Tasty Twists on a Traditional Holiday Treat
2 Red Velvet Variations of Seasonal Sweets Embrace the color and flavor of tradition this holiday season with new twists on red velvet desserts. These variations on the classic cake can take your celebrations to new heights by throwing it back to childhood with a little bite of the past. Take a trip down memory […]
Stay Up-to-Date on Common Scams
Submitted by CEFCU Holiday shopping is in full swing, and it’s a prime time for scammers to be looking for opportunities to separate people from their money. Unfortunately, they even try to take advantage of people’s generosity during the holiday season with fake charitable causes. Don’t Let Bah-Humbug Scammers Ruin Your Holiday Spirit […]
Is It Time?
Key Factors for Deciding on Assisted Living Submitted by EasyRetirementLiving.com Deciding whether to move into an assisted living facility is a significant and deeply personal choice for many seniors. This transition can provide support and convenience but may feel overwhelming. To make the best decision, it’s important to consider the benefits and realities […]
The Spirit of Giving
Lutheran Hillside Village Bethel Place Memory Support By Alexander Germanis The end of the year is a time of reflection. Christmas, in particular, tends to be the holiday most aligned with looking to the past, honoring traditions, and building upon longstanding memories. For some seniors, however, the ability to reflect upon the past and […]
Supporting Our Quilting Communities
By Rita Latour I have just completed the Illinois State Shop Hop. It was two months of traveling the state from North to South and East to West. It was amazing how vastly different the 71 participating stores were, and the varied fabrics and projects offered. During this journey, several stores that I genuinely enjoyed […]
Simple, Flavorful Fall Dessert
If your family’s taste buds have grown tired of apple-inspired fall desserts, simply look toward another quintessential autumn flavor: pumpkin. Quick and easy to prepare using a spice cake mix that provides all the flavor without the stress, this cake can be dressed to impress at a fall gathering or served after weeknight dinner. […]
Sharing First-Hand Accounts of Military Service
More than a century after the signing of the Treaty of Versailles ended World War I, stories told by American veterans who served during this pivotal time offer fascinating insights into this period. To preserve and share history as it happened through the lens of those who lived it, the Library of Congress Veterans History […]
Where the Heart Is – Brandon Wood Retirement Center
By Alexander Germanis As the prairie winds gain strength and the temperatures drop, our minds tend to turn away from the sun-drenched activities and vacations of summer, and we instead seek shelter in warm, inviting, familiar surroundings. Such comforts are best found in the places we call home, wherever that may be. For many […]
A Quick Guide to Understanding Tremor
It’s More Than Just an Occasional Shaky Hand Tremor can occur in any part of the body and becomes a problem when it interferes with daily activities. Sometimes it can be a symptom of underlying neurological disorders. What Is Tremor? Tremor is an unintentional, recurring muscle contraction that causes shaking movements in one […]
Tired, Achy Eyes?
Finding Relief for Eye Discomfort Are your eyes tired, dry, or achy? Many factors can contribute to these types of symptoms. But a big culprit can be intense use of your eyes. Spending too much time looking at screens and held devices, like smartphones, can strain your eyes. So can normal aging. What can you […]
