Archive for Family
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1914 – Origination of Mother’s Day
By Eloise Graham The year was 1914. President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed the second Sunday in May as Mother’s Day. This would be the day set aside to observe and recognize mothers everywhere. Did you ever wonder what else happened in 1914? Below are some of the national and international events...
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Planning Ahead for Emergencies
By Pam Berenger Community Liaison at Intouch Adult Day Services Her husband’s confused questions, the EMT’s questions, frantic calls from her children and calls to close friends, had Shirley’s mind reeling and questioning herself. Until that night, Shirley felt her plans were complete. Sh...
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The History of Mother’s Day – A Labor of Love
In the hustle and bustle of life, Mother's Day is a time to pay tribute to our mother/grandmother and show her just how much we appreciate everything she's done, and continues to do for us. It's a very special day in the calendar for a very special person. But do you know the history of Mother's Day...
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YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY
By Karen Cole Social Security District Manager Davenport, Iowa A VALUABLE GIFT FOR MOM Mother’s Day is right around the corner. It’s always nice to give Mom a card, flowers, and candy. But this year people all over the country are helping their moms save nearly $4,000 a year on the cost...
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Recognizing and Preventing Child Abuse
By Rondi Doyle Director of Community Relations Child Abuse Council April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Despite the high levels of awareness of child abuse and neglect, many people are still unaware of what they can do to prevent it. With the end of the winter slump, April offer...
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The Whys and Wherefores of Estate Planning
By Curt Ford Nash Nash Bean & Ford Making an estate plan is one of those things that people tend to put off until there’s an urgent need. There are those few who manage to have a plan in place and update it regularly, whether there’s a crisis on the horizon or not. For most of us thou...
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Kick Some Tires
By Nancy Stockwell Marketing Consultant Ridgecrest Village In life when we are faced with a new situation or challenge, it can seem scary and overwhelming. It’s easier to manage when we compare it to something we are familiar with. We all find security in things that we know. An analogy...
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Understanding a Nursing Home Care Plan – Part 1
By Deb Toal GolderCare Solutions Your Advocacy Connection - Offering Comprehensive Care and Financial Advocacy It’s quite an adjustment for anyone when their loved one needs to enter a nursing home. We might wonder how the nursing home staff will know how to provide for our loved one’...
