Archive for Health & Wellness
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When is it Time to Give Up Driving?
By Mike Mathews Milestones Area Agency on Aging One of the harshest realities associated with aging is the loss of mobility and in some cases, freedoms. Having to make age-related lifestyle changes can be disheartening, stressful, and at times inconvenient. One such activity that many seniors f...
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When is the best age to move to a retirement Community?
Part 2 of a two-part series By Anne Coffman Marketing Director at Ridgecrest Village In the last article we discussed the benefits of moving to a retirement community at a younger age. We covered the following reasons, A maintenance-free lifestyle, financial security, safeguarding your health. ...
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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...
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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, ...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
