Archive for Family
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How The Game Is Played
By Michael Terry Program Manager Safe From The Startr Child Abuse Council Fall in the Midwest; there is nothing quite like it. The leaves changing, temperatures chilling and earlier evenings signal the end of summer, the beginning of school and, for me, thoughts of football. My experience ...
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Ella’s Kitchen – Dinner for Four
As we age, our family size changes. Immediate family gets smaller and our extended family gets larger. Perhaps you are planning a small meal. No reason it can’t be just as festive as the big laborsome meals of years gone by. Below I have suggested a holiday fare for a small group. Enjoy! - Ell...
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Intouch Offers Help Navigating the Maze of Home Care Choices
By Pam Berenger Community Liason Intouch Adult Day Care and Home Care Services "Home care" is a simple phrase that can turn into a complex and diverse maze when individuals begin weaving their way through the vast array of services and service providers available for seniors and people with di...
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Change in the Seasons
By Roger Brann Administrator Bettendorf Health Care I arrived at Bettendorf Health Care Center just as the seasons were beginning to change. I am not alone when I say that fall is my favorite time of year to live in the Midwest. I have lived in the Midwest all my life and have lived in the Q...
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Healthy Families – Good Parenting
By Ashton Brunn Augustana College Student Intern Child Abuse Council To be a doctor, one must have eight or more years of medical training; to be a psychologist, one must have at least a master’s degree; for parenting, however, no education is required. Anyone can become one, and oftentimes,...
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Tips for Dealing with Alzheimer’s Behavior
By Dan Adams Lighthouse Homecare I recently found an article referencing Alzheimer's, excerpts of which appear below. I found it very useful and passed it along to my parents who are dealing with my grandfather. The article is written by Nataly Rubinstein, who specializes in Alzheimer's disease...
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PUBLISHER’S CORNER
By Mike Mickle Welcome to October everyone! It’s a beautiful time of the year in the QCA, the days are sunny and crisp, the leaves begin to change colors and the humidity wanes. In our house, it’s also cause for celebration. Our youngest son Matt has a birthday this month. As I write thi...
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Your Advocacy Connection – What does GolderCare Solutions do? – Part 3
Your Advocacy Connection Offering Comprehensive Care and Financial Advocacy GolderCare Solutions provides long term care solutions. In recent months, our articles have been focused on the services and solutions GolderCare provides and sharing examples of how these services and solutions help ...
