Archive for Community

  • Yard and Garden: Hanging Basket Considerations Yard and Garden: Hanging Basket Considerations

    Factors to consider when shopping for your next hanging basket By Aaron J. Steil Iowa State University Consumer Horticulture Extension Specialist In spring and early summer, garden centers are filled with hanging baskets. These colorful containers make great gifts. In this article, horticulturist...

  • The Season of Hope! The Season of Hope!

    By Mary Schricker Gemberling “It is difficult to say what is possible, for the dream of yesterday is the hope of today and the reality of tomorrow.                                    ... Robert H. Goddard With spring comes a resurgence of hope. The arrival of buds on the tre...

  • What Registered Dietitians Want You to Know! What Registered Dietitians Want You to Know!

    By Hannah Anderson MA, RDN, LDN, CLS Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (515) 695-3602     hannah.anderson1@hy-vee.com June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. During this time there are many things you can do as an individual and in your community to promote brain health and increase awaren...

  • Aging and You Aging and You

    Maintenance-Free Living By Julie Arndt Marketing Director at Ridgecrest Village Maintenance-free living has never been so appealing.  My husband and I are do-it-yourself sort of people and enjoy spending time outdoors working on projects. We get good exercise, taking in the fresh air while we ...

  • Long-Distance Love: Watching Over Your Parents from Afar Long-Distance Love: Watching Over Your Parents from Afar

    By Milestones Area Agency on Aging Living far away from your aging parents can be a source of guilt, fear and constant worry.  But, by utilizing modern technology and proactive planning, there are some steps you can take to monitor their care and well-being: Utilize Technology for Regular Che...

  • YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY | Rock Island, Illinois Office YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY | Rock Island, Illinois Office

    By Cristina Vital Social Security Manager Rock Island Social Security Office READY TO RETIRE? APPLY ONLINE WITH SOCIAL SECURITY It’s never too early to start planning for retirement and our online tools can help. Go to  www.ssa.gov/myaccount to access your personal my Social Security accoun...

  • Social Security by the Numbers and Myths Social Security by the Numbers and Myths

    By Richard J. Schillig, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor Social Security is a lifeline for millions of older Americans. Over 21,700,000 Americans are kept out of poverty because of Social Security. It has been in existence for over 87 years. The average Social Security ...

  • Calendar of Events | JUNE 2024 Calendar of Events | JUNE 2024

    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 Grou...