Archive for Health & Wellness
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Just Saying…
The Five Notes of the Village Symphony By Q.C. Jones Every place has its own ambient soundtrack. Nashville has Hank-powered pedal steel guitars. Chicago has the blaring horn of the “L” train. And the Village of East Davenport, my personal riverfront abode, has a signature symphony, five notes...
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Aging and You
What’s New at Ridgecrest By Julie Arndt Marketing Director at Ridgecrest Village In 1966, Ridgecrest Village, a faith-based senior retirement community, opened its doors on a 22-acre campus in Davenport. From the very beginning, Ridgecrest became a provider of choice for older adults, and i...
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Ask the Audiologist
How Can I Protect My Hearing from Loud Noises? By Alexandra Wright, Au.D. Audiology Consultants, P.C. Noise-induced hearing loss is estimated to affect about 24% of adults in the United States, which makes the question of how to protect your hearing from excessive noise damage a very important ...
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Caregiving 101: Supporting an Older Adult
Annual Caregiver Conference, hosted by Milestones Area Agency on Aging, will be held on Saturday, November 8 By Milestones Area Agency on Aging Caring for an older adult often begins with small tasks—helping with errands, making meals, or giving rides to appointments. Over time, responsibiliti...
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Celebrating Assisted Living
By Cyndi Koenes Regional Marketing & Sales Director Park Vista - North Hill Park Vista - Camanche As October settles in, we say goodbye to summer and embrace all the Fall season has to offer. We enjoy football games, bonfires and s'mores, mums and the beauty of the changing leaves giving...
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A Pause for Poetry
By Gary Heath Poet in Residence for 50+ Lifestyles. My Little Lifeline I got my little lifeline, It snuggles on my chest. My lifeline is so very fine, It beckons at my behest! Should I fall on my back, It has an electronic knack, To call vital help my way, I...
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Calendar of Events | SEPTEMBER 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 or email: publisher@50pluslife.com Please submit by the 10th of the month prior to the month you want activity listed. Support Groups and Informational Seminars ...
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Aging and You
A Village That Cares: Behind the Scenes at Ridgecrest Village By Jenny Kitsis Director of Development Ridgecrest Village A heartfelt thank you to my colleague, Julie Arndt, marketing director at Ridgecrest Village, for sharing this space so I can take you behind the scenes of a community where...
