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• Ask the Audiologist

  By Margaret Christiansen, Au.D.Audiology Consultants, P.C. How can I improve communication with my loved one? Hearing is an important part of the communication and interaction we have with others. Changes in hearing ability can impact daily communication and can lead to frustrations both for the individual who has hearing difficulties and for those around them. […]

• 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 reframe our approach […]

• Health Insurance in Retirement

  By Craig Schillig, FSCP, LUTCFIndependent Insurance and Financial AdvisorRJS and Associates, [email protected] 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 mean more visits to the doctor for preventive tests and routine checkups. […]

• Kari’s Kitchen

  Crock Pot Hot Cocoa ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 14 ounces can sweetened condensed milk 6 cups whole milk 2 cups heavy whipping cream 2 tsp pure vanilla extract 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips Mini marshmallows (for serving) Heat up 1 cup whole milk to scalding (not boiling) Whisk ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder into […]

• Your Advocacy Connection

  We Solve Long Term Care Problems By Gail Glockhoff-LongGolderCare 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 couple down to $2,000 before his wife could qualify for […]

• 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 articles, so he decided to pull quotes […]

• Home for the Holidays

  By Cyndi KoenesRegional Marketing & Sales DirectorPark Vista – North HillPark Vista – Camanche Home for the holidays……such a wonderful and warm thought. But what exactly is home? Maybe it’s a first apartment, a large family home where children were raised and holidays celebrated, a downsize for empty nesters or it may be a retirement community. […]

• Social Security Announces 2.8 Percent Benefit Increase for 2026

  The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced today that Social Security benefits, including Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI), and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments for 75 million Americans will increase 2.8 percent in 2026. On average, Social Security retirement benefits will increase by about $56 per month starting in January. Over the last decade the […]

• 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 the true […]

• Calendar of Events

  Support Groups and Informational Seminars Open AA Meeting – Illowa Intergroup24 hour (309) 764-1016 or visit 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 Agency on Aging at 935 E. 53rd St, Davenport, IA, 2nd Monday of the […]