Archive for News
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Motorcycle Awareness – News for you from the Iowa D.O.T.
By Debra Carney Driver License Supervisor Office of Driver Services Davenport, Iowa Iowa Department of Transportation It’s been a long, cold, snowy winter, and with the return of warmer weather and dry pavement motorcycle riders are taking to the streets and highways. Operating a motorcyc...
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What’s New with Diabetes?
By Nikki Putnam R.D., L.D.N. Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (309) 292-7494 nputnam@hy-vee.com Information about diabetes and its treatment has changed drastically in the past decade. Keeping up-to-date with the ever-changing information can be challenging. The dietary management of diabetes can...
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St. Patrick’s Day Events a Great Success
By Thomas Bahls CEO – CASI The dust has settled after an amazing weekend worth of activities held on March 11 and 12 in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. After a five year absence, the Center for Active Seniors, Inc. (CASI) moved our largest and most significant fundraising events back to D...
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ISU Scott County Extension Master Gardeners – Perpetual Calendar
By Duane Gissel Iowa State University Scott County Extension The ISU Scott County Extension Master Gardeners have made a Perpetual Calendar, and they are now available to purchase. This durable perpetual calendar is designed to serve as a guide for you to garden successfully year round for yea...
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Calendar of Events – February 2011
Support Groups and Informational Seminars Quad Cities Alzheimer’s Association Please call Jerry Schroeder at 563-324-1022 or 800-272-3900 for more information about programs. Know the 10 Signs: Early Detection Matters: free Alzheimer’s program, Wednesday, February 9, Bettendorf Library, Bet...
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PUBLISHER’S CORNER – Save the Date
By Dan Adams Please allow me to introduce you to Memories in the Making. Memories in the Making is an art program for individuals with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias that brings comfort and joy through the process of creating watercolors. Alzheimer's disease brings with it a consta...
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Reasons for Choosing Home Care
By Dan Adams Lighthouse Homecare The oldest baby boomers will turn 65 on January 1st. Each and every day of 2011, 10,000 more will turn 65. The 79 million baby boomers make up 26% of our country's population. As we age, more of us are expressing we want to stay in our homes. Everyone has ...
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New Vitamin D Recommendations: Not So Sunny?
By Dr. Laura Sternweis Iowa State University Extension Scott County Research shows that vitamin D may play a role in lowering the risk of certain types of cancer, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, immune and infectious disorders, physical performance and some autoimmune diseases. But...