Archive for News
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PUBLISHER’S CORNER
America’s Fascination with Car Shows Part 2 of a 2-Part series By Eloise Graham There is one car show that stands out above the rest, the Granddaddy of all car shows. It's the Iola Car Show and Swap Meet in Iola, Wisconsin. Iola is a thriving metropolis of a mere 1,236 people according to the 2...
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Aging and You
October Is Here! By Julie Arndt Marketing Director at Ridgecrest Village Time is flying by way too fast for many of us. I love the change of the seasons. October ushers in an abundance of rich beauty and crisp morning air. I recall as a child taking trips to the Mississippi in the fall to take ...
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Self-Care for Caregivers
Milestones Area Agency on Aging Being a family caregiver is a demanding and often emotionally taxing role. While caregiving can be fulfilling, it also presents unique challenges that can lead to stress and burnout. Caregivers must take time to manage their own mental and personal health to ensure...
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Planning for Dental Care During Retirement
Did you know that original Medicare Parts A and B do NOT cover routine dental care? Here are a few things to remember that could help keep you out of a terrible dental dilemma after you retire. Your mouth affects your whole body. (And vice versa.) A healthy mouth lets you eat the foods you like w...
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Calendar of Events | SEPTEMBER 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 Group...
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Debunking the Myths of Older Adult Falls
Contributed by National Council on Aging Myth 1: Falling happens to other people, not to me. Reality: Many people think, "It won't happen to me." But the truth is that 1 in 4 older adults fall every year in the U.S. Myth 2: Falling is something normal that happens as you get older. Reality: Fa...
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Kari’s Kitchen
Skillet Chicken and Vegetables 1 lb skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces 2 zucchini, sliced 2 red bell peppers, chopped into chunks 1 broccoli crown, broken into florets 1/2 onion, sliced 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tabl...
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September Is the Sapphire Month
By Eloise Graham The birthstone for September is the gemstone sapphire. Chemically speaking, a sapphire is the mineral corundum which consists of aluminum oxide ( Al2 O3 ) and trace amounts of elements such as iron, titanium, cobalt, lead, chromium, vanadium, magnesium, boron and silicon. ...
