Archive for Community
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Choose a Villa for Carefree Living
Information from Friendship Manor If maintaining your house is becoming a drain on your free time, consider the benefits of a maintenance-free Villa. The independent living Villas of Friendship Place in Rock Island give you all the amenities you need and the added benefit of more free time to just ...
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Beware of Medicare Scams
By Peggy Dykes Community Relations Director Milestone’s Area Agency on Aging The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that it will be sending new Medicare Cards to more than 57 million enrollees over the next two years. CMS is required to replace all cards that currently u...
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Benefits of Staying Active
By Mary Huebbe Marketing Director Ridgecrest Village The Geese are flying back to town. Our skies are filling with the sound of song. Flowers are springing up everywhere and the sweet smells of lilacs and peonies are around every corner. This is my favorite time of the year. What isn’t to ...
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Elder Abuse – Awareness, awareness, awareness
By Alyssa Dominacki Alternatives for the Older Adult Business Development Coordinator According to the National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA), each year, an estimated 5 million (or 1 in 10) older adults in America fall victim to abuse, neglect or financial exploitation. Now more than ever is the t...
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Gold Coast Apartments
By Kim Brown Property Manager Gold Coast apartments The urban apartment boom has certainly made its presence known in Davenport for some time, but finally there is now a community like no other for adults. Situated on the bluffs overlooking Davenport’s downtown and west side with incredible vie...
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Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center Seeks Donors
By Tessa Jones Mississippi Vallley Regional Blood Center Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center (MVRBC), exclusive provider of blood and blood components to Quad Cities Area hospitals urges blood donors to help ensure the blood supply remains stable during the summer months. To thank those who...
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PUBLISHER’S CORNER
By Eloise Graham The Tapestry of your Life Have you ever thought about your life being a tapestry, weaving in and out of the lives of others around you? Through the magic of social media, I have reconnected with many of my grade school and high school friends. After high school graduation, ...
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June 2017 Calendar of Events
Support Groups and Informational Seminars Quad Cities Alzheimer’s Association – Are you or someone you know a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer’s? Free educational classes are being offered for people with dementia, their families, and those who professionally serve them. Get support from ...