November 2022 Peoria NV
Cold Weather Safety Tips — Senior Safety in Winter Months
Submitted by Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center Winter is coming. Fall is already upon us and cold air, snow, and the holiday season are soon to follow. As we move into the last season of 2022, here are some tips on keeping yourself and your senior loved ones safe this winter season. Home […]
Sail Safely Through Medicare Open Enrollment With S.H.I.P.
Submitted by Annette Morrison, M.S., CRS-A/D Tom put on his turn signal and pulled onto the shoulder of the road. As the officer approached his driver’s side window, he pressed the button to roll down his window and allow the officer to talk to him. “Can I see your license, registration and proof of […]
The Great Thanksgiving 2022 Dilemma: How to Cook the Turkey This Year
By Derek Brawner It’s November—that means the Thanksgiving holiday will soon be upon us. This year, I’m faced with a true dilemma of how to cook the turkey. I have three possible options. For the past 13 years, I’ve taken it upon myself to cook the turkey for the entire family that gathers for […]
Fall Into Fitness to Improve Balance & Mobility
Falling is a common concern among seniors, particularly as a fall has the potential to be more devastating for an older adult than the small scrape or bruise many might expect. A simple step like joining a senior fitness program can significantly reduce the impact of falls or even prevent them entirely. Not only are […]
“A Quilt Is a Warm Hug”
Submitted by Lutheran Hillside Village A quilt is a warm hug,” said Annette Smith, founder of the Samaritan Quilts group and resident at Lutheran Hillside Village in Peoria, Illinois, a Lutheran Senior Services Life Plan Community. Annette, 101, has motivated and inspired others to embrace the art of quilting. Together they create lap quilts […]
Safety Tips for Wheelchair Users
Submitted by ADA Total Access, Inc. When you are planning to spend time outdoors enjoying activities with friends and families, it certainly has its own set of risks that wheelchair users will want to be aware of regarding their chairs, wheelchair ramp, and overall safety. Here, National Ramp discusses some quick tips to help […]
A Functional Health Approach to Neuropathy
Submitted by One Degree Functional Health As we look forward to the colder months ahead, nerve and joint pain are bound to increase. What used to be a time to look forward to walks through an apple orchard and enjoying time with family over the holidays has become a time of increased pain medications, […]
Just the Right Balance
By Alexander Germanis With the autumn inevitably comes increased hours of darkness. One of the most pleasant ways to pass time during the ever-lengthening evenings is by listening to music. What few people think about when listening to their favorite tunes, however, is the important role balance plays in music. From the proper number of […]
October 2022 Peoria NV
