Archive for Health & Wellness

  • Easing Arthritic Hand Pain Easing Arthritic Hand Pain

    Let’s take a look at a few different ways one can move their hands to improve circulation, and decrease some of the pain arthritis brings. By Logan Anderson, BA, CPT, CIFT Owner of All Strong Fitness LLC The pains and aches that arthritis brings is something that is always a concern with numero...

  • OCTOBER 2022 Clinton and Scott County Meal Site noon meals OCTOBER 2022 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 contact your local Milestones Community Cafe for a reservation. Site listings: Buffalo 381-4594, Cumberland House 332-9339, Edgewater on Third 484-3108, Eldridge 285-0123, CASI 386-7477, ...

  • October 2022 – Another Enrollment Period October 2022 – Another Enrollment Period

    By Richard J. Schillig, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor The month of October brings about a new Medicare Enrollment Period. We will continue our monthly virtual Community Meetings on Medicare. We are having nice participation in these meetings virtually. So, they are h...

  • Sensational Squash Sensational Squash

    By Nina Struss RDN, LDN Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (515) 695-3779     NStruss@hy-vee.com Winter squash season is here! And while zucchini will still remain in my veggie rotation, the heartiness of winter squash provides cozy comfort along with big nutrition benefits. Winter squash in general d...

  • Ella's Kitchen Ella’s Kitchen

    Entertain with a simple super soup night. Make a quick and easy fruit salad. Prepare ahead a delicious delightful pie. Just enjoy the month of October! -Ella [Ella can be contacted at publisher@50pluslife.com or Ella – 50+ Lifestyles, P. O. Box 2125, Davenport, IA 52809] Entertain wi...

  • Stop, Drop and Roll... Stop, Drop and Roll…

    reprinted from October 2016 edition By Eloise Graham The other day a friend and I were reminiscing about our days as Brownie Scout and Cub Scout leaders. We talked about activities and themes, how October was always Fire Safety Month. We played a game of Stop, Drop and Roll. She told me I should ...

  • What a home buyer taught me about the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (how to save thousands in retirement) What a home buyer taught me about the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (how to save thousands in retirement)

    By Dan Dolan Dolan Homes Over the years I’ve learned a lot from our customers. Those of you who read my column in this publication may recall that my weekend open houses are a constant source of information for me.  Dolan Homes has specialized in senior-oriented housing solutions for the past...

  • Holiday Hat Bash: A Party with a Purpose Holiday Hat Bash: A Party with a Purpose

    By Laura L. Kopp CASI President/CEO It is hard to believe that the holiday season is just weeks away.  At CASI, we are deeply engaged in preparing for the return of the in-person Holiday Hat Bash: A Party with a Purpose.  Fourteen years ago Lenora did not realize that her letter of thanks to CAS...