Archive for June, 2021

  • It Takes a Village It Takes a Village

    By Anne Coffman Marketing Director at Ridgecrest Village So much has changed in the world over the last year. At Ridgecrest Village we are no different. In March of 2020 according to CDC guidance we, like many senior living communities, closed our doors to visitors and restricted movement within ...

  • June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month

    By Mike Mathews Milestones Area Agency on Aging June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. This recognition day was launched on June 15, 2006 by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and the World Health Organization. It provides an opportunity for communities around the wor...

  • Just Saying... Just Saying…

    By Q.C. Jones June 2021 -The QCA June Survey Results For the past several months I have been totally emersed in creating surveys. Looking back, I have sorted data from hundreds of people; slicing, dicing, and analyzing their responses to help my clients better understand customer behavior. This ...

  • Berry Nourishing Berry Nourishing

    By Nina Struss RDN, LDN Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (515) 695-3779     nstruss@hy-vee.com Berries are a sweet treat, perfect to add to any meal or recipe. They are full of antioxidants and vitamins and minerals. There are so many great qualities to all the different kinds of berries and each gi...

  • The greatest gift: Having your affairs in order can be the most lasting gift to loved one The greatest gift: Having your affairs in order can be the most lasting gift to loved one

    By Richard J. Schillig, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor Readers – today’s article is a repeat of article used normally during the Holiday Season when gift giving is common. Because of the power of this message, I thought it very appropriate to use again mid-year. ...

  • Ask the Audiologist Ask the Audiologist

    By Emily Steffel, Au.D. Audiology Consultants, P.C. Q: Are there different types of hearing loss? How can these types of loss be treated? A:  There are three different types of hearing loss. The first is sensorineural hearing loss. Sensorineural hearing loss is hearing loss that stems from eithe...

  • YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY | Davenport, Iowa Office YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY | Davenport, Iowa Office

    By Pam Shaw Social Security District Manager Davenport Social Security Office OUTREACH TO VULNERABLE POPULATIONS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC People who struggle with low-income, limited English proficiency, homelessness, or with mental illness have historically relied on meeting with us in pe...

  • Your Advocacy Connection Your Advocacy Connection

    By Gail Glockhoff-Long GolderCare Solutions COVID Insurance Pitfalls to Avoid COVID seems to have affected so many parts of our lives. We can add insurance to that list. I have recently run into situations that most would not think about as a side effect of this last year. How Does Insurance W...