Liberty Village of Pekin: Custom Care for Custom Needs
Custom Care for Custom Needs By Alexander Germanis Many clothing items carry tags that reveal a well-known fallacy: one size fits all. Not only does this statement prove incorrect with clothing, it fails to apply to most aspects of life. Different people require different amounts of space, different levels of attention, different dietary needs, and […]
Doctors in Concert
‘Doctors in Concert’ Has 2020 Vision for Children’s Discovery Museum’s New Medical Exhibit By Amy Pitzer The Children’s Discovery Museum plans to open its new Healthy Me! medical exhibit in August of 2020 and funds from this year’s Doctors in Concert will directly support the design, fabrication, and installation of this highly anticipated exhibit. “We’re […]
A Sound Gift
Presented by Micki McCarthy, CGPA, Director of Gift Planning, OSF HealthCare Foundation and Lanna Scannell, MBA, CFRE, Strategic Philanthropy Officer, OSF HealthCare Foundation When Marg Colley decided to make a gift to charity, she wanted two things: to honor her late husband, Bruce, and see her gift at work. A man admired for his quick […]
Heartbeats
The Road to Better Exercise Might be in Your Playlist Information from American Heart Association News Music may be just what you need to stick with an exercise program—and picking the right tunes could even improve performance. Federal exercise guidelines recommend people get at least two and a half hours of moderate-intensity aerobic activity, or […]
Honoring Abraham Lincoln’s Legacy on His Birthday
Submitted by The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum February 12, 1809, passed quietly in America. No major conflict was taking place, no major legislation was being debated, and no elections were being held. Yet this was one of the most important days in American history: Abraham Lincoln was born in a small log cabin […]
Apostolic Christian Skylines Home Care Services: The Right Amount of Help
Apostolic Christian Skylines Home Care Services The Right Amount of Help By Alexander Germanis From the time each of us enters this world, we are dependent upon the help of others. While the level of care we require fluctuates greatly, usually tapering off as we enter adulthood, the fact remains: we all need at least […]
Ways Pets Improve Overall Well-Being
Ways Pets Improve Overall Well-Being Self-care is an important piece of maintaining a happy and healthy life, and adopting a pet can be a beneficial way to improve overall well-being in a number of ways. From reducing loneliness to keeping people more active, the perks of pet ownership can be felt both physically and emotionally, […]
VA Benefits for Assisted Living
By Linda Snyder, Senior Care Advocate, Villas of Holly Brook Every day, people just like you are confronted with important decisions about the care of their elderly loved one while keeping in mind their comfort, safety, dignity, and well-being. You are not alone in this process. If your loved one needs assistance with daily activities, […]
Protect Your Smile with Dental Insurance
Submitted by Pam Deaton, HealthMarkets I love visiting the dentist. Yes, I said it. I actually get excited when those biannual check-ups pop up on my calendar, signifying that my pearly whites will soon be all squeaky clean again. There’s something to be said for having a great smile. Smile, and the world smiles with […]
5 Ways to Improve Your Heart Health
If you worry that you or someone you love will get heart disease or even have a heart attack, it’s understandable. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States, according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI). Research shows you can lower your risk, particularly […]