Archive for Health & Wellness
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Calendar of Events – May 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 Grou...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Ask the Audiologist
By Margaret Christiansen, Au.D. Audiology Consultants, P.C. Can hearing aids connect to my smartphone? What does that mean for me? As technology has advanced in hearing aids, it is becoming increasing common for hearing aids to have the ability to wirelessly connect to smart phones. Options are a...
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RightRice – The Nutrient-Packed Rice
By Nina Struss RDN, LDN Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (515) 695-3779 nstruss@hy-vee.com Rice is a versatile food that can be used in almost anything, but usually does not have many nutrients or benefits to it. RightRice is rice made from lentils and vegetables, giving it extra nutritious benefits ...
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APRIL 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 hel...
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Ella’s Kitchen
Welcome April! A great time to try new things, keep your produce fresh, and some hints from readers. One reader told me that when she cooks corned beef brisket, she simply pours a can of beer over the meat before slow cooking. This is a great idea for any inexpensive cut of meat that you are prepari...
