Archive for Health & Wellness
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The Impact of our Values on Your Care
Information from Friendship Manor Friendship Manor, which was founded in 1979, is the only faith-based, charitable Continuing Care Retirement Community in the Illinois Quad Cities. We are non-denominational in nature and welcome people of all faiths. Our door is always open, so come find the amen...
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Ask the Audiologist
By Margaret Christiansen, Au.D. Audiology Consultants, P.C. What is the difference between the pricing of hearing aids? Why is one more expensive than another? Hearing aids are available at a wide range of costs. There are a number of factors that go into determining the cost of the hearing aid. ...
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Race for the Cure
Breast cancer doesn’t discriminate. One out of every eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer over a lifetime--our sisters, mothers, daughters, neighbors, friends. Since the inception of the Komen Quad Cities Race for the Cure in 1990, more than $5 million has been raised, providing mam...
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Calendar of Events May 2018
Support Groups and Informational Seminars Open AA Meeting – There are ongoing open meetings every Friday, Saturday or Sunday evening at 7 pm. Location: 1706 Brady Street, Suite 105, Davenport. For more information contact Illowa Intergroup 24 hour (309) 764-1016 or visit www.aaquadcities.org Qu...
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Ask the Audiologist
By Ellen Verlo, M.A., CCC-A Audiology Consultants, P.C. Does Medicare Cover Hearing Aids? This question is asked more than any other. The answer is NO. There is no simple explanation. A quick overview of Medicare and coverage reveals some complicated answers. Hearing aids are considered to be e...
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Care for the Caregiver
By Yolanda Kirk Program Director at Alternatives Many of us are suddenly thrust into having to care for a loved one due to illness, mental health deterioration, or death of a guardian. For most, the responsibility of caregiving is received without any prior training or instruction – caregiving l...
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April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month
By DaNae Krutzfeldt, DDS I-Smile Silver Community Partner Your dentist is screening for anything out of the ordinary...evaluation of unusual findings is important because early detection helps increase the chances of a good outcome. Everyone knows that seeing your dentist regularly is key to...
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Your Advocacy
By Julie Arndt GolderCare Solutions What to Expect When You Go to the Hospital It’s been many years since I worked in the acute care setting. When my father-in-law was taken by ambulance last fall to a Des Moines medical center (the same hospital where I worked for many years), I had a suspic...
