Archive for Family

  • Your Advocacy Your Advocacy

    By Kathy Nitz Lead Benefits Advocate GolderCare Solutions The Nursing Home and You – Why You Need Someone on Your Side Many times the decision for placement in a Nursing Home comes after an accident or health emergency. The doctor informs us that our loved one would best be served in a long ...

  • PUBLISHER’S CORNER PUBLISHER’S CORNER

    By Eloise Graham Pondering Random Thoughts and Opinions The other day I was listening to a news piece about robots and artificial intelligence, known as AI. That got me thinking about AI. There are some good aspects to this research and its use. Hasbro is working with automated plush animals tha...

  • Calendar of Events | July 2019 Calendar of Events | July 2019

    Support Groups and Informational Seminars Veterans Experience Action Center July 19 & 20, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. each day. St. Ambrose University, Wellness & Rec. Center, 518 W. Locust St., Davenport. Parking off W. Lombard. The most comprehensive Veteran services event in the region. The Quad C...

  • Ella’s Kitchen Ella’s Kitchen

    Using herbs to enhance your meals. Herbs can be grown in small containers in your home, out on the patio or borders in the garden. Or you can purchase fresh herbs at the store or farmer’s market. Experiment with different ones for a change of taste explosion. - Ella Lemon Balm Bread ...

  • 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 CELEBRATING INDEPENDENCE DAY July 4th brings family and friends together, as well as neighbors, to celebrate that we’re all part of a community. Everyone pitches in, combining their resources — great food, music, ...

  • Why You Should Be a Member of CASI Why You Should Be a Member of CASI

    (Center for Active Seniors, Inc.) By CASI CASI Center for Active Seniors An annual membership to CASI is only $30.00 a year. That is less than $3.00 a month to belong to a premier activity center. It is one of only a few nationwide that is nationally accredited. What can you do at CASI? There ar...

  • Ask the Audiologist Ask the Audiologist

    By Ellen Verlo, M.A., CCC-A Audiology Consultants, P.C. Alzheimer’s and Hearing Loss Q: My mother has Alzheimer’s and hearing loss. Would it be a good idea for her to get hearing aids? A: Anyone with hearing loss should consider hearing aids. If a member of your family has Alzheimer’s or...

  • Seniors Have Options Seniors Have Options

    By Mary Huebbe Marketing Director at Ridgecrest Village Have you thought about your future? Do you know what options are out there for you? Are you sitting on the fence not sure what road you should be on? What is the best way to live your life to the fullest and age with dignity? Throughout our ...