Archive for April, 2014
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Why senior housing prices will be going up. And what to do about it. Now.
By Dan Dolan Dan Dolan Homes Consider these trends in the housing marketplace: • During the recent economic downturn, we suffered a housing shortage of some 5 to 6 million new homes • Builders are now in the process of filling that void and it’s exerting dramatic price pressures on con...
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May Calendar of Events
Support Groups and Informational Seminars Quad Cities Alzheimer’s Association – Alzheimer’s Community Education is offering a series of free educational programs at Davenport Public Library, 6000 Eastern Ave, and Moline Public Library, 3210 - 41st St. All classes are 1:30 – 3 pm. Fri, Ma...
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Hilltop Campus – Spring Is in the Air – So Is the Aroma of Fresh Baked Goods
The East Side Bakery has recently relocated to the Hilltop Campus Village. Nikki LaTray has brought her bounty of baked goods to a new home at 1501 Harrison Ave, Davenport, Iowa. Nikki works her magic with yeast and flour to make delectable treats for any occasion. The bakery opens at 7 a.m. ...
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May is Osteoporosis Prevention Month
By Julie Suchanek, MBA, MT (ASCP) Metropolitan Medical Laboratory, PLC A Major Public Health Concern According to the Surgeon General [March 2012], lack of calcium has been singled out as a major public health concern, because it is critically important to bone health. Furthermore, the avera...
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RSVP – Lead With Experience
By Bill Sedlacek Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Eastern Iowa and Western Illnois RSVP Volunteers Lead by Example at Recognition Events In the past, this column has recognized RSVP members who Dave Layton refers to as “Heavy Hitters”– those who selflessly devote large amounts o...
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PUBLISHER’S CORNER – “AS YOU AGE”
By Dee Deuth My Minnesota son turned 50 years old in February. His friends showered him with “aging” gifts, such as Centrum Silver vitamins, prune juice, crossword puzzle books, even a package of Depends. As we were reminiscing about the “fun” of turning 50, I was also reminded about the...
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Your Advocacy Connection – We Solve Long Term Care Problems
By David Chanez GolderCare Solutions What Does it Take? Planning and Partners David Chanez recently joined the GolderCare Solutions team as a benefits advocate. We will let David introduce himself with his story. Your heart valve is leaking badly. You will need to have surgery, and sooner...
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YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY – Davenport, Iowa Office
By Linda Clayton-Powell Social Security District Manager Davenport, Iowa DUST OFF YOUR FINANCIAL PLAN Spring is officially here. Before you get started with your spring-cleaning, perhaps another matter deserves some dusting off—that long-term financial plan. April is National Financia...
