50+ Lifestyles

Archive for November, 2016

• Holiday Visits with Elders Are Important for Safety

  By Peggy Dykes Community Relations Director Milestone’ Area Agency on Aging   Noticing and correcting problems can help keep seniors safely in their homes. The holiday season is one of the busiest at Milestones Area Agency on Aging. And it all begins when people get together for holida...

• The Canadian Maritimes Part 2

  By Mary Schricker Gemberling Part 2 of an article which began in the November issue of 50+ Lifestyles. On day 4 of our tour, we traveled northwest to the geographic center of the Maritime Provinces. Moncton, New Brunswick was officially founded in 1766 with the arrival of Pennsylvania Dutch im...

• Crack into Happiness & Health for the Holidays with Pistachios

  By Nancy Dew, MS, RD, LD, LMNT Hy-Vee Registered Dietitian (563) 264-2420 ndew@hy-vee.com The holiday season is upon us! Spending time with family and friends probably puts a big smile on your face, and what better snack to have around than the “happy nut.” In China, pistachios are known as...

• News from Seniors And Law Enforcement Together (SALT)

  Crime Prevention Safety Tips Here are some general crime prevention safety tips that might help you avoid being a victim of residential and vehicle burglaries, as well as any frauds or scams. 1. Lock your residence and vehicles all the time. This includes both doors and all windows. Also, remove...

• Ask the Audiologist

  By Emily K. Steffel, Au.D., CCC-A, F-AAA Audiology Consultants, P.C. Q: What is the difference between a hearing aid and a cochlear implant? A: First off there are some similarities between hearing aids and cochlear implants. They both are powered by batteries. They both require the user to w...

• The Cows Don’t Know It’s Christmas

  By John & Joan Maxwell Cinnamon Ridge Farms I came upon this poem that I thought was very fitting for the Christmas season. The Cows Don’t Know It’s Christmas by Steve Cherry, Denison, Texas Today’s the day we celebrate Our Savior’s birth; a special date. We’ll go to c...

• Yard and Garden: Selecting and Caring for Christmas Trees

  By Richard Jauron Iowa State University Extension The holiday season is almost here, and with it comes Christmas tree season. Having a fresh-cut Christmas tree is a popular tradition, but it can come with some issues regarding proper selection and care. Matching the right tree to the right home ...

• A Holiday Filled with Love

  By Mary Huebbe Marketing Director Ridgecrest Village I have been blessed to meet a couple that are celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary this year. There life has been full of ups and downs, yet they never lost faith and love for each other. Their Faith and Love has helped them through all...