Archive for June, 2017
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Choose a Villa for Carefree Living
Information from Friendship Manor If maintaining your house is becoming a drain on your free time, consider the benefits of a maintenance-free Villa. The independent living Villas of Friendship Place in Rock Island give you all the amenities you need and the added benefit of more free time to just ...
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Beware of Medicare Scams
By Peggy Dykes Community Relations Director Milestone’s Area Agency on Aging The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that it will be sending new Medicare Cards to more than 57 million enrollees over the next two years. CMS is required to replace all cards that currently u...
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Benefits of Staying Active
By Mary Huebbe Marketing Director Ridgecrest Village The Geese are flying back to town. Our skies are filling with the sound of song. Flowers are springing up everywhere and the sweet smells of lilacs and peonies are around every corner. This is my favorite time of the year. What isn’t to ...
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Elder Abuse – Awareness, awareness, awareness
By Alyssa Dominacki Alternatives for the Older Adult Business Development Coordinator According to the National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA), each year, an estimated 5 million (or 1 in 10) older adults in America fall victim to abuse, neglect or financial exploitation. Now more than ever is the t...
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Gold Coast Apartments
By Kim Brown Property Manager Gold Coast apartments The urban apartment boom has certainly made its presence known in Davenport for some time, but finally there is now a community like no other for adults. Situated on the bluffs overlooking Davenport’s downtown and west side with incredible vie...
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Ask the Audiologist
By Heather Sandy, MA, CCC-A Audiology Consultants, P.C. Hearing Loss and Emotions Q: What can I do at home to troubleshoot hearing aid problems? A: Proper care of your hearing aids can prevent many common problems. While we are always happy to help you in our office with the cleaning and car...
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Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center Seeks Donors
By Tessa Jones Mississippi Vallley Regional Blood Center Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center (MVRBC), exclusive provider of blood and blood components to Quad Cities Area hospitals urges blood donors to help ensure the blood supply remains stable during the summer months. To thank those who...
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Your Advocacy
By Kathy Nitz GolderCare Solutions Getting My Ducks in Order “I just want to get my ducks in order” seems to be a comment we often times hear from our clients. And, that’s a good thing. But what does it really mean? Let me tell you a story. My mother was unbelievably organized. She did it ...
