Archive for Health & Wellness

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • JUNE 2024 Clinton and Scott County Meal Site noon meals JUNE 2024 Clinton and Scott County Meal Site noon meals

    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...

  • Kari’s Kitchen Kari’s Kitchen

    Grilled Peaches 1 stick of unsalted butter, room temperature 1 tsp cinnamon sugar 2 Tbsp sugar 4 ripe peaches, halved and pitted Canola oil Directions: In bowl, add the butter, cinnamon sugar and sugar and mix until smooth. Heat the grill to high. Brush the pe...

  • Ask the Audiologist Ask the Audiologist

    By Kevin Kock, Au.D. Audiology Consultants, P.C. How often should I see my audiologist for hearing aid cleaning and programming? As a licensed doctor of audiology, patients often ask me what follow-up looks like and when to have us clean their hearing aids. Regular check-ups and adjustments for...

  • 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...