Archive for September, 2023
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Aging and You
By Julie Arndt Marketing Director at Ridgecrest Village Downsizing – A Great Investment If you are considering a downsize, there is no better time to do so. Real estate prices continue to skyrocket as demand for housing soars. What better way to capitalize on your investment than to sell ...
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Immune-Supporting Must-Haves This Fall
By Melissa Jaeger RD, LD Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (515) 695-3773 mjaeger@hy-vee.com Cold and flu season is coming and, while you may be stocking your grocery cart with tissues and antibacterial wipes, it’s time to add a few more nutrient-dense options that can support your immune syste...
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Ask the Audiologist
By Shelby Garrison, Au.D. Audiology Consultants, P.C. How long do hearing aids last? How do I take care of my hearing aids? If you or a loved one has hearing loss and uses hearing aids, you may be wondering how long they will last and what you can do to extend their lifespan. Hearing aids are an ...
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Membership at CASI Has a Lot of Perks!
By Laura L. Kopp, MS CASI President/CEO After a decade, CASI has a New Membership Fee Structure as of July 1, 2023. CASI’s 2023–2024 Membership now includes all activities and classes at CASI for FREE! And you can choose the payment plan that works best for you, either monthly or annually. Si...
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YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY | Rock Island, Illinois Office
By Cristina Vital Social Security Manager Rock Island Social Security Office ELDER ABUSE: COMBATING INJUSTICE Elder abuse is the intentional mistreatment or harming of an older person. An older person is defined by the Social Security Act as someone over age 60. This abuse takes many forms –...
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The Sandwich Generation: Juggling Family Responsibilities
By Richard J. Schillig, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor At a time when your career is reaching a peak and you are perhaps looking ahead to your own retirement, you may find yourself in the position of having to help your children with college expenses while at the same...
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“How Old Are You?”
By Laura L. Kopp, MS CASI President/CEO My grandma was old. On the surface, that statement doesn’t seem too out of sorts. The mother of MY mother was old. However, looking back now as a 50-year-old mother myself, I have to wonder WAS she? Did she HAVE to be “old?” I mean in all reality, she ...
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Your Advocacy Connection
We Solve Long Term Care Problems “Everyone Has a Plan Until They Get Punched in the Mouth” By Jamie Long Chief Patient Advocate GolderCare Solutions That was Mike Tyson’s reply when they asked him about his fight plan for a match with Evander Holyfield. A couple of military strategis...
