Archive for Family
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The Power of Love
By Mary Schricker Gemberling “A Flower cannot blossom without sunshine, and a man cannot live without love,” - Max Muller February is widely recognized as a month dedicated to ‘love.’ February doesn’t have to be just for valentines and sweethearts; it can also be a month to focus on ...
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SECURE ACT Changes IRA and Retirement Plan Inheritance Rules
By Richard J. Schillig, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor As of January, most non-spouse beneficiaries of IRAs and/or Retirement Plans are now required to liquidate inherited accounts within 10 years of the owners death. This shorter distribution period could result in...
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Bigger Isn’t Always Better
By Anne Coffman Marketing Director at Ridgecrest Village When moving to a retirement community, something to consider is what type of independent living residence you want — one or two-bedroom, a cottage, or an apartment inside; one that is close to most activities or one that encourages you t...
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The Suites of Bettendorf
The Suites of Bettendorf are in the vibrant Quad Cities, off Middle Road, through the NW Bank parking lot. It’s walkability to nearby amenities makes this the perfect place to call home. The 3-story building is situated on 7 acres and features 62 homes with 13 different floor plans. Once in...
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A Pause for Poetry
By Gary Heath Poet in Residence for 50+ Lifestyles. Child’s Play Children find a secret way through The hedge to the forest. In the shrub, Under the leaves, in shadow dappled With light, they discover bits and Pieces here and there, in nooks and Crannies, of who they are and might Bec...
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Your Advocacy Connection
We Solve Long Term Care Problems By Gail Glockhoff-Long GolderCare Solutions Benefits Advocate Family and the Holidays Spending holiday time with family is just around the corner. Our big family Christmases were a house full of family with the big turkey dinner, ever inch decorated, presents ...
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Family Caregiving: One of the Toughest Jobs
By Mike Mathews Milestones Area Agency on Aging Independence is something easily taken for granted. Most of us go through our daily lives with the notion that our most basic needs will be easily met. Whether it’s getting out of bed in the morning, eating lunch, or even going to the bathroom,...
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A Pause for Poetry
By Gary Heath Poet in Residence for 50+ Lifestyles. Bread Prayer We pray this day, our daily bread, We share with our ancestors and The unborn, in spirit we share, and With the born here we share. We Pray for all as we break bread today In the name of all, our blessed Community of sou...