50+ Lifestyles

Archive for Family

• Calendar of Events | February 2023

  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...

• The Power of Love

  By Mary Schricker Gemberling “A Flower cannot blossom without sunshine, and a man cannot live without love,” - Max Muller February is widely recognized as a month dedicated to ‘love.’ February doesn’t have to be just for valentines and sweethearts; it can also be a month to focus on ...

• SECURE ACT Changes IRA and Retirement Plan Inheritance Rules

  By Richard J. Schillig, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor As of January, most non-spouse beneficiaries of IRAs and/or Retirement Plans are now required to liquidate inherited accounts within 10 years of the owners death. This shorter distribution period could result in...

• Bigger Isn’t Always Better

  By Anne Coffman Marketing Director at Ridgecrest Village When moving to a retirement community, something to consider is what type of independent living residence you want — one or two-bedroom, a cottage, or an apartment inside; one that is close to most activities or one that encourages you t...

• The Suites of Bettendorf

  The Suites of Bettendorf are in the vibrant Quad Cities, off Middle Road, through the NW Bank parking lot. It’s walkability to nearby amenities makes this the perfect place to call home. The 3-story building is situated on 7 acres and features 62 homes with 13 different floor plans. Once in...

• Your Advocacy Connection

  We Solve Long Term Care Problems By Gail Glockhoff-Long GolderCare Solutions Benefits Advocate Family and the Holidays Spending holiday time with family is just around the corner. Our big family Christmases were a house full of family with the big turkey dinner, ever inch decorated, presents ...

• A Pause for Poetry

  By Gary Heath Poet in Residence for 50+ Lifestyles. Child’s Play Children find a secret way through The hedge to the forest. In the shrub, Under the leaves, in shadow dappled With light, they discover bits and Pieces here and there, in nooks and Crannies, of who they are and might Bec...

• Virtual Program Scheduled for Adult Children Supporting Their Aging, Caregiving Parents

  By Malisa Rader Human Sciences Extension and Outreach When Mom is taking care of Dad or another loved one, who takes care of Mom? Iowa State University Extension and Outreach offers “Caregiving Relationships: Conversations on Aging” to help adult children gain the skills they need to support t...