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Archive for Health & Wellness

• Staying Active: How Exercise Boosts Independence for Older Adults

  By Milestones Area Agency on Aging Physical activity is a cornerstone of independence for older Americans. Only 23.1% of adults aged 65+ meet federal guidelines for aerobic and muscle-strengthening exercises, yet staying active reduces fall risks and manages chronic conditions like arthritis or d...

• 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...

• 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...

• 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...

• 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...

• Calendar of Events | JUNE 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 Group...

• Get to Know Milestones Area Agency on Aging

  By Milestones Agency on Aging The Mission of Milestones Area Agency on Aging Milestones is dedicated to being the premier organization for assisting older Iowans, adults with disabilities and their family caregivers to identify and access the services and resources needed to remain independent a...

• Your Advocacy Connection

  We Solve Long-Term Care Problems When the System Falls Short: How Families Are Finding a Smarter Way Through Aging Care By Jamie Long GolderCare Solutions Chief Patient Advocate Most families don’t realize they’re in trouble – until it’s too late. One day, a loved one has a sudden ...