Archive for Family

  • Your Advocacy Connection Your Advocacy Connection

    We Solve Long-Term Care Problems What Is a Care Advocate? By Gail Glockhoff-Long GolderCare Solutions Benefits Advocate The Google AI definition of Care Advocate or Patient Advocate is “a person who actively supports and speaks up for someone needing care, whether it be medical, social, o...

  • YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY | Rock Island, Illinois Office YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY | Rock Island, Illinois Office

    By Cristina Vital Social Security Manager Rock Island Social Security Office YOUR PERSONAL MY SOCIAL SECURITY ACCOUNT IS FOR EVERY STAGE IN YOUR LIFE Your personal my Social Security account is here for you at every stage of your life.  You don’t have to be retired or even close to retireme...

  • YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY | Davenport, Iowa Office YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY | Davenport, Iowa Office

    By Pam Shaw Social Security District Manager Davenport Social Security Office GENERAL ENROLLMENT PERIOD FOR MEDICARE PART B If you did not apply for Medicare Part B (medical insurance) within 3 months before or after turning age 65, you have another chance each year during the General Enrollme...

  • Milestones Mealsites Now Open Milestones Mealsites Now Open

    All meal inquiries call 1-855-410-6222 Cancellations ONLY call 563-484-3108 Mealsites are now open. Please call for required reservations 1-2 days in advance. Contact your Community Café or call 563-484-3108 Site listings: Cumberland House 332-9339, Edgewater on Third 484-3108, Eldridge 285-0...

  • Kari’s Kitchen Kari’s Kitchen

    Twice Baked Potatoes 2 large baking potatoes 1/2 pound lean bacon 1 /2 cups shredded mild Cheddar cheese, divided 1/2 cup sour cream 1/4 cup milk 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1 teaspoon dried chives 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teasp...

  • Signs and Symbols of February Signs and Symbols of February

    By Eloise Graham Amethyst is the birthstone for February. It is a purple variety of quartz. The name “amethyst” gets its meaning from the Greek amethystos which means a remedy against drunkeness. Amethysts were also believed to keep the wearer clear headed and quick witted. The Renaissance Euro...

  • PUBLISHER’S CORNER PUBLISHER’S CORNER

    Leaving a Living Legacy By Eloise Graham February 14 is known as Valentine’s Day. A day for giving candy, flowers … maybe even your heart. February 14 is also National Donor Day. Reminiscing about National Donor Day, I decided to relate my story…  or rather that of my husband Jim. Some ...

  • Ask the Audiologist Ask the Audiologist

    What Resources Are Available for Individuals with Hearing Loss in my Community? By Laura Schroeder, Au.D. Audiology Consultants, P.C. Help obtaining hearing aids Insurance - It is always worth a phone call to your insurance company to find out if they have any hearing aid benefits. You may...