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by Mike Mickle June is finally here and Summer officially arrives this month. I’m very happy to see the return of green grass, flowers and warmer weather. I’ve missed them all. The kids are out of school and with summer activities, I’ll see them even less than I see them during the school year. The older they get, the more they are gone. I can’t help but think back to the days when they needed constant supervision, had endless questions and left their mom and me yearning for them to all take a nap at the same time so we could as well. Those questions made me feel as if I was hosting an episode of “Kids Say the Darndest Things”. I couldn’t believe some of the phrases that came out of their mouths. For example, when Kyle was a preschooler and we were Christmas shopping, I decided to be father of the year and offer him two peppermint patties. That was against his mom’s wishes. She felt one was sufficient. He ate the first one and I handed him a second one. I considered it delicious white peppermint wrapped in chocolate goodness. Unbeknownst to me, Kyle did not feel the same way. I quickly found out when he announced: “No Dad. You fed me poop!” He said it in a voice loud enough that people three aisles away could hear him. “Kyle, I did not feed you poop. Why would you say that?” The blood was draining from my face. “Yes, you did. THAT IS POOP!” At that point, I believe the store owners wanted me to leave as much as I wanted to get out of there. Then, there was the Thanksgiving conversation with my sweet little daughter. Kate was five at the time, in Kindergarten and she had enjoyed taking part in the Thanksgiving play in her class. As I tucked her in and decided to lay beside her for a few minutes, she looked at me with her big beautiful blue eyes and asked, in all seriousness: “Dad, were you a Pilgrim or an Indian at the first Thanksgiving? “I’m sorry. Did you say the FIRST Thanksgiving?” “Yes. Which were you?” I decided it was time to go downstairs for another slice of pumpkin pie. Our youngest blessing, Matt has had his share of hurtful 4
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questions as well. He’s an animal lover and is especially fond of cats. He asked his mom if we could take one home from the shelter. She explained why that was not possible: “Matty, we can’t. Daddy is allergic to cats. He’d have to leave if we brought one home.” Without missing a beat, my youngest son asked: “When Daddy dies can we get one?” Truth is, their comments haven’t gotten much nicer over the years. However, now they can’t pretend they don’t know what they are saying. These days, the conversations usually involve: “Why can’t I have that? All my friends do!!” “Oh really? What are your friends last names?” I usually let them name at least five, just for the fun of it. “Hmm, I didn’t hear the name Mickle so I guess it doesn’t apply in this house.” Or, the all too commonly used, “You just don’t understand!!” To which, I reply with a smile on my face: “Oh, I understand. You see, I’ve been a teenager. You, on the other hand have not been a middle-aged father of three. It’s YOU who doesn’t understand.” I’m sure there will be more disagreements, more challenges, but as the days of their childhood seem to pass at warp speed, I’m trying to take time to enjoy every moment. Maybe I’m mellowing in my old age. It’s been a long time since that first Thanksgiving. Perhaps, I’ve learned that peppermint patties really do resemble poop and perhaps taste like it (although I have no proof) or simply because I’m glad Matt chose me over the cat. Whatever the reason, I’m thankful for all three and their incredible mother who has done an amazing job at loving, nurturing and guiding them. It’s hard to believe we will celebrate our 18th anniversary this month. Of course, it’s also Father’s Day. Dads, it’s easy to get wrapped up in the little things and not enjoy the “moments”. Take time to enjoy them. Trust me, the days pass fast. Happy Father’s Day. Best regards, Mike
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OK, school is out. Kids are home. The weather is nice. Now… what do we do?
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Sherri Moler Marceau Principal, Alan Shepard Elementary School North Scott Community School District
If your family is fortunate enough to have a parent in the home all day, there are a million things you can do. You can go for walks, you can work in the yard, you can have a picnic lunch in your back yard, you can READ several books each day… when you run errands, talk about what you are doing, why it is important to your family, and make your conversations meaningful. Some of my best conversations with my children took place in the car. If your child goes to daycare during the day, take advantage of every second you have with them at home. Involve them in preparing dinner, have them help set the table, make sure you sit down as a family and eat a meal together. Turn off the TV and talk about everyone’s day. Rather than, “What did you do today?” Ask more specific questions… “What was the best part of your day? Who did you play with? Who sat at your table when you ate lunch?
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What books did you READ?” Now… the great debate of chores. Make SURE your child has chores to do at home. Even preschoolers should have responsibilities. They can put their clothes in the clothes basket, they can put napkins on the table, they can take silverware out of the dishwasher and put it away, they can fold washcloths! (I had to get over that “I want them to look nice on the shelf!” thing.) School age children should make their bed every day, they can help do a load of laundry, they can help to prepare a meal – and ALL the time, talk with them, and explain the process of making dinner! Have a fun conversation – engage them. HOWEVER, should children receive an allowance for chores, or should they simply do chores as part of their responsibility of living in your home? I DUNNO! Here’s my thinking… I work and get a paycheck. I think it’s OK to hold children accountable for their chores in order to get an allowance. Even a few dollars will help keep them motivated, responsible, and they can learn how to save their earnings. I made a deal with my children – every dollar that you put into your college account, I will match it. It worked! It helped me to save for their future as well! Not every expert will agree with me, and I am certainly not an expert, but I do think it’s a worthwhile lesson for children. I made a simple chart with their chores, they checked them off each week when they were done and then they were “paid” accordingly. Look forward to your summer and the valuable time you have with your very valuable children. Limit their screen time and increase their reading time. OK, I will “give in” to a Kindle…. but only if they are reading a book. Of course, I prefer the good old fashioned “opening” of a book, however, read and read and read. Keep their skills up – just hang out and enjoy their presence. Did I mention reading??? Happy summer!
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GO OUT AND PLAY!
Kathy Bartling Early Childhood Special Educator/Early ACCESS Regional Liaison, Mississippi Bend AEA Jennifer Jansen Facilitator – Early Childhood Projects, Mississippi Bend AEA Warmer weather brings many opportunities for children to take their play outside. Preschoolers can learn so many different things as they explore the natural world outside their windows and doors. Being outside seems to increase the freedom to engage in the boisterous, vigorous physical play they need for optimal health, growth and learning. Outdoor exploration and play promote more than motor skill development in three to five year old children; they also impact on the development of cognitive and social-emotional milestones. Activities for three year olds should help them with imitating, turn-taking, makebelieve play, sorting objects by shape and color, understanding the concept of “2”, following two- and three-step directions and recognizing common objects and pictures. Four year olds are typically working on cooperating with other children, negotiating solutions to conflicts, following directions with three parts or steps and engaging in fantasy play. Play at age five usually includes agreeing to rules, enjoyment of singing, dancing and acting and wanting to please and be like friends. Safety is a priority! Young children often need adult help learning rules for games and they need supervision to keep them as safe as possible. Play areas should be checked for potential hazards and any equipment to be used should be in good condition and appropriate for the child’s age. A first aid kit stocked with supplies for wound and injury care should be readily available. Adults need to be aware of weather conditions and be prepared to move children indoors or to a safe area when weather issues occur. Children should be encouraged to drink plenty of water before, during and after play activities – fluids should be offered at least every half hour and more often as the temperature increases. Sunscreen and insect repellant should be applied as directed, and if needed, make sure that using them together does not result in making them both ineffective. Help children choose clothing and shoes appropriate for their play activities (e.g., loose-fitting shorts, sneakers, etc.). Some suggestions for guided outdoor play activities: 8
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• Duck, Duck, Goose – simple group games help with learning rules, following directions and taking turns; easy to adapt directions (e.g., girl has to choose boy and vice versa). • Follow the Leader, Simon Says – expectations can be simple or more complex, this type of game will help increase a child’s ability to imitate and follow directions. • Backyard scavenger hunt – challenge children to find natural objects of different colors and shapes or find 2 of specified things, use pictures rather than words for the list. • Swings can be used to fly to outer space/the moon; playground structures can become the stage for roleplaying familiar stories such as “The Three Little Pigs” or “The Billy Goats Gruff”. • Hide and Seek – children demonstrate their ability to understand placement in space, follow directions and cooperate with others; expectations can be adapted to make reaching home base a little harder for those with more advanced problem-solving skills. • Water play activities – from “painting” to catching the rainbow while running through the sprinkler to experimenting with whether common objects sink or float, the possibilities are endless! The suggested outdoor play activities focus on children from three to five years of age but may be adapted for both younger and older children. Keep in mind that children will often adapt games on their own and letting them take the lead is the easiest way to ensure they’re enjoying what they’re doing and getting the most benefit from the activities they choose. So take advantage of the warm weather and get out and play. This is the perfect time of year to take a break from the screens and devices. Not only is a little outside time good for children, it is good for their parents too. Follow your child’s lead and enjoy some time together in the great outdoors.
Scott County Kids Early Childhood Iowa…what is Scott County Kids Early Childhood Iowa? Scott County Kids Early Childhood Iowa strives to ensure that “Every child beginning at birth will be healthy and successful.” How does Scott County Kids Early Childhood Iowa ensure that “Every child beginning at birth will be healthy and successful” in Scott County? Through community involvement community priorities are established. The Scott County Kids Early Childhood board may contract with a community agency to provide a completely unique service or an already existing service may be modified or enhanced to meet a particular need. Often the limited funding Scott County Kids Early Childhood Iowa has is utilized to meet identified community need; other times, needs can be met through facilitating communication with the early childhood service providers. Our community is fortunate to have a vast array of caring early childhood professionals. What is the Scott County Kids Early Childhood Iowa Board? The Scott County Kids Early Childhood Board is comprised of community leaders in the areas of education, health, human services, faith, business and of course parents. How does Scott County Kids Early Childhood Iowa get the funding they disperse? From the Early Childhood Iowa state board. The state departments supporting Early Childhood Iowa are; the Department of Education, Department of Human Services and Department of Health. Funding must be for services for children prenatal through age 5. How does Scott County Kids decide how to spend funding? Through evaluation of community forum information and community data assessments the Scott County Kids Early Childhood Board has established community priorities. These community priorities drive funding decisions. The priorities are as follows: 1. Advance healthy physical and mental development for all children, with a priority to at-risk children. 2. Increase access to affordable quality learning environments for all children. 3. Increase awareness regarding the importance of the early years. 4. Increase positive relationships between children and parents. 5. Increase the number of center and home based providers meeting quality standards. Are the same services always funded? Not always. In addition to funding decisions meeting community priorities, funding decisions adjust to community resources as well. For instance if a funding source becomes available in our community to provide a service that Scott County Kids has traditionally funded, Scott County Kids would adjust or reduce funding accordingly. Any unobligated funding would then be contracted to another community priority. …and it’s not all about funding! We strive to enrich the early childhood system of Scott County. The system is made up of many private and public service providers – all working to better the lives of children.
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Becca Lee Communications Coordinator Marketing Communications LSI - People Focused • Results Drive
This past winter proved to be memorable in the Quad Cities, with all of the snow and frigid cold temperatures. As the weather warms, adults and children alike are ready to enjoy the outdoors. Playing outside provides your child an opportunity to “get the winter wiggles out,” and it is also valuable for these reasons: - Preschool aged children are able to practice and master gross motor skills such as running, jumping, hopping, pedaling a tricycle or bike and throwing, catching or kicking a ball. - When children are given space to practice their gross motor skills and explore their environment freely, they have more opportunity to burn more calories. - Children learn social skills and use creativity when playing outdoors. They have opportunities to practice skills by inventing games with friends and sharing toys in the sand box or water table. - Children learn through their senses, and what better way to promote this type of learning than to be outside and enjoy all of the sights, sounds and textures that are available to experience! As your toddlers and children are able to get outside and enjoy the warmer weather, consider the following to help direct their play: - Encourage your children’s curiosity, and allow them to
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explore new objects and settings. - Follow your children’s lead and try not to rush their play. - Model cooperation by doing what your child asks you to do. - Don’t be afraid to engage in pretend play; model using your imagination for your child. - Praise and encourage your child’s self-discovery and creativity. - Allow your child to change his or her mind, and be process oriented vs. product oriented. It’s not about what the end result looks like; how your child got to the end result is what is important. - Finally, remember to laugh and have fun with your child! Our Early Childhood Development section is sponsored in part by
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Preparing for Summer Fun!
DEB GUSTAFSON Executive Director Child Care and Family Services A Branch of the SCOTT COUNTY FAMILY Y
Summer is the time of year that vacation travel is at its highest which brings with it exciting opportunities but can also include extra frustration! I recommend you pack a bag of essentials to keep in your vehicle that will help you be prepared for summer surprises. You can include an extra bottle of sunscreen, bug spray, a couple of bottles of water, diaper wipes, a change of clothing for each child and a few small age appropriate toys. By having this emergency kit available you will be prepared if you end up outside or away from home longer than you expected, or if you run into extra long days or delays in your plans. If you are looking for things to do in your local community you can visit the farmers market, a ball game, one of the free spray grounds or any of your local parks. If the weather is not appropriate for outside activities you can check out your local YMCA for a wide variety of activities for children and families. In addition, the local museums, art gallery and library have wonderful educational fun activities for the entire family! Take the time to use one of the many road trip
planners available on the web if you are planning a road trip. They will help you break up the trip into manageable segments. As a family you can enjoy taking day trips to festivals or local attractions within a couple of hours from home. This will provide great opportunities to learn about your local history and to celebrate the diversity in your community. When visiting relatives you haven’t seen in a while, don’t be surprised if your children are shy or unwilling to communicate with these new people right away – just because you have fond memories of these extended relatives does not mean your children will immediately feel comfortable. Bring along some of your child’s favorite toys and books so they have some familiar items that help them feel at ease. Finally, all of this extended time gives you a great opportunity to increase learning for your child. Read books, discover local history, learn about different cultures and search for ways to incorporate math and science into activities by exploring nature. Look on the web or check with your local library for additional activity ideas for you and your children to do together. May you all have a safe, fun and educational summer together!
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‘Tis the season for fresh berries! Summer is here and whether it is the beloved strawberry, raspberry or blueberry we can’t get enough of them. If you pick your own, this Blueberry Muffin Loaf is a great way to use up some of those berries. This tastes just like a blueberry muffin, but in loaf form, and a bit less of the hassle filling those muffin tins! Spread butter on a warm slice and you’ll be in heaven. Blueberry Muffin Loaf 2 c. blueberries 1/2 c. sugar 1/2 t. salt 1 t. vanilla extract 4 oz. shortening, melted
2 c. flour 1 T. baking powder 1 c. whole milk or buttermilk 1 egg additional sugar/cinnamon
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large bowl combine all dry ingredients. In a microwave safe bowl melt the shortening and allow to cool a bit. In a small bowl combine the egg, milk and vanilla. Add in both the melted shortening and egg mixture. Mix until just combined. Sprinkle the blueberries with flour and toss into the batter, folding in gently. Grease two loaf pans and divide the batter between the two pans. Sprinkle the tops with cinnamon and sugar. Bake for 45 minutes or until golden and a knife inserted into the middle comes out clean. Here is the perfect summer appetizer for you! Great for entertaining, these egg rolls are not traditional, yet pack quite the punch. Dipped in salsa or a combination of salsa and ranch dressing, they are a crowd pleaser! Assembly can be done ahead of time, then just bake right before you are ready to eat. Crispy Southwestern Egg Rolls 1 pkg. egg roll wrappers 1 can Del Monte corn, drained 1 can Del Monte diced tomatoes, drained 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 small can diced chiles 2 green onions, finely diced 2 c. Mexican shredded cheese 1 t. cumin 1/2 t. chili powder 1 t. salt 1/2 t. pepper 1/4 t. cayenne pepper Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large bowl combine all ingredients, draining excess juice once all combined. On a clean work surface, lay down an egg roll wrapper. Place two large spoonfuls of mixture at one end of wrapper. Fold in sides, roll, then wet fingers with water to seal the edges. Place seam side down on the baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes, flip over and bake an additional 10 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Serve with fresh salsa or Mexi-ranch {1/2 salsa, 1/2 ranch dressing}.
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1,000 Books Before Kindergarten?
June 2 to Aug. 2
Lisa Lockheart Rock Island Library
A new movement, launched by the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Foundation, aims to make that number a reality for many families. While 1,000 books may sound daunting, it’s completely possible. If you read just one book a night with your child, that’s 365 books a year, or 1,095 books in three years. And the rewards of reading are priceless. Research says that children pick up most of the sounds they need for language in the first year, with birth through age eight being the most critical times in early literacy development. How can you fit in 1,000 books before kindergarten? · Start before your child is born. Babies may pick up elements of language while still in the womb. · Read as a family. Reading to multiple children makes for powerful family bonding. · Read aloud to baby and toddler before bed. Hearing words over and over is one of the best ways to pick up language. · Keep your child interested. Choose books with bright and colorful pictures, textures, or interactive elements. · Get a library card! Librarians can help you find ageappropriate books, model creative ways to use books, and provide year-round reading and educational activities. If you live in Rock Island or the Milan area, you have an extra advantage in your corner -- the new “My First Library Card” from Rock Island Library. Introduced just this April, the card helps children under age six discover the joy of reading and learning. My First Library Card includes special limits and fine forgiveness that help children learn responsibility and good library habits. It comes with a free Begin Reading Here kit that includes a card cover and crayons. For details, visit any Rock Island Public Library or www.rockislandlibrary.org or call 309-732-READ. 14
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Rock Island Public Libraries Summer Education & Fun for Children, Teens & Adults
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How to Get Your Family Ready for Kindergarten Dianna Saelens Instructional Specialist Davenport Schools Children’s Villages Where has the time gone, your baby is getting ready to head off to school for the very first time! While you may be wondering if you’re ready for this big step, it’s even more important to make sure your child is ready. There are a few simple steps that you can take to ensure that you and your student starts kindergarten on the right foot and continues to be successful throughout the school year: The first step in preparing your child for kindergarten is to get familiar with your school. Take part in Kindergarten Roundup or, if you missed that event, call the school and ask to set up a tour for you and your child. Walk by the school during recess and watch the children play. Take your child to play on the playground when school is not in session. Different districts have different requirements, so be sure to contact your local district to learn exactly which documents you must bring to registration. Here are some examples: • Proof of your child’s age. Most districts require a child’s birth certificate showing that he or she will be turning 5 before the school district’s cutoff date. • Proof of guardianship if the responsible adult is not the child’s parent.
• Proof of residency (where you actually live). Some possible examples are a copy of a deed or lease, a utility bill in your name, or a valid photo ID card. • Your child’s immunization record and a physical examination. Contact your child’s doctor for a copy of these records. Beginning kindergarten is an important step for any child and it is also a big change. That’s why it is imperative to start your routine early. Your child starting kindergarten will mean setting a bedtime and a wake up time as well as putting together a regular morning routine. Starting these routines early will allow your child and your family to ease into the sometimes difficult early morning schedule. Weeks before school starts, talk about kindergarten with your child. Listen to how he or she is feeling. Be reassuring and upbeat. Your enthusiasm and excitement about learning will set a powerful and positive tone. Plan ahead and the transition to Kindergarten can be a rewarding and exciting experience for the entire family.
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The Case For Studying a Second (or Third or Fourth!) Language Monica Weeks Head of Middle and Upper School, Rivermont Collegiate Why do I have to learn French (or Spanish or German)? When will I ever use this? These are common questions put to every language teacher. Sometimes parents (and sadly even the occasional fellow teacher) question the usefulness of learning another language. It wasn’t so long ago that educators across the United States discouraged immigrant parents from speaking their native language at home, mistakenly believing that bilingualism would hamper a child’s ability to absorb information in either language. I’m happy to say we’ve come a long way! Science now shows that foreign language study triggers brain growth and may correlate to higher academic achievement overall. Second language learners routinely score higher on SAT, ACT, and GRE tests than their monolingual counterparts and tend to perform better in college courses in general. Interestingly, this improvement even transfers to subjects like math and science. In addition, creativity and problem solving skills are increased when you study a foreign language and it may even slow the onset of Alzheimer’s and dementia! As the global economy grows, those with the ability to communicate in more than one language have a distinct advantage. Multilinguists are generally more tolerant and flexible. Foreign language study enhances understanding of one’s own language and culture, which translates to an expanded world view and the ability to participate more effectively and responsibly in other cultures. International
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travel is easier and more pleasant, opening doors to a wide variety of experiences. There are more movies to watch, more books to read, and diverse culinary options are more inviting when you can actually read the menu! Businesses clearly understand the advantages of employees that are effective communicators. Those with the ability to speak more than one language are in demand in a wide variety of industries and professions, and these opportunities are not just international. As the United States becomes increasingly diverse, domestic opportunities for those that are multilingual are growing rapidly. But isn’t it hard to learn a new language? We are born with the ability to learn language - any language - hardwired into our brains. Children learn first by listening, then start to repeat sounds, and eventually use their first words. What started out as babble quickly sorts itself out into words and sentences. This natural ability is strongest during the first few years of life. Even a very limited exposure to another language during this window opens the door to easier language learning for the rest of one’s life. In fact, every additional language learned makes the next one even easier. So what about the older child or adult? Do not despair! The brain is an amazing thing with an incredible ability to learn throughout our lifetime. Start slowly with a clear goal and a language or culture that interests you!
Helping Children Cope Meredith Dennis Communications Officer, Family Resources
As parents we can often struggle to know the best ways to help our children. When our children are having problems or need help, we often don’t know where to turn. Kids don’t come with an instruction manual and if your child is diagnosed with a mental illness it can increase frustration for parents who don’t know where to find help. This is where Family Resources’ Pediatric Integrated Health Program can help. Family Resources’ Pediatric Integrated Health Services offer free help to parents in meeting the physical health, mental health and social support needs of their children. The PIHP integrated team can help a family reach a child’s physical and mental health care goals by providing support, education, and access to resources. The program works. For example, 7-year-old Sarah was diagnosed with ADHD, and Sarah and her mother Susan were very frustrated with her IEP and not seeing progress. They enrolled in the Pediatric Integrated Health Program and Joan, a Care Coordinator started to work closely with Susan and Sarah. Joan set up an IEP meeting with Sarah’s Special Education Teacher to figure out what was holding Sarah back. Working as an advocate for Sarah and Susan, the Care Coordinator was able to help Susan figure out new ways to help Sarah. Together, they were able to come up with ideas that Sarah could do at home to gain
more success. Susan now feels like Sarah is moving in the right direction as she makes progress at school and at home. Help through the Pediatric Integrated Health Program isn’t one dimensional. Many people become a part of each family’s lives. Jessie, a Family Peer Support Specialist also began working closely with Susan and Sarah. Jessie discovered that the family was in need of proper food and clothing, and they didn’t know where to go for help. By working together with the Care Coordinator, Jessie was able to put Susan in touch with local food pantries and find clothes through a local church. Also, PIHP staff members are successfully working with the family to find housing, along with beneficial coordination of services to assist with transportation issues to therapy appointments. Now, Sarah and Susan seem to be doing well and are happy to have the help from the Pediatric Integrated Health Program. PIHP is about more than just helping the child in a family, it’s about helping and healing the entire family. It’s about making a difference in their lives and showing the way to find resources that can make a difference in their lives. We heal the whole family, not just the child. Help is just a free phone call away at 1-855-277-0430.
Our Mission: To strengthen children, families and individuals by providing quality services that engage community resources to create effective solutions.
For more information on our PIHP services call: 1-855-277-0430. For more information on our mental health services call: (563) 445-0557. Family Resources — A “SAFE” Place for Women, Children and Families Social Services - Advocacy - Family Restoration - Education QC Family Focus - June 2014
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Challenge Yourself With Chess Evin Ersan Hopewell Elementary 6th Grade Student When I was 7 years old my parents signed me up for some chess classes through my school. They told me that chess was a great game and it would be very good for me to learn. I went to the first class which was held after school and met Mr. Roger Kromphardt. Mr. Roger, as I call him, taught me how to play what is now one of my most favorite games ever. I think I liked chess because it was a one on one competition. I like board games, so I think I thought it would be easy, but it wasn’t, it was fun, but it was challenging too. There was one kid who was really good and I remember looking at him and thinking I want to be as good as he is. I learned a few key things about myself in the first week of chess; 1.) I talk too much, (still working on that one), 2.) I need to slow down (improved, but…. still working on that one too.) Mr. Roger is one of the coolest guys I know and he is a chess expert, so I thought I would share some of his super chess wisdom with all of you in case you or someone you know might be interested in chess! Evin: Mr. Roger, chess is such an interesting and awesome game, do you know where it came from? Mr. Roger: The game probably originated in India, 1500 years ago before the 6th century AD. Next, it is believed the game spread to Persia. When the Arabs conquered Persia, chess was taken up by the Muslim world and subsequently spread to Southern Europe. In Europe, chess evolved into roughly its current form in the 15th century. In the second half of the 19th century, modern chess tournament play began, and the first World Chess Championship was held in 1886. Evin: I did some research that said chess can help you become better students. One study from The Susan Polgar Foundation said that “Participating in chess could raise test scores by 17.3% compared to 4.6% increases from other forms of enriched activities.” What do you think about that? Mr. Roger: I totally agree. However just playing chess without having the coaching and teaching will not do very much. A good teacher who knows and understands the game is necessary. You can learn bad habits, and poor strategies by just playing on your own. It would be like trying to learn to play a musical instrument or learn any sport without a teacher, or coach. Evin: What makes a good chess player? Mr. Roger: A desire to want to learn, and a willingness to take the time to develop the skills. You need to use your mind to think through difficult problems, and apply your memory. It will take a lot of practice, and you have to be willing to fail. It helps if you enjoy just playing the game! Evin: Does chess have any applications to real life? Mr. Roger: Absolutely! Chess is truly a game that teaches many core principles needed for life: Some of the principles of chess that also apply to life include: · Learn and understand the basic things or rules you need in any given situation. · Think before you do anything. Ask yourself what good or bad consequences will come from my actions.
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· Write down your plans for each day, and look back and decide how that worked out. · Think about the possibilities and outcomes of your decisions. Dream about your goals and how they will look when you get there. · Keep your goals in mind and how they apply to what you are doing right now. · Have a plan but stay flexible. Just following a rigid plan will sometimes fail because situations change and you have to adapt and think on your feet. · Make your time count. Your life needs to have a focus of where you are going and where you want to end up. · Don’t give away your assets or throw away what is valuable, including your time. Time is very valuable; don’t waste it, every moment counts! · Accumulate small gains. You don’t win a game overnight. You win by small steps of preparation and making many small correct moves to succeed. Just as in life, if you study hard in school when you are young, it will be a great habit later in life. · You have to act decisively to win. When you have enough data or facts, it’s time to act. · It is very important that you celebrate your failures and mistakes!! · Most importantly you have to now examine your failures and mistakes, and decide what you need to do differently next time. Nobody succeeds overnight the first time they do something. You succeed by learning from your failures and mistakes and eliminating them. · Take risks, but calculated ones, that are thought out in advance. Be prepared for greater achievements. · Welcome honest criticism of your actions, so you can learn from those that are more experienced and smarter about something. · Have fun and enjoy the journey of learning, and celebrate your achievements. If you would like to learn more about chess, or would like to have a chess program brought to your school or group, contact Roger Kromphardt at 563-508-0648 or roharo@aol.com
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Blythe’s Blocks, Small Things Done with Great Love.
Becky Lee Hinton Executive Director / Director of Marketing The Fountains Senior Living Community “Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small
things with great love.” - Mother Teresa If you ask 8 year old Blythe Hinton about her 5 mission trips to Costa Rica, her stories may surprise you! On her most recent mission trip, Blythe had her very own special work project; making toy building blocks for children of ASOMOBI. The coffee processing cooperative, ASOMOBI, is my personal favorite of our Costa Rican destinations. ASOMOBI is an acronym for Asociación de Mujeres Organizadas de Biolley or The Association of Organized Women of Biolley. ASOMOBI is located on the mountain of Biolley in the La Amistad International Park. For 3 months every year, this place is a busy coffee processing plant where the choicest of hand-picked coffee cherries (the fruit of the coffee plant that resembles a cranberry) are milled and dried, roasted and packaged. The coffee grown in this area is very highly sought after as it is grown at high altitude (8,000 – 10,000 ft.) and grown in shade. I can tell you first hand that it is delicious beyond compare to any other coffee I have tasted. In 2012, the lodge housing ASOMOBI’s offices and the bed and breakfast where we have stayed burned to the ground. They are now in the process of rebuilding the lodge to be bigger
and better than before, with a potential of greater off-season income for the women of Biolley. As a result of all of this new building, there is an abundance of small, odd shaped wooden pieces. Lillian Solt, the nurse/missionary who leads us on our mission trips, wants each mission team member to have a great sense of accomplishment for the good work that they have done. Our work generally ranges from painting to construction finishing and clean-up and from teaching sewing to leading one day vacation Bible schools. Blythe, being the youngest and the smallest mission team member this year, received a special assignment from Lillian; to make safe, usable colorful toy blocks for the children of ASOMOBI. First, Blythe needed to collect the ends and pieces of wood from the construction area. Lillian then asked Blythe to sand each block smooth and to remove any splinters that might injure little fingers. She then prepared them for painting and counted them. Blythe painted them either yellow or green. When Blythe was finished, there were well over 100 new blocks, new toys for the children of ASOMOBI. When Lillian visited Moline in May, the first thing she told Blythe was how much the children loved playing with their new blocks. This was the small thing that Blythe did and she did it with great love. “And don’t let anyone put you down because you’re young. Teach believers with your life: by word, by demeanor, by love, by faith, by integrity.” 1 Timothy 4:12 The Message.
Congratulations to the winners of our last 2 contests!
Free Kids Craft Day Saturday, June 21st John Deere Pavilion 10:00am-4:00pm Theme: Celebrate Dairy Month Craft: Cow Masks
Griffin Koehn from Long Grove won a Crazy 8 pack full service weekend party from Monkey Joes valued at $199. Susan Eckert from Davenport was our Mother’s Day contest winner. She won dinner and dessert for four at Texas Roadhouse.
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WHAT MAKES THUNDER LOUDER? James Zahara Storm Team 8 Chief Meteorologist WQAD HD News 8
Mother Nature can really pack a punch during this time of the year with her pounding showers and thunderous skies. A popular question recently came to my attention regarding the sound of thunder, and the question is this, “Why are there times when the sound of thunder seems louder and lasts longer.” I do remember those days when I was a kid and be absolutely terrified underneath the pillows in my bed. So, let’s take a look as to why. The sound of thunder is caused by the sudden expansion of the air around a lightning bolt’s path. The deep rumbling and sharp cracks of thunder are produced as the air around the lightning bolt is superheated — up to about 54,000° Fahrenheit allowing it to expand the air at
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a rapid rate. This rapid expansion creates an acoustic shock wave that results as thunder. The closer the lightning is, the louder the clap of thunder will seem to be. The heated air column expands explosively and creates a sound wave that moves away and breaks the sound barrier, which we hear in the form of thunder. So, what makes it louder? Most of the time it has to do with how the temperature changes with height, when there is a cold air near the surface and warm air above. This is what is called an inversion. This inversion acts like a lid. Instead of the sound escaping into the atmosphere, the sound is trapped beneath the inversion and thus the thunder sounds much, much louder and lasts a lot longer. Winds and how they vary with height can also affect how sound travels and it’s loudness.
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Entrepreneurs Are Problem Solvers! Tawnya Hambly Public Relations Director, JA of the Heartland www.jaheartland.org
Have you ever heard of the word entrepreneur? Entrepreneur is a person who uses resources to start a business. Did you know that more than half of all businesses in the United States are small businesses started by entrepreneurs? We often don’t realize entrepreneurs are all around us and they provide the products and services we use every day. John Deere was a famous entrepreneur from the Quad Cities. He invented the first steel plow to help farmers. Can you think of other entrepreneurs? Because entrepreneurs have to rely on resources to make their products and on customers to buy them, there can be challenges along the way. It is reasonable to expect problems to arise that will require problemsolving and making decisions. Being able to solve business problems is an important quality of an entrepreneur. Let’s give it a try! Let’s pretend you own a hot dog stand. In this activity you will walk through a five-step problemsolving exercise. Step 1: Clearly describe the problem. Problem: You just learned that your hot dog stand supplier can’t deliver the organic, all-beef hot dogs your business needs for the week. Step 2: Brainstorm a list of possible solutions. Solution 1: Decide to sell all-natural turkey hot dogs and drop the price. Solution 2: Advertise, “Turkey hot dogs are lower in fat than all-beef hot dogs!” Solution 3: Close your stand for the week and find a new supplier. Do your possible solutions create a risk or a reward? A risk is the chance of loss or failure when making a business decision. A reward is what can be gained by making a business decision. Let’s see what the risks and rewards are for our possible solutions. Step 3: Make a list of the risks and rewards for each solution. Solution 1: Risk: Regular customers who don’t like turkey hot dogs may stop coming to your stand. Reward: Increased profits are possible because health-
conscious consumers might welcome your new idea. Solution 2: Risk: Advertising costs money. Reward: New sign attracts new customers. Solution 3: Risk: Lost customers and money. Reward: New supplier is local. The company offers you a lower price because of short-distance shipping. Step 4: Weigh each decision to see which one has the most rewards and the least risks. Step 5: Make a decision that has the most rewards and the least risks. As the owner of the hot dog stand, which solution do you feel has the most rewards and the least risks? Circle the solution above that you will choose to solve your business problem. Successful entrepreneurs face business problems every day. It is important to carefully consider risks and rewards when making decisions about those challenges. The decisions entrepreneurs make affect their business’s future so a careful thought-process is important to use. To help you develop your skills in problemsolving, be sure to use the five steps we did in this activity. You’ll find that the more you practice the problem-solving process the easier it will get to determine solutions for your problems – an important skill that will help you in school and your future career. Article content is a part of the JA Our Region curriculum.
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So, Just What Does the Phrase “21st Century Skills” Actually Mean? Dr. David Moyer Superintendent of Schools Moline School District No. 40 First, let’s preface this by saying that the 21st Century is 14.5% complete. Scary, I know. Now, let’s consider the fact that when today’s kindergarten students enter the job market, 75% of the jobs they will be applying for don’t currently exist. Then, for fun, let’s contemplate what it will take to access a middle/ upper middle class lifestyle in a rapidly changing, knowledge-driven, global economy when the stakes are as high as ensuring that America will remain a viable player in the global sweepstakes. In Moline, we call it “Raising the bar and closing the achievement gap for all students.” That is our commitment, vision, mission, reason for existence, and everyday reality, and should be for all public schools. It is the reason public schools exist—this country can no longer thrive with a select few and remain globally competitive. Rather, it needs all of its talent to positively contribute to the betterment of society. This radically changes the landscape of education in this country. Tony Wagner, the Expert in Residence at Harvard University’s new Innovation Lab, states that it is no longer about what a person knows, but, rather, what they can do with what they know. His latest book is entitled Creating Innovators: The Making of Young People Who Will Change the World. Wagner’s work
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To watch Moline School’s video report, log on to https://vimeo. com/96151352 or scan this qr code. outlines seven survival skills: critical thinking and problem solving, collaborating across networks and leading by influence, agility and adaptability, initiative and entrepreneurship, effective oral and written communication, accessing and analyzing information, and curiosity and imagination. In a word, RIGOR, which, in this world, has nothing to do with the amount of homework or the memorization of facts. In today’s world, if a child can Google it, one must seriously consider if it’s worth spending precious instructional minutes teaching it. Moline has adopted Bill Daggett’s definition of the highest level of rigor as being “the application of knowledge in real-world, unpredictable situations.” A common misnomer is that 21st Century skills are the equivalent of technology, when, in fact, it is more about literacy in a new world. Similar to Wagner, The Partnership for 21st Century Skills (www.pd21.org) , in its Framework for 21st Century Learning recognizes core skills, assessments, and curriculum as essential. However, in addition, Life and Career Skills, Learning and Innovation Skills (Critical Thinking, Communication, Collaboration, and Creativity), and Information, Media, and Technology Skills bring the core curriculum to life, and each are further defined in greater detail. These, then, become the essence of what it means to be an educated citizen in the 21st Century. Knowledge, indeed, is no longer enough.
Explore the Unexpected Kirk Marske Director, Career Cruising Quad Cities
usually strengthens through a WLA, students sometimes realize their career of interest is not a good fit after a job shadow or company tour. And that’s okay – they learned what they should be doing by doing something they now know they shouldn’t. Comedian Stephen Colbert said “Thankfully dreams can change. If we’d all stuck with our first dream, the world would be overrun with cowboys and princesses.” The CCQC database does not include cowboy and princess, but it does feature professional athlete, fashion designer, and actor – careers generating a high level of interest among students, but usually not a realistic career option for most students. Students using CCQC can realize that occupations in health care, engineering, manufacturing and a variety of other industries can also be dream jobs. And finally, musician Sean “Puff Daddy” Combs said, “Nobody is going to invite you to the front of the line; you got to push your way to the front of the line.” CCQC has the resources available to help any student discover, explore, and experience their careers of interest. With the help of our volunteers and comprehensive career exploration software, the options for students enrolled in CCQC are limitless. Career Cruising Quad Cities is a web-based career
Thousands of Quad City area students recently entered a new phase of life when they put on a cap and gown and went on stage to receive their high school diploma. Yes, they officially graduated from high school and stepped into the next chapter of their young lives. Graduation ceremonies are a celebration of students’ accomplishments and keynote speakers provide a context for the students and others in attendance. Regardless of their future plans, every student should come away from their commencement ceremony with a sense of accomplishment and the inspiration to do great things in the future. This time of year, quotes from commencement addresses delivered by celebrities make the news and circulate online. Although my high school and college experiences are in the distant past, some of these quotes resonated with me because of how they relate to Career Cruising Quad Cities (CCQC). For example, in her recent commencement address, talk show host Oprah Winfrey said “Sometimes you find out what you are supposed to be doing by doing the things you are not supposed to do.” exploration program administered by Junior Achievement of the CCQC Work-based Learning Activities (WLA) give Heartland in partnership with The Moline Foundation. To learn more students an opportunity to experience careers of interest or volunteer, visit www.CareerCruisingQuadCities.org. outside of the classroom. While a student’s interest in a career
Ready for an evening of family fun? Enter the contest below to win a large Happy Joe’s pizza, four fountain drinks and four passes to Jungle Bungle! Food and fun all courtesy of our friends at Happy Joe’s. Name____________________________________ Address____________________________________________________ City______________________________State_____________________ Phone number________________________________________________ My favorite Happy Joe’s pizza is the _______________________________ I pick up my copy of QCFF at_____________________________________ Mail your entry form to: Happy Joe’s and Jungle Bungle Fun, C/o QC Family Focus, P.O. Box 194, Bettendorf, IA 52722 Entries must be postmarked by June 13th. Only one entry per family please. Good luck! QC Family Focus - June 2014
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Vacation or.... Aahh summer is finally here. The kids are out of school and bets are being placed to see how long it takes to hear the first “I’m bored”. Those of us who live in the Quad City area are lucky that you can take a few days to get out of town and enjoy all the Midwest has to offer all within a few hours from home. Here are some ideas if you are looking for a quick get-away. - Chicago - The Chicago area has a ton of things to do. Take in a Cubs or White Sox game. Who knows the Cubs might win the game! Visit Navy Pier and stroll the boardwalk. Fireworks occur on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Listen to a free concert at Millenium Park, one of the Illinois’ most popular parks. Visit the Smith Museum of Stained Glass Windows at Navy Pier and admire all the colorful detailed glass. Check out all the animals at the Brookfield Zoo. Travel to the “top of the World” or at least experience America’s tallest building, the Willis Tower, formerly known as the Sears tower. Take in the breathtaking views from the top floors. Don’t forget all the Museums. Shedd Aquarium, Art Institute and Museum of Science and Industry all offer great learning opportunites for the family. - Wisconsin Dells - The Dells offers all sorts of summer fun. Waterpark resorts offer “one stop fun”. You can play in the water parks, ride the go carts, zipline, and
play laser tag all in one location. Take an Army Duck tour. These guided tours go from the famous sites around town to the waters of Lake Delton. Take in a water skiing show. If camping is more your speed, there are many campgrounds where you can enjoy the beautiful things Wisconsin has to offer. - Heading West of the QCA? - Stop by the Amana colonies! Experience all the yummy foods, visit the shops and watch artists create sculptures out of copper, brass and stainless steel. Rent a bicycle and ride the scenic 3 mile course around farmland, Lily Lake and the golf course. Travel a little farther north and learn about the history of baseball, see championship trophies and discover which professional players started their little league in Norway. - Meet me in St. Louis - Take the 630ft. ride to the top of the world famous Gateway Arch. Stop by the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial for a little history lesson. Six Flags St. Louis will fill your need for speed if roller coasters are what you are looking for. Have little ones at home? The Magic House is an interactive children’s museum. Explore 79 acres of gardens and greenhouses at the oldest Botanical Garden in the United States. For the animal lover in the family, visit Grant’s Farm and take a tram ride through the wildlife preserve. And for those of you not cheering for the Cubs and White Sox, how ‘bout taking in a Cardinals game? So, whether you are heading north, south, east or west...you can find all sorts of fun things to do. And I bet you won’t hear a single “I’m bored” the whole day. Have a great summer!!
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“Staycation” this Summer Diane Baker Youth Development Educator Serving Metro & Military youth University of Illinois Extension Family vacations are lots of fun and a great escape from our busy routines – but sometimes a family vacation is just not in your budget or your schedule. You can still take all of the great elements of a family vacation … but stay right at home. Staycations should be handled just like any other vacation. Tell people that you are on vacation. Put work aside for a few days (that includes no phone calls and no time at the computer or tablet). Plan ahead so your bills are paid, your laundry is washed, and your shopping is done. Plan your staycation just like you would plan a vacation - plan for travel days and plan for downtime, plan when you will splurge and what the highlights will be, and plan for the places you will visit. There are lots of great places to visit right here in the Quad Cities area. We are fortunate to have ball parks, the zoo, museums, botanical gardens, lots of historical sites (John Deere, Rock Island Arsenal, etc.), parks and forest preserves, and fairs and festivals every weekend. Watch the newspaper, check out websites, ask at your libraries – the list of sites, events and attractions is almost endless. Here are a couple of twists to a staycation. Explore the Quad Cities Through Geocaching The word Geocaching refers to “geo” for geography and to “caching” (pronounced “cashing” as in a check) and is the process of hiding and finding geocaches. A cache in computer terms usually refers to information stored in memory to make it faster to retrieve, but the term “geocache” is also used in hiking/ camping as a hiding place for concealing and preserving provisions. Geocaching is a high-tech, entertaining outdoor adventure game for GPS users. The idea is to “hunt” for hidden containers (geocaches) that have been placed in the landscape. Geocaches vary greatly in size and appearance. In the field you will see everything from large, clear plastic containers to film canisters to a fake rock with a secret compartment.
To get started with Geocaching, visit www. geocaching.com. Geocaching is a great way to visit new places in your community (there are hundreds of geocaches in the Quad Cities area), learn more about using technology, and to be physically active outdoors. If you’re interested in more details about getting started with Geocaching, contact University of Illinois Extension for a copy of “Geocaching the 4-H Way.” Get a Taste of Summer Enjoying Locally Grown Foods Including “you pick” destinations adds a tasty and fun attraction to your family staycation. Throughout the growing season, you can find local growers who allow you to come in and pick your own strawberries, blueberries, apples and more. In addition, you can find a great assortment of fresh fruits and vegetables at our Farmer’s Markets in the Quad Cities area. Eating locally grown fruits and vegetables is an excellent way to encourage your kids to try new foods (or to try foods that they are sure they don’t like). It’s surprising how good food tastes when it is fresh from the garden or farm. Plan special meals during your staycation using all locally grown foods. One tasty way to enjoy fresh fruit or vegetables is to make them into a pizza. To make Fruit Pizza, start with a cookie dough or crescent roll crust. Bake it and let it cool. Top it with a cream cheese and sugar frosting or whipped topping. Then, decorate it with your favorite fresh fruits in season. Slice it like a pizza and enjoy. It’s a recipe you can use all summer long with different fruits throughout the summer. To make a Vegetable Pizza, start with the baked crescent roll crust. “Frost” it with cream cheese mixed with dry ranch dressing. Then, chop up your favorite fresh vegetables (don’t cook them) and spread them over the top of the crust. Chill and enjoy – a very refreshing snack on a hot summer day! QC Family Focus - June 2014
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150 Children Waiting to be Matched with a Mentor Beth Clark Director of Development
As the school year draws to a close, Big Brothers Big Sisters is focusing on the needs of children during the summer and next school year. You can help make an impact! Many children are looking forward to a summer filled with fun and activities. Some may be attending summer school to gain ground on their deficiencies. This “out of school time” can also be a risk for many children. Big Brothers Big Sisters is addressing both the summer and academic needs of youth by launching the 100 Days/100 Bigs Campaign. Currently, more than 150 children have signed up to be matched through Big Brothers Big Sisters but are awaiting that special adult volunteer. BBBS also has growing demands from area schools for mentors for hundreds of children who are falling behind academically and socially. These children have unbelievable potential and a strong desire to learn, have fun, and develop a strong trusting relationship with an adult. The 100 Days/100 Bigs Campaign will be kicking off on June 1st and will run through September 8th. “Kids need your help and engagement,” said Jay Justin, CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Mississippi Valley. “We know once we can get these children matched with adult mentors, it will make a huge, positive difference in their lives,” Justin said. “From research we do with educators, we know that children who are enrolled in our program show academic improvement. Doing well in school is a direct result of their strong sense of self-worth. When kids have trusting relationships that prop them up, they feel better about themselves and are more open to trusting adults and accessing the many resources and opportunities presented to them,” Justin continued. “Through our volunteer mentors, we are able to point the child in the right direction to a more positive and fulfilling life,” said Justin. Volunteers are being recruited now for the School-Based program which begins in the fall. This program requires a minimum of twice a month lunch meetings with the child at their school. That equates to approximately two hours a month. Many mentors decide to meet more frequently, but twice a month is the minimum expectation. “It might be
the most important lunch appointment you have on your calendar,” according to Justin. “Many volunteers comment on how rewarding and refreshing this volunteer experience is for themto get away from the stresses of everyday life, reconnect with a kid and focus on helping a them deal with their pressures/worries and achieve success!” The Community-Based program allows the Big to communicate directly with the Little and their parent/guardian and participate in activities with the Little in the community. “Summer is a great time to get matched,” commented Sarah Walker, Senior Director of Enrollment and Community Partnerships, “as there are numerous free and fun activities to do from area festivals, bike riding, ball games, mini golf, picnics, home projects…so much to expose a child to that is positive.”
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Children’s Eye Exams John Frederick, M.D.
• Systemic diseases with known associated eye problems. Some examples include juvenile rheumatoid arthritis or diabetes. • Eye injuries such as a “black eye”. • Discharge from the eye or mattering and loss of lashes. • Complaints of eye pain, blurred vision, double vision, words that “move” or “jump”. Fortunately the majority of our children experience good general and eye health; however, up to 4% may have a serious eye condition warranting medical or surgical treatment by a children’s eye specialist. On the other hand, as we look around in our children’s classrooms, we note an increasing percentage with optical correction. Typically glasses would be the most common optical correction in all patients. Without any preconceived notions, a toddler aged one to four, will happily accept new glasses through which he can see comfortably and clearly. If your child is having difficulty getting used to new glasses, there may be something wrong with the accuracy of the lens prescription or the fit of the frame. A school-aged child may be reluctant to wear glasses due to peer group consideration. Positive parent and teacher attitudes, along with visual improvement will help to reinforce the wearing of glasses. For children, we recommend glasses with polycarbonate lenses. They combine comfort, because of their incredible light weight, and safety, due to their high impact resistance. A UV filter and scratch resistant coating is also applied to give your children overall protection. With increased maturity contacts may be prescribed later. The frequency of exams in growing children generally follows an annual schedule; however, if symptoms such as squinting or headaches recur there may be a need to accelerate the schedule. Dr. Frederick, with Eye Surgeons Associates, is board
As another school year ends and summer vacation begins, I know you’re probably not yet thinking about getting ready for the fall, but this is a great time to schedule sports physicals, a trip to the dentist, and an eye exam. Healthy vision is critical to a child’s educational success and ability to learn. Of course adults readily recognize eye-related discomfort or blurred vision and usually seek care in a timely fashion. As with other medical problems, children depend upon their parents to be alert to the possible need for care. A number of signs may indicate the need to see a children’s eye specialist. Signs indicating the need for special attention would include: • The parents or physician sees a wandering eye or the eyes just don’t look straight constantly, part of the time, or with fatigue. • The eyes demonstrate dancing movements and are never still. • A cloudiness of the front window of the eye (cornea) or inside the eye. • A red eye or one that a child is constantly rubbing. • A droopy eye lid that may interfere with sight. • A child adopting a head tilt or turn. • Squinting the eyes or light sensitivity. • Shutting one eye habitually—indoors or out. certified with a fellowship in Pediatric Ophthalmology. Dr. Frederick • Headache associated with reading effort or avoiding concentration. practices at our offices in Bettendorf, Iowa and Rock Island, Illinois. • A family history of eye problems in parents or siblings. For more information, visit our website: www.esaeyecare.com.
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What is Kinesiology Tape and How Can it Help Me? Katherine Clark, D.C. Palmer Chiropractic Clinics
I’ve had lots of questions about the “magic tape” that my patients have seen on Olympians, local high school athletes, their neighbor’s back and Grandma’s knees. I, too, was critical when introduced to this kinesiology tape. I thought it was a fashion statement for athletes in crazy colors and designs like a temporary tribal tattoo. When I learned about the potential benefits of this tape, I decided to get trained in using it and to try the tape in a few case studies. I typically use a type of kinesiology tape called Rocktape, which I like because it seems to stick very well even for swimmers and those with oily skin. I love having the kinesiology tape as a tool to use to help patients heal. The Rocktape.com website states that the tape “reduces muscle fatigue” and “promotes blood flow for faster recovery.” The tape is used to help with proper biomechanical motion and can stimulate or inhibit muscles that are imbalanced. Depending on how the tape is applied, kinesiology tape can act as “compression or decompression and relieve pain and swelling.” After researching it and using it on my patients, I found it to be very beneficial. It turns out that not only was I seeing results, people were coming back and asking for more of the “magic tape.” Adjustments that hadn’t held before were finally holding. Patients with knee pain exacerbated during long walks due to instability were now able to walk the whole mall with little to no pain. The tape also helped with lymph drainage as I saw when the bruises from a sprained ankle I taped diminished compared to the areas where I had not applied the tape. Pregnant women with unstable low back joints were raving about the tape. I couldn’t deny that patients were seeing results and improving in their activities of daily living faster with a combination of adjustments and tape. Who can benefit from tape? The truth is, if it can be adjusted, it can be taped. If it hurts, it probably can be taped. If it’s a new sprain or chronic injury, it can be
taped. The tape is latex-free and the adhesive is hypoallergenic. Most people can wear the tape with no problem. What conditions can be treated with tape? Lower back pain, plantar fasciitis, shoulder impingement, postural imbalances, ankle and wrist sprains, IT band tendonitis, patellar (knee cap) tracking, upper back posture, tennis elbow and uncomfortable pregnancy tummies are all conditions I’ve successfully treated in our clinics with adjustments and taping. How long does the tape last? The tape holds for three to five days depending on the patient’s skin. You’re able to shower, swim and resume activities as normal with the tape in place. It doesn’t restrict movement, so most people forget they’re wearing it. Where can I get taped? Many chiropractors are trained in the application of kinesiology tape. You can call us at the Palmer outpatient clinics in Davenport at (563) 884-5801, or in Moline at (309) 764-4901, to schedule a consultation with a Doctor of Chiropractic who specializes in taping. Other health care professionals, such as physical therapists, physical trainers or sports therapists may also be trained in the application of kinesiology tape.
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Don’t Let Pain Get In The Way Of Your Golf Game Dr. Traci Nelson Hassel Nelson Chiropractic
With the John Deere Classic held right here in the Quad Cities each summer, our community has a special appreciation for the game of golf. Did you know that back pain is the most common complaint among golfers? However, back pain isn’t the only pain golfers tend to suffer from. Neck, shoulder, elbow and hip pain are all common complaints among golfers of all ages. Good News! Regular chiropractic treatment could help! There are several chiropractic treatments specifically for injuries golfers sustain. As with most sporting activities, regular chiropractic treatments not only accomplish the goal of injury treatment and prevention, they can greatly improve a player’s performance and can improve their score. Tiger Woods said, “I’ve been going to a chiropractor for as long as I can remember. It is as important to my training as is the practice of my swing.” According to the American Chiropractic Association (ACA), many avid golfers contort their bodies into oddly twisted postures, generating a great deal of torque. Couple this motion with not warming up properly, a bent-over stance, repeat 120 times over three or four hours, add the fatigue that comes with several miles of walking, and you’ve got a good workoutand a recipe for potential lower-back trouble. “Most golfers go until they get hurt, then look for help,” says Dr. David Stude, member of the ACA Sports Council and founding fellow of the National Golf Fitness 34
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Society. “Back pain is a warning sign that there is an underlying problem responsible for a symptom that will likely get worse. Doctors of chiropractic look for the cause of the symptom and help reduce the likelihood of future injury.” In addition to the chiropractic adjustments, there are other things you can do to ensure you are enjoying the links into old age. Make sure your equipment fits properly! Adapting to the wrong equipment will cause more stress on the body. As you age, consider changing grips to help with arthritis, or purchasing orthotics to improve stability and balance. Stretching is important for all athletes before and after play for injury prevention. If you prefer walking the course, it is better for your back to pull your clubs, not carry them. Staying hydrated prevents fatigue, which could lead to injury. As chiropractors, we directly impact the nervous system with adjustments of the spinal joints. The chiropractor is the preeminent expert in decreasing joint pain. If golf professionals use chiropractors, shouldn’t you?
Prevention and Treatment Options for Muscular and Tension Related Headaches
Sinan Gocmen, D.C.
Headaches are increasingly common among today’s society. From increased hours working at a computer, looking down at your smart-phone and general stresses from your day, it is safe to say that you or someone you know suffers from tension/muscular related headaches. 90% of all headaches are typically tension-type headaches, which primarily affect women more commonly than men (Vos, T ). Signs and symptoms related to tension-type headaches include what feels like constant pressure across the forehead and along the back of the skull, with accompanying pain and tightness into the neck and shoulder musculature. The tension-type headache can last anywhere from 15 minutes to several hours, days and in more extreme cases months or even years. There are many conservative and non-invasive approaches a person can take to prevent the onset and gain relief from this common headache. Proper posture, incorporating proper ergonomics at work and engaging in exercises and activities are all pro-active measure an individual can take to get relief from pain. • Proper posture: o Sitting or standing with spine lengthened, chin retracted and shoulders pulled back all help relieve unnecessary muscular tension and keep yourself properly aligned.
• Ergonomics: o Ensuring your workstation is set up to keep you in proper posture is crucial. One simple change is to move from a traditional sit down desk to a stand up workstation with the monitor of your computer elevated to your eye level. • Exercises: o Engaging in physical activities can help relieve stress and improve overall balance, coordination and posture. At Plaza Physical Therapy, we offer Chiropractic services which have been shown effective to help patients get relief from their tension-type headaches. Utilizing Fascial Distortion Model (FDM), along with traditional chiropractic and dry needling, our patients are getting relief faster and the results are lasting longer. FDM is a manual therapy (hands-on) which addresses the extensive fascial network of the body and goal is to correct fascial distortions thereby relieving the patient of their symptoms. FDM technique is highly effective, objective and measurable to the patient and achieves rapid results. To learn more about the services Plaza Physical Therapy provides, please visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/plazaptot, or call 563.344.6645 to schedule an appointment for an evaluation.
Sinan Gocmen, D.C.
Board Certified Chiropractor
The QC Area's only FDM Certified Provider
Dr. Gocmen graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 2013 and earned his B.S. from Northern Illinois University in 2005. Dr. Gocmen assesses, diagnoses and treats musculoskeletal disorders related to the spine, extremities and other parts of the body. The goal being to deliver high quality health care thereby alleviating patients from their pain. Other conditions Dr. Gocmen treats include headaches, common sports related pain and injuries and other accident related injuries. Dr. Gocmen is an avid CrossFit athlete having competed at the CrossFit Games with the Quad City CrossFit Affiliate Team.
Fascial Distortion Model (FDM) Dr. Gocmen
FDM is an extremely effective manual therapy for the treatment of musculoskeletal injuries. The effectiveness of FDM treatment is immediate, objective and measurable. FDM treatments are hands on and in most cases are performed directly on the skin. Dr. Gocmen is the only provider in the area certified to perform this treatment. More information on Fascial Distortion Model can be found at http://www.fascialdistortion.com/what-is-fdm For more information, or to schedule an appointment, please call 563.344.6645 facebook.com/plazatherapy
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Cartilage restoration: An Alternative to Joint Replacement chondral injuries which may lead to end-stag
Orthopaedic Specialists Not to many years ago, people who were too young for a joint replacement had no choice but of live with joint pain and limitations due to cartilage damage. Today, there are exciting new developments that are enabling surgeons to repair, replace or regenerate cartilage. Articular cartilage damage due to acute or chronic trauma to the knee or ankle has a limited ability to regenerate leading to symptoms of pain, restricted mobility, and locking. Cartilage injuries occur frequently with studies suggesting that 20-60% of knee arthroscopies reveal some sort of cartilage defect, with almost 10% of all arthroscopies in patients less than 50 years old, revealing a well-defined defect with an area of at least 1cm. Cartilage injuries can cause significant disability in relatively young patients resulting in debilitating pain which limits employment, sports participation and activities of daily living. 27 year old Leslie Eggers has been an athlete her entire life and during a large portion of her athletic career, she experienced severe knee pain. “Throughout the years, I had to quit soccer because whenever I ran, my pain level was an 8 or 9 out of 10 on a regular basis.” After trying some conservative non-operative treatments, Dr. Tuvi Mendel of Orthopaedic Specialists, suggested trying an autologous chondrocyte implantation with tibial tubercle osteotomy. Previous treatments used to stimulate repair of cartilage were not successful in restoring hyaline cartilage to the joint. Longstanding severe damage to articular cartilage can subsequently lead to debilitating osteoarthritis with continued deterioration of the cartilage in the knee or ankle eventually necessitating the need for joint replacement. In order to avoid the continued deterioration and potential need for joint replacement, cartilage restoration in the knee and ankle have been done utilizing autologous chondrocyte implementation or ACI. This procedure utilizes the patient’s own cartilage cells to regenerate hyaline cartilage at the defect site, which allows the joint to absorb shock and withstand compression forces and prevents pain and further degeneration. The first step in the process is to evaluate the knee to identify the area with a full-thickness cartilage defect. This will allow the determination to be made as to whether or not the defect is appropriate for potential cartilage transplant. This is done by performing an outpatient, minimally invasive knee arthroscopy, most commonly referred to as a knee scope. During the arthroscopy, cartilage cells are harvested and are then sent to a lab where it takes approximately six weeks for
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them to multiply to the needed level. Step two is the implantation phase. Once the patient’s cartilage cells have been grown, the cartilage defect is debrided and a pouch is applied over the defect and cartilage cells are injected into the pouch to stimulate and develop hyaline cartilage growth. The cartilage cells are injected into Occasionally, this procedure is combined wi the pouch to stimulate and develop hyaline of cartilage osteotomies, re-alignments the bones of th growth. The ultimatepressure goal ofoff thistheoutpatient procedure, affected compartment. is to restore articular cartilage surface, relieve patient symptoms and improve andoperatively, prevent orLeslie slowreturne Fourfunction months post progression of focal chondral injuries which may her activities and even go hiking lead with no pro to end-stage arthritis. Once the implantation has been without being in pain. Before this completed, the patientvolleyball will begin physical therapy. knew that I was going to be in pain. Occasionally, this procedure is combined withBut now other joint preservation procedures such as osteotomies, contraindications re-alignments of the There bonesare of clear the ankle, kneecap, related and to p companies consider autologous chondrocyte for the knee itself to help take pressure off the affected cartilage defect in the knee for patients who compartment. Four months include post operatively, Leslie returned age, BMI, deformity, and size of the for follow up and was able to exercise, increase her schedule appointment seecan if you are activities and even goTo hiking withanno problems.to“I run without being in pain. can procedures play volleyball without about Iother that Dr. Mendel perf being in pain. Beforeorthis procedure, whenever I would visit www.osquadcities.com. Like us on play sports I just knew that I was going to be in pain. But now that I have had this procedure, I am pain free.” There are clear contraindications related to patient selection. Currently, most major insurance companies consider autologous chondrocyte implantation medically necessary for repairing cartilage defect in the knee for patients who meet the appropriate requirements, some of which include age, BMI, deformity, and size of the defect. To schedule an appointment to see if you are a candidate for this procedure or to learn more about other procedures that Dr. Mendel performs or Orthopaedic Specialists, call 563.344.9292 or visit www.osquadcities. com. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ osquadcities
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Preparing your Finances for Times of Disaster Phyllis Zalenski
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Downsize House, Reap Savings Kelly Hendershot Communications Officer, DHCU Community Credit Union How many times have you and your spouse looked at each other and said, “Maybe it’s time to downsize”? That thought may pop up when you’re cleaning your house or working in the yard, and realize you no longer want to invest as much time and energy into either task. Or you get the bill for reroofing your house and think how much money you’d save if you had less roof—and less house under it. Moving to a smaller house can reap financial benefits that could augment your retirement savings—if you have a sound downsizing strategy. Otherwise, you could end up saving no money at all. A smaller house could mean a smaller mortgage payment—or maybe no mortgage payment at all if you have sufficient equity in your current house to cover the price of a new one. You also might pay less in property taxes, utilities, repairs, and maintenance. That will depend on where and what you buy. Financial experts say the biggest mistake people make is spending more than they’d planned to on the new house. Set an amount and stick to it. Otherwise you’ll negate the reason for moving in the first place. Sometimes people get so enthusiastic about the
money they’ll save with a smaller house they forget that downsizing has costs, too. Will the smaller house need repairs and upgrades? Do you need a new mortgage? If so, you’ll have closing costs. You’ll also need to pay real estate agent fees to sell your house. Does your existing house need repairs and upgrades before you sell it? Consult a real estate agent for advice on which jobs to undertake to make your house marketable. Other costs could include moving expenses and storage fees. Will you have to pay rent or double mortgage payments for a while during the transition from one house to the other? Factor these savings and expenses into the equation to determine if downsizing is a smart financial move for you. Visit DHCU Community Credit Union’s Mortgage Center at DHCU.org/ mortgage for options—we have loans and services to help you make the move. Questions? Call 309-796-7500, email info@ dhcu.org or visit any DHCU location for the resource you can rely on.
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Senior Lifestyles
Feeling Squeezed? • • •
Card Clubs Bingo Billiards
The Balancing Act of the Sandwich Generation Kathy Horrell Director of Senior Services Center for Active Seniors, Inc. (CASI)
Health & Wellness-‐ CASI has partnered with Genesis Health System, U So how do we, the Sandwich Generation, learn Walgreen’s and several independent providers to offer onsite health a to manage this squeeze? It takes a village that’s for activities include: sure! With children, we look for support through other When you envisioned your adult families; community organizations; child care, activities, life growing up, did you ever think that • etc. Blood pressure checks Few know that similar programs are also available you would be a parent to your children for the seniors in our life. Center For Active Seniors, and a caregiver to your aging parents • Foot Clinics all at the same time? Me neither. But • Inc. Flu (CASI) Shots is a great place to start. This non-profit organization has been helping older adults, their families today I am just one of thousands facing • and Reflexology caregivers navigate through the aging process for this extraordinary challenge while at • more Chiropractic than 40 services years. CASI’s wellness model focuses the same time trying to balance my on the whole person addressing the needs of the other “grown-up” responsibilities (i.e. • SHIIP (Senior Health while Insurance Information Program)-‐CASI is a individual. We should also take a look at resources that a full-time job, a home, finances, etc.). give Oour parents to maintain a safe level There are many days when I feel that I am not strong enough Advocacy-‐ ur M aster’s opportunities level social workers, provide information, refe of independence while giving you a break from the but then the alarm goes off the next morning and I get up and management services to seniors free of charge. Funded through Miles do it all again. I recently learned I am part of what is being responsibilities of caregiving. Consider adult day centers ounty, he City Place of Davenport nd the centers United provide Way, the Advocacy as tJane’s at CASI. aThese our called the “Sandwich Generation”; and I am not alone. Scott Csuch with opportunities to make socialize seniors older each adults year in accessing resources and rchoices, emaining healthy and ind The term “sandwich generation” was coined by Dorothy and be active while giving you, the caregiver guilt-free A Miller in 1981, as an attempt to bring public awareness to long as is possible. the unfathomable amount of time, energy (both physical and time away. The way weintensive age is different from even years ago.are geare emotional) and financial investment needed to care for Intensive two Services-‐Our services such as J10 ane’s Place different generations vs. the return to the caregiver. Today, If you’re like me, and you’ve made the promise that you level of care for those in need. Jane’s Place is an Adult Day Program, c nationally recognized eldercare author Carol Abaya, M.A, would do whatever it takes to keep your parents at home of Inspection and Agood ppeals, hich promise provides without respite slosing ervices sight to individua then make on wthat has categorized the different types of “sandwiches”: Alzheimer’s. of your children and who you are. CASI can help you • Traditional: those sandwiched between aging parents who accomplish these goals. Between the Senior/Community need care and/or help and their own children. Jane’s Place and ourfor Senior Program, If you tCenter, hink you are “old enough” what Advocacy CASI has to offer, give us a c • Club Sandwich: those in their 50s or 60s sandwiched CASI takes a look at the needs of the entire family and between aging parents, adult children and grandchildren, show you what it means to be a senior! or those in their 30s and 40s, with young children, aging provides guidance with ideas aimed at identifying, meeting parents and grandparents. and in many cases enhancing • Open Faced: anyone else involved in elder care. According to the Pew Research Center, a non-partisan everyone’s quality of life think tank in Washington D.C., 1 of every 8 Americans aged during these extraordinary but 40 to 60 is both raising a child and caring for a parent, in manageable times. addition to between 7 to 10 million adults caring for their For more information on aging parents from a long distance. US Census Bureau Jane’s Place Adult Day Program 1035 W. Kimberly Rd. statistics indicate that the number of older Americans aged and other CASI activities, Davenport, Iowa 65 or older will double by the year 2030, to over 70 million. please call (563) 386-7477 or (563) 386-‐7477 Here in the Quad Cities, it is estimated that 1 in 4 adults will visit the CASI website, www. www.casiseniors.org CASISeniors.org. be over the age of 60 by the year 2025.
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Senior Star Employees Drawn to Their Careers by Love for Their Families Three employees in Davenport have been recognized as “Champions with a Heart” for the outstanding care they provide residents at Senior Star at Elmore Place. Yet, it was the love for their own families that drew them to their careers. Every day, Jennifer Huette looks at a photo of her mother and father that she keeps on her desk. They recently passed away as a result of cancer. Today, Jennifer honors her parents’ memory as she helps older residents – those who battle daily against memory loss – regain and retain as much of their good health as possible. As residents improve, their family members tell Jennifer, “Thank you for giving me back my mother or father.” And, Jennifer responds, “Now, I have more substitute moms and dads who hug and kiss me each day.” This makes Jennifer a Champion with a Heart. Marc Strohschein immediately thinks of his own mother when he sees people eating together in the dining room. “I watched my mom become lonely after my dad passed away. She would have benefited from having people to have meals with her at a place like Senior Star,” he said. “But that was not available to
her then. That’s why I get such a kick out of welcoming new residents and seeing all the fun things they can do together.” As a Champion with a Heart, Marc ensures he and his staff focus on wellness for all residents. You cannot help but smile when you see Kevin Kintz. He’s usually carrying something that makes everyone else smile broadly: great food. A five-star chef, Kevin brings his culinary skills to Senior Star of Elmore Place because his cooking makes people happy. He also recalls that the Senior Star service far exceeds the care his grandmother received in another community. Kevin works hard so every resident feels they have a reason to get up every morning: to enjoy healthy food and relish the company of others. “I want residents to feel like they are experiencing as much fun as possible every day. I want them to feel like this is home.” Yet, making food taste great is always a challenge Kevin gladly takes on – as a Champion with a Heart and great taste! For more information about Senior Star at Elmore Place or to visit their many Champions with a Heart, call 563-265-3897.
Meet Marc
Champion with a heart at Senior Star at Elmore Place
“I often think about my mother eating alone after my dad died. If she lived at some place like Senior Star she could have been with a group of people having fun.” Working at Senior Star at Elmore Place, Marc and other associates help people make their lives as independent as possible - with a focus on wellness.
Marc - Senior Star Associate
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What is a Made for iPhone hearing aid? Margaret Christiansen, Au.D. Over recent years we’ve seen an explosion of wireless technology being used with hearing aids. This allows hearing aids to wirelessly connect to electronic devices such as cellphones and televisions and the use of remote microphones to help hear specific voices in a crowded room. These wireless functions have been made possible through the use of a remote control device that communicates with the hearing aid. Wireless connections are allowing hearing aid users to connect with our technology driven world better than ever. The latest innovation in hearing aid technology is that several hearing aid manufacturers have paired with Apple to develop Made for iPhone hearing aids. What does this mean? This means there are hearing aids out there that have the ability to do some pretty amazing things! A Made for iPhone hearing aid is able to connect directly to your iPhone, iPad or iTouch. This allows any audio from your Apple device to be streamed directly through you hearing aids, often without any remote controls or extra devices. Whether you are listing to music, watching a YouTube video or using navigation, the sound can be easily transmitted through your hearing aids. In some cases your iPhone can even be turned into a microphone that directly transmits voices to your hearing
aids, which can be helpful in a crowded restaurant or social gathering. Like any premium hearing aid, these hearing aids are able to automatically adjust themselves depending on the environment you are in or what is happening around you. While these adjustments are largely successful, there may be times when an individual wants the capability to make further adjustments on their own. Well…there’s an app for that! Several manufacturers have apps available in the iTunes app store that allow the user to control their hearing aids through their Apple device. Some apps allow the user to adjust volume, adjust treble and bass and remember hearing aid adjustments that have been successful in the past so these can be easily accessed next time you are in that same environment. Some apps can also give you a GPS location on your hearing aids in case they get lost, give information on your battery life, provide a simple trouble shooting guide and more! While Made for iPhone hearing aids may not be for everyone they are an exciting step forward in the world of hearing aids. As the technology continues to advance, so does overall hearing aid satisfaction and acceptance. An individual consultation with an audiologist can help determine what technologies are best suited for you and get you on the path to better hearing!
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Quad Cities Seniors – At Home in Historic Davenport School Buildings The Renaissance Companies offers two superior options in affordable senior rental communities at The Taylor Renaissance and The Jackson Renaissance. Listed on the historic register, these 1890’s school buildings have been repurposed and re-energized, with classrooms becoming gracious one and two bedroom apartment homes for folks 55 and better. Renaissance teamed with local contractors, lenders and city and state government to restore these properties, enhancing the communities and providing needed senior housing. With complete renovations and brand new additions, the Taylor and Jackson schools have come back to life, combining historic grandeur with modern conveniences. These, vibrant independent living senior communities are now thriving in Davenport. Taylor and Jackson are shining examples of centuryold architectural style and beauty blending with today’s standards and finishes. Much of the character and charm of the classic 19th century architecture has been carefully restored, coupled with contemporary accommodations and stylish features. Each apartment is fully applianced and has a large kitchen, along with huge windows offering plenty of light, in-unit washer and dryer, plus individual heat/ cool. The properties offer a variety of unique floor plans, desirable amenities and high-end finishes. Rents for the majority of these impressive apartment homes are priced under the market, available to those on a limited income.
Residents enjoy clubrooms, fitness centers, libraries and computer centers, as well as desired features such as secured entry and private parking. Pets are welcome! These unique communities are now home to over 100 area seniors. Residents have settled into their new apartment homes, putting their personal touches to the place, making new friends and eagerly joining in for a variety of programming geared to enrich their living experience. There are a few units still available to rent. Today’s seniors desire personal independence, social interaction, opportunities to learn, and to stay involved in the community. Taylor and Jackson residents and area seniors get together for a variety of parties and events with live music, dancing, caricature portraits, karaoke singing, games, refreshments and raffles. Representatives from area senior services organizations have been involved with providing educational and health related programming. The mission of The Renaissance Companies is to create neighborhoods, one property at a time, and Taylor and Jackson are perfect examples. www. therenaissancecompanies.com To learn more about these unique senior communities, call The Taylor Renaissance at 563-3230901 or The Jackson Renaissance at 563-324-1400.
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How to Use QR Codes on Your Smartphone Understanding quick response codes and how they work Have you ever wondered about the square black bar codes that show up on magazine ads, movie posters and coupons? They’re called QR Codes, short for Quick Response Codes, and are actually shortcuts that direct users to websites. In order to take advantage of QR codes, you’ll need two things — a smartphone with a camera and a barcode scanner app. When you aim your smartphone’s camera lens at a QR code, your Internet browser will • Similar to positioning your smartphone to take a automatically open to the associated website. The whole picture, aim the camera at the desired QR Code. process takes only a few seconds. Just follow these easy Make sure to position your smartphone within two steps to get the proper app and scan: inches of the QR Code. Keep it steady and your Click your smartphone’s app store icon to open phone will automatically scan the code. the store. • Your smartphone’s Internet browser will • Use the search tool to look for a “bar code scanner” or automatically open the website associated with the “QR Code reader” app. Code. • Select and download one of the apps and click on the Now go out and enjoy exploring QRs! app button to open it.
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Preserving your wisdom for your children Curtis Ford Nash Nash Bean & Ford, LLP
You watch your toddler romp around the playground, knowing you’ll have years of experiences to enjoy with her. Times when you will play together, when you’ll guide her through the struggles of algebra, and when you’ll share your greatest wisdom on her wedding day. But what if the unthinkable happens and you’re no longer here to guide her. She can pick up algebra from other sources, but what about your wisdom and values? How can you guide and protect your daughter as she grows? Thankfully, careful estate planning can accomplish many of these goals, passing your legacy not only to your daughter, but also to her children. Your legacy is more than assets you have purchased or money you have invested. Your legacy also includes your values, beliefs, and vision. These, too, can be interwoven into a comprehensive estate plan to ensure that they are part of what you leave behind when you die. Each estate plan is as unique as the individual who creates it; however, some commonly used estate planning strategies used to ensure your legacy is shared along with your assets include: • Last Will and Testament – your will allows you to make specific bequests as well as general gifts. This is your opportunity to pass down tangible items as part of your legacy. Although it may be
time-consuming, take the time to make a list of specific bequests with meaning to you. Family heirlooms, for example, should be left to the person for whom they will have the most significance. If you have a book that made a difference in your life, leave it to a child or grandchild in the hope that it will have a similar impact on their life. • Letter of Instruction – a letter of instruction is not legally binding but can be a powerful addition to an estate plan. The letter allows you to explain gifts made in your Will and the reason behind them. It also allows you to share hopes and wishes with regard to gifts you leave by explaining what you hope the recipient will do with the gift. • Trusts – a trust allows you to exert control over your gift long after you are gone. A well drafted trust can keep your legacy going for decades through the trust terms. For example, if education is important to you the trust terms could dictate that trust assets are only to be used for educational purposes. By working closely with your estate planning attorney you can ensure your children are protected and that you still have the opportunity to guide them as they grow.
Nash Nash Bean & Ford are members of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys and the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. To receive a copy of our most recent newsletter “Your Estate Matters” or for a free consultation on Estate or Long Term Care Planning, call 800-6445345, email info@nashbeanford.com or visit our website at www.nashbeanford.com, where you may also link to our blog and Facebook page.
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What My Dad REALLY Taught Me About Cutting The Grass
Sandwiched: Part I
David W. Deuth, CFSP Owner / Funeral Director David W. Deuth, President Weerts Funeral Home of Weerts Funeral Home You’re for told someone – an As caring a kid, I was that I had to elderly – money. and along David W. Deuth, President of the Weerts Funeral Home earnparent, my ownperhaps spending Dad let way,me you’re getting quite an education. use his lawnmower (and it was a nice You’re caring for someone – an Withone) a great deal of hard work and elderly parent, perhaps – mowing and along the to make some money other way,on you’re quite an education. sacrifice part, you’ve been able to lawns, asyour longgetting I kept the lawn looking With great deal ofout hard work and keepnice them theirItown home. perhaps atain home. turned toOrbe a great sacrifice on your part, you’ve been able they’re living in YOUR home. One wayto arrangement. keep them in their own home. Or perhaps or another, it’s allinworked OK. Until they’re Dad taught me howout he wanted our living YOUR home. One way mowed Clean, straight now.lawn in case wondering ... orJust another, it’satyou’re allhome. worked out OK. Until rows. Cross-cut frontwondering yard. Nice you’re notJust alone. now. in case the you’re ... circles around the trees. Trim as you’re not alone. According to a 2009 AARPnecessary survey, According 2009 and AARP survey,Edgeprovide around the trees, rocks the fence. the sidewalk and “…more than 42totheamillion Americans family “…more than 42 who million Americans provide family driveway other time. “Take goodwith care daily of the activities”. mower,” he caregiving forevery an adult needs help caregiving an adult who needs helpgood withcare dailyofactivities”. always said,for “and the mower will take you.” That The same survey indicates that “…an additional 61.6 million The same survey indicates that “…an additional 61.6 million was good advice a some young kid who was the learning how to work people provide at least care during people provide attoleast some care during the year.” year.” ... and how to do things right. All at the same time, so intense has the care-giving role All at the same time, so intense has the care-giving role for your Afterparent(s) learning how tothat dothat theyou job from Dad, Ilosing made become youcorrectly may actually actually be for your parent(s) become may be losing applied the skills heresponsibility: taught me in mowing customer’s sight of another primary responsibility: your my own family. sightsure of Ianother primary your own family. Your kids may still call your nest “home”, whether yards. They were always pleased with my work and no one ever Your kids may still call your nest “home”, whether toddlers toddlers or high-schoolers or anything in something between. They need your had to ask me to or come back andindo over. Before long, or high-schoolers anything between. They need your your time, your guidance, yourmy attention, your affection...and referrals started coming way and, eventually, I had more time,resources. your guidance, your attention, your affection...and your requests than I could manage. resources. You’re not alone here, either. Whether you know it or not, ifEven it wasn’t on meWhether that meknow use his You’re notthen, alone here, either. you itnice or you’re caring forlost a parent (or Dad otherlet relative) AND lawnmower for my own benefit. I took good care of it because caring for (or financially supporting) your children, you’re not, if you’re caring for a parent (or other relative) AND Iamong knew ita was my ticket to earning spending money. I find took rapidly growing numbermy ofyour Americans whoyou’re caring for (or financially supporting) children, good care of his yard because I knew that if I didn’t, I’d lose the themselves sandwiched between their responsibilities and among a rapidly growing number responsible. of Americans who find the generations tonice whom No surprise, privilege to use his lawnthey’re mower. themselves between their responsibilities and thatsandwiched you arethe now identified of the “Sandwich then, Dad applied same principleasbyone letting me use his snow the generations to whom they’re responsible. No surprise, then, that you are now identified as one of the “Sandwich
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