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  • Transition Coordination – an introduction Transition Coordination – an introduction

    By Brycie Wilson Alternatives for the Older Adult Program Director and Transition Coordinator For the third time this winter, Mom is in the hospital. No sooner did she get settled back home following hospitalization for COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), she then contracted pneumonia ...

  • Every Day is a Snow Day at Snowstar! Every Day is a Snow Day at Snowstar!

    Nestled in the rolling hills of Coal Creek, Snowstar is a hidden treasure above the Mississippi river just outside of Andalusia, Illinois. Even with traffic, Snowstar is only a 20-minute drive from almost anywhere in the Quad Cities. As Snowstar enters its 36th year of operation, having allowed o...

  • Calendar of Events - December 2017 Calendar of Events – December 2017

    Support Groups and Informational Seminars Quad Cities Alzheimer’s Association – Are you or someone you know a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer’s? Free educational classes are being offered for people with dementia, their families, and those who professionally serve them. Get support from...

  • Donna’s Kitchen Donna’s Kitchen

    Retro Recipes! Before Ella’s Kitchen, it was Donna’s Kitchen (Donna was the wife of Russ Myers, the founder of 50+ Lifestyles.) Each month featured recipes were submitted by the reader’s of 50+ Lifestyles. Here are some recipes from the early years. Please enjoy them!                ...

  • DECEMBER 2017 Clinton and Scott County Meal Site noon meals DECEMBER 2017 Clinton and Scott County Meal Site noon meals

    1) Baked Fish W/ Tartar Sauce Or Hamburger Patty On Wheat Bun,  Italian Vegetable Pasta Salad, Carrots, Banana Pudding Square, Orange Juice 4) Beef Stew, Carrots, Apricots, Orange Juice 5) Open Face Hot Turkey Sandwich W/ Gravy on Wheat Bread, Mashed Potatoes, Green Bean Almondine, Chocolate Ch...

  • The Festive Feel of the Hilltop Campus Village The Festive Feel of the Hilltop Campus Village

    Take a drive down Harrison or walk around the unique shops of the Hilltop Campus Village and you’ll see the festive face of the neighborhood! Flipped out Furniture at 1517 N. Harrison was already decked out on November 25th for Small Business Saturday. Speaking of Small Business Saturday, ...

  • Notes from Triad Notes from Triad

    Holiday time, a time for friendship and giving. Just know who your friends are and what you are giving to. Thieves and scammers don’t want to give; they want to take. So here are some tips for you. 1. LOCK YOUR RESIDENCE AND VEHICLES ALL THE TIME. This includes both doors and all windows. Also, r...

  • Friendship Connection Friendship Connection

    Information from Friendship Manor Friendship Manor’s pre-residency program, Friendship Connection, lets you experience the Manor’s activities like social mixers, day trips and educational seminars before you decide to move in. It is a great way to meet new friends and experience what life is li...