Archive for Health & Wellness
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Older Americans Act Turns 60: A Lifeline for Iowa’s Aging Population
By Milestones Area Agency on Aging This July 2025 marked the 60th anniversary of the Older Americans Act (OAA), a landmark piece of legislation that laid the foundation for aging services in the United States. Signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson on July 14, 1965, the OAA was created to...
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Aging and You
No Better Time Than Now By Julie Arndt Marketing Director at Ridgecrest Village There has never been a better time to consider moving to a senior living community—especially if you currently own your own home. Right now, it’s a seller’s market, and summer is the prime time of year to sell...
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Changes for the Future at CASI
By Laura Kopp CASI President/CEO Acquiescence. Not a word I find myself using very often. And certainly not a word I have applied to my leadership in the past. That changed this month. To acquiesce is to accept something with regret but without protest. To wish for a different outcome; all the w...
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Calendar of Events | JULY 2025
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...
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Milestones Mealsites Schedule July 2025
All meal inquiries call 1-855-410-6222 Cancellations ONLY call 563-484-3108 Mealsites are now open. Please call for required reservations 1-2 days in advance. Contact your Community Café or call 563-484-3108 Site listings: Cumberland House 332-9339, Edgewater on Third 484-3108, Eldridge 285-0...
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Kari’s Kitchen
Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos Ingredients: 1 (15-oz.) can tomato sauce 2 Tbsp chili powder 1 Tbsp cumin 1 Tbsp Kosher salt 2 tsp paprika 1 tsp black pepper 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped 6 large, boneless skin chicken breast (about 4 pound) Tortillas of you...
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Staying Active: How Exercise Boosts Independence for Older Adults
By Milestones Area Agency on Aging Physical activity is a cornerstone of independence for older Americans. Only 23.1% of adults aged 65+ meet federal guidelines for aerobic and muscle-strengthening exercises, yet staying active reduces fall risks and manages chronic conditions like arthritis or d...
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Summer Celebrations
By Cyndi Koenes Regional Marketing & Sales Director Park Vista - North Hill Park Vista - Camanche Summer is the time for family reunions, ice cream, lightning bugs and trips to the community pool. The libraries hold their summer reading programs, and the parks are brimming with childre...
