Archive for October, 2019
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Learn about the 10 Signs of Alzheimer’s
By Anne Coffman Marketing Director at Ridgecrest Village Today, an estimated 47 million people worldwide have some form of dementia, including more than 5 million Americans. Learning as much as you can is the first step toward taking control of your life or helping someone you know with this disea...
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Ask the Audiologist
By Emily Steffel, Au.D., CCC-A Audiology Consultants, P.C. Q: Am I at risk for hearing loss? What can I do to lower my risk? A: Everyone is at risk for hearing loss. Hearing loss can be caused by many factors; genetics, birth defects, diseases, medication effects, physical trauma, and noise expos...
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Veterans Day The 11th Hour, the 11th Day of the 11th Month…
[caption id="attachment_11065" align="alignright" width="200"] The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia is a monument dedicated to deceased U.S. service members[/caption] On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918, the Armistice with Germany went in...
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PUBLISHER’S CORNER
By Eloise Graham Thanksgiving and Family It is that time of year so many look forward to yet dread at the same time. Family and friends gather in living rooms, dens, dining rooms and kitchens. They break bread together, exchange niceties and get caught up on each other’s lives. You know the dri...
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The Birthstone of November
By Eloise Graham Topaz - the beautiful birthstone. I always thought of topaz as the yellowish/brownish clear gem, amber and rust tones come to mind. I considered the topaz a beautiful fall colored stone. Then about 15 years ago I saw a huge, multifaceted cut stone of a deep aquamarine shade. Some...
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Calendar of Events – October 2019
Support Groups and Informational Seminars Welcome to Medicare - Tuesday October 15 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. A free seminar offered by the State of Iowa’s Senior Health Insurance Information (SHIIP) and Center for Active Seniors, Inc (CASI) for Iowans who want to learn more about Medicare. Registration ...
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Ella’s Kitchen
Autumn is a great time to try new meat and vegetable recipes. Try barbecued veal with rice, accompanied with stuffed yams or lamb chops Oriental-style paired with carrots Lyonnaise or smoked pork shoulder and spinach salad. All of these recipes will serve 6 - 8. -Ella Barbecued Veal with R...
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Max’s Musings
By Max Molleston Iowa poets have some very special state-wide recognition now. The 2019 edition of Lyrical Iowa, the premier contest for poets in Iowa is out. I am pleased to see the names of Iowa Quad-City poets published in the edition. I know the names and the skills of these people, men in this...
