Archive for Health & Wellness
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Calendar of Events | March 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...
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Ella’s Kitchen
It’s Spring! I decided to do some spring cleaning of my pantry and refrigerator. I had a container of beef stock that was nearing its expiration date and some dried spices that should be used. In the refrigerator I had carrots that were starting to wither and celery that was getting some brown spo...
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Gimme the Green Goodies this St. Patrick’s Day
By Nina Struss RDN, LDN Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (515) 695-3779 NStruss@hy-vee.com Don’t get pinched this St. Patrick’s Day by stocking your lunchbox full of delicious green goodies! From fruits to vegetables to tea and even some great flavor enhancers – Hy-Vee dietitians are ready...
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The Invisible Tsunami
As a community, we need to decide if we will harness the energy of this force of nature or drown as we ignore the storm. By Laura L. Kopp, MS CASI President/CEO Over the last ten years, the 65 and older population in Scott County has grown by nearly 40%. Spurred by the aging Baby Boomer genera...
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Ask the Audiologist
Bluetooth uses radio waves to allow two devices to communicate wirelessly over a short distance. What is Bluetooth, anyway? And why would I want it in my hearing aids? By Laura Schroeder, Au.D. Audiology Consultants, P.C. It seems that Bluetooth is everywhere these days, connecting electronic...
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Old and New Friends
By Mary Schricker Gemberling “There are no strangers here; only friends you haven’t yet met.” ... William Butler Yates When Gary and I first met, we noticed that one of the traits we shared was our sense of adventure. We both love meeting new people, and in the early days of our relationsh...
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MARCH 2023 | Clinton and Scott County Meal Site noon meals
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: Buffalo 381-4594, Cumberland House 332-9339, Edgewater on ...
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Saying Goodbye
I thank each of you for being loyal readers and to all our residents, thank you and I will miss you. By Anne Coffman Marketing Director at Ridgecrest Village This is a bittersweet note to all the readers of the articles I have written for Ridgecrest Village. After 3½ years of being the Directo...
