Archive for Health & Wellness
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Blood Center Volunteers are Vital to Life
By Kirby Winn Director of Public Relations Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center For Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center (MVRBC), volunteers are vital to life! The Blood Center, based in Davenport, is the exclusive provider of blood and blood components to all hospitals in the Quad Citie...
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Race for the Cure
Information from the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Quad Cities A cherished support network of family and friends helped Kewanee’s Lynette Lempke battle breast cancer in 2009. And that same group has banded together, making a huge impact on the fight against breast cancer. Lempke’s supporte...
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Calendar of Events April 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 bbenjamn@hotmail.com Quad Cities Alzheimer’s Association – Are you or...
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Do You Hate Your Dentures?
By David Botsko, DMD I-Smile Silver Community Partner Botsko Family Dentistry & Dentures If you have ever had your old dentures replaced and experienced frustration because you didn’t get the outcome that you desired, this message is for you. Have you gone through having your old dentures r...
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A Laugh a Day Keeps the Doctor Away!
By Mary Schricker Gemberling “ The human race has one really effective weapon... laughter!” Mark Twain As I write this article on the eve of St. Patrick’s Day, the weather outside is gloomy with a bone chilling temp of 36 degrees (at least for those of us who have spent the last 60+ days w...
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The Fountains – The I’m Still Here® Experience
By Leah Luna Marketing Director The Fountains Senior Living I’m Still Here® is a way of experiencing the world that is far more than a list of activities. The groundbreaking approach increases meaningful engagement and quality of life while decreasing the severity of symptoms commonly ass...
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Ask the Audiologist
By Emily Steffel, Au.D., CCC-A Audiology Consultants, P.C. Q: - I just bought some hearing aids. How long do they last? What can I do to help them last? A: On average hearing aids are typically replaced about every 5-7 years, with some being replaced as soon as 2-3 years and some replaced a...
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Calendar of Events – March 2018
Support Groups and Informational Seminars Quad Cities Alzheimer’s Association – Are you or someone you know a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer’s? Free educational classes are being offered for people with dementia, their families, and those who professionally serve them. Get support from ...
