Archive for July, 2014
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Ask the Audiologist
By Margaret Christiansen, Au.D. Audiology Consultants, P.C. I’m careful to protect my hearing when around loud sounds. Do I have to worry about my hearing aid being too loud and causing hearing loss? That is a great question, and I’m glad to hear you are thinking about your hearing heal...
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Max’s Musings
By Max Molleston Middle of the year, and the grandson Robbie turns ten. Wow, did we know these kids of our kids were going to get older so fast. We try not to get older as fast. This reverie set in motion thoughts for this column, about young people, particularly young poets. Last month, during t...
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In and Out of the Quad-Cities: Aging with Time, like Yesterday’s Whine
Contributed by Gail McPike and Toni Hall We’ve been enjoying wines since age six. Shocking story, considering our staunch Oklahoma raising. Give us just a moment to give you the lowdown. It was a lovely July day. The sun was shining, the cute little baby robins were chirping in the tree, th...
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Sweeten Up Your Summer with Melons
By Chrissy Watters, MS, RD, LDN Hy-Vee Registered Dietician Clinton Hy-Vee (563) 243-6162 Melons are a refreshing sweet treat during the hot summer months. Most people love a juicy wedge of watermelon, cantaloupe or honeydew, but don’t realize these melons come with health benefits like al...
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Make a Splash This Summer
By Pam Haumann New Parent Services Manager Child Abuse Council Summer is upon us, and with that comes our desire to enjoy the great outdoors. But beware, there is danger lurking in our rivers, lakes and swimming pools that can destroy a beautiful summer day for you and your family. Did you...
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May You Go Safely
By Mary Schricker Gemberling I really do enjoy writing articles for this publication, but occasionally a deadline looms ahead and life gets in the way, causing me to panic a bit about a topic for my article. So, I decided to search the archives and tweak an article I wrote before about helpf...
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Special Enrollment Periods for ‘Cares’: Obamacare & Medicare
By Richard J. Schillig, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor Special Enrollment Periods allow individuals to sign up for a plan of insurance outside of the normal enrollment periods. Health Care costs continue to be one of the risks to our retirement nest-egg. Average...
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On the Go With Joe Hutter
Seniors And Law Enforcement Together (SALT) By Joe Hutter Guess what!! Summer is here and half of the year is gone. The Retired Senior and Volunteer Program (RSVP) needs you. If you are 55 years old or older and want to help make our community a better place to live, think about getting i...
