Archive for March, 2017
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Just Saying…
By Q.C. Jones Ode to the Potato – Just in time for March. Ah, the lowly potato. No matter how you slice it, French fries, American fries, cottage fries and other variations join the potato chip in food lexicon. Further, the potato has been honored with the U.N. Sponsored 2008 Year of the Potato....
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Ruthie’s Steak and Seafood – A Fine Dining Experience
Pheasant civet is one of Ruthie’s Steak and Seafood’s signature appetizers. It was developed 10 years ago at Rhythm City’s sister property, Riverside Casino & Golf Resort, and has been a staple on the menu ever since at both locations. Pheasant Civet: 1 pheasant, whol...
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Our “Major” Entertainment Growing Up on the Farm
By John & Joan Maxwell Cinnamon Ridge Farms One of the many blessings my five siblings and I experienced growing up on our farm was our horse, Major. We spent days with Major, and he was a great source of entertainment for all of us. Like most animals, Major had a personality all his own. ...
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FamTechCare: Helping Caregivers Manage Day-to-Day Situations for Family Members with Alzheimer’s Disease or Other Types of Dementia
Information from the University of Iowa College of Nursing Researchers from the University of Iowa are conducting a research study to help caregivers who are taking care of family members who have dementia. This study is being conducted by the College of Nursing, and is in the second year of its ...
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Ask the Audiologist
By Emily Steffel, Au.D., CCC-A Audiology Consultants, P.C. Question: What is new in hearing aids lately? Answer: There are several new developments in hearing aids: rechargeability, “made for iPhone” technology, new noise reduction strategies, and a new strategy for helping severe to prof...
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Decisions That Fit
By Mary Huebbe Marketing Director Ridgecrest Village Here in the Quad Cities there are many Senior Living Communities, but they are not like the “one-size-fits-all” shirts. Each facility has its own niche, and you need to check them all out to decide for yourself what fits you and your life...
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Your Advocacy Connection
By Kathy Nitz GolderCare Solutions Different Levels of Care = Different Ways to Pay In last month’s article, Julie Arndt shared the story of Izzy and Dean to illustrate that the need for care often does not happen overnight and there are different levels of care. This month, I would like to...
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Why Would I Do This?
By Carole Ferch, RDH, I-Smile Silver Coordinator Scott County Health Department If I had a nickel for every time someone has asked me, “How can you work in people’s mouths all day?” I would have a lot more money! The fact is, I have been in dentistry for 29 years and I still LOVE working ...
