Archive for News
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Your Advocacy Connection
We Solve Long-Term Care Problems Why Should I Care About Entitlement versus Block Grant? By Gail Glockhoff-Long GolderCare Solutions Benefits Advocate We talked last month about changes ahead in public benefits. There are a couple words to watch for and what they mean to you. Entitlement –...
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Top 10 Challenges Seniors Face When Downsizing — And How to Overcome Them
By Korinne Masse Perfectly Organized Downsizing later in life is a significant milestone for many seniors. Whether moving to a smaller home, a retirement community, or assisted living, the process often comes with mixed emotions and practical hurdles. While the benefits—less upkeep, a safer livi...
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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...
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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...
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Handling Market Volatility
Though there's no foolproof way to handle the ups and downs of the stock market, the following common-sense tips can help. By Craig Schillig, FSCP, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor Conventional wisdom says that what goes up, must come down. But even if you view market volatility ...
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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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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...
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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...
