A Grand-Mom: An Unexpected Modern-Day Role
Submitted by Annette Morrison, CRS-A/D, M.S., CCSI Case Coordination LLC Judith took the hand of her two-year-old grandson, Mickey, and walked through the grocer door. She felt a little overwhelmed. What would she need to buy to take care of him? It had been years since she was responsible for a little one and […]
Key Symptoms of Dementia
Submitted by Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center Everyone’s experience with dementia is different. While your parent or loved one may struggle with general memory loss, someone else may not be displaying issues with memory, but struggle more with loss of general reasoning. In simpler terms, the impact dementia has on any one person—and […]
A Heritage of Community Spirit at Work
Everyone seems to be busy these days, but helping others in our community is something we should all consider to make a difference in other peoples’ lives. Many people came together at Heritage Health–Therapy & Senior Care in Normal and volunteered their time to make the gardens beautiful again for the residents and their families […]
Want To Host a Barbecue on a Budget? 5 Tips To Save Money When Grilling
If you’re one of the 70 percent of all households in the U.S. to own a grill or smoker, you’re probably enjoying summer cookouts and barbecues! However, with the rising cost of food, your backyard get-togethers might be costing more than in previous years. You don’t have to skimp on your meats and vegetables to […]
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Nutrition for Older Adults
Submitted by Villas of Holly Brook What Is Nutrition and Why Is It Important for Older Adults? Nutrition is about eating a healthy and balanced diet so your body gets the nutrients that it needs. Nutrients are substances in foods that our bodies need so they can function and grow. They include carbohydrates, fats, proteins, […]
Questions to Ask When Looking at Senior Living Communities
By Angela Kauffman, Snyder Village When considering senior living communities and looking at all the options available, dozens of questions may come to mind. What would it really be like to live there? Are the people friendly? What kind of help is provided? What costs should I expect? Can I bring my furniture? What about […]
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 market to […]
Together We #EndAlz
By Alexander Germanis As the summer wind sweeps across the prairies, it carries with it memories of summers past and moments from bygone eras: holiday picnics, family campouts and vacations, moments of happiness and joy with both friends and family. While these memories can admittedly spark pangs of melancholy in many of us, there is […]
