Archive for News
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State of the Art Care
By J. D. Welander, M.D. Davenport Surgical Group, PC October is breast cancer awareness month. The average woman has a 12 percent chance of developing breast cancer. We have made great progress in our diagnosis and treatment of the disease. It was initially thought that a more radical surgery in...
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September Calendar of Events
Support Groups and Informational Seminars Quad Cities Alzheimer’s Association – Are you or someone you know a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer’s? Get support from our 24/7 Helpline, www.alz.org/greateriowa 1-800-272-3900, or local address and phone: 2208 E. 52nd St., Ste. B, Davenport, IA...
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Ready, Steady, Balance: Prevent Falls Awareness Event
Join us September 22nd at CASI By Kathy Horrell CASI Director of Senior Services...
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Ella’s Kitchen
August – cool salads on a hot day; hot soups on the occasional cool evening. August – a time to reap the benefits of the garden. Enjoy this month as we transition into fall. -Ella Chicken, Spinach, Mandarin Salad Salad: 2 C cooked chicken, cubed 2 C broccoli florets 3 C spinac...
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Riverfront Pops Concert
By Mary Schricker Gemberling “I find it inspiring to actively choose which traditions to celebrate and also come up with new ideas for traditions of my own.” - Sara Sheridan I love tradition, and I love change! My life is a kaleidoscope of both the old and the new. I enjoy visiting places...
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The Changing Face of Hunger – CASI Launches a Senior Emergency Food Pantry
By Kathy Horrell CASI Director of Senior Services When you think about hunger in America, the first images that come to mind are those of children and families. But the face of hunger is changing. Seniors are now the fastest growing food insecure population in the country. According to Feedin...
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News from Seniors And Law Enforcement Together (SALT)
Seniors Are Under Attack! The Top 6 Scams By Kathy Horrell CASI Director of Senior Services Scams targeting older adults have become so prevalent that they’re now considered “the crime of the 21st century.” It’s estimated that Americans lose $40 billion each year to fraudulent telephon...
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Ask the Counselor
By Kristi A. Manley, LMHC, LCPC Licensed Mental Health Counselor Lutheran Family Service Question: My son is an adult, but his drinking has really affected the whole family since he was sixteen. Now it seems to be affecting his health and his marriage. What can I do? Answer: It is hard to wa...
