Archive for February, 2016
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Making Long Term Care Decisions for a Loved One
Duffy Law Office is a member of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys. A loved one with dementia has special needs that should be taken into consideration, especially when choosing a long term care facility. It’s important to take extra care so that your loved one is able to liv...
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Ask the Audiologist
Aging and Hearing Loss By Laura Mergen, Au.D., CCC-A Audiology Consultants, P.C. We are all aware of the expected increase in the 65+ population as the baby-boomers age and increased life expectancy. While age and hearing loss frequently go hand-in-hand, hearing impairment is not considered a...
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Irish Blessings in honor of St. Patrick’s Day
May you always have walls for the winds, a roof for the rain, tea beside the fire, laughter to cheer you, those you love near you, and all your heart might desire. May St. Patrick guard you wherever you go, and guide you in whatever you do-- and may his loving protection be a blessing to you...
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Traditional IRAs and Roth IRAs
By Richard J. Schillig, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor This time of year as clients are completing income tax returns we often receive inquiries on IRAs – especially from tax filers that have a tax amount due at the time of filing. Questions usually focus on eligi...
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Your Advocacy Connection
We Solve Long Term Care Problems By Gail Glockhoff-Long GolderCare Solutions The Question of Appropriate Housing Options – A Family Story The question of appropriate housing comes up every day in our office. Mom and Dad want to stay in the family home, are they still safe there? Do I nee...
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March is National Nutrition Month
By Peggy Dykes Community Relations Director Milestone’ Area Agency on Aging March is National Nutrition Month, and this year’s theme “Savor the Flavor of Eating Right,” encourages everyone to take time to enjoy food traditions and appreciate the pleasures, great flavors and social exper...
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Time for Registered Dietitians to Shine
By Chrissy Watters MS, RD, LDN Hy-Vee Registered Dietician Clinton Hy-Vee (309) 793-0684 What is a registered dietitian and what can he or she do for you? “What do you do?” As a registered dietitian (RD) working for Hy-Vee, I have been asked this question more than once. While many pe...
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Love Doesn’t Stop at the Door
By Mary Huebbe Marketing Director Ridgecrest Village This story comes from a resident who has lived with us at Ridgecrest Village since 2002. He wanted to anonymously share their story, in hopes that others won’t wait too long. He continually tells people how blessed he is to be able to conti...
