Sail Safely Through Medicare Open Enrollment With S.H.I.P.
Submitted by Annette Morrison, M.S., CRS-A/D Tom put on his turn signal and pulled onto the shoulder of the road. As the officer approached his driver’s side window, he pressed the button to roll down his window and allow the officer to talk to him. “Can I see your license, registration and proof of […]
Medical Care Shouldn’t Be a Privilege Consider These Options or Affording Healthcare
By Kimberly Blaker The rising cost of healthcare is a significant concern for most people. But it’s especially true for seniors who likely will have an increasing need for access to medical services as they age and, at the same time, reduced income because of retirement. Without a significant amount of savings, one injury or […]
Creating Meaningful Moments During the Covid Pandemic
Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center in Normal recognizes that those living with memory loss still have the capacity to experience joy and live meaningful lives. Our exclusive Meaningful Moments® is the foundation of our care model. It is a family-centered concept that starts by learning everything there is to know about our residents—their passions, […]
Helping Others Through Working Together
By Sandra Dempsey Post When Bloomington resident Shirley Folz was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2014, she received both chemotherapy and radiation treatments. The latter caused what she calls a “sunburn” type reaction to her skin, causing discomfort. She also had creams and gels to apply to the affected area to keep the skin supple. […]
Science Fiction to Science Fact Mako Robotic-Arm Surgical Assistant for Joint Replacement Surgery
By Alexander Germanis Writers of science fiction have often predicted the future of technology. From Jules Verne’s 19th century stories about nuclear-powered submarines and traveling to the moon to Arthur C. Clarke’s description of the iPad over 40 years before it became reality, science fiction has made more than its fair share of accurate predictions. […]
Laughter Is the Best Medicine
By Alexander Germanis A man walks into his doctor’s office and the doctor asks, “What seems to be the problem?” “Someone painted graffiti on my house last night,” replies the patient. The doctor is understandably confused and asks, “So, why are you telling me?”The patient responds, “I couldn’t make out any of the writing, so […]
5 Ways to Improve Your Heart Health
If you worry that you or someone you love will get heart disease or even have a heart attack, it’s understandable. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States, according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI). Research shows you can lower your risk, particularly […]
