Archive for Family
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I May Have Lost My Hair, But I Haven’t Lost Heart…
By David W. Deuth, CFSP President, Weerts Funeral Home Many readers may be aware that I have been dealing with cancer for the past several months. A good number of you have sent cards, emails and some have even stopped by the funeral home to show your support and to wish me well. I am moved and ...
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Just Saying…
By Q.C. Jones Zat you Santa Claus? “You better watch out, you better not cry, you better not pout, I’m telling you why…” Is it just me, or have we all spent a lifetime avoiding the naughty list. For well over a half century, I have somehow greeted the month of December teetering on the ...
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Hotel Blackhawk
By Cathie Lienen Director of Sales & Marketing Hotel Blackhawk 200 East Third Street Davenport, IA 52801 563.322.5000 www.hotelblackhawk.com Ready or not the holiday season is upon us. Hosting and attending holiday gatherings with friends and family is my most favorite part. It’s a wond...
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Holiday Visits with Elders Are Important for Safety
By Peggy Dykes Community Relations Director Milestone’ Area Agency on Aging Noticing and correcting problems can help keep seniors safely in their homes. The holiday season is one of the busiest at Milestones Area Agency on Aging. And it all begins when people get together for holida...
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Yard and Garden: Selecting and Caring for Christmas Trees
By Richard Jauron Iowa State University Extension The holiday season is almost here, and with it comes Christmas tree season. Having a fresh-cut Christmas tree is a popular tradition, but it can come with some issues regarding proper selection and care. Matching the right tree to the right home ...
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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...
