Archive for September, 2016

  • October Calendar of Events October Calendar of Events

    Support Groups and Informational Seminars Quad Cities Alzheimer’s Association – Are you or someone you know a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer’s? Get support from our 24/7 Helpline, www.alz.org/greateriowa 1-800-272-3900, or local address and phone: 2208 E. 52nd St., Ste. B, Davenport, IA...

  • Ella's Kitchen Ella’s Kitchen

    Every culture seems to have its own version or variation of a meat, cheese, vegetable or a combination of filling wrapped in some form of dough or pastry. I will devote both this issue and the November issue to tell of them, their history and some of the recipes. Many of these can be purchased alre...

  • Ask the Audiologist Ask the Audiologist

    By Ellen J. Verlo, M.A., CCC-A Clinical Audiologist Audiology Consultants, P.C. Tf I have ringing/buzzing in my ears and have hearing loss, won’t a hearing aid just make the ringing/buzzing sound louder too? The short answer to this question is, “Rarely.” Hearing aids do not cause ring...

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

    By Cristina Vital Social Security Manager Rock Island Social Security Office DISCOVER A WHOLE WORLD OF RETIREMENT POSSIBILITIES Christopher Columbus might be one of the most famous explorers in America. He is credited with discovering the New World, though Native Americans were here long before ...

  • Oatmeal Around the World Oatmeal Around the World

    By Heather Kearney, RDN, LD Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (563) 324-9948 hkearney@hy-vee.com Fun fact: Oatmeal is not just a boring breakfast cereal; it is so much more! In fact, oatmeal is used throughout the world in many other ways than just your typical rolled oats, milk and sugar for breakfa...

  • Just Saying... Just Saying…

    By Q.C. Jones A Haunting Challenge for October... Since it’s October and Halloween is fast approaching, spook stuff is in order. But first here is a little background on the whole Halloween phenomenon. What do I mean by “phenomenon”? All Saints or All Hallow Eve sprang up as a religious holi...

  • Protecting Your Hearing This Fall Protecting Your Hearing This Fall

    By Ali Hunt, Au.D., CCC-A Parker Audiolology When I think of autumn, I think about the changing leaves, football games, and bonfires. The cooler temperatures and fun activities make Autumn a favorite season for many people. However, there are occupational and recreational fall-related activitie...

  • Ridgecrest Village’s Well Kept Secret... Ridgecrest Village’s Well Kept Secret…

    [caption id="attachment_7284" align="alignright" width="109"] Celebrating 50 Years of Service[/caption] By Brent Fillmore Adminster of Crest Health Center Ridgecrest Village Ridgecrest Village is known for our Independent Living and Assisted Living, but did you know that we also have Crest H...