The Perfect Summertime Pie
Summer is the time to relax, refresh, and indulge in sweet and heavenly treats. While you’re lounging on the patio, enjoy a cool, creamy, and absolutely divine dessert that’s perfect on a hot day. This luscious Coconut Key Lime Cream Pie has a smooth texture with toasted shredded coconut on top. It’s sweet, but not […]
GEMS of the Prairie Quilters
What do you think when you hear the word “Quilt”? Think again. Today, the magic of fabric art includes modern art and collage quilting. As quilters we will forever honor the tradition of quilting, both machine and hand quilting, handed down through the generations. But these are not your granny’s quilts! Yes, most of us […]
Do You Have the Right Fiduciary?
By Tim Kirk, Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen When creating an estate plan, an important decision is who to name as your fiduciary. A fiduciary is a fancy legal term for the person who will take care of your property for you if you are unable to do it yourself, such as an agent […]
In Motion
By Alexander Germanis From our very first days on earth, we are encouraged to be active. From infancy to adulthood, the physical benefits of being active are drilled into our minds by parents, teachers, and doctors alike. Building muscle, strengthening bones, and keeping the circulatory system clear are all crucial to living long, healthy lives, […]
Sunflower Days at Rader Family Farms
The unwelcome arrival of COVID-19 in early 2020 brought lots of hand-wringing. Was it safe to go anywhere? How could folks retain some level of normalcy amid the massive lifestyle upheaval? Rader Family Farms wasn’t sure if it would be open for its fall season, but the farm couldn’t wait to plan. In fact, the […]
Is Your Noggin’ Sloggin’?
All Aboard the Brain Train! Submitted by Annette Morrison, M.S., CRS A/D Evelyn knew she should have said yes, but she was so used to staying home alone—ever since the pandemic started—and it had become such a habit. When Judy, her long-time friend, had invited her to the new group starting up she automatically […]
Biggest Threats to a Comfortable Retirement?
Submitted by Jack Conlisk, Edward Jones Financial Advisor If you save and invest for decades, you’d like to know you can retire without financial worries. Nonetheless, you still have to be aware of some threats to a comfortable retirement—and how to respond to them. These threats include: Inflation – Inflation has been high recently, but […]
Can You Lengthen Your Life?
Researchers Explore How to Stay Healthy Longer Want the secret to living a longer and healthier life? Scientists have found ways to prolong the healthy lifespans of worms, mice, and even monkeys. Their work has revealed exciting new clues about the biology of aging. But solid evidence still shows that the best way to boost […]
Always on the Move
By Alexander Germanis Life never stops flowing. It has a way of moving along and we can choose to be rigid and let it pass us by or be open and active and be carried along with it. For seniors, retiring does not mean it is time to stop moving with life; to the contrary, […]
When Bug Bites Turn Serious
Information from OSF HealthCare Warmer temperatures bring the return of pesky insects, especially at dusk. Experts say while most bug bites are not serious, there are times when you need to see a healthcare provider immediately. Most Bites Can Be Treated Quickly Andrew Zasada, MD, an internal medicine physician at OSF HealthCare, says treatment […]
