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• Benefits of Walking: More than Physical

  By Mike Mathews Milestones Area Agency on Aging Walking may be one of the easiest and most effective forms of exercise out there for older adults. Whatever your level of mobility, it is a great way to get active, at your own pace. The physical health benefits of regular walking are plentiful inclu...

• Your Advocacy Connection

  By Kathy Nitz GolderCare Solutions Help for Veterans and Surviving Spouses Whether you are a Veteran or family of a Veteran, you might have heard that obtaining benefits can be quite a task. The VA offers numerous services and programs but many vets are not aware that there are benefits availab...

• Pain: Simple to Feel, Hard to Diagnose

  By Logan Anderson, BA, CPT, CIFT Owner of All Strong Fitness LLC As individuals move through their lifespan, they are likely to deal with numerous different aches, pains, and grimaces. These occurrences may happen during certain activities, or be persistent throughout the day. Most daily pain like...

• Can Home Modifications Keep You Independent?

  By Anne Coffman Marketing Director at Ridgecrest Village Making home modifications can help prevent falls, one of the leading causes of hospitalizations for people over 65. Modifications can range from low-cost adaptations to more expensive renovations. Simple modifications may include removing tr...

• Calendar of Events | March 2021

  If you have an upcoming event hat 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...

• Nutrition Tips for Older Adults

  By Mike Mathews Milestones Area Agency on Aging March 1 marks the beginning of National Nutrition Month, an annual campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. During the month of March, everyone is invited to learn about making informed food choices and developing healthful eating ...

• The MIND Diet Shows Great Promise!

  By Karen McCoy Lifestyle Coordinator, Ridgecrest Village You have heard of the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension ((DASH) diet for high blood pressure or the Mediterranean diet for heart health? When it comes to protecting your brain health, a hybrid of the two eating styles may be best. It i...

• MARCH 2021 | Clinton and Scott County Meal Site noon meals

  Home Delivered Meals ONLY All meal inquiries call 1-855-410-6222 Cancellations ONLY call 563-484-3108 During this time, due to COVID-19, we are not serving congregate meals, but we continue to provide home delivered meals, (cold and frozen), to meet the nutritional needs of our seniors, and help ...