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  • Ask the Audiologist Ask the Audiologist

    May Is Better Hearing Month – Have you had your hearing checked lately? By Shelby Garrison, Au.D. Audiology Consultants, P.C. Preparing for a Comprehensive Audiological Evaluation: A Patient’s Guide A comprehensive audiological evaluation is a crucial step in understanding and addressing hea...

  • Colorful and Edible Colorful and Edible

    In Loving Memory ... The following is a repeat of an article that first appeared in the March 2009 edition of 50+Lifestyles. We present this encore in loving memory of the author, Shelli Tague, a former proofreader of 50+Lifestyles, who recently passed at the age of 98. She loved the many aspects o...

  • Gearing Up for the  33rd Annual QC Senior Olympic Games  May 18–June 1, 2024 www.qcsogo.org Gearing Up for the 33rd Annual QC Senior Olympic Games May 18–June 1, 2024 www.qcsogo.org

    By Rhonda Elsbury Board Member [caption id="attachment_14989" align="alignleft" width="225"] A medalist in the cycling event.[/caption] We are gearing up for the 33rd Annual QC Senior Olympic Games, and we’re excited to gather again, see friends, make new friends, award medals, and cheer ...

  • 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 PROTECTING YOURSELF FROM QR CODE FRAUD Quick Response codes, better known as QR codes, are a very popular way to get information. QR codes are scannable barcodes that will direct you to a website. However, scammers ...

  • The Power of Friendship in our Golden Years The Power of Friendship in our Golden Years

    By Milestones Area Agency on Aging As we age, staying socially connected with friends and loved ones becomes even more important. Strong connections offer a wealth of benefits for our physical and mental well-being and help us live happier, healthier lives. This May is Older Americans Month and ...

  • Calendar of Events | APRIL 2024 Calendar of Events | APRIL 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...

  • Yard and Garden: How to Manage Garden Plants that Break Dormancy Early Yard and Garden: How to Manage Garden Plants that Break Dormancy Early

    By Aaron J. Steil and Jeffery Iles Iowa State University Recent warm temperatures across Iowa have many gardeners concerned as they have seen buds on trees and shrubs swell and break, and foliage of perennials and spring bulbs emerge in February, much sooner than they normally would. This puts pla...

  • YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY | Davenport, Iowa Office YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY | Davenport, Iowa Office

    By Pam Shaw Social Security District Manager Davenport Social Security Office HOW TO SPOT AN IMPOSTER SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNT Want to learn how to spot fake Social Security social media accounts? The tips below will help you protect yourself and your family.     How fraudsters create imposter ...