Peoria Historical Society Guided Walking Tours
June 9, 2021
Peoria Historical Society will offer guided walking tours in historic neighborhoods, Springdale Cemetery, and other
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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
Love Has Kept Us Together
April 7, 2021
By Sandra Dempsey Post Expressions of love vary from light-hearted to serious to romantic with
How the ‘Dream Vacation’ Has Changed for Americans
April 6, 2021
The pandemic has changed the way we work, learn and socialize, so it’s no surprise
What To Expect From Home Care
April 6, 2021
By Angela Kauffman, Snyder Village Perhaps it’s become evident that your loved one is needing
Family Events Revisited Through Home Movies
March 7, 2021
By Sandra Dempsey Post Quite possibly I haven’t felt this incapable of finding something
From Our Readers – Starr Street Had It All
March 7, 2021
By Alice A. Brophy As a child, I spent a great deal of time on
My First Love…
February 11, 2021
By Sherry Gordon-Harris, Health Alliance My 3-year-old niece, Haddariah Rose, loves the Minnie Mouse talking
From Our Readers—Highpointing Illinois
February 11, 2021
By Daniel A. LaKemper Just shy of the Wisconsin border, not far from Galena in
A Dream Fulfilled
February 11, 2021
By Sandra Dempsey Post While Rose Smith may have wished on a star or two
Make an Informed Choice
January 15, 2021
Submitted by Villas of Holly Brook When talk turns to planning for where you or
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
Plan Ahead as Dementia Progresses
May 14, 2021
Submitted by Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia
Is It Wise To Trade Your Pension for a Lump Sum?
April 20, 2021
By Krista McBeath, McBeath Financial Group Most private employers have already replaced traditional pensions, which
Love Has Kept Us Together
April 20, 2021
By Sandra Dempsey Post Expressions of love vary from light-hearted to serious to romantic with
How the ‘Dream Vacation’ Has Changed for Americans
April 20, 2021
The pandemic has changed the way we work, learn and socialize, so it’s no surprise
Transitioning to Senior Living FAQs
March 15, 2021
Submitted by Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center While changes can sometimes be confusing and
Retiring Outside of Illinois
March 15, 2021
By Krista McBeath, McBeath Financial Group I have numerous clients who are planning to retire
Hospice Patient Skydives Once More, Thanks to VITAS and Virtual Reality
March 15, 2021
By Chelsea Cook-McCarrell, General Manager for VITAS® Healthcare From the cramped cabin of the aircraft,
VITAS® Healthcare: Here for You When Life Matters Most
February 15, 2021
By Chelsea Cook-McCarrell, General Manager for VITAS® Healthcare One of the biggest challenges for families
A Healthy Determination
February 15, 2021
By Sandra Dempsey Post Even though the diagnosis was made some six months ago, it
5 Hobbies To Keep Your Body and Mind Healthy and Happy
February 15, 2021
As the pandemic continues to restrict many of the places you are able or inclined
Top Ways to Vacation Responsibly in 2021
January 16, 2021
After months of cautionary travel and shelving vacation plans, people, especially those with families at
Tips About Dementia
January 16, 2021
By Kristyn Durre, Community Resource Director, Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center When visiting an
Give Your Retirement Plan an Annual Checkup
January 16, 2021
By Krista McBeath, McBeath Financial Group Financial professionals typically recommend that you review your employer-sponsored
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