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  • Flu and Older Adults Flu and Older Adults

    From Milestones Agency on Aging The best way to protect against the flu and its potentially serious complications is with an annual flu vaccine. Flu vaccination has many benefits. It has been shown to reduce the risk of getting sick with the flu and to lessen the likelihood of severe outcomes, wh...

  • Dietitian Tips for Gluten-Free Entertaining this Holiday Season Dietitian Tips for Gluten-Free Entertaining this Holiday Season

    By Hannah Anderson MA, RDN, LDN, CLS Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (515) 695-3602     hannah.anderson1@hy-vee.com The holidays are a time to gather, celebrate, and enjoy delicious meals with loved ones. However, for those with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity, navigating holiday gatherings ...

  • Calendar of Events | NOVEMBER 2024 Calendar of Events | NOVEMBER 2024

    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...

  • Join us for the First Annual CASI Blitzen Bash Join us for the First Annual CASI Blitzen Bash

    By Laura Kopp CASI President/CEO After 15 amazing years, CASI’s annual Holiday Hat Bash has been retired. Raising over $600,000 for area seniors, the Hat Bash will go down as one of the most beloved events ever hosted by CASI. That’s why, in 2024, we want to continue to give you the opportun...

  • 2024 Year-End  Tax Tips 2024 Year-End Tax Tips

    By Craig Schillig, FSCP, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor Here are some things to consider as you weigh potential tax moves between now and the end of the year. 1. Defer income to next year Consider opportunities to defer income to 2025, particularly if you think you may be in a...

  • The Cape Cod  of the Midwest, Part 1 The Cape Cod of the Midwest, Part 1

    By Mary Schricker Gemberling “It’s the first day of autumn! A time of hot chocolatey mornings and tasty marshmallow evenings, and best of all leaping into leaves!.......Winnie the Pooh Those of you who follow my articles know that every fall since we met, Gary and I take a leaf peeping trip ...

  • Top Mood-Boosting Foods to Ease Anxiety and Depression During the Holidays Top Mood-Boosting Foods to Ease Anxiety and Depression During the Holidays

    By Hannah Anderson MA, RDN, LDN, CLS Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (515) 695-3602     hannah.anderson1@hy-vee.com Many of us look forward to gatherings, joy and celebration as the holiday season approaches. However, this time of year can also bring increased anxiety and depression for a signifi...

  • YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY | Rock Island, Illinois Office YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY | Rock Island, Illinois Office

    By Cristina Vital Social Security Manager Rock Island Social Security Office WHY IT’S IMPORTANT TO CHECK YOUR EARNINGS HISTORY It may have been years or even decades since you thought about how much you earned at your first job. Did you know that you can find out how much you made that first...