Archive for Featured
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Shovelling Snow Without Strain
By Chloe Metzgar Performance Physical Therapy A white winter doesn’t have to cost you an achy back With the first snow fall, the to do list looms large. With that in mind, it may seem impossible to keep up with snow removal, de-icing sidewalks, clearing a path for our four- legged friends, ...
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February Calendar of Events
Support Groups and Informational Seminars Alternatives for the Older Adult – Caring for a senior loved one? Three new brown bag lunch and learns! Join us in February and March: “Be Safe” Help spot and stop financial exploitation. Presented by Jason Dunnett on Fri., Feb. 22, noon to 1 pm; ...
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Our pets are part of the family
By David W. Deuth, CFSP President, Weerts Funeral Home While I’ve heard from many of you since I began writing monthly articles eight or so years ago, there has been no greater reader response than when I shared about the death of our good friend “PT.” The phone calls, emails and even sy...
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January – A New Month for a New Year
By Eloise Graham January is named for the Roman god, Janus (pronounced JAYN-us) – the god of beginnings and transitions. He is also referred to as the god or protector of doors and gateways. He is a two-faced god, because he looks to the past and to the future. I found it interesting to learn ...
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January Calendar of Events
Support Groups and Informational Seminars Alternatives for the Older Adult – Caring for a senior loved one? Three new brown bag lunch and learns! Join us in January, February and March: “Tips on Communicating with a Physician.” Presented by Caregiver Counselor Susan Kivisto on Fri., Jan. 25...
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Keeping the Holidays Cheerful through Positive Child Discipline
By Rondi Doyle Director of Community Relations Child Abuse Council The sights, sounds, treats and time with family and friends are what make the holidays magical. These same joys can also lead to holiday mishaps for families with children. Luckily, there are positive ways to reinforce good beh...
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Are You Safe from the Fiscal Cliff?
By Richard J. Schillig, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor The “Fiscal Cliff” is the description economists have used that describes the potential situation at year-end 2012 when a number of U.S. tax and fiscal changes are scheduled to occur. Folks, these changes a...
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December 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: 736 Federal S...
