Archive for Featured
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October Calendar of Events
Support Groups and Informational Seminars Quad Cities Alzheimer’s Association – Learn about signs and symptoms, stages, diagnosis, treatment and care of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Ongoing series of classes, 5 classes, 4 months and 5 locations. Each class begins with a basic overview ...
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Ella’s Kitchen
The days are getting shorter, the weather cooler and flu season is upon us. On page 11, the HyVee Dietitian from Mscatine talks about foods to help boost our immune system to aid in fighting off the flu. Here is a recipe from her for Roasted Turnips and Butternut Squash. I have added a couple of pur...
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Adult Day: Not Just a Day Care for Grown-Ups
By Sharon Patten Program Director Intouch Adult Day & Home Care Services It’s hard to know exactly when Adult Day is right for you and your loved one. Here are some things to know when considering if this is a good fit for your family. Definition: Adult Day Care Centers like Intouch are ...
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September Calendar of Events
Support Groups and Informational Seminars Quad Cities Alzheimer’s Association – Learn about signs and symptoms, stages, diagnosis, treatment and care of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. New ongoing series of classes, 5 classes, 4 months and 5 locations. Each class begins with a basic overv...
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Ella’s Kitchen
Fall is in the air. It’s time to say good-bye to summer and get back into the fall routine. Some of the favorite fall meals that my family enjoyed were called Impossible Pie. Basically, a one-pan meal that was convenient to fix with our hectic after school activity schedule. The recipes call for B...
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Grandparents Day
In honor of National Grandparents Day which takes place on the first Sunday after Labor Day, here is an encore presentation from our September 2008 issue. What is a Grandparent? (taken from papers written by a class of 8 year olds) Grandparents are a lady and a man who have no little childr...
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August Calendar of Events
Support Groups and Informational Seminars Quad Cities Alzheimer’s Association – Learn about signs and symptoms, stages, diagnosis, treatment and care of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Get support from our 24/7 Helpline, www.alz.org/greateriowa 1-800-272-3900, or local address and phone...
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Protect Yourself from Home Repair Scams
By Cpl. Hank Jacobsen Davenport Police Department It is that time of year again. With heavy rains, leaking basements or roofs, and washed up blacktop driveways, some homeowners may face the need to make repairs. An uninvited person who is claiming they are a repairman, a contractor, or someone s...
