Archive for Featured
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Max’s Musings
By Max Molleston Spring rains are always a little scary if they deliver lots of runoff to flood urban and rural areas. Some of that did take place, if you are up on the latest reports on the tube (TV), or those smaller electronic “look at me” carriers. By June, all of that should be over here...
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June Calendar of Events
Support Groups and Informational Seminars Computer Seminar CASI is offering a computer seminar presented by Geeks on Tour. Tues, June 3 10:30-Noon. 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA Call (563) 386 7477 to register. No cost. Medicare Wednesday Seminar is offered June 25 5:30-7:30 p.m. Presente...
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PUBLISHER’S CORNER – Happy Mother’s Day
By Mike Mickle Welcome to May everyone! Spring has sprung, the flowers are blooming and it's a special month for moms. In addition to Mother's Day, my sweet mom turns 83 this month. She epitomizes the term, unconditional love. My mom never had much to give us from a material standpoint, but...
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Why senior housing prices will be going up. And what to do about it. Now.
By Dan Dolan Dan Dolan Homes Consider these trends in the housing marketplace: • During the recent economic downturn, we suffered a housing shortage of some 5 to 6 million new homes • Builders are now in the process of filling that void and it’s exerting dramatic price pressures on con...
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May Calendar of Events
Support Groups and Informational Seminars Quad Cities Alzheimer’s Association – Alzheimer’s Community Education is offering a series of free educational programs at Davenport Public Library, 6000 Eastern Ave, and Moline Public Library, 3210 - 41st St. All classes are 1:30 – 3 pm. Fri, Ma...
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April means “To Open”
By Eloise Graham Tracing the origin of the word April, I find that it comes from the Latin word aperire, which means “to open.” The Romans named this month Aprillis, the French call it Avril and the Spanish say Abril. No matter the language, in the northern hemisphere, April is the month tha...
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Ask the Audiologist – Is My Hearing Normal for My Age?
By Rachel F. King, Au.D. Audiology Consultants, P.C. Most of us know that as we age, it is likely that many of our senses will deteriorate, including our hearing. Hearing loss has been associated with old age for many years, but this isn’t always the case. There are many causes of hearing los...
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April 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 1-800-272-3900, or local address and phone: 2208 E. 52nd...
