Archive for February, 2010

  • Iowa Launches New Long-Term Care Insurance Partnership Program

    As of January 1, 2010, Iowa law allows long-term care insurance companies to sell “Partnership” plans. The “Partnership” is between insurance companies and the state Medicaid program. According to Kris Gross from the State of Iowa’s Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP), “P...

  • Ella’s Kitchen

    "Pizza casserole" must be a big thing this season. I received three different recipes for it. I have one of them printed here. Some of the others called for ground chuck, coarse ground stew meat or Italian sausage. Experiment on variations. Cook it up ahead. Cut in small squares for appetizers on Su...

  • Max’s Musings Max’s Musings

    By Max Molleston Valentine’s Day is big business in the greeting card kingdom, and it should be. Lots of us get to journey to our closest or favorite place to select a card that is just right for looks and sentiment level. What a winter season, so far, for those if ...

  • NEWS FOR YOU….from the Iowa D.O.T.

    By Debra Carney Driver’s License Supervisor, Driver’s License Services office Davenport, IA Iowa Department of Transportation A new and infromative article for your enjoyment each month in 50+ Lifestyles. Accidents - what is my responsibility? Accident – according to the Merriam-W...

  • Handbook for a Happy 2010!

    Health: 1. Drink plenty of water. 2. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a beggar. 3. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants.. 4. Live with the 3 E's -- Energy, Enthusiasm and Empathy 5. Make time t...

  • Your Social Security

    By Christina Vital Manager Rock Island Social Security office LOWER INCOME MIGHT MEAN LOWER MEDICARE PART B PREMIUM If you have Medicare coverage and you pay a higher Part B premium due to your higher income, here’s some news that may be comforting during these troubling economic times. ...

  • A Scout is Reverent A Scout is Reverent

    50+ Lifestyles has been exploring the code of ethics known as the 12 points of the Boy Scout Law By James N. Graham February of 2010, the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) celebrates 100 years of preparing youth to become valuable citizens and leaders. In consideration of the 100th anniversary of th...

  • Civil Rights exhibit debuts at Putnam

    By Lori Arguello, Director of Marketing Putnam Museum and IMAX Theatre, Davenport Explore the local Civil Rights movement up close and personal at the newest exhibition at the Putnam Museum. A partnership between the Davenport Civil Rights Commission, St. Ambrose University and the Putnam, “Da...