Archive for July, 2022
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PUBLISHER’S CORNER
By Eloise Graham Summer Heat and August As I began writing this article it was mid July, and a hot humid day. The weather people were calling it a First Alert Day, Red Heat Day, Excessive Heat Wave, and so forth. The temperatures were to be in the high 90 degree range with “it feels like tripl...
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One Hundred Years Ago
By Eloise Graham The world was not a peaceful place in 1922. In Ireland a civil war began in June. The conflict was fought between the Irish Nationalists and the Irish Republicans. The IRA (Irish Republican Army) blew up a cable station in Waterville, County Kerry, cutting communication lines betw...
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Calendar of Events – July 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 Groups ...
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Ella’s Kitchen
July is a great month for salads and sandwiches. Living is easy. You are boss of your kitchen so experiment and have fun. The possibilities for either are endless, just use your imagination and what you have on hand. Make mealtime easy and enjoy the month! -Ella [Ella can be contacted at publisher...
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Communication Challenges
By Lorrie Blumberg CASI Director of Senior Services Communicating with someone who has Alzheimer’s or Dementia can be challenging and frustrating. You’ll need patience and good listening skills so you and the person are not confused, frustrated, and misunderstood. Here are a few simple things ...
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YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY | Rock Island, Illinois Office
By Cristina Vital Social Security Manager Rock Island Social Security Office SOCIAL SECURITY IS HERE WHEN YOU’RE READY FOR RETIREMENT When you think you’re ready to retire, we’re here to help you make an informed decision about when to apply for benefits. You should decide based on you...
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What to Know About … Annuities
By Richard J. Schillig, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor The Wall Street Journal had this insert in their Monday June 6, 2022 on personal investing. This section of course caught my attention and I wanted to share with you this article. "Investors are pouring billions ...
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A Pause for Poetry
By Gary Heath Poet in Residence for 50+ Lifestyles Hot Summer Sizzling Sidewalk Everything our senses detect Conceals other things. What Is, a scrim, hides the real Behind facades of what lies About us. What we hear, see, Smell, and feel, the passing ...
