May 2022 Bloomington NV Issue
April 2022 Peoria NV Issue
Remember How It Was
By Sandra Dempsey Post When March arrives, I feel like a survivor when it comes to the weather. Granted abundant snow can fall during those 31 days, but rarely does it linger long. Perhaps March is as eager for warmer weather as we are since we go from moderate to cold, snow, dreariness, and shortly […]
Communicating With Individuals With Alzheimer’s or Dementia
By Angela Kauffman, Snyder Village Having healthy, clear communication is a vital building block in any relationship, whether that be in a business setting or in our personal lives. Good communication does not always come easily and often requires focused effort. And if you are trying to communicate with someone who has Alzheimer’s disease or […]
Wellness Becomes a Daily Routine for Residents
Submitted by Lutheran Hillside Village Yoga, stretch, strength, balance, water aerobics, water volleyball, tai chi, bingo, card games, line dancing, Wii bowling. This is a short list of a few of the activities that take place at the Wilson Wellness Center at Lutheran Hillside Village, a Lutheran Senior Services (LSS) Life Plan Community, in Peoria, […]
2022 Peoria Senior Living Tour
In life we have 2 options: Option #1: Prepare by planning ahead. Option #2: Deal with the emergency caused by the lack of planning. As we age, life is full of challenges and for this reason, each year, we put on an event called the Senior Living Tour. During this fact finding and fun event, […]
Sugar Creek Home Visits Continuing the Journey to Memory Care
Submitted by Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center Choosing the right community for long-term care is not a decision that can be taken lightly or made without great consideration. It is important that residents, and you—family and loved ones—feel confident our staff and management teams know your collective history and the resident’s life story. When […]
RSVP Retired Senior Volunteer Program
Submitted by the YWCA YWCA’s RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) is a one-stop resource for adults 55 and older who want to get involved in the community through volunteerism. Participants are carefully matched with non-profit agencies throughout McLean County for short- or long-term commitments. RSVP members are connected to a broad network of meaningful volunteer […]
Best Buddies in Central Illinois To Host Friendship Walk in Normal, IL
Best Buddies International, a groundbreaking nonprofit founded in 1989 by Anthony K. Shriver to establish a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development and inclusive living for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), is excited to announce the Best Buddies Friendship Walk: April 30th at the Corn Crib […]
Nutrition After Menopause—Be Your Best at Every Age
By Bruce Young, MD, Scientific Advisory Board member for the Grain Foods Foundation Health care professionals are often asked by their female patients, friends, and family members if nutrition needs to be changed with aging and especially after menopause. For women, every stage of life brings different nutritional needs. To be your best at any […]
