Archive for News

  • Caregiver Fair provides needed information

    By Pam Berenger Community Liason Intouch Adult Day Care and Home Care Services The complexities of aging and caregiving can be overwhelming at times. With more and more older people electing to live independent, non-institutionalized lives, and families choosing to keep their loved at home, th...

  • “Christmas Card Affair” at Ridgecrest Village

    By Karen McCoy Ridgecrest Village I know it is a little early to talk about Christmas, but the stores are already putting out Christmas decorations, which is a whole different subject that you do not want me to get on my soapbox about. I remember when I was young, every year when we would get o...

  • Routine Vehicle Maintenance – NEWS FOR YOU… from the Iowa D.O.T.

    NEWS FOR YOU... from the Iowa D.O.T. - Iowa Department of Transportation By Debra Carney Driver License Supervisor Office of Driver Services Davenport, Iowa How often do you see your health-care specialist for a checkup? Once per year? Twice per year? When was the last time you had your ...

  • YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY Davenport, Iowa Office

    By Karen Cole Social Security District Manager Davenport, Iowa VETERANS DAY REMINDER: MILITARY SERVICE AND SOCIAL SECURITY Each year, on November 11, America observes Veterans Day and honors the men and women who have served in our nation’s Armed Forces. Many of our Vietnam era veterans ...

  • A Special Benefit for Wartime Veterans A Special Benefit for Wartime Veterans

    By Curt Ford Nash Nash Bean & Ford Every year in early November, our country pauses to pay tribute to the men and women who have served our country in the armed forces. These moments of reflection are important, but it is also important that we support our veterans in other ways. One ...

  • Social Security Announces 3.6 Percent Benefit Increase for 2012

    Cost-of-Living Adjustment is First Since 2009 Monthly Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for more than 60 million Americans will increase 3.6 percent in 2012, the Social Security Administration has announced. The 3.6 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will begi...

  • Calendar of Events - November 2011 Calendar of Events – November 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. QC Breast Cancer Support Group (Iowa): First Tuesday of each month, from noon to 1 pm, Trinity at Terrace Park, 450...

  • Ridgecrest Village Marks 45th Anniversary Ridgecrest Village Marks 45th Anniversary

    By Bob Morrison Development Director of Ridgecrest Village This year marks the 45th Anniversary for Ridgecrest Village. Dr. John Koning’s dream came true. While John was a pastor at Newcomb Presbyterian Church, he began with a vision to provide a nice home for the aged. He opened the doors i...