Archive for Family
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In-Service Rollovers
By Richard J. Schillig, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor Now that income tax season is over or soon to be over, let’s review another retirement planning strategy that could be very appropriate for many readers. This strategy is a little known option with 401K Plans ...
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Death and Taxes
By David W. Deuth, CFSP President, Weerts Funeral Home Editor’s note: We are pleased to share a previous article by David Deuth from our archives. “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” This now iconic phrase is said to have been penned by none oth...
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Preparing your Home for “Aging in Place”
By Alyssa Dominacki Alternatives for the Older Adult Business Development Coordinator “We just don’t know whether to move into a smaller, more accessible home as we retire or whether we should do something with our current home to make it safer as we age.” For many of us, we want to st...
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Let’s Get Personal
By Carole Ferch, RDH I-Smile Silver Coordinator Scott County Health Department Do you have bad breath or know someone who does? Since it is nearly impossible to smell your own breath, how would you know if yours is offensive? One study found that 80 percent of patients visiting a dental clinic ...
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March 2017 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? Free educational classes are being offered for people with dementia, their families, and those who professionally serve them. Effective Communi...
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Your Advocacy Connection
By Kathy Nitz GolderCare Solutions Different Levels of Care = Different Ways to Pay In last month’s article, Julie Arndt shared the story of Izzy and Dean to illustrate that the need for care often does not happen overnight and there are different levels of care. This month, I would like to...
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Calendar of Events – February 2017
Support Groups and Informational Seminars Quad Cities Alzheimer’s Association – Are you or someone you know a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer’s? Free educational classes are being offered for people with dementia, their families, and those who professionally serve them. Caring for People...
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One Fish, Two Fish… Heart Healthy Heroes
By Heather Kearney, RDN, LD Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (563) 324-9948 | hkearney@hy-vee.com February is American Heart Month. Your heart health is dependent on your lifestyle habits. One of the most important behaviors is diet. One specific dietary habit in need of improvement in Americans’ ...
