Grab & Go Peanut Butter & Jelly Oat Bars
Peanut butter and jelly is a childhood favorite for a reason. The combination of creamy peanut butter and sweet fruit has been familiar, comforting, and easy to enjoy for generations. Think beyond the traditional sandwich by turning those flavors into these snackable Peanut Butter and Jelly Oat Bars. With a texture somewhere between baked oatmeal […]
Communicating With a Loved One Living With Alzheimer’s or Dementia
Submitted by Snyder Village One of the most meaningful ways we connect with others is through conversation. As Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia progresses, however, communication often becomes more difficult. Everyday conversations that once felt natural may require more patience, creativity, and understanding. While these changes can be challenging for both individuals and […]
5 Questions to Address Before 2027
Submitted by Tim Whisler, CRPC®, CLTC®, CAASM, Certified Financial Fiduciary® President of The Whisler Agency, Peoria IL Here we are again; summer has ended, fall is approaching, and suddenly the holidays are right around the corner. Before we know it, another calendar year has come and gone. For those who are retired or approaching retirement, […]
Graceland Center for Purposeful Aging – On the Grow
By Alexander Germanis We tend to think that once we hit a certain age we stop growing. While that may be true in terms of things like height, we are capable of growing as long as we live. We can grow intellectually, emotionally, and spiritually. We can also grow in experience and in our interests. […]
How Much Do You Charge for a Simple Will?
By Tim Kirk, Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen We often hear this easy question. We believe it is impossible to give an easy answer. Lawyers don't sell products. We sell time, knowledge, and solutions. Our job is to help you achieve your planning goals. Before we can do that, we have to take the time […]
The Power of Your Voice
How Peoria’s Seniors Are Shaping Their Future By Peggy Jacques On July 28th, something remarkable happened at the Peoria Township Board of Trustees meeting. Around 30 community members filed into the room, united by a shared vision. Four of us took to the podium to advocate for our community’s older adults. When the trustees voted, […]
Evan’s Race
By Janie Beharelle, 50 Plus N&V Reader As a high school Special Education teacher for over twenty-five years, my daughter has faced many challenges. She has taught children with Downs Syndrome, behavioral problems, Autism, and a host of other disabilities. Fortunately, she truly loves her job and enjoys the reward of helping these teenagers with […]
Proctor Place — The Era of the Super Senior
By Alexander Germanis Nothing will stop the turning of the globe or interrupt its path around the sun. Time marches on no matter how much we may wish it to stand still. In short, we all age. For centuries, aging—specifically entering the senior years—has been synonymous with slowing down both physically and mentally. But there […]
Paying for Retirement Community Care
Understanding Your Options Before You Need Them (Part 7 of an Ongoing Series) One of the most common questions families ask when exploring retirement communities is simple but important: How do we pay for this? The answer depends on the type of care needed, personal finances, and available programs or benefits. Unfortunately, many people don’t […]
Stay Curious, Stay Connected
How a Sense of Wonder Can Enrich Our Relationships, Our Communities, and Our Everyday Lives There is a quiet difference between simply moving through life and truly experiencing it. Most of us have become very good at the first one. We know our routines. We know the roads we travel, the stores we visit, the […]