All Monthly Articles
- Greater Peoria Area
- Bloomington / Normal
- Western Illinois

Paying for Retirement Community Care
Understanding Your Options Before You Need Them (Part 7 of an Ongoing Series) One of

Stay Curious, Stay Connected
How a Sense of Wonder Can Enrich Our Relationships, Our Communities, and Our Everyday Lives

Decadent Sticky Rice Recipes for Dessert
Although many people associate rice with savory dishes, this staple grain can actually level up

The Joy of Becoming a Beginner Again
Rediscovering Wonder, Curiosity, and the Freedom to Keep Learning Every August, something familiar happens across

The Lowdown on High Blood Pressure
What You Need to Know The American Heart Association stresses the power of prevention and

Protecting the People Who Protected Us
Submitted by Snyder Village As an adult child, one of my biggest priorities is making

When the Roles Reverse
Caring for the Parents Who Once Cared for You By Tamia R. Banks Insurance Management

Summer Mornings, Simple Pleasures
Rediscovering the Simple Routines That Help Us Start Each Day Well There is something special about

Unable to Work? What’s Next?
By Beth Cooper Ingle, Certified Senior Advisor® Let’s admit it, the past few years

Dads and Summer Kool-Aid Stands
By Janie Beharelle, 50 Plus N&V Reader Several years ago my husband and I

A Tempting Dinner With Endless Toppings
Cheese and sour cream, cilantro and guacamole, lettuce and salsa – the combinations are nearly

Retired but Just Getting Started
In the Greater Peoria area, a growing number of seniors are turning retirement into a

More Than Just a Meal
The Heartbeat of the Table at Graceland Center Walk through the doors of the

How Gardening Supports Senior Wellness
By Jim Lovell, Snyder Village Marketing and Communications Director As the seasons shift and

Chapter 9: Coming Home With Confidence
How one couple used timing, technology, and wisdom to make a long-distance move feel like

Osteoporosis The Role of Calcium and Vitamin D
Submitted by Shannon Laesch, APRN, Select Care PLLC Osteoporosis, a condition where the bones become

Billy Dee Williams
By Nick Thomas As any devoted Star Wars fan can deduce, the title of Billy

3 Signs You Are Ready for Retirement
By Krista McBeath, McBeath Financial Group It seems that since we were toddlers, the words

Kickstart a Spring Fitness Routine
Spring is here, and with it comes warmer weather, longer daylight hours, and for many,

Sharing Is Caring
By Sherry Gordon-Harris, Health Alliance At least twice a month, I do my family’s household

Warm, Pop-able Treats Perfect for Sharing
On a cold winter night, there’s nothing quite like the combination of playing games and

Travel Trends
Discover the Latest Travel Trends In a Surprising Spot Nestled between the Tennessee River and

Fall in Love With Your Partner All Over Again
By Kimberly Blaker It likely comes as no surprise that keeping the romance alive in

Resolve to Help
By Carol Timms, Health Alliance This time of year, we often reflect and develop

A Delicious Way to Support Your Immune System
Bolstering your immune system during winter, when coughs and colds seem to take control, is

Benefits of Physical Activity
The benefits of regular physical activity occur throughout life and are essential for healthy aging.

When You Exercise Your Body, You Can Boost Brain Health, Too
Physical fitness is important as you age, improving strength, flexibility, and balance. Research shows that

What Really Happened
By Deb Austin Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house, Not

Through the Eye of My Needle- Lagniappe
One of my favorite words and ideas from my adopted New Orleans home is Lagniappe

Shopping Small Businesses
By Faye Andris December is that time of the year when we automatically start to

Ways to Make the World a Better Place for Seniors
By 2050, the senior population (adults age 65 and older) will be more than double

Apps You’ll App-reciate on Your Next Trip
From planning your next getaway to managing your vacation budget, there are myriad apps you

Have Yourself Merry Memories
By Sandra Dempsey Post The expression “absence makes the heart grow fonder” was popularized in

Health Care Solutions for Rural Americans
Heart disease, cancer, unintentional injuries, chronic lower respiratory disease and stroke. These top five causes

Job Search Tips for People Over 50
By Kat Boogaard, ZipRecruiter.com No matter who you are, hunting for a job can be

What Is Your Family’s Emergency Plan?
While the impact of winter weather varies across the country, nearly all Americans are affected