Archive for Family
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July Flashback Tribute
By Eloise Graham Please enjoy a reprint of a July 2009 column by Jim Graham, the second owner of 50+ Lifestyles. In his column, Jim wrote about his love of the Fourth of July and his love for the freedoms we have in America. Eloise Fourth of July! It’s one I remember from when I was a kid. B...
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Summer Celebrations
By Cyndi Koenes Regional Marketing & Sales Director Park Vista - North Hill Park Vista - Camanche Summer is the time for family reunions, ice cream, lightning bugs and trips to the community pool. The libraries hold their summer reading programs, and the parks are brimming with childre...
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Intermittent Fasting: A Registered Dietitian’s Perspective
By Kaitlyn Milligan Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (515) 695-3291 Kaitlyn.Milligan@hy-vee.com Intermittent fasting, a dietary approach that has gained popularity, is being hailed for its potential health and weight loss benefits. As Hy-Vee dietitians, we know eating isn’t one-size-fits-all...
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The Psychology of Letting Go: Helping Seniors Declutter with Compassion
By Korinne Masse Perfectly Organized As people age, the idea of downsizing can bring more than just logistical challenges—it often stirs deep emotional currents tied to memory, identity, and loss. For many seniors, the belongings in their homes represent decades of lived experiences, cherished m...
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The Color Green
By Mary Schricker Gemberling “Nature always wears the color of the spirit” ... Ralph Waldo Emerson What a beautiful 70 degree summer morning! As I sit here enjoying my coffee on the screen porch, I watch the birds flitter around the feeders and marvel at the blooming bushe...
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Ask the Audiologist
How is hearing loss diagnosed? By Ali Wright, Au.D. Audiology Consultants, P.C. Hearing loss can affect people across the lifespan, with many different causes ranging from age-related hearing loss, genetic factors, noise exposure, illness, or injury. Early detection is important for improving qua...
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Your Advocacy Connection
We Solve Long-Term Care Problems In the Healthcare Context, Is “Distributive Justice” Really Justice at All? By Jamie Long GolderCare Solutions The Passionate Patient Advocate “We must be just in allocating limited resources.” “We want to treat all patients equally.” “We have ...
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Aging and You
Seniors in Action- Enrichment Services By Julie Arndt Marketing Director at Ridgecrest Village What’s important to older adults seems to be all around us. When I entered the field of geriatrics decades ago, I had no idea that anything related to older adults would mean such big business for s...
