When to Consider a Retirement Community
Submitted by Snyder Village Deciding to move to a retirement community is a significant life decision that involves careful consideration of various factors. It’s not just about recognizing the signs that it might be time to transition; it’s also about understanding how this move can enhance your quality of life. Is it time to […]
The Greater Peoria Honor Flight
Submitted by Lutheran Hillside Village Lutheran Hillside Village, A Lutheran Senior Services Life Plan Community in Peoria, IL, recently participated in a truly special event—the Greater Peoria Honor Flight. With the dedicated effort of Tom Myers, Director of Nursing, and a few other team members, nine veteran residents had the incredible opportunity to fly […]
Beware of Smishing Scams
Submitted by CEFCU You’ve probably received a text message that appears to be from a trusted source — like the United States Postal Service, FedEx, or your financial institution — that tells you there’s an undeliverable package or notifies you of a fictitious transaction on your account. The text then prompts you to take […]
Graceland Center for Purposeful Aging
Enhancing the Lives of older adults By Alexander Germanis It has long been said: You can’t teach an old dog new tricks. This is a tame way of saying once someone reaches a certain age, they are somehow incapable of acquiring new skills or changing how they look at or approach different challenges in […]
Trust Planning Items to Review
By Tim Kirk, Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen All revocable trusts should be reviewed every few years to make sure that they are up to date with the law and that they meet your current goals. The following is a checklist of revocable trust features that you can, and should, review periodically: Do […]
How Many Is Too Many? When Drinking Becomes a Problem
For some people, a glass of wine, a beer, or a cocktail is an occasional treat. Others struggle to stop at just one or even many drinks. Some may drink alcohol in moderation, but still feel like they’re not in control of their drinking. How do you know if alcohol has become a problem for […]
Create a Family-Friendly Grazing Board
A beautifully designed charcuterie board may feel more like a grown-up treat, but with the right ingredients, delicious grazing boards can provide fun and nutrition for the whole family. No matter what you call it, charcuterie boards, grazing boards, and snack platters are all basically the same thing. The boards make a trendy addition to […]
Breath of New Life
By Alexander Germanis When purchasing a new house, some families put significant energy into molding their new domicile into one that feels custom made for their preferences and needs. Sometimes these changes involve a simple new coat of paint in a room. Sometimes it means making expensive updates to a kitchen or finishing a […]
Urine Test Identifies High-risk Prostate Cancers
By Vicki Contie, National Institutes of Health Prostate cancer is a leading cause of cancer death among men nationwide. Screening for prostate cancer typically includes a blood test to measure levels of a substance called prostate specific antigen (PSA), which is produced by the prostate gland. PSA levels can be elevated in men who […]
Scrumptious Ways to Simplify Summertime Meals
Make Weekday Dining a Breeze with Easy, Delicious Recipes From everyday weeknight dinners to picnics in the park, warmer weather and longer days mean families want to spend more time together and less time in the kitchen. This season, look for kitchen hacks that can make fresh and healthy weeknight seasonal recipes a cinch. […]
