Archive for Health & Wellness

  • Communication Challenges Communication Challenges

    By Lorrie Blumberg CASI Director of Senior Services Communicating with someone who has Alzheimer’s or Dementia can be challenging and frustrating. You’ll need patience and good listening skills so you and the person are not confused, frustrated, and misunderstood. Here are a few simple things ...

  • Ella’s Kitchen Ella’s Kitchen

    July is a great month for salads and sandwiches. Living is easy. You are boss of your kitchen so experiment and have fun. The possibilities for either are endless, just use your imagination and what you have on hand. Make mealtime easy and enjoy the month! -Ella [Ella can be contacted at publisher...

  • Flexitarian 101 Flexitarian 101

    By Nina Struss RDN, LDN Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (515) 695-3779     NStruss@hy-vee.com Are you looking to power up your plate with plant-based foods? A flexitarian diet may be for you! A flexitarian diet is a “mostly” vegetarian diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans and le...

  • Beat the Summer Heat Beat the Summer Heat

    By Logan Anderson, BA, CPT, CIFT Owner of All Strong Fitness LLC We are in the full summer swing, offering us plenty of opportunities for grill outs, backyard bags tournaments, and plenty of social time with friends and family. The summer is a wonderful time of year for these reasons and many more...

  • Ask the Audiologist Ask the Audiologist

    What is Tinnitus? Are there any treatments? It is important to understand the symptoms and causes of tinnitus. By Kevin Kock, Au.D. Audiology Consultants, P.C. Tinnitus is commonly described as a ringing, buzzing, whooshing or hissing sensation in your ears, but the sound is not caused by an e...

  • JULY 2022 Clinton and Scott County Meal Site noon meals JULY 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, Lu...

  • Calendar of Events - June 2022 Calendar of Events – June 2022

    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 Groups...

  • You Don’t Have to Be Lonely You Don’t Have to Be Lonely

    By Anne Coffman Marketing Director at Ridgecrest Village There have been many songs written about being lonely. We all experience periods of loneliness in our lives. As we age, however, it can become detrimental to our mental and physical wellbeing. A study done by Brigham Young University shows ...

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