Archive for News
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April is Stress Awareness Month
By Mike Mathews Milestones Area Agency on Aging At any age, stress is a part of life. Young and old alike must face difficult situations and overcome obstacles. While young adults struggle to establish a career, achieve financial security, or juggle work and family demands, older adults may face...
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Just Saying…
By Q.C. Jones Mind your business April is famous for a lot of things. Some are just downright silly and unimportant. Days like April Fool’s Day, National Fun at Work Day, National Canine Fitness Day, National Tell a Lie Day, and National Deep Dish Pizza Day are just a handful of the over 140 spe...
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Calendar of Events – March 2022
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 Group...
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The Struggle of Elderly Isolation
....helpful tips to feel more By Lorrie Blumberg CASI Director of Senior Services Elderly isolation remains a struggle, even without pandemic-related social distancing. As far back as the 1950s, psychiatrist Frieda Fromm-Reichmann raised awareness about the dangers of loneliness, w...
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Frozen Foods Challenge
By Katie Schaeffer, RD, LD Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (515) 695-3780 kschaeffer@hy-vee.com Build a balanced plate with convenient ingredients right from the frozen department. Aim to combine a protein, a grain, a vegetable and a fruit at most meals for a variety of nutrients. Frozen foods are ...
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Ask the Audiologist
By Ali Carmichael, Au.D. Audiology Consultants, P.C. What is an Audiologist? An Audiologist is a university trained specialist in hearing health care. Audiologists undergo rigorous post secondary training to be able to identify and treat various hearing and balance related problems. Many audi...
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Iditarod – The Alaskan Dog Sled Race
PUBLISHER’S CORNER By Eloise Graham The famed and treacherous dog sled race in Alaska takes place this year on Saturday March 5. The race as we know it today began in 1973. The tradition and mission, if you will, is steeped in loyalty to the dog teams, mushers and sle...
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March is National Month
By Eloise Graham According to nationaldaycalendar.com, there are at least 25 items that are given National Month status. Here are just a few reasons to celebrate March. National Frozen Food Month Frozen food is convenient and is also healthy. Here are some f...
