Things You Should Know About Your Prescription Drug Coverage
By Steven A. Buttice II Have you had your prescription drug coverage reviewed lately? Insurance isn’t a one size fits all situations for individuals. It is important to have your coverage reviewed annually. Plans change their formularies, premiums, and deductibles from year to year and what was most cost efficient for the current year […]
Peanut Butter Perfection
If you’ve ever taken a bite of something and the only word that came to mind was “yum,” you know what it’s like to experience this dessert. It’s fluffy, sweet, perfectly crumbly, and tastes delicious. It’s rich but light. It’s a dessert that will likely never go out of style. You can stop guessing what […]
Reduce Reuse Redecorate: Why You Should Shop for Pre-Owned Furniture
Now may be the time to think about how our purchases can impact our planet and one way to make a positive difference is by purchasing pre-owned or used furniture. Not only is it a great way to save money, but it’s also an excellent way to reduce waste and contribute to a more sustainable […]
Health & Well-Being Three Ways a Medicare Advantage Fitness Plan Could Help Reduce Your Health Risks
Have you heard the saying, “Movement Is Medicine?” Countless studies have shown that physical activity can help reduce the risks of serious health conditions, such as heart disease, diabetes, back and neck pain, some types of cancer, and even falls. That’s why the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that adults aged 65 and […]
Telemarketing Fraud “If It Sounds Too Good To Be True, Then It Probably Is!”
By Tamia R. Banks, HSM BA, LPN, CMCN, Senior Solutions Broker Use of the telephone for the sale of a wide range of services or products can be an effective, legitimate marketing tool for any number of businesses. However, the legitimacy of well-known companies has provided an excellent opportunity for criminals. Criminals use the same […]
Home Again: The History of Brandon Wood retirement Center
By Alexander Germanis The thought of home conjures warm thoughts for most of us. Our minds drift to simpler times—memories of gathering around the dinner table with family, playing in the parks and streets with old friends, or meeting that special someone and falling in love. Over the decades, however, countless writers have expressed the […]
Plan Your Plate
Shifting to a Healthy Eating Style What’s the eating style that’s best for health? Is it a Mediterranean eating plan? Vegetarian? Low carb? With all the eating styles out there, it’s hard to know which one to follow. Healthy eating is one of the best ways to prevent or delay health problems. Eating well, along […]
No One Like a Mother
By Sherry Gordon-Harris, Health Alliance We all know one, you may even be one, or you were blessed to be raised by one. You know exactly what I am talking about. A mom—otherwise known as Mommy, Momma, Mother, Mama and a slew of other nicknames that come with her role. Some of these moms […]
GED at Any Age
By Olga Phelps, Literacy Assistant, Heart of Illinois Adult Literacy Center Heart of Illinois Adult Literacy Center at the YWCA of Pekin is proud to offer a free GED program designed to give adult learners the resources necessary to be able to get their diploma. We have all ages of adult learners working on […]
What to Expect From Home Care
By Angela Petersen, Snyder Village We all have those routine tasks that need doing…washing our hair, sweeping the floor, folding laundry, and cooking meals. The routines of daily life can feel mundane and often thoughtless, that is, until those once-easy tasks become too physically demanding. Perhaps your changing sense of balance is making it […]
