Archive for August, 2013

  • Rotavirus – Still a Lot to Learn

    By Julie Suchanek, MBA, MT (ASCP) Metropolitan Medical Laboratory, PLC Dr. Roger Glass, of the National Institute of Health, stated in August 2013 that, “Despite all the attention society has placed on ensuring access to clean food and water, sewage control, and hand washing, gastrointestinal...

  • Ella’s Kitchen – A Taste of September

    A Taste of September – Whether it is the last of the produce from the garden, the comfort food longed for on cool September days, or a new twist to an old campfire favorite, enjoy the many flavors and aromas of September. - Ella [Ella can be contacted at ellaweeza@yahoo.com or Ella – ...

  • A Naughty Diet: A Healthy Mouth and Body

    Main Family Dental Care is one of the older, more established businesses located in the Hilltop Campus Village. It’s right on Main Street, north of Locust. Dr. Lynn Griebahn has been at Main Family Dental for ten years. He is joined by his associates, Dr. Hermes and Dr. Riley, along with a very ca...

  • RSVP – Lead With Experience

    By Bill Sedlacek Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Eastern Iowa and Western Illnois Elaine Woods – a Life of Meaningful Service Elaine Woods readily admits to being born with a “Gift of gab” and being “Auntsy.” “Auntsy” she says, refers to her role as an aunt, her res...

  • Hoarding Can Be a Serious Issue Hoarding Can Be a Serious Issue

    By Bob Morrison and Mary Huebbe Marketing & Development Director Ridgecrest Village As a trained Certified Senior Advisor, continual updating information to help seniors is important. Our aging population has many memories and experiences that give us a rich blessing of their wisdom. Occasiona...

  • Is There a Retirement Home in your Future? Is There a Retirement Home in your Future?

    By Curt Ford Nash Nash Bean & Ford While the sun is still shining and weather is warm, we know that it won’t be long before we will be buttoning up the winter coats and bundling on the scarves and mittens. And for many people, when the Midwest winters start to approach, their first wishfu...

  • September Calendar of Events September 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 ...