50+ Lifestyles

Archive for Health & Wellness

• Ask the Audiologist

  By Emily Steffel, Au.D. Audiology Consultants, P.C. Q: I just bought a set of hearing aids.  How long will they last?  Can I do anything to help them last? A: The life span of a hearing aid can vary greatly. On average hearing aids are typically replaced about every 4-5 years, with some being r...

• Explore International Cuisines

  By Katie Schaeffer, RD, LD Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (515) 695-3780       kschaeffer@hy-vee.com Have you ever walked down the international cuisine aisle and thought, “I wonder what a person from that culture does with this ingredient?” Have you ever wanted to visit a country to taste it...

• 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 ...

• Calendar of Events February 2021

  If you have an upcoming event that you would like published 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 and In...

• Ella’s Kitchen

  February, the month of hearts. Eat right for heart health - and also for your brain.  Try a slice of “decadent” cheesecake, but with less than 1/4 the fat grams. Ella Spinach Romaine Super Salad 4 Cups Spinach leaves 4 Cups Romaine/ red cabbage mix 3/4 cup chopped celery, c...

• Try the MIND way of eating

  Have you already given up on your New Year’s Resolution? How about making one to improve your memory? Try the MIND way of eating. 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 M...

• Ask the Audiologist

  By Kevin Kock, Au.D. Audiology Consultants, P.C. I Am Ready for Hearing Aids! How do I start and what should I ask? For many, purchasing hearing aids might feel overwhelming or even confusing. There seems to be plenty of advertisements online or in the papers and all seem to be providing differen...

• Ask the Audiologist

  By Margaret Christiansen, Au.D. Audiology Consultants, P.C. What are some common challenges when adjusting to new hearing aids? Getting new hearing aids is exciting but it can come with some surprises if you don’t know what to expect. When you first get your hearing aids, your world is going ...