Proctor Place
Expertise Comes From Longevity Proctor Place has been providing retirees of the Peoria area with a community of care, respect, and compassion for over 115 years. From their inception on Spring Street a century ago to their comfortably elegant facility on Reservoir Boulevard, they continue to set the bar high in quality retirement living. […]
Still Dreaming of Jeannie
By Nick Thomas No doubt many a teenage lad, and even a few adults, developed a major crush on Barbara Eden during her 5-season run in the 60s sitcom “I Dream of Jeannie.” Now 91, fans are delighted to see the actress looking so youthful and healthy. “I have exercised all my life and […]
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 […]
Building Essential Caregiver Skills
Submitted by Annette Morrison, CRS-A/D, M.S., CCSI Case Coordination LLC Jenny wasn’t prepared for the way mom refused to get dressed for her doctor’s appointment at 9am. Geraldine normally moved slowly, but this morning—the one morning they didn’t have time to waste—she was stubbornly refusing to get ready while doing silly things. She spread […]
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 […]
What to Expect From Home Care
By Angela Petersen, Snyder Village We all have those routine tasks that need doing…washing our hair, sweeping the floor, folding laundry, and cooking meals. The routines of daily life can feel mundane and often thoughtless, that is, until those once-easy tasks become too physically demanding. Perhaps your changing sense of balance is making it […]
How to Navigate EasyRetirementLiving.com
By Alex Germanis Simple Approach The great screen comedian Charlie Chaplin once said: “Simplicity of approach is always best.” We at Easy Retirement Living could not agree more. Your life has been complicated enough already, so there’s no reason to make retirement the same way. So, we have striven to make EasyRetirementLiving.com not only […]
Eat the Rainbow
Pair Seafood and Seasonal Produce for Colorful, Healthy Recipes Focusing your menus on health-conscious recipes that look as good as they make you feel is key to making positive lifestyle changes. Adding big flavors that satisfy cravings to easy, go-to recipes can be a big step toward reaching health goals throughout the year. “Eating […]
Finely Tailored Exercise
By Alexander Germanis There is no denying how much better something made just for you can make you feel. A finely tailored suit can make a man feel like a sophisticated gentleman. A meal seasoned and prepared just the way you want it can taste phenomenally better than one ordered straight off the menu. […]
April 2023 Peoria NV Issue
