Archive for Technology
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Ask the Audiologist
By Margaret Christiansen, Au.D. Audiology Consultants, P.C. Can hearing aids connect to my smartphone? What does that mean for me? As technology has advanced in hearing aids, it is becoming increasing common for hearing aids to have the ability to wirelessly connect to smart phones. Options are a...
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Dealing with Telephone or Email Scammers?
By Richard J. Schillig, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor A recent article March 4, 2021 by Assistant Deputy Director of Social Security Administration really caught my attention and I thought it worth sharing with readers. Scammers are always finding new ways to steal y...
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Can Home Modifications Keep You Independent?
By Anne Coffman Marketing Director at Ridgecrest Village Making home modifications can help prevent falls, one of the leading causes of hospitalizations for people over 65. Modifications can range from low-cost adaptations to more expensive renovations. Simple modifications may include removing tr...
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Calendar of Events | March 2021
If you have an upcoming event hat 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 Groups...
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Advice for Older Job Seekers
By Mike Mathews Milestone’s Area Agency on Aging For some, retirement cannot come soon enough. Many workers count the days until they can punch out one last time and exit the workforce for good. However, this is not the case for all. For many, work provides enjoyment, purpose, and financial stab...
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Calendar of Events | November 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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Your Advocacy Connection
By Gail Glockhoff-Long GolderCare Solutions Time to Rethink Holiday Traditions?? Fiddler on the Roof opens with Tevye commenting,“A fiddler on the roof. Sounds crazy, no? But in our little village of Anatevka, you might say every one of us is a fiddler on the roof, trying to scratch out a pl...
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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 ...
