Archive for Health & Wellness
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A Pause for Poetry
By Gary Heath Poet in Residence for 50+ Lifestyles. Sunrise Poems Dawn reveals morning’s bright hue, Streaks of manifold color imbue! Gold, amber, mauve and rose, What beauty on this day arose! The shine of the breaking day, Cheers us more than we can say. Su...
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Milestones Mealsites Now Open
All meal inquiries call 1-855-410-6222 Cancellations ONLY call 563-484-3108 Mealsites are now open. Please call for required reservations 1-2 days in advance. Contact your Community Café or call 563-484-3108 Site listings: Cumberland House 332-9339, Edgewater on Third 484-3108, Eldridge 285-0...
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Kari’s Kitchen
Twice Baked Potatoes 2 large baking potatoes 1/2 pound lean bacon 1 /2 cups shredded mild Cheddar cheese, divided 1/2 cup sour cream 1/4 cup milk 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1 teaspoon dried chives 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teasp...
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PUBLISHER’S CORNER
Leaving a Living Legacy By Eloise Graham February 14 is known as Valentine’s Day. A day for giving candy, flowers … maybe even your heart. February 14 is also National Donor Day. Reminiscing about National Donor Day, I decided to relate my story… or rather that of my husband Jim. Some ...
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Ask the Audiologist
What Resources Are Available for Individuals with Hearing Loss in my Community? By Laura Schroeder, Au.D. Audiology Consultants, P.C. Help obtaining hearing aids Insurance - It is always worth a phone call to your insurance company to find out if they have any hearing aid benefits. You may...
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Aging and You
Loneliness and Social Isolation By Julie Arndt Marketing Director at Ridgecrest Village Loneliness and social isolation - words we hear being bantered about and don’t give a lot of thought about what they mean. I have given presentations involving the impact of social isolation and have even ...
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Caring for Sansevieria
By Aaron J. Steil Iowa State University Externsion Horticulture Specialist Sansevieria, also known as snake plant, St. George’s sword or mother-in-law's tongue, is a resilient houseplant that is grown for its striking appearance and low maintenance needs. Its tall, sword-like leaves and unique v...
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Gift Card Scams: What Older Adults Need to Know and How to Protect Themselves
By Milestones Agency on Aging Gift cards are convenient for many things, but criminals have hijacked their popularity for scams. In a 2022 AARP survey, one in three adults reported being asked to buy gift cards for a bill, fee, or prize—making it clear that gift card scams are on the rise. Unfo...
