Archive for Health & Wellness
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Subsidies Help Us Obey the Law
By Richard J. Schillig, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor In the complexity of today’s world with the many regulations and requirements it’s easy to get confused. In this last part of the calendar year we are in two very important Enrollment Periods that affect us ...
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Your Advocacy Connection
We Solve Long Term Care Problems By Nancy Phelps GolderCare Solutions It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year…. Not for everyone! First, let me start by stating that I am not a scrooge and I like most of the holiday festivities and what it brings. I could get into all the commerciali...
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Ella’s Kitchen
Nothing like the aroma of apples cooking to warm the entire house on a chilly November day! There is just something about cinnamon and apple smells to make you feel warmer even if the temperature doesn’t increase!... There is nothing like homemade condiments to add pizzazz to any meal. - Ella ...
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Common Factors that can Contribute to Hair Loss
Information provided by Hats, Hair ‘n Wigs It may be one of the last rarely spoken secrets that affects 50 percent of the women at some time in their lives, but you need to know: If you are experience hair loss, you are not alone... and there are a wide variety of ways we can help you cope with...
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News from Seniors And Law Enforcement Together (SALT)
City of Bettendorf to hold 7th Annual ‘Tis the Season Senior Holiday Celebration’ The City of Bettendorf will be having its 7th annual ‘Tis the Season Senior Holiday Celebration’ at the Waterfront Convention Center, 2021 State Street, Bettendorf on Sunday, December 13, 2015. Doors will op...
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Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period
By Peggy Dykes Community Relations Director Milestone’ Area Agency on Aging You can tell it’s autumn by the falling leaves and Medicare’s Open Enrollment period where people with Medicare can review/shop for a Medicare Advantage or Prescription Drug Plan for 2016. This period happens ever...
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Ask the Audiologist
By Heather Sandy, MA, CCC-A Audiology Consultants, P.C. When should I see an Audiologist? It has been estimated that 10 percent of the U.S. population experience hearing difficulties. Hearing loss and other ear conditions can affect all age groups. In fact, a surprising 65 percent of those ...
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Hearing Aids: Cost Factors vs. Value
By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist and Owner Parker Audiology, P.C. Dr. Alison Soto Audiologist Parker Audiology, P.C. Yikes! The cost of hearing aids continues to go up! The current cost for each hearing aid is $1000-$4000 in the Quad Cities. How could this be? Especially when ...
