June 2021 Bloomington Normal NV Issue
Healing Veterans and Helping the Environment Go Hand-in-Hand
What does helping the environment have to do with veterans suffering from psychological trauma brought about by their combat experience? A lot, actually. That is because one organization, Help Heal Veterans (Heal Vets), is busy delivering thousands of arts-and-crafts therapy kits to veterans each month, and most kits are made largely from recycled materials. The […]
Lower Your Risk of Falling
Submitted by Villas of Holly Brook The Basics You can make small changes to help prevent falls. More than 1 in 4 older adults fall each year. Falling can lead to broken bones, trouble getting around, and other health problems – especially if you are age 65 or older. A fracture (broken bone) can cause pain and […]
Plan Ahead as Dementia Progresses
Submitted by Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia are progressive diseases, meaning that, as time goes on, the disease will likely get worse. Not everyone living with dementia will experience it in exactly the same way, and the rate at which the disease progresses varies from person to […]
Pros and Cons of Retiring Somewhere Else & How to Manage Life if You Do
By Kimberly Blaker When you’re finally able to retire, a new and exciting chapter in life begins. You no longer have to dedicate your time and energy to a job or raising kids. For many retirees, this means a return to focusing on their own wants and needs. One of the most significant changes new […]
