Archive for Health & Wellness

  • Aging and You Aging and You

    Ladies of Eastridge By Julie Arndt Marketing Director at Ridgecrest Village Community is defined in many ways. I have written about the benefits of community and was delighted to see community personified last month when a group of ladies and one gentleman threw a party helping a fellow resident ...

  • CASI – A Place to Feel Welcomed and Connected CASI – A Place to Feel Welcomed and Connected

    By Laura Kopp CASI President/CEO Brené Brown, renowned author and therapist, defines connection as “the energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard, and valued; when they can give and receive without judgment; and when they derive sustenance and strength from the relationship...

  • YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY | Rock Island, Illinois Office YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY | Rock Island, Illinois Office

    By Cristina Vital Social Security Manager Rock Island Social Security Office OUR TOP SOCIAL MEDIA PAGES We strive to provide the public with accurate and helpful information. In addition to the resources available on our website at www.ssa.gov, we post useful information on our social media ch...

  • Kari’s Kitchen Kari’s Kitchen

    Congratulations to Kim Kreager and Heather Larson They are our BEST EASTER SIDE DISH contest winners Upside Down Pretzel Jell-O Salad recipe submitted by Kim Kreager 1 1/2 cup pretzels, crushed (crush them before you measure) 3 Tbsp. sugar 1/2 cup butter, melted 8 oun...

  • Milestones Mealsites | March 2025 Milestones Mealsites | March 2025

    All meal inquiries call 1-855-410-6222 Cancellations ONLY call 563-484-3108 Mealsites are now open. Please call for required reservations 1-2 days in advance. Contact your Community Café or call 563-484-3108 Site listings: Cumberland House 332-9339, Edgewater on Third 484-3108, Eldridge 285-...

  • Calendar of Events | FEBRUARY 2025 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...

  • Dietitian’s Nutrition Tips for GLP-1 Weight Loss Medications Dietitian’s Nutrition Tips for GLP-1 Weight Loss Medications

    By Hannah Anderson MA, RDN, LDN, CLS Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (515) 695-3602     hannah.anderson1@hy-vee.com The use of weight loss medications has become increasingly more popular. Did you know that nutrition can help you be even more successful with these medications? Let’s review GLP-...

  • Your Advocacy Connection Your Advocacy Connection

    We Solve Long-Term Care Problems What Is a Care Advocate? By Gail Glockhoff-Long GolderCare Solutions Benefits Advocate The Google AI definition of Care Advocate or Patient Advocate is “a person who actively supports and speaks up for someone needing care, whether it be medical, social, o...