Archive for December, 2025
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Calendar of Events
Support Groups and Informational Seminars Open AA Meeting - Illowa Intergroup 24 hour (309) 764-1016 or visit www.aaquadcities.org Quad Cities Alzheimer’s Association - here is a listing of support groups offered in this area. Caregiver Support Group at Milestones - Milestones Area Agen...
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Kari’s Kitchen
Crock Pot Hot Cocoa ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 14 ounces can sweetened condensed milk 6 cups whole milk 2 cups heavy whipping cream 2 tsp pure vanilla extract 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips Mini marshmallows (for serving) Heat up 1 cup whole milk t...
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Social Security Announces 2.8 Percent Benefit Increase for 2026
The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced today that Social Security benefits, including Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI), and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments for 75 million Americans will increase 2.8 percent in 2026. On average, Social Security retirement b...
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Healthy Holiday Gifting – Dietitian Picks
By Kaitlyn Milligan Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (515) 695-3291 Kaitlyn.Milligan@hy-vee.com The holidays are a time to enjoy the season and extend appreciation for friends, family, and co-workers. This year, try taking a mindful approach to gift-giving and incorporate a healthy holiday theme. I...
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Your Advocacy Connection
We Solve Long Term Care Problems By Gail Glockhoff-Long GolderCare Solutions Myths of Medicaid The amount of misinformation surrounding Medicaid is amazing. Everyone has heard a story — the state taking Aunt Mary’s house when her husband went to the nursing home, or Harry spending the ...
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Health Insurance in Retirement
By Craig Schillig, FSCP, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor RJS and Associates, Inc. craig@craigschillig.com At any age, health care is a priority. When you retire, however, you will probably focus more on health care than ever before. Staying healthy is your goal, and this can ...
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Home for the Holidays
By Cyndi Koenes Regional Marketing & Sales Director Park Vista - North Hill Park Vista - Camanche Home for the holidays……such a wonderful and warm thought. But what exactly is home? Maybe it’s a first apartment, a large family home where children were raised and holidays celebrated...
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Just Saying…
By Q.C. Jones Editor’s note: QC Jones has been revisiting his articles in 50+ Lifestyles over the years for a book he is almost finished with called “John Wayne, Davy Crocket, and Me” which will include expanded versions of previous articles. He found a “whole bunch” of Santa inspired...
