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  • Calendar of Events | NOVEMBER 2024 Calendar of Events | NOVEMBER 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...

  • The Birthstones of November The Birthstones of November

    By Eloise Graham Topaz - the beautiful birthstone. I always thought of topaz as the yellowish/brownish clear gem, amber and rust tones come to mind. I considered the topaz a beautiful fall-colored stone. Then, about 15 years ago, I saw a huge, multifaceted cut stone of a deep aquamarine shade. Som...

  • In Memoriam: Dick Schillig In Memoriam: Dick Schillig

    It is with a heavy heart that we tell you Richard “Dick” Schillig passed away on September 20, 2024. He had been a contributor to this publication for the past 20+ years. His expertise was in finance. He wrote an article each month about financial issues, social security updates and the best wa...

  • 10 Tips for Family Caregivers: Achieving Balance in Life 10 Tips for Family Caregivers: Achieving Balance in Life

    From the National Family Caregivers Association and Milestones Area Agency on Aging As a family caregiver, your health and well-being is important. But how can you find ways to care for yourself and juggle your role as a caregiver? These tips offer you can use on daily basis to make your tasks ea...

  • Ask the Audiologist Ask the Audiologist

    What are some safe ways to deal with earwax? By Alexandra Carmichael, Au.D. Audiology Consultants, P.C. Earwax, also known as cerumen, is naturally produced in the ear canal. A certain amount of earwax is healthy and plays a very important role in protecting the ear canal from dust, bacteria, and...

  • Join us for the First Annual CASI Blitzen Bash Join us for the First Annual CASI Blitzen Bash

    By Laura Kopp CASI President/CEO After 15 amazing years, CASI’s annual Holiday Hat Bash has been retired. Raising over $600,000 for area seniors, the Hat Bash will go down as one of the most beloved events ever hosted by CASI. That’s why, in 2024, we want to continue to give you the opportun...

  • 2024 Year-End  Tax Tips 2024 Year-End Tax Tips

    By Craig Schillig, FSCP, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor Here are some things to consider as you weigh potential tax moves between now and the end of the year. 1. Defer income to next year Consider opportunities to defer income to 2025, particularly if you think you may be in a...

  • The Cape Cod  of the Midwest, Part 1 The Cape Cod of the Midwest, Part 1

    By Mary Schricker Gemberling “It’s the first day of autumn! A time of hot chocolatey mornings and tasty marshmallow evenings, and best of all leaping into leaves!.......Winnie the Pooh Those of you who follow my articles know that every fall since we met, Gary and I take a leaf peeping trip ...