Archive for News
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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...
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Pavement Markings – NEWS FOR YOU… from the Iowa Department of Transportation
By Debra Carney Driver’s License Supervisor Driver’s License Services office Davenport, IA Pavement markings have come a long way. In 1926 Iowa began painting a center black line on every mile of primary road pavement as a reminder that vehicles should be on the right hand side of the road...
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23rd Annual Older Workers Awards
By Peggy Dykes Generations Area Agency on Aging The 23rd Annual Older Worker Awards ceremony sponsored by the Senior Internship Employment Program, a part of Generations Area Agency on Aging was held on November 3rd at the Generations offices, 935 E. 53rd Street, Davenport. The Generation...
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Social Security Unveils New Home Page
Social Security Unveils New Home Page at www.socialsecurity.gov New Look Makes Finding Popular Services Even Easier By Jack Myers Public Affairs Specialist, Area 08 Springfield, IL Michael J. Astrue, Commissioner of Social Security, hasunveiled the agency’s newly redesigned home page at...
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Davenport Public Library Now Offering Storytime Kits
By Angela Campbell PR/Programming Davenport Public Library Through a generous donation by Kiwanis International, the Davenport Public Library is now offering a special collection: Storytime in a Box! This collection will prove useful to parents and caregivers looking for resources to share...
