July 2022 Peoria NV Issue
Memory, Forgetfulness, and Aging: What’s Normal and What’s Not?
By Kristyn Durre, Community Resource Director, Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center Many older people worry about their memory and other thinking abilities. For example, they might be concerned about taking longer than before to learn new things, or they might sometimes forget to pay a bill. These changes are usually signs of mild forgetfulness—often a […]
Reaching Retirement: Now What?
By Krista McBeath, McBeath Financial You’ve worked hard your whole life anticipating the day you could finally retire. Well, that day has arrived! But with it comes the realization that you’ll need to carefully manage your assets to give them lasting potential. Review Your Portfolio Regularly Traditional wisdom holds that retirees should value the safety […]
Hey June!
By Sherry Gordon-Harris Every season, I can’t wait for the next season to be here (like when it’s finally summer, I’m waiting for fall and the cooler temperatures). I’ve always done that, but I’m getting better about living in the moment. Hey June! Now that the beginning of summer is almost here, I’ve started thinking […]
Finding Your New Groove When Dealing With Heartbreak or Grief
By Kimberly Blaker Going through a breakup, divorce, or the death of a spouse isn’t easy. You’ve lost your lover and your confidant, cheerleader, activity partner, support system, and best friend. Such a loss can be devastating. As such, it’s only natural to grieve. In fact, allowing yourself to grieve is vital to your recovery. […]
June 2022 BN NV
7 Diet Tips To Help You Manage Diabetes
Submitted by Oak Street Health Diabetes management can be supported with a balanced diet of nutrient-rich foods. By incorporating these foods into your diet and avoiding those that will spike your levels, you can reduce the risk of complications caused by diabetes. To help support healthy blood glucose levels, consider the following food tips: 1. […]
Exercise Tips for Older Adults
Submitted by Villas of Holly Brook As you grow older, you go through many changes, and you may need to adjust your lifestyle for healthy aging. Physical activity is good for your health at every age. Most people tend to focus on one type of exercise or activity and think they’re doing enough. Research has […]
Hey June!
By Sherry Gordon-Harris, Health Alliance Every season, I can’t wait for the next season to be here (like when it’s finally summer, I’m waiting for fall and the cooler temperatures). I’ve always done that, but I’m getting better about living in the moment. Hey June! Now that the beginning of summer is almost here, I’ve […]
Forward Thinking, Positive Living
By Alexander Germanis There is a power to positivity. Positivity can affect your emotional and physical health. It can even turn defeat into victory. So strong is the very idea of positivity, motivational speaking and self-help books have built up an entire industry on the concept. Part of being positive is being willing to adopt […]
