Archive for Health & Wellness

  • Your Advocacy Connection Your Advocacy Connection

    We Solve Long Term Care Problems Why is Medicare Annual Enrollment a Big Deal? By Gail Glockhoff-Long GolderCare Solutions Benefits Advocate If you turn on the TV you can’t miss the barrage of ads for Medicare Annual Enrollment October 15 – December 7 this year. Do I really need to revi...

  • Too Old to Work Out? Too Old to Work Out?

    By Logan Anderson, BA, CPT, CIFT Owner of All Strong Fitness LLC Since the day you were born, your life has been a continuous series of firsts. You had your first words, first friend, first vacation, and of course that memorable date (hopefully.) Despite all of that, there is a substantial portion...

  • A Pause for Poetry A Pause for Poetry

    By Gary Heath Poet in Residence for 50+ Lifestyles. Old Oak Friend of Mine The old oak tree at my window, friend Of mine through years and seasons, Scenic beauty and solitary vedette for Me. And now the autumnal, blazing, Vivid palette fades past apogee array, Delicate, withered habilim...

  • Ask the Audiologist Ask the Audiologist

    Myths vs. Facts: Dispelling Common Misconceptions About Hearing and Hearing Aids By Shelby Garrison, Au.D. Audiology Consultants, P.C. Hearing is a vital sense that enriches our lives and connects us to the world and people around us. Unfortunately, misconceptions about hearing loss and hearing a...

  • 15th CASI Holiday Hat Bash 15th CASI Holiday Hat Bash

    By Gwen Tombergs Chair of CASI’s 2023 Hat Bash Fifteen years ago, a letter from a senior whose only Christmas gift was delivered by a CASI staff member spurred a movement. Lenora never knew how she impacted thousands of seniors who needed Christmas gifts and low-income senior services. Her let...

  • Calendar of Events | October 2023 Calendar of Events | October 2023

    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...

  • Bites of Fall Flavor – How to Level Up Your Cheese and Cracker Game Bites of Fall Flavor – How to Level Up Your Cheese and Cracker Game

    By Melissa Jaeger RD, LD Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (515) 695-3773     mjaeger@hy-vee.com The fall season is upon us, and cooler weather brings warm gatherings with family and friends. Whether it is a holiday meal with family, a simple gathering with friends, or a game day rumble, you can’t ...

  • Preventing Falls: Easy Measures to Stay Safe Preventing Falls: Easy Measures to Stay Safe

    By Devin Hansen Milestones Area Agency on Aging Falls are a primary source of injury for older Americans. A simple fall can lead to broken bones, long hospital stays, and sometimes even permanent disability. It’s essential to adopt straightforward measures to avoid them. Here are five easy strat...

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