Taking Steps to Prevent Falls
Submitted by the Villas of Holly Brook When you’re young, an injury from a fall may sideline you for a few days or weeks, but a full recovery is usually quick. As you get older, the consequences of falls can become more serious, setting up a sequence of events that can have longstanding implications on […]
OSF HealthCare Breaks Ground on New Cancer Institute
Presented by Lanna Scannell, CFRE, Director of Strategic Philanthropy, OSF HealthCare Foundation OSF HealthCare marked a new era on August 17 with the official groundbreaking for the OSF HealthCare Cancer Institute, a 180,000-square-foot building on the campus of OSF HealthCare Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria. With a goal of transforming the way cancer care […]
Festival of Nativities
The Peoria Area Community Festival of Nativities is back for its sixth year! Last year we held a Worldwide Virtual Nativity with over 12,000 views, including participants from 28 states and 14 countries, but this year we are in-person and just as good as ever. The Community Festival of Nativities: A Thrill of Hope will […]
Teaching & Preaching
By Sandra Dempsey Post Even a brief conversation with Pastor Jack Thompson of Bartonville allows the listener to recognize a man who loves life and recognizes kindness in other people. He’s honest, doesn’t try to make situations seem better than they are, but is willing to try and help make them better. Of strong faith, […]
I’m Too Smart To Fall For a Scam
By Pam Atkinson M.S, Elm Haven Place Yes, you probably are, but can you control all aspects of your life that make you vulnerable to scammers? Scammers are not the greasy haired, beady-eyed sleezy person of our parents’ time. Actually, they are intelligent manipulators who use narcissistic behaviors, as well as knowledge gained in higher […]
What Is Outpatient Therapy?
Submitted by Saxony Court Senior Living When recovering from an illness, surgery, or injury, you may need outpatient rehabilitation. This means you will get one or more types of therapy after you leave the hospital or clinic. Your options are to either go to an outpatient rehab facility, or in some cases, treatment may take […]
How To Plan for Discharge After a Hospital Stay
By Angela Kauffman, Snyder Village A trip to the hospital is sometimes an unexpected shock, but the next steps after being discharged don’t have to be a surprise. Having a hospital discharge plan can help make the transition smooth and ensure the well-being of your loved one. Discharge Planning Whether being discharged home, to a […]
Taking Care to People Where They Live
Presented by Lanna Scannell, CFRE, Director of Strategic Philanthropy, OSF HealthCare Foundation The nagging feeling of hunger can be debilitating. For a child, or a worried parent, it is even worse. Perhaps it is not hunger, perhaps it is a heartfelt desire to afford and have access to healthier food. Food insecurity is a problem […]
Look Closer — A Lesson From My Son
By Jonathan Davis, Health Alliance Look closer and you will see a surprise.” These are the words my son whispered as he convinced me to peer into a microscope focused on a slide labeled “Berry Hair.” I was amazed at what I saw. What looked like a tiny hair to the naked eye actually appeared […]
Volunteer-crafted Twiddle Muffs Keep Hospice Patients Engaged
By Chelsea Cook-McCarrell, General Manager for VITAS® Healthcare Anyone who has ever witnessed the agitated and nervous behavior of a patient with dementia or Alzheimer’s, or seen nursing home residents in wheelchairs seemingly staring into space for hours on end: Meet twiddle muff—and meet 65-year-old Wanda, a VITAS Healthcare volunteer who makes them. The twiddle muff does exactly […]
