Telemarketing Fraud “If It Sounds Too Good To Be True, Then It Probably Is!”
By Tamia R. Banks, HSM BA, LPN, CMCN, Senior Solutions Broker Use of the telephone for the sale of a wide range of services or products can be an effective, legitimate marketing tool for any number of businesses. However, the legitimacy of well-known companies has provided an excellent opportunity for criminals. Criminals use the same […]
Home Again: The History of Brandon Wood retirement Center
By Alexander Germanis The thought of home conjures warm thoughts for most of us. Our minds drift to simpler times—memories of gathering around the dinner table with family, playing in the parks and streets with old friends, or meeting that special someone and falling in love. Over the decades, however, countless writers have expressed the […]
How Much Will I Need to Retire
By Krista McBeath, McBeath Financial Group As a retirement planner, my mission is to help you achieve your retirement goals. When people consult with me, they often want to know if they have saved enough in their IRA or 401K to enjoy the retirement of their dreams without running out of money. For those […]
Alzheimer’s Association Empowering Through Education
Enduring and overcoming stigma is an ongoing challenge for people living with Alzheimer’s and their care partners. Those living with the disease say myths and misconceptions others have about the disease can make a dementia diagnosis even more challenging. This June, during Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, the Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter is providing numerous […]
A Plant-Based Prescription for Migraines
Information from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine www.pcrm.org Research has shown surprising links between migraines and food. Certain foods can cause migraines, while others can prevent or even treat them. Physicians Committee research published in the Journal of Headache and Pain found that a plant-based diet reduces migraine pain. The severity of participants’ worst […]
Reduce Reuse Redecorate Why You Should Shop for Pre-Owned Furniture
Now may be the time to think about how our purchases can impact our planet and one way to make a positive difference is by purchasing pre-owned or used furniture. Not only is it a great way to save money, but it’s also an excellent way to reduce waste and contribute to a more sustainable […]
Cancer What Millennials & Gen-Xers Need to Know
By Amy Talcott There’s probably no other six-letter word that strikes more fear and uncertainty in someone than the word “cancer.” Unfortunately, that word is being heard more frequently by individuals under 50—more specifically, those in their 30s and 40s. For 38-year-old Kelsey, an afternoon playing with her children resulted in a diagnosis of breast […]
Plan Your Plate
Shifting to a Healthy Eating Style What’s the eating style that’s best for health? Is it a Mediterranean eating plan? Vegetarian? Low carb? With all the eating styles out there, it’s hard to know which one to follow. Healthy eating is one of the best ways to prevent or delay health problems. Eating well, along […]
No One Like a Mother
By Sherry Gordon-Harris, Health Alliance We all know one, you may even be one, or you were blessed to be raised by one. You know exactly what I am talking about. A mom—otherwise known as Mommy, Momma, Mother, Mama and a slew of other nicknames that come with her role. Some of these moms […]
GED at Any Age
By Olga Phelps, Literacy Assistant, Heart of Illinois Adult Literacy Center Heart of Illinois Adult Literacy Center at the YWCA of Pekin is proud to offer a free GED program designed to give adult learners the resources necessary to be able to get their diploma. We have all ages of adult learners working on […]
