1. Session will be held ...
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Health Minute With CASI – Medication Management for Seniors
By: Michelle Migliore, RN Living independently is important to all of us, but especially to our seniors. As we age, we experience unique challenges, such as losing a spouse and friends, changes in physical and mental abilities, and other general lifestyle changes that often occur during these y...
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Ella’s Kitchen
Welcome to May! It has been a wild ride to get here. Below are some recipes you can do with the grandkids, for guests for a Kentucky Derby party, or just family get-togethers. Ella [Ella can be contacted at ellaweeza@yahoo.com or Ella – 50+ Lifestyles, 804 W...
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RSVP – Lead With Experience
By Bill Sedlacek Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Eastern Iowa and Western Illnois Roger Freiburg: Many Children’s Friend When Roger Freiburg said that he was “Going on 90,” it reminded of what my relatives, who made it to that august age, said about the experience, “90 is pu...
