The Lowdown on High Blood Pressure
What You Need to Know The American Heart Association stresses the power of prevention and early action for a healthy heart, healthy life High blood pressure is the #1 preventable risk factor for heart disease and stroke, yet, nearly half of U.S. adults have high blood pressure and many don’t even know it. That is […]
Protecting the People Who Protected Us
Submitted by Snyder Village As an adult child, one of my biggest priorities is making sure my parent is safe, happy, and supported. While we often think about physical health and well-being, there is another growing concern that keeps many families awake at night: scams and online fraud. Today’s world is more connected than ever. […]
When the Roles Reverse
Caring for the Parents Who Once Cared for You By Tamia R. Banks Insurance Management & Services There comes a moment in many families when adult children begin to notice changes in their parents. Maybe Mom repeats herself more often. Maybe Dad forgets appointments, misplaces important papers, or struggles to keep up with medications. For […]
Summer Mornings, Simple Pleasures
Rediscovering the Simple Routines That Help Us Start Each Day Well There is something special about a summer morning in Central Illinois. Before the heat settles in and before the demands of the day begin pulling us in different directions, the world seems to move at a gentler pace. The air is cooler. Birds provide a […]
Unable to Work? What’s Next?
By Beth Cooper Ingle, Certified Senior Advisor® Let’s admit it, the past few years have been tough…one of loss; loss of income, loss of jobs, loss of health, and for some the biggest loss of all—loved ones. While things are looking up for most since COVID, some of us are still struggling with loss […]
Dads and Summer Kool-Aid Stands
By Janie Beharelle, 50 Plus N&V Reader Several years ago my husband and I were cleaning our basement one sunny summer day. We decided to take a break from that task when my husband noticed the kids across the street were selling Kool-Aid at a makeshift stand. Two boys and a girl around ten […]
A Tempting Dinner With Endless Toppings
Cheese and sour cream, cilantro and guacamole, lettuce and salsa – the combinations are nearly endless with these make-at-home Taco Cups. You can save time in the kitchen and room on your plate for dips, salsa and sides, making them a perfect fit for weeknight dinners with loved ones. To find more family meal ideas, […]
Retired but Just Getting Started
In the Greater Peoria area, a growing number of seniors are turning retirement into a launchpad—not a finish line. On a breezy Saturday morning along the Peoria RiverFront Market, Jim is already on his third sale of the day. A young couple lingers over a set of handcrafted wooden cutting boards, running their fingers […]
More Than Just a Meal
The Heartbeat of the Table at Graceland Center Walk through the doors of the Graceland Center for Purposeful Aging, and the first thing you’ll feel is the warmth. It’s the instant greeting, the genuine smile, and a vibe that feels a bit like Cheers—though we use name tags to make sure “everybody knows your […]
How Gardening Supports Senior Wellness
By Jim Lovell, Snyder Village Marketing and Communications Director As the seasons shift and fresh blooms begin to appear, there’s a natural pull to spend more time outdoors. At our community, gardening is one of the most enjoyed ways residents embrace the warmer months. It offers more than just a chance to grow flowers […]