Archive for Community
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Beware the Ides of March
By Eloise Graham Julius Caesar was warned about the Ides of March. In 44 BC he was launching a series of political and social reforms. He was assassinated on March 15. This event has been immortalized by William Shakespeare in his play Julius Caesar. Below are some of the other events that happene...
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PUBLISHER’S CORNER
Random Thoughts and Comments By Eloise Graham The other day I heard someone mention she had the common cold. Is there an uncommon cold? Just wondering. So I looked up common cold. Johns Hopkins medicine says that the common cold may include a stuffy, runny nose, scratchy, tickly throat, watery eye...
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Plan Now for How to Use Your Tax Refund
By Barb Wollan Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Health and Human Sciences Specialist Iowans who are expecting a sizable income tax refund have choices about how to use that money, says Barb Wollan, a human sciences specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. “Keep...
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Your Advocacy Connection
We Solve Long-Term Care Problems What Is Your Plan B? By Gail Glockhoff-Long GolderCare Solutions Benefits Advocate Most older individuals and their families have a Plan A. What happens when Plan A does not work out as you had hoped? How fast can you pivot to a Plan B if Plan A no lon...
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Cultural Connections with Food
By Hannah Anderson MA, RDN, LDN, CLS Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (515) 695-3602 hannah.anderson1@hy-vee.com Food is a connector—it nourishes, brings people together and unites cultures. In March we celebrate National Nutrition Month, an annual campaign from the Academy of Nutrition and ...
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Calendar of Events | FEBRUARY 2025
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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Caring for Sansevieria
By Aaron J. Steil Iowa State University Externsion Horticulture Specialist Sansevieria, also known as snake plant, St. George’s sword or mother-in-law's tongue, is a resilient houseplant that is grown for its striking appearance and low maintenance needs. Its tall, sword-like leaves and unique v...
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Gift Card Scams: What Older Adults Need to Know and How to Protect Themselves
By Milestones Agency on Aging Gift cards are convenient for many things, but criminals have hijacked their popularity for scams. In a 2022 AARP survey, one in three adults reported being asked to buy gift cards for a bill, fee, or prize—making it clear that gift card scams are on the rise. Unfo...
