50+ Lifestyles

Archive for Family

• The Big Question

  By Alan Tenney HECM for Purchase Specialist Mutual of Omaha Mortgage If you’re not living in your dream home, then what’s stopping you? If you dream about a new home with modern design, amenities, and low maintenance, then you owe it to yourself to learn about a powerful alternative to using...

• A Pause for Poetry

  By Gary Heath Poet in Residence for 50+ Lifestyles.       Our Nation of Strong Shoulders Our nation is a nation of strong Shoulders, many strong shoulders All over this land. You never know Where you’ll find them, they are Everywhere. Women with strong Shoulders provi...

• Hydration Drinks – What You Should Know

  By Logan Anderson, BA, CPT, CIFT Owner of All Strong Fitness LLC Hydration is something that is incredibly important for individuals of all ages. However, for individuals that are older it’s even more important as water intake usually is lacking. The term “hydration” often gets thrown around...

• Ella’s Kitchen

  How do you celebrate July? Backyard cook-outs, camping, picnics? July in the Quad Cities offers Red, White ‘n Boom, Fire Cracker Run, the John Deere Classic, Times Bix 7 road-race, music festivals and so much more. Here are some recipes to try for gatherings at any of these events. Pinwhe...

• PUBLISHER’S CORNER

  By Eloise Graham That Special Bond Between Father and Daughter Is there really a different bond between mother/daughter, mother/son, father/daughter or father/son? When I was in the throes of raising our son and two daughters I didn’t think about any “special” bond. I felt like my husband an...

• The Act of Hugging

  By Mary Schricker Gemberling “The best way to appreciate something is to do without it”................anonymous I am a HUGGER! Numerous times in the last year I have spontaneously put my arms out to hug someone but quickly refrained. One recent survey put hugs fourth on a list of thirty thing...

• The greatest gift: Having your affairs in order can be the most lasting gift to loved one

  By Richard J. Schillig, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor Readers – today’s article is a repeat of article used normally during the Holiday Season when gift giving is common. Because of the power of this message, I thought it very appropriate to use again mid-year. ...

• June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month

  By Mike Mathews Milestones Area Agency on Aging June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. This recognition day was launched on June 15, 2006 by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and the World Health Organization. It provides an opportunity for communities around the wor...