Archive for April, 2014

  • Ten Ways to Use Chia - These seeds are a powerhouse of nutrition Ten Ways to Use Chia – These seeds are a powerhouse of nutrition

    By Lindsey Brost, RD, LDN Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (309) 792-1507 lbrost@hy-vee.com Chia seeds are all the rage these days and with good reason. These seeds are a powerhouse of nutrition. Four grams of fiber are found in every tablespoon of chia seeds. Fiber may be beneficial in blood gl...

  • The role of an Elder Law attorney in your family’s life The role of an Elder Law attorney in your family’s life

    By Curt Ford Nash Nash Bean & Ford As the population in the United States ages, issues relating to the elderly have become a bigger concern. Health care issues, social issues, and legal issues are all studied, discussed, and analyzed as they apply to the elderly in the 21st century. Given t...

  • Your Advocacy Connection - We Do Exist Your Advocacy Connection – We Do Exist

    By Kathy Nitz GolderCare Solutions Recently, my co-worker, Kathy Nitz and I facilitated a workshop about who is going to pay the nursing home and how to avoid costly mistakes before it’s too late. Kathy and I have presented many educational forums over the years, but this one was a bit diffe...

  • In and Out of the Quad-Cities: May 2014 – May Be Jell-O In and Out of the Quad-Cities: May 2014 – May Be Jell-O

    Contributed by Gail McPike and Toni Hall Can we start off with a few thoughts on April? It was one heck of a month. We had a wedding in our family, a California celebration, a stop in Des Moines, a weekend wingding in Waterloo and a zillion other little adventures along the April way. Our own G...

  • Meniere’s Disease Meniere’s Disease

    By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist and Owner Parker Audiology, P.C. & Dr. Elizabeth Meinecke Audiologist Parker Audiology, P.C. Often after the holiday season, I see an increase of patients with complaints of terrible vertigo (dizziness), ringing of the ears, a feeling of fullness in the ea...

  • YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY - Rock Island, Illinois Office YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY – Rock Island, Illinois Office

    By Cristina Vital Manager Rock Island Social Security office Statement from Carolyn W. Colvin Acting Commissioner of Social Security “I have directed an immediate halt to further referrals under the Treasury Offset Program to recover debts owed to the agency that are 10 years old and o...

  • YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY - Davenport, Iowa Office YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY – Davenport, Iowa Office

    By Linda Clayton-Powell Social Security District Manager Davenport, Iowa FASTER BENEFIT DECISIONS FOR VETERANS On Memorial Day, as we pay tribute to the men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country, we also share some news about Social Security disability benefits for veter...

  • PUBLISHER’S CORNER - Happy Mother’s Day PUBLISHER’S CORNER – Happy Mother’s Day

    By Mike Mickle Welcome to May everyone! Spring has sprung, the flowers are blooming and it's a special month for moms. In addition to Mother's Day, my sweet mom turns 83 this month. She epitomizes the term, unconditional love. My mom never had much to give us from a material standpoint, but...