Archive for News
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Ask the Audiologist
Beyond the Hearing Aid: The Importance of Regular Hearing Tests By Kevin Kock, Au.D., MPH, CCC-A Audiology Consultants, P.C. As a licensed audiologist, I regularly see patients for hearing tests. These evaluations are essential for accurately assessing your hearing and monitoring any changes ov...
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Do You Need Disability Income Insurance
By Craig Schillig, FSCP, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor People ordinarily buy property and casualty insurance to protect their possessions (houses, cars, and furniture) and life insurance to provide income for their survivors. However, many people don't think about protecting th...
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Aging and You
Considerations When Choosing Assisted Living By Julie Arndt Marketing Director at Ridgecrest Village Most people do not give a lot of thought about what goes into making a decision about assisted living until they actually need care. If you are seeking the best value to match your needs and t...
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Just Saying…
The May Poll By Q.C. Jones Unprofessional as it may be, I felt it worthwhile to give you, my dear readers, an inside look at the editorial/journalistic process for this fine publication. A few days ago, I chatted with the beloved editor of 50+ Lifestyles Magazine. Allow me to share the story. ...
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A Pause for Poetry
By Gary Heath Poet in Residence for 50+ Lifestyles. Tears and Words Emotions more than words express, They flow under high duress, A time of loss into the void, Mere words we can only avoid. Deep within no words muster, Words only lose their luster. So we let o...
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Your Advocacy Connection
We Solve Long-Term Care Problems Happy Spring By Gail Glockhoff-Long GolderCare Solutions Benefits Advocate Spring is here. When I was growing up we celebrated May Day by making little craft paper baskets and filling them with wild flowers and delivering them to neighbors. It was a great excu...
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YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY | Davenport, Iowa Office
By Pam Shaw Social Security District Manager Davenport Social Security Office (855) 420-8556 Mon.-Fri. 9 am - 4 PM QUESTION AND ANSWER Question: I'm expecting a baby this June. What do I need to do to get a Social Security number (SSN) for my baby? Answer: The easiest way to apply for ...
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YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY | Rock Island, Illinois Office
By Cristina Vital Social Security Manager Rock Island Social Security Office (866) 414-9166 Mon.-Fri. 9 am - 4 PM QUESTION AND ANSWER Question: I have been getting Social Security disability benefits for many years. I’m about to hit my full retirement age. What will happen to my disabi...
