Archive for Community
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Just Saying…
A Closer Look at Christmas Presents By Q.C. Jones Last week a group of friends from my high school days shared some thoughts on Christmas/Holiday gifts. The main driver of the conversation revolved around this seemingly simple question: What should we be doing for Christmas gifts this year? Long ...
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Flu and Older Adults
From Milestones Agency on Aging The best way to protect against the flu and its potentially serious complications is with an annual flu vaccine. Flu vaccination has many benefits. It has been shown to reduce the risk of getting sick with the flu and to lessen the likelihood of severe outcomes, wh...
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Dietitian Tips for Gluten-Free Entertaining this Holiday Season
By Hannah Anderson MA, RDN, LDN, CLS Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (515) 695-3602 hannah.anderson1@hy-vee.com The holidays are a time to gather, celebrate, and enjoy delicious meals with loved ones. However, for those with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity, navigating holiday gatherings ...
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Calendar of Events | NOVEMBER 2024
If you have an upcoming event that you would like published, please mail info to: 50+Lifestyles, P. O. Box 2125, Davenport, IA, 52809 Attn: Eloise or email: publisher@50pluslife.com Attn: Eloise. Please submit by the 10th of the month prior to the month you want activity listed. Support Grou...
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PUBLISHER’S CORNER
November Thoughts By Eloise Graham During a previous presidential election year, I wrote an article titled “Voting, Veterans and Vittles.” Well, it's November again. It's another presidential election again. Voting, veterans and vittles come to mind again. Voting Let’s start with voting! V...
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In Memoriam: Dick Schillig
It is with a heavy heart that we tell you Richard “Dick” Schillig passed away on September 20, 2024. He had been a contributor to this publication for the past 20+ years. His expertise was in finance. He wrote an article each month about financial issues, social security updates and the best wa...
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10 Tips for Family Caregivers: Achieving Balance in Life
From the National Family Caregivers Association and Milestones Area Agency on Aging As a family caregiver, your health and well-being is important. But how can you find ways to care for yourself and juggle your role as a caregiver? These tips offer you can use on daily basis to make your tasks ea...
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Aging and You
What’s Special About November By Julie Arndt Marketing Director at Ridgecrest Village November is an action-packed month. All Saints Day (November 1), Election Day (first Tuesday), Veterans Day (November 11), and Thanksgiving (November 28) are all hallmark dates for the month. Daylight saving...
