Where the Heart Is – Brandon Wood Retirement Center
By Alexander Germanis As the prairie winds gain strength and the temperatures drop, our minds tend to turn away from the sun-drenched activities and vacations of summer, and we instead seek shelter in warm, inviting, familiar surroundings. Such comforts are best found in the places we call home, wherever that may be. For many […]
Cruising the Mississippi River
a Quintessential American Experience Cruising the Upper Mississippi River is more than a vacation; it’s an immersion into the heart of American exploration. Back when rivers were the highways, the story of this nation was quickly unfolding. As the country moved west, great communities expanded up and down the Mississippi River. The advent of steam-powered […]
Proctor Place Like it Used to Be, but Better
By Alexander Germanis When major appliances seem to fail at an increased rate, 2,000-dollar televisions are given a mere 10-year life expectancy, and clothing seems to develop holes in a matter of weeks instead of years, it’s not too surprising to hear the phrase: They sure don’t make things like they used to. Consequently, […]
Graceland Center for Purposeful Aging
Enhancing the Lives of older adults By Alexander Germanis It has long been said: You can’t teach an old dog new tricks. This is a tame way of saying once someone reaches a certain age, they are somehow incapable of acquiring new skills or changing how they look at or approach different challenges in […]
Breath of New Life
By Alexander Germanis When purchasing a new house, some families put significant energy into molding their new domicile into one that feels custom made for their preferences and needs. Sometimes these changes involve a simple new coat of paint in a room. Sometimes it means making expensive updates to a kitchen or finishing a […]
Get Active Together
Social Support Can Help Keep You Moving Physical activity has many benefits. Walking, running, biking, swimming, lifting weights, playing sports, and moving more can add years to your life. Physical activity can improve your health, mood, and energy levels. But sometimes, the inspiration to get moving may be lacking. That’s when friends, family, and other […]
Cedars of Lebanon: A Forever Place to Live
By Alexander Germanis It’s no secret the cost of living has gone up dramatically in the last few years. Any visit to the grocery store or paying just about any bill reflects this economic swing. Most people, unfortunately, cannot just look the other way when it comes to increasing costs. Many seniors, especially, live […]
St. Francis Woods Concentrate on Life
By Alexander Germanis Anyone who sits through the credits of a movie will see the shocking number of people who did nothing to actually create the film, but instead supported the people who did. Directors, producers, actors, and others all enjoy the help of aides, drivers, and assistants who handle many of the more […]
10 Healthy Habits to Reduce the Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease
Research shows that healthy behaviors may reduce the risk of cognitive decline and help reduce the risk of dementia. A recent poll reported that retired Americans fear developing dementia more than any other condition. While some brain changes are inevitable as we age, there is a growing body of research to suggest that adopting healthy […]
A Source of Happiness
From the way a toddler’s eyes light up when taking their first steps on their own to the excitement a teenager feels when earning that coveted driver’s license and is finally able to venture out in the world, nothing matches the feeling of independence. It comes when starting a career after years of schooling and […]
