Archive for Community
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Ella’s Kitchen
Comfort Food – We hear that term often associated when the weather turns cold and dreary. According to Webster’s Dictionary, the term was first used in 1977. It can be applied to give “comfort” for nostalgic, emotional or psychological reasons. Comfort food is also easy to prepare and easy t...
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The Radio that Reads
Are you, or someone you know, visually impaired or otherwise handicapped, making it difficult to read the newspaper and stay connected to the news of the community? That doesn't need to happen! Contact APRIS, the Augustana Public Radio Information Service, without delay! What is APRIS? APRIS is ...
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February is for Sweethearts
By Karen McCoy Marketing Consultant Ridgecrest Village The month of February is for Sweethearts. This leads me to share a Sweetheart Story from a couple at Ridgecrest Village Retirement Community. The Sweetest Smile By Jack Hebblin “Helen has the sweetest smile. Even though she ha...
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Choices in Senior Living
By Roger Brann Administrator Bettendorf Health Care Seniors today are fortunate that there are so many choices in senior housing today. The choices for senior housing have changed significantly over the years. Back in the 1990s, seniors had basically two choices; either live at home or move...
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Libraries Lend eBooks, too!
Information from Rock Island Public Library With all the news about eBooks, many wonder how digital reading affects libraries. The truth is that libraries are a part of the digital world, offering downloadable books to patrons as an additional choice. eBooks and audio titles join the many great ...
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10,000 new retirees each day – What does that mean to Quad-Cities senior home buyers?
By Dan Dolan Dan Dolan Homes It’s hard to scan a newspaper or magazine these days without reading about the population trend relating to the growth of the over 60 senior segment. Locally, we see that with the increase in local trade shows and related programs that focus on the needs of the ...
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What is Alternatives for the Older Adult?
For 25 years, Alternatives for the Older Adult has helped area seniors find solutions for their care needs. Our experienced, certified staff has made it possible for older adults to stay safe and secure in either their own homes or assisted living and nursing homes. Our programs include care coordin...
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Calendar of Events – February 2012
Support Groups and Informational Seminars Quad Cities Alzheimer’s Association A new Support Group for dementia care partners – A new support group is being planned. At the initial meeting the goal was to give everyone a chance to meet one another and to lay the foundation for the group going ...
