How To Plan for Discharge After a Hospital Stay
September 7, 2021
By Angela Kauffman, Snyder Village A trip to the hospital is sometimes an unexpected shock,
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Taking Care to People Where They Live
September 7, 2021
Presented by Lanna Scannell, CFRE, Director of Strategic Philanthropy, OSF HealthCare Foundation The nagging feeling
Look Closer — A Lesson From My Son
September 7, 2021
By Jonathan Davis, Health Alliance Look closer and you will see a surprise.” These are
Volunteer-crafted Twiddle Muffs Keep Hospice Patients Engaged
August 9, 2021
By Chelsea Cook-McCarrell, General Manager for VITAS® Healthcare Anyone who has ever witnessed the agitated
Explore the Many Retirement Living Options the Peoria Area Offers at the 17th Annual Senior Living Tour
August 9, 2021
With fall soon upon us, we know that winter is close behind. Wouldn’t it be
Age, Experience, and Enthusiasm
August 9, 2021
By Sandra Dempsey Post Workers begin their assigned jobs on the golf course very early
Near the End of Life, a Bedside Salute Means So Much To Veterans
July 2, 2021
By Chelsea Cook-McCarrell, General Manager for VITAS® Healthcare As the family of patient José Pacheco
Helpful Tips for Downsizing
July 2, 2021
Submitted by Snyder Village Are you currently in a house with extra room to spare?
A Legacy of Helping
July 2, 2021
By Alexander Germanis There are few things in life on which we actually enjoy spending
Peoria Historical Society Guided Walking Tours
June 9, 2021
Peoria Historical Society will offer guided walking tours in historic neighborhoods, Springdale Cemetery, and other
Healing Veterans and Helping the Environment Go Hand-in-Hand
June 9, 2021
What does helping the environment have to do with veterans suffering from psychological trauma brought
A Hobby With Surprising Health Benefits
June 9, 2021
By Angela Kauffman, Snyder Village As the temperatures rise and the grass grows a deeper
The Uplands Neighborhood in Peoria
May 4, 2021
By Beth Johnson, Peoria Historical Society Tree-lined streets, stately homes, wide sidewalks, and boulevards come to
Remembering Childhood Summers
May 4, 2021
By Sandra Dempsey Post Spell out the word V-A-C-A-T-I-O-N, and many baby boomers remember lyrics
Hand Crafted Greetings & Wishes
May 4, 2021
By Sandra Dempsey Post Hallmark Cards are known for their advertising slogan, “When you care
Finding the Right Dementia Care Home for Your Parent
September 17, 2021
Submitted by Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center Looking for a dementia care home for
My Favorite Chili
September 17, 2021
1 pound of ground beef 1 large green pepper 2 tablespoons chili powder ¼ teaspoon
Cars We Remember 1965 Mustang GT350 Tribute: Rare, Beautiful, and Rust Free
September 17, 2021
By Greg Zyla (Author note: I’ve received several letters recently from readers inquiring about 1965
It Feels Like It’s Time To Retire
August 18, 2021
By Krista McBeath, McBeath Financial Group It’s Monday morning. You want to call in sick…
Assisted Living Communities Benefit Residents Following Loss of Loved Ones
August 18, 2021
By Darla Price Heath, Community Relations Coordinator, Evergreen Senior Living Charles and Alice were married at
ARC Celebrates Grand Reopening & National Senior Center Month
August 17, 2021
John Justick, now a dedicated member of the Normal Township Activity and Recreation Center (ARC),
When To Make Decisions for Someone With Dementia… and When Not To
July 12, 2021
Submitted by Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center It can be tempting to assume that
7 Ways To Boost Your Dog’s Health
July 12, 2021
Submitted by Nilla’s Tub DIY Dog Wash & Health Food Store There’s nothing we want
Women, Look Years Younger Without Injections Or Plastic Surgery
July 12, 2021
By Kimberly Blaker Regardless of how gracefully we want to handle aging, we often find
Making Physical Activity a Part of an Older Adult’s Life
July 12, 2021
Submitted by Karen Coughlin, Blair House COVID-19: How To Be Physically Active While Social Distancing.
Loneliness and Social Isolation—Tips for Staying Connected
June 16, 2021
Submitted by Villas of Holly Brook Everyone needs social connections to survive and thrive. But
Financial Problems Can Be Sign of Dementia Onset
June 16, 2021
Submitted by Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center Dementia is a term used for loss
But What if You Live? The Financial Realities of Longevity
June 16, 2021
By Krista McBeath, McBeath Financial Group I find no humor in aging or death, so
Healing Veterans and Helping the Environment Go Hand-in-Hand
May 14, 2021
What does helping the environment have to do with veterans suffering from psychological trauma brought
Lower Your Risk of Falling
May 14, 2021
Submitted by Villas of Holly Brook The Basics You can make small changes to help
Ways to Make the World a Better Place for Seniors
February 20, 2020
By 2050, the senior population (adults age 65 and older) will be more than double
Apps You’ll App-reciate on Your Next Trip
February 20, 2020
From planning your next getaway to managing your vacation budget, there are myriad apps you
Have Yourself Merry Memories
December 24, 2019
By Sandra Dempsey Post The expression “absence makes the heart grow fonder” was popularized in
Health Care Solutions for Rural Americans
December 23, 2019
Heart disease, cancer, unintentional injuries, chronic lower respiratory disease and stroke. These top five causes
Job Search Tips for People Over 50
December 23, 2019
By Kat Boogaard, ZipRecruiter.com No matter who you are, hunting for a job can be
What Is Your Family’s Emergency Plan?
December 23, 2019
While the impact of winter weather varies across the country, nearly all Americans are affected