Proctor Place

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Expertise Comes From Longevity   Proctor Place has been providing retirees of the Peoria area with a community of care, respect, and compassion for over 115 years. From their inception on Spring Street a century ago to their comfortably elegant facility on Reservoir Boulevard, they continue to set the bar high in quality retirement living. […]

Grace in Assisted Living

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By Alexander Germanis   One of the most difficult things for most humans to do is ask for help. Our pride, vanity, and egos are so very often tied up in a need to “do it on our own.” To ask for help may be bad enough, but to require it on a regular basis […]

Liberty Estates – Fellowship, Fun, Community, and Care

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By Alexander Germanis Homeowners on the fence about selling their houses have witnessed a tremendous boom in the real estate market in the last year or so. Home values are higher than they’ve been in many years. Of course the flip side of that coin is that finding and buying a new home has become […]

Apostolic Christian Skylines Salem Memory Care—Peace of Mind

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By Alexander Germanis Thousands of years ago in the Middle East a king known as Melchizedek ruled over a land called Salem. Derived from the Hebrew word for peace, Salem’s full name was Uru-Salem, from which we now get the name Jerusalem, or City of Peace. Perhaps since those Old Testament days has the name […]

Finding the Right Dementia Care Home for Your Parent

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Submitted by Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center Looking for a dementia care home for your parent? Here are your basic choices explained. Plus, 14 questions you should ask. It can be hard to make sense of all the different choices when you’re looking for a dementia care community for your mom or dad. There […]

How To Plan for Discharge After a Hospital Stay

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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 […]

Love Crosses Any Divide

Even the most tranquil watery divide needs to be navigated with skill and care. Crossing expanses made turbulent by weather or obstacles beneath the surface demands levels of skills and care beyond those of mere novices. The last year has been anything but smooth sailing. This has been particularly true for senior communities across the […]