Archive for News
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How to Garden for Pollinators and Beneficial Insects
By Laura Iles Iowa State University Extension How to help pollinators One of the many benefits of gardening is the opportunity to provide resources for bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects. Luckily, there are some simple steps every gardener can take that help these beneficial inse...
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Calendar of Events | MAY 2025
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 Grou...
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Milestones Mealsites Schedule May 2025
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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Ask the Audiologist
Beyond the Hearing Aid: The Importance of Regular Hearing Tests By Kevin Kock, Au.D., MPH, CCC-A Audiology Consultants, P.C. As a licensed audiologist, I regularly see patients for hearing tests. These evaluations are essential for accurately assessing your hearing and monitoring any changes ov...
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Do You Need Disability Income Insurance
By Craig Schillig, FSCP, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor People ordinarily buy property and casualty insurance to protect their possessions (houses, cars, and furniture) and life insurance to provide income for their survivors. However, many people don't think about protecting th...
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Aging and You
Considerations When Choosing Assisted Living By Julie Arndt Marketing Director at Ridgecrest Village Most people do not give a lot of thought about what goes into making a decision about assisted living until they actually need care. If you are seeking the best value to match your needs and t...
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Just Saying…
The May Poll By Q.C. Jones Unprofessional as it may be, I felt it worthwhile to give you, my dear readers, an inside look at the editorial/journalistic process for this fine publication. A few days ago, I chatted with the beloved editor of 50+ Lifestyles Magazine. Allow me to share the story. ...
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A Pause for Poetry
By Gary Heath Poet in Residence for 50+ Lifestyles. Tears and Words Emotions more than words express, They flow under high duress, A time of loss into the void, Mere words we can only avoid. Deep within no words muster, Words only lose their luster. So we let o...