Archive for March, 2023

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

    By Pam Shaw Social Security District Manager Davenport Social Security Office SOCIAL SECURITY CELEBRATES WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH March is Women’s History Month.  It is an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the achievements of women.  Social Security provides vital benefits and financia...

  • Bear Markets Come and Go – 35% Annuity Bonus Will Help Bear Markets Come and Go – 35% Annuity Bonus Will Help

    By Richard J. Schillig, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor The longest bull market in history lasted almost 11 years before coronavirus fears and the realities of a seriously disrupted U.S. economy brought it to an end. If you are losing sleep over volatility driven by a...

  • MARCH 2023 | Clinton and Scott County Meal Site noon meals MARCH 2023 | Clinton and Scott County Meal Site noon meals

      All meal inquiries call 1-855-410-6222 Cancellations ONLY call 563-484-3108 Mealsites are now open. Please call for required reservations 1-2 days in advance. Contact your Community Café or call 563-484-3108 Site listings: Buffalo 381-4594, Cumberland House 332-9339, Edgewater on ...

  • Old and New Friends Old and New Friends

    By Mary Schricker Gemberling “There are no strangers here; only friends you haven’t yet met.” ... William Butler Yates When Gary and I first met, we noticed that one of the traits we shared was our sense of adventure. We both love meeting new people, and in the early days of our relationsh...

  • Ask the Audiologist Ask the Audiologist

    Bluetooth uses radio waves to allow two devices to communicate wirelessly over a short distance. What is Bluetooth, anyway? And why would I want it in my hearing aids? By Laura Schroeder, Au.D. Audiology Consultants, P.C. It seems that Bluetooth is everywhere these days, connecting electronic...

  • The Invisible Tsunami The Invisible Tsunami

    As a community, we need to decide if we will harness the energy of this force of nature or drown as we ignore the storm. By Laura L. Kopp, MS CASI President/CEO Over the last ten years, the 65 and older population in Scott County has grown by nearly 40%.  Spurred by the aging Baby Boomer genera...

  • Benefits of Walking: More than Physical Benefits of Walking: More than Physical

    By Mike Mathews Milestones Area Agency on Aging Walking may be one of the easiest and most effective forms of exercise out there for older adults. Whatever your level of mobility, it is a great way to get active, at your own pace. The physical health benefits of regular walking are plentiful inc...

  • Your Advocacy Connection Your Advocacy Connection

    We Solve Long Term Care Problems Staying Social and Active as You Age By Naomi Ballard GolderCare Solutions Marketing and Communications Staying social and active as you age has numerous health benefits, including keeping your memory sharp and reducing your risk of loneliness and depression...