Archive for Personal Growth
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Prepare for an Empty Nest
By Malisa Radar and Laura Sternweis Iowa State University Extension Eventually a family’s last child will move away from home, whether for college, the military or other employment, or perhaps just to live on his or her own. A positive perspective and some advance planning can help parents make...
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Volunteers Play Important Roles
By Karen McCoy Marketing Consultant Ridgecrest Village Have you ever thought about volunteering? The definition of a volunteer is: verb - To choose to act in recognition of a need, with an attitude of social responsibility and without concern for monetary profit, going beyond one’s basic obl...
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Calendar of Events – August 2017
Support Groups and Informational Seminars Quad Cities Alzheimer’s Association – Are you or someone you know a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer’s? Free educational classes are being offered for people with dementia, their families, and those who professionally serve them. Get support from ...
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The Value of a CASI Membership
By Samantha Meier Assistant Director of Marketing Center for Active Seniors, Inc. (CASI) CASI’s (Center for Active Seniors, Inc.) commitment to creating a world where seniors can age successfully was honored last year when CASI became only the SECOND nationally accredited Senior Center in the s...
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Care Coordination for Aging and Disability Populations
By Peggy Dykes Community Relations Director Milestone’s Area Agency on Aging Milestones Area Agency on Aging is now offering expanded services to the aging and disability populations who are not currently receiving Iowa Medicaid benefits. These expanded services will help individuals requiring ...
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Max’s Musings
By Max Molleston My job on these monthly columns/essays has always been to “spell out” poets and their poems. This month and next (September) it will be my pleasure to bring to you Quad City based poets I have known and appreciated for decades. First, and not in any preferential posting is The ...
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Heart Smart – Healthy Lifestyle
By Mary Huebbe Marketing Director Ridgecrest Village Nowadays heart disease is becoming very common. The Mayo Clinic treats more than 177,000 people each year. There are many remedies you can do to prevent having heart problems, but none of them are guaranteed to work. I started looking into t...
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PUBLISHER’S CORNER – Don’t Stifle Your Creativity
By Eloise Graham How many of you remember Archie Bunker always telling Edith to, “Stifle it!” when she would come up with an idea or solution? How many of you remember Archie Bunker always telling Edith to, “Stifle it!” when she would come up with an idea or solution? Well, I am going...
