Take Summer Grilling to New Heights With a Versatile Veggie
The fresh flavor of favorite foods pulled hot off the grill makes summer cookouts a treasured pastime for families across the country. This year, you can make new memories at those backyard barbecues by keeping in mind that grilling isn’t only about charred burgers and steaks—delicious, grilled vegetables can be just as enjoyable. Nutritious and […]
Living the Happy and Healthy Life
By Sandra Dempsey Post Independence Village of Peoria, at 1201 West Northmoor Road, recently celebrated their “Grand Reopening.” Walking through the front door on that fourth Thursday in June immediately announced through music, laughter, conversation, and the aroma of food that a party was going on and welcome to all. Visitors could tour, enjoy a beverage, […]
Improve Your Balance and Your Life
Submitted by FYZICAL Falls are a constant worry for seniors and those who have physical challenges. Improving your walking skills (also known as your “gait”) and your balance are interrelated challenges. We can help you master these skills to decrease your risk of injury, while also increasing your confidence and independence. Balance and gait are […]
Another Member of the Family
By Alexander Germanis The disciplines of psychology, theology, sociology, and biology have long understood and propagated the idea that family is integral to the development of the individual. From the moment we are first brought into this world to our last moments upon it, the importance of having family close by cannot be overstated. Whether […]
August 2022 Peoria NV Issue
A Grand-Mom: An Unexpected Modern-Day Role
Submitted by Annette Morrison, CRS-A/D, M.S., CCSI Case Coordination LLC Judith took the hand of her two-year-old grandson, Mickey, and walked through the grocer door. She felt a little overwhelmed. What would she need to buy to take care of him? It had been years since she was responsible for a little one and […]
Key Symptoms of Dementia
Submitted by Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center Everyone’s experience with dementia is different. While your parent or loved one may struggle with general memory loss, someone else may not be displaying issues with memory, but struggle more with loss of general reasoning. In simpler terms, the impact dementia has on any one person—and […]
A Heritage of Community Spirit at Work
Everyone seems to be busy these days, but helping others in our community is something we should all consider to make a difference in other peoples’ lives. Many people came together at Heritage Health–Therapy & Senior Care in Normal and volunteered their time to make the gardens beautiful again for the residents and their families […]
Want To Host a Barbecue on a Budget? 5 Tips To Save Money When Grilling
If you’re one of the 70 percent of all households in the U.S. to own a grill or smoker, you’re probably enjoying summer cookouts and barbecues! However, with the rising cost of food, your backyard get-togethers might be costing more than in previous years. You don’t have to skimp on your meats and vegetables to […]
August 2022 BN N&V
