Tackle Those Unfinished Projects To Start the New Year
December 26, 2021
By Rita Latour With the holidays behind us and the winter months settling in, now
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Please Remember to Smile
December 26, 2021
By Jonathan Davis, Health Alliance No doubt like many of us in the past few
Winter Boredom Busters Fun Ways to Keep Your Energy and Spirits High
December 26, 2021
By Kimberly Blaker Does being cooped up through the long winter months have you feeling
Pleasures and Rewards of Walking
December 2, 2021
By Sandra Dempsey Post Ron Lavish is familiar to many people in the subdivision where
Santa Claus, a.k.a. Your Local Community Liaison
December 2, 2021
By Derek Brawner, Health Alliance One of the best perks about being a Community Liaison
Memories—The Most Precious Christmas Gift Ever!
December 2, 2021
By Pam Atkinson M.S. , Elm Haven Place The angst over Christmas shopping is already
Taking Steps to Prevent Falls
November 2, 2021
Submitted by the Villas of Holly Brook When you’re young, an injury from a fall
OSF HealthCare Breaks Ground on New Cancer Institute
November 2, 2021
Presented by Lanna Scannell, CFRE, Director of Strategic Philanthropy, OSF HealthCare Foundation OSF HealthCare marked
Festival of Nativities
November 1, 2021
The Peoria Area Community Festival of Nativities is back for its sixth year! Last year
Teaching & Preaching
September 30, 2021
By Sandra Dempsey Post Even a brief conversation with Pastor Jack Thompson of Bartonville allows
I’m Too Smart To Fall For a Scam
September 30, 2021
By Pam Atkinson M.S, Elm Haven Place Yes, you probably are, but can you control
What Is Outpatient Therapy?
September 30, 2021
Submitted by Saxony Court Senior Living When recovering from an illness, surgery, or injury, you
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,
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
Recognizing the Need for Memory Care
January 20, 2022
By Matt Burg, Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center Wouldn’t it be nice to have
Fragility Fractures—Not Just Clumsiness
January 20, 2022
By Shannon Laesch, APRN, Select Care PLLC One in two women over the age of
The Love That Will Save You
January 20, 2022
Submitted by Annette Morrison, CRS-A/D, M.S., CCSI Case Coordination LLC A few years ago, I
When It’s Time to Leave Home
December 22, 2021
Submitted by Villas of Holly Brook The decision about whether your parents should move is
Grateful!
December 22, 2021
Presented by Lanna Scannell, CFRE, Director of Strategic Philanthropy, OSF HealthCare Foundation The OSF HealthCare
Do You Need a Financial Planner?
December 22, 2021
By Krista McBeath, McBeath Financial Group Some people may feel confident they know enough regarding
Holiday Shopping With Small Businesses
November 14, 2021
By Faye Andris Christmas lights line the streets, holiday music fills the air, and there
Santa Claus, a.k.a. Your Local Community Liaison
November 14, 2021
By Derek Brawner, Health Alliance One of the best perks about being a Community Liaison
Home for the Holidays—and Beyond
November 14, 2021
Written by Annette Morrison, M.S., CRS-A/D; CCSI Case Coordination LLC Don’s holiday gathering was an
Trying to Convince Your Parent With Dementia to Move to Memory Care
October 16, 2021
Submitted by Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center You’re concerned about how your mom or
Shopping Small Businesses
October 16, 2021
By Faye Andris We are so fortunate to have so many locally owned small businesses
OSF HealthCare Breaks Ground on New Cancer Institute
October 16, 2021
Presented by Lanna Scannell, CFRE, Director of Strategic Philanthropy, OSF HealthCare Foundation OSF HealthCare marked
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
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