Archive for Family
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Lighthouse Homecare
By Dan Adams Lighthouse Homecare People often ask me what we do at Lighthouse Homecare. We are a well-established homecare business which has been serving the entire Quad City area since 1999. During the past four years, our agency has created many new partnerships and added severa...
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Your Advocacy Connection – Offering Comprehensive Care and Financial Advocacy
By Diana Spranger, R.N. Administrator Bettendorf Health Care In the past six months, my role in the long-term care setting has changed dramatically. For nearly 30 years, I worked in the health- care industry as an Administrator, and then I retired. I now work part-time and find myself as a vis...
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Ella’s Kitchen
We have had a mild winter, but many of us are still getting cabin fever waiting for spring. Spring is a great time for cruises, so have a party and bring on a cruise theme! Ella [Ella can be contacted at ellaweeze@yahoo.com or Ella – 50+ Lifestyles, 804 W Lombard Street, Davenport, IA, 52804] ...
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Remember Well
By David W. Deuth, CFSP President, Weerts Funeral Home I think about all my grandparents more often than most, I imagine. And I’m grateful to them – and for them. It was late in February, 1988. We were in college. As mid-term exams were pressing on my schedule, I received a phone call fr...
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A Word on Developmental Psychology and Self-Esteem
By Ashton Brunn Augustana College Student Intern Child Abuse Council It is commonly stated that self-esteem is the greatest gift that a parent can give to a child, and considering how society is today, this has never been more true. To truly succeed in a world where only the best students get ...
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Celebrate Your Love With A Special Romantic Valentine’s Day
By Melanie Pracas Valentine’s Day is the time to celebrate your love for someone. To make it really special and have a romantic Valentine’s Day, you will need to think about what you want to do and plan ahead. There are lots of ways to have a romantic Valentine’s Day and make it special for...
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February is for Sweethearts
By Karen McCoy Marketing Consultant Ridgecrest Village The month of February is for Sweethearts. This leads me to share a Sweetheart Story from a couple at Ridgecrest Village Retirement Community. The Sweetest Smile By Jack Hebblin “Helen has the sweetest smile. Even though she ha...
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Estate Planning as a Team Sport
By Curt Ford Nash Nash Bean & Ford Jan and Don were life-long athletes. During high school, both played several team sports, and they continued to feed this passion with church and community teams as they aged. In addition, when their children were younger, they took turns serving as coach, ...
