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  • Aging and You Aging and You

    A Village That Cares: Behind the Scenes at Ridgecrest Village By Jenny Kitsis Director of Development Ridgecrest Village A heartfelt thank you to my colleague, Julie Arndt, marketing director at Ridgecrest Village, for sharing this space so I can take you behind the scenes of a community where...

  • Just Saying... Just Saying…

    Life from a Different Angle By Q.C. Jones Long ago, I had a random meeting with a grizzled old country preacher. He was the kind of guy who could quote Scripture, provide tips on car repairs, and roast you with the same sentence. We were the only patrons at a rural coffee shop and somehow, both po...

  • Ask the Audiologist Ask the Audiologist

    'I have hearing aids and I’m still struggling to hear;  What should I do?' By Shelby Garrison, Au.D. Audiology Consultants, P.C. As an audiologist, one of the most common concerns I hear from patients is: “I have hearing aids, but I still can’t hear well in certain situations.” It’s im...

  • Calendar of Events | AUGUST 2025 Calendar of Events | AUGUST 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...

  • Ask the Audiologist Ask the Audiologist

    How to Support Loved Ones with Hearing Loss By Laura Schroder, Au.D. Audiology Consultants, P.C. Supporting a loved one with a hearing loss can be challenging, but with patience, understanding, and a few practical adjustments, you can make a significant difference in their experience as well as...

  • Aging Well from Within: How Nutrition and Gut Health Support Longevity Aging Well from Within: How Nutrition and Gut Health Support Longevity

    By Kaitlyn Milligan Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (515) 695-3291     Kaitlyn.Milligan@hy-vee.com As we journey through life, our nutritional needs evolve. They’re shaped by changes in metabolism, lifestyle adjustments and age-related health conditions. Supporting our health becomes more compl...

  • What Exactly Is Respite Care? What Exactly Is Respite Care?

    By Cyndi Koenes Regional Marketing & Sales Director Park Vista - North Hill Park Vista - Camanche Have you heard the term respite care and wondered what it meant and if it would ever be something you or a loved one might need? Respite care is a service you can use if you are recovering f...

  • YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY | West/Mid-West Region YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY | West/Mid-West Region

    Davenport Social Security Administration 4319 N. Brady Street, Davenport, Iowa (855) 420-8556   Mon.-Fri. 9 am - 4 PM Rock Island Social Security Administration 2350 4th Avenue, Rock Island, Illinois (866) 414-9166   Mon.-Fri. 9 am - 4 PM Combined Funds Move One Year Sooner to 2034; OASI...