7 Must-Have Items for those Aging in Place
Submitted by ADA Total Access, Inc. Here are seven items that every senior citizen should have in their homes to comfortably and safely age in place. Smart Medication Dispensers Medication dispensers have gone beyond the weekly containers we’ve all seen for years. There is a wide array of products and apps on the […]
No Place Like It – Victory Home Care Services
By Alexander Germanis When Dorothy Gale clicked her ruby slipper-shod heels together three times, she expressed a sentiment to which nearly everyone can relate: There’s no place like home. For most people, home is a place of memories, warmth, and comfort, and the longer one calls a place home, the harder it can be […]
Discover Fun, Friendship, and Learning at Miller Park Adult Center!
The Miller Park Adult Center is a warm and inviting space where older adults (55+) can come together, make new friends, and participate in a wide array of engaging activities and recreational opportunities. Whether you’re looking to learn a new game, tackle a challenging puzzle, dive into a good book, or engage in some friendly […]
Senior-Friendly Activities in Our Area
Submitted by Evergreen Place & Evergreen Village If you’re new to the Normal community or simply curious about what it has to offer your senior, get ready for some good news! There are abundant fun things to try, interesting places to visit, and friendly residents to greet. Your loved one will feel welcome and […]
Normal Township’s ARC Buzzing With Opportunity to Get Active in 2023 & Beyond
The Normal Township Activity & Recreation Center (ARC) team has much to celebrate this National Senior Center Month as we look back on a year full of success in growing many of ARC’s longstanding programs and providing new opportunities for local older adults to engage, stay active, and reduce risk for social isolation. While it […]
Making the Right Choice: Stand-Alone or Embedded Memory Care?
Submitted by Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center There are few words in our language that strike such a visceral reaction as “dementia.” Even when couched into less intimidating terms such as “cognitive decline,” or “impaired memory” the message is the same: life as we know it is changed on a dime. Whether the […]
The Perfect Summertime Pie
Summer is the time to relax, refresh, and indulge in sweet and heavenly treats. While you’re lounging on the patio, enjoy a cool, creamy, and absolutely divine dessert that’s perfect on a hot day. This luscious Coconut Key Lime Cream Pie has a smooth texture with toasted shredded coconut on top. It’s sweet, but not […]
GEMS of the Prairie Quilters
What do you think when you hear the word “Quilt”? Think again. Today, the magic of fabric art includes modern art and collage quilting. As quilters we will forever honor the tradition of quilting, both machine and hand quilting, handed down through the generations. But these are not your granny’s quilts! Yes, most of us […]
Do You Have the Right Fiduciary?
By Tim Kirk, Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen When creating an estate plan, an important decision is who to name as your fiduciary. A fiduciary is a fancy legal term for the person who will take care of your property for you if you are unable to do it yourself, such as an agent […]
In Motion
By Alexander Germanis From our very first days on earth, we are encouraged to be active. From infancy to adulthood, the physical benefits of being active are drilled into our minds by parents, teachers, and doctors alike. Building muscle, strengthening bones, and keeping the circulatory system clear are all crucial to living long, healthy lives, […]
