Archive for July, 2013
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Your Advocacy Connection – Who Is Your Advocate?
By Julie Arndt GolderCare Solutions GolderCare Solutions solves long term care problems, and one of the services that we offer is Patient Advocacy. Patient advocacy isn’t unique to a certain population, but is critical across the life span. It changes as we age. It is as critical in our later ...
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July – Some Highlights of the Past 150 Years
By Eloise Graham 1863 - The Battle of Gettysburg is fought in July 1863. * Boise, Idaho is founded (now capital of Idaho). 1873 - Prince Edward Island becomes the 7th Canadian province * Jesse James & James Younger gang's first train robbery (Adair Iowa). 1883 - Buffalo Bill Cody presents ...
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In and Out of the Quad-Cities: The Thrill of Vacation… The Agony of Packing
Contributed by Gail McPike and Toni Hall We have no supernatural powers. There’s no way we can see what you’re doing at this very moment. Santa claims to be able to keep an eye on you, and if Santa were around today, we’d ask him if you’re being naughty or nice. (After that unfortunate i...
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July 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. Get support from our 24/7 Helpline, www.alz.org 1-800-272-3900, or local address and phone: 2208 E. 52nd...
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Ella’s Kitchen
July already! The time of picnics, outdoor living, casual evening meals or hurried evening meals before a grandchild’s ball game. Whatever your meal or schedule, enjoy!!! - Ella [Ella can be contacted at ellaweeza@yahoo.com or Ella – 50+ Lifestyles, 804 W Lombard Street, Davenport, IA, 52...
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RSVP – Lead With Experience
Meet the RSVP Advisory Council An abundance of good things are happening these days at RSVP because of good advice and active support from the RSVP Advisory Council. Examples of RSVP Advisory Council accomplishments are: • Continuing to have two high quality Volunteer Recognition events on...
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Health Minute With CASI – Do you know the warning signs of a stroke?
By Michelle Migliore, RN/Administrator Jane’s Place at CASI A stroke, or the medical term CVA (Cerebrovascular accident), affects hundreds of thousands of people every year. The majority of these people are of the senior population, but a stroke can occur at any age. It is important to reco...
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Ask the Audiologist
By Margaret Christiansen, Au.D. Audiology Consultants, P.C. Why do many hearing aids have volume controls when they are supposed to be automatic? Many hearing aids do have automatic volume controls that work to adjust sounds to audible levels while maintaining comfort. The hearing aids take ...
