The Power of Pets
By Sherry Gordon-Harris, Health Alliance My mother received a puppy as a gift. My father-in-law found this little chocolate Labrador lost in the woods where they live in rural Mississippi. She named him Cocoa. She sent me a photo and called me with such joy and happiness. She was holding him all wrapped up in […]
Welbrook: Living Life Well
By Holly Hall, CDP, CMP, Executive Director Welbrook at Bloomington opened its doors as a new option for senior living in the Bloomington-Normal area nearly two years ago—and today, the community is thriving! At Welbrook, the happiness and well-being of residents are top priority. The community takes great care to provide the supportive services and […]
Turning 65 and Still Working?
What You Need to Know About Medicare By Steven A. Buttice Older adults are working longer. By 2018, 24 percent of men and about 16 percent of women ages 65 and older were in the labor force. These levels are projected to rise further by 2026, to 26 percent for men and 18 percent for women. […]
Help Yourself to Healthier Hummus
Whether you’re hosting a houseful of guests or simply keeping your family’s hunger at bay before dinner, appetizers can be a home chef’s best friend. Simple options like dips allow for personalization while keeping cook time to a minimum. The next time you’re looking for a quick fix, consider this Caramelized Sweet Onion Hummus recipe […]
Liberty Village of Pekin: Custom Care for Custom Needs
Custom Care for Custom Needs By Alexander Germanis Many clothing items carry tags that reveal a well-known fallacy: one size fits all. Not only does this statement prove incorrect with clothing, it fails to apply to most aspects of life. Different people require different amounts of space, different levels of attention, different dietary needs, and […]
Doctors in Concert
‘Doctors in Concert’ Has 2020 Vision for Children’s Discovery Museum’s New Medical Exhibit By Amy Pitzer The Children’s Discovery Museum plans to open its new Healthy Me! medical exhibit in August of 2020 and funds from this year’s Doctors in Concert will directly support the design, fabrication, and installation of this highly anticipated exhibit. “We’re […]
A Sound Gift
Presented by Micki McCarthy, CGPA, Director of Gift Planning, OSF HealthCare Foundation and Lanna Scannell, MBA, CFRE, Strategic Philanthropy Officer, OSF HealthCare Foundation When Marg Colley decided to make a gift to charity, she wanted two things: to honor her late husband, Bruce, and see her gift at work. A man admired for his quick […]
