Archive for Family
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Estate Planning Provides Peace of Mind
By Ryan Denman Duffy Law Office As we travel through life, peace of mind tends to become ever more important. Estate planning provides many benefits such as tax savings, probate avoidance, and asset protection; however, many clients have said that peace of mind is the most valuable benefit of es...
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November Calendar of Events
Support Groups and Informational Seminars Quad Cities Alzheimer’s Association – Are you or someone you know a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer’s? Get support from our 24/7 Helpline, www.alz.org/greateriowa 1-800-272-3900, or local address and phone: 2208 E. 52nd St., Ste. B, Davenport, IA...
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Ask the Audiologist
By Margaret Christiansen, Au.D. Audiology Consultants, P.C. I have a hearing loss. I’d wake up if my smoke alarm went off in the night...right? Fire safety with hearing loss is an important topic but one that few people think about. Most individuals who wear hearing aids feel pretty confident t...
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News from Seniors And Law Enforcement Together (SALT)
A Family Member Nightmare Envision this scenario: Great Aunt Emma lives alone and cherishes her independence. Her children all live a few states away, so she has hired someone to occasionally come in and be a caregiver to her. Emma seems to be showing signs of early dementia. The caregiver ha...
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Giving Thanks
By David W. Deuth, CFSP President, Weerts Funeral Home A quote that has been attributed to Winston Churchill is among my all-time favorites: “We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.” Some years in the past, many – if not most – areas of the country witnessed dra...
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The Canadian Maritimes Pt. 1
By Mary Schricker Gemberling Each Autumn, Gary and I plan a trip hoping to catch a glimpse of fall color. This year’s adventure took us to the Canadian Maritime Provinces of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island. Our twelve day journey provided us with a diverse array of sight...
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November is Family Caregiver Month
By Peggy Dykes Community Relations Director Milestone’ Area Agency on Aging A woman with a weary look and disheveled hair is typical of the many “sandwich generation” caregivers who come into our office for information and assistance. She is determined to care for her 87-year-old mother w...
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Veterans Day at Ridgecrest Village is something to talk about!
By Karen McCoy Marketing Director Ridgecrest Village We celebrate Veterans Day every year, but how many of us actually know where the holiday came from? Most people know that Veterans Day is a day to honor Americans who have sacrificed their lives for our country, but there is more to the sto...
