Archive for Personal Growth
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Calendar of Events
Support Groups and Informational Seminars Open AA Meeting - Illowa Intergroup 24 hour (309) 764-1016 or visit www.aaquadcities.org Quad Cities Alzheimer’s Association - here is a listing of support groups offered in this area. Caregiver Support Group at Milestones - Milestones Area Agen...
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The True Gift of Winter
By Kari Smith As the days grow shorter and the first real cold settles in, something quietly magical begins to happen. The world outside slows down, the light turns softer, and — whether we plan it or not — our attention turns inward, toward home, toward the people who matter most. That is...
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Aging and You
By Julie Arndt Marketing Director at Ridgecrest Village Embracing New Traditions: Finding the Magic of Christmas at Every Age The holiday season often brings moments of thoughtful reflection. Many of us look back on our childhoods, hoping to recapture the magic and wonder of Christmases past....
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New Year, New You? Redefining Resolutions for the Over 60 Crowd
By Milestones Area Agency on Aging For many of us, the arrival of a new year sparks the urge to embark on a journey of self-improvement. But as we get older, the traditional "new year, new you" mantra may not quite resonate. Instead of feeling pressured to conform to rigid resolutions, let's r...
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Just Saying…
By Q.C. Jones Editor’s note: QC Jones has been revisiting his articles in 50+ Lifestyles over the years for a book he is almost finished with called “John Wayne, Davy Crocket, and Me” which will include expanded versions of previous articles. He found a “whole bunch” of Santa inspired...
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Health Insurance in Retirement
By Craig Schillig, FSCP, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor RJS and Associates, Inc. craig@craigschillig.com At any age, health care is a priority. When you retire, however, you will probably focus more on health care than ever before. Staying healthy is your goal, and this can ...
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Your Advocacy Connection
We Solve Long Term Care Problems By Gail Glockhoff-Long GolderCare Solutions Myths of Medicaid The amount of misinformation surrounding Medicaid is amazing. Everyone has heard a story — the state taking Aunt Mary’s house when her husband went to the nursing home, or Harry spending the ...
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Just Saying…
By Q.C. Jones Reunion Reveries and the Ringing of the Courthouse Clock There’s something about returning to your hometown that plays tricks with both time and the human heart. Maybe it’s the smell of rain on old sidewalks or the courthouse clock still chiming every quarter hour just as it ...
