Archive for Community
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PUBLISHER’S CORNER
Whispers of Autumn By Kari Smith It's a season that tugs at my heartstrings, evoking decades of memories. Pumpkins, those humble orange orbs, have been my autumn companions since childhood, but their story stretches far deeper. Originating in Central America over 7,500 years ago, pumpkins were fi...
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Your Advocacy Connection
We Solve Long-Term Care Problems Fall Safety By Gail Glockhoff-Long GolderCare Solutions Benefits Advocate Fall is here—and with it come two important safety reminders: Fire Safety and Falling Safety. Fire Safety at Home Back in my school days, October was Fire Protection Month. Every s...
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Just Saying…
The Five Notes of the Village Symphony By Q.C. Jones Every place has its own ambient soundtrack. Nashville has Hank-powered pedal steel guitars. Chicago has the blaring horn of the “L” train. And the Village of East Davenport, my personal riverfront abode, has a signature symphony, five notes...
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Aging and You
What’s New at Ridgecrest By Julie Arndt Marketing Director at Ridgecrest Village In 1966, Ridgecrest Village, a faith-based senior retirement community, opened its doors on a 22-acre campus in Davenport. From the very beginning, Ridgecrest became a provider of choice for older adults, and i...
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Ask the Audiologist
How Can I Protect My Hearing from Loud Noises? By Alexandra Wright, Au.D. Audiology Consultants, P.C. Noise-induced hearing loss is estimated to affect about 24% of adults in the United States, which makes the question of how to protect your hearing from excessive noise damage a very important ...
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Caregiving 101: Supporting an Older Adult
Annual Caregiver Conference, hosted by Milestones Area Agency on Aging, will be held on Saturday, November 8 By Milestones Area Agency on Aging Caring for an older adult often begins with small tasks—helping with errands, making meals, or giving rides to appointments. Over time, responsibiliti...
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Celebrating Assisted Living
By Cyndi Koenes Regional Marketing & Sales Director Park Vista - North Hill Park Vista - Camanche As October settles in, we say goodbye to summer and embrace all the Fall season has to offer. We enjoy football games, bonfires and s'mores, mums and the beauty of the changing leaves giving...
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A Pause for Poetry
By Gary Heath Poet in Residence for 50+ Lifestyles. My Little Lifeline I got my little lifeline, It snuggles on my chest. My lifeline is so very fine, It beckons at my behest! Should I fall on my back, It has an electronic knack, To call vital help my way, I...
