Archive for September, 2015

  • News from Seniors And Law Enforcement Together (SALT) News from Seniors And Law Enforcement Together (SALT)

    School Bus Safety School began in mid-August and motorists must be sure to share the road safely with school buses.  School buses are one of the safest forms of transportation on the road today. In fact, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, riding a bus to school is 1...

  • RSVP: Lead With Experience RSVP: Lead With Experience

    By Bill Sedlacek Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois Bill and Pete Bring Joy to the Elderly On a number of occasions, I’ve described the volunteers I’ve spotlighted here as “Unsung Heroes.” I can’t describe Pete Bata and Bill Hedges like that be...

  • Shoot! Bang! ……Ouch!  My Ears are Ringing!!! Shoot! Bang! ……Ouch! My Ears are Ringing!!!

    By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist and Owner Parker Audiology, P.C. Dr. Alison Soto Audiologist Parker Audiology, P.C. Noise exposure is well documented to cause hearing loss. Guns, power ools, motorcycles and football crowds are uncomfortable and they often fall in the 90-140 dB range....

  • The Importance of Adult/Child Playtime The Importance of Adult/Child Playtime

    By Paula Jaeger, Child Therapist Child Abuse Council While children do need time to play alone and with other children, playtime with the special adults in their lives is just as important. Children crave time with these adults. It makes them feel special. Parents (caregivers) are encouraged to...

  • Back to School Back to School

    By Mary Schricker Gemberling “In its highest level, the purpose of teaching is not to teach- it is to inspire the desire for learning.  Once a student’s mind is set on fire, it will find a way to provide its own fuel.” .........Sydney J. Harris Each year about mid-August, I get this fleeti...

  • Slow-cook Your Way  to Good Nutrition! Slow-cook Your Way to Good Nutrition!

    By Heather Wright, RD, LD Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (563) 324-9948    hwright@hy-vee.com Want to solve the how-to-get-dinner-on-the-table dilemma as you start back to the routine of school? Dust off that slow cooker. It can be your trusty assistant to making sure dinner is ready in the mi...

  • Effects of Alzheimer’s and Dementia Effects of Alzheimer’s and Dementia

    By Mary Huebbe Marketing Consultant Ridgecrest Village Could you imagine the fear of not remembering who people are or where you are even?  I have heard so many different opinions on Dementia and Alzheimer’s; some feel sorry for the family, others feel sorry for the patient. I am in the midd...

  • Wondering What to Do in Your Garden This Fall? Wondering What to Do in Your Garden This Fall?

    Growing Along the River – Focus on Fall Gardening Conference An opportunity to learn, mingle, and share ideas on all aspects of gardening in the Quad-Cities Saturday, October 3, 2015 Scott Community College 500 Belmont Road, Bettendorf, Iowa 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Presented by ISU Scott Cou...