Archive for Community
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January Calendar of Events
Support Groups and Informational Seminars Alternatives for the Older Adult – Caring for a senior loved one? Three new brown bag lunch and learns! Join us in January, February and March: “Tips on Communicating with a Physician.” Presented by Caregiver Counselor Susan Kivisto on Fri., Jan. 25...
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Ella’s Kitchen
Art Ginsberg passed away last November at his home in Florida. You may know him as “Mr. Food.” He was an early pioneer of American television chefs. I am sharing with you some of my favorite recipes of his. “Ooh! It’s so good!” Ella [Ella can be cont...
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RSVP – Lead With Experience
By Bill Sedlacek Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Eastern Iowa and Western Illnois Bill Sedlacek RSVPs Go-to Guy A word from the RSVP Director: I hope you’ve enjoyed Bill’s interviews of interesting RSVP members. To me, some of the best parts of his articles are when he sprinkl...
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PUBLISHER’S CORNER
By Dee Deuth, CSA Weerts Funeral Home T’was a Night To Remember T’was a night to remember 2012, 17th of November. People were rushing to and fro I, too, was excited, with my family in tow. The iWireless center was alive and bold, Filled with people rushing in from the cold. Holida...
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Going into a Nursing Home
By Roger Brannan Administrator Bettendorf Health Care Let’s face it. No one truly wants to move to a nursing home. Our senior citizens prefer to stay at home. And I don’t blame them. Our seniors today are living into their 90s and even 100 today. Unfortunately, our bodies get old, and...
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And away we go…
By Karen J. McCoy Executive Director iTNQuadCities And away we go... iTNQuadCities provides an important transportation service for seniors Isn’t it funny how just the site or smell of something can bring back memories? That is what happens to me every time I drive down Harrison Street ...
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On the Go With Joe Hutter
Seniors And Law Enforcement Together (SALT) By Joe Hutter Yes, it is December. The end of 2012 is only days away. Christmas is a wonderful time of the year. We also receive many requests for donations in December. If you get a request over the phone or an official looking envelope in the m...
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Lighthouse Homecare
By Dan Adams Lighthouse Homecare Our In-home care service workers continue to assist a growing number of older adults and those with chronic illnesses or disabilities. We make it possible for our clients with limitations to remain at home in a comfortable and familiar environment. Services can...
