Steps Toward Heart-Healthy Eating
As the leading cause of death among Americans, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease often results from uncontrolled high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, overweight and obesity. However, a heart-healthy eating plan can help lower or control these risk factors and put you and your family on a path toward […]
A ‘Sand-Pie’ Lesson for Retirement Planning
Submitted by Krista McBeath, McBeath Financial Group For the sake of your retirement planning, I’m going to share with you one of my most painful and costly childhood mistakes. The cost was in damages to my Dad’s vehicle, and the pain was definitely felt on my backside. It’s only one of the two times […]
Fall Vibes With Medicare’s Annual Open Enrollment Period
Submitted by Annette Morrison, M.S., CRS-A/D As the leaves turn brilliant orange, red, and yellow all across Illinois, Senior Health Insurance Counselors (SHIP) are refreshing their knowledge of Medicare rules and regulations. They are rolling out the appointment books, stocking the brochure racks, and brushing up on their Plan Finder skills over the internet, […]
Person-Centered Care
By Alexander Germanis The opportunity of looking for a new place to call home should be one that brings happiness and a sense of accomplishment. However, when it comes as an abrupt change in a person’s life such as moving to an assisted living community, it may feel more overwhelming than exciting. The team […]
