Archive for News
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Ask the Audiologist
By Kevin Kock, Au.D. Audiology Consultants, P.C. Masks, Hearing, and Hearing Aids- Oh my! How facemasks can reduce communication. Since the start of COVID, many patients and families have been saying the same thing: “I cannot understand you with that mask on!” As a licensed audiologist, my...
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Phone Fraud is Real
By Anne Coffman Marketing Director at Ridgecrest Village There have been numerous articles and newscasts about various scams that target the elderly. Recently I witnessed firsthand how real this threat can be. I was in a local retail store in line behind an elderly lady buying a large number of g...
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A Tribute to Max Molleston
By Eloise Graham On October 8, 2020, we were saddened by the passing of one of our friends and contributors to 50+ Lifestyles magazine. Max Molleston had been penning poetry or sharing other poets and their works in his column in 50+ Lifestyles for over two decades. He often shared some of his own ...
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Lighting Up the Christmas Season
By Christina Sandry Marketing Director, Chick-Fil-A, Davenport, Iowa The Christmas season usually brings joys of family get togethers, work Christmas parties, and a myriad of events and activities to participate in to celebrate the season. But as we near the end of this year, we have seen that the...
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Calendar of Events | October 2020
There are some new events added to the calendar. If you have an upcoming event that you would like published mail info to: 50+Lifestyles, P. O. Box 2125, Davenport, IA, 52809 Attn: Eloise or email: publisher@50pluslife.com Attn: Eloise. Support Groups and Informational Seminars Open AA Meeting -...
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October is National Fire Prevention Month – Red Cross Tips for Home Fire Safety
By Drew Brown American Red Cross of Illinois Regional Communications Manager Every second counts when there is a home fire. The American Red Cross responds to a disaster every eight minutes in the U.S., most of which are home fires. Having working smoke alarms and a home fire escape plan are two ...
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YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY | Rock Island, Illinois Office
By Cristina Vital Social Security Manager Rock Island Social Security Office WHEN SHOULD YOU START RECEIVING SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS? We’re often asked, “What’s the best age to start receiving retirement benefits?” The answer is: there’s not a single “best age” for everyone. The m...
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Ella’s Kitchen
Health Guidelines from Chef Donnie This month I am featuring some recipes from Chef Donnie. He says that presentation is important, after all, the eyes see before the mouth tastes. You can read more about him on page 9. Enjoy! Southern Sweet Potato Pie Crust 1 1/2 cups flour 1/2...
