Unable to Work? What’s Next?
By Beth Cooper Ingle, Certified Senior Advisor® Let’s admit it, the past few years have been tough…one of loss; loss of income, loss of jobs, loss of health, and for some the biggest loss of all—loved ones. While things are looking up for most since COVID, some of us are still struggling with loss […]
Dads and Summer Kool-Aid Stands
By Janie Beharelle, 50 Plus N&V Reader Several years ago my husband and I were cleaning our basement one sunny summer day. We decided to take a break from that task when my husband noticed the kids across the street were selling Kool-Aid at a makeshift stand. Two boys and a girl around ten […]
A Tempting Dinner With Endless Toppings
Cheese and sour cream, cilantro and guacamole, lettuce and salsa – the combinations are nearly endless with these make-at-home Taco Cups. You can save time in the kitchen and room on your plate for dips, salsa and sides, making them a perfect fit for weeknight dinners with loved ones. To find more family meal ideas, […]
Retired but Just Getting Started
In the Greater Peoria area, a growing number of seniors are turning retirement into a launchpad—not a finish line. On a breezy Saturday morning along the Peoria RiverFront Market, Jim is already on his third sale of the day. A young couple lingers over a set of handcrafted wooden cutting boards, running their fingers […]
More Than Just a Meal
The Heartbeat of the Table at Graceland Center Walk through the doors of the Graceland Center for Purposeful Aging, and the first thing you’ll feel is the warmth. It’s the instant greeting, the genuine smile, and a vibe that feels a bit like Cheers—though we use name tags to make sure “everybody knows your […]
How Gardening Supports Senior Wellness
By Jim Lovell, Snyder Village Marketing and Communications Director As the seasons shift and fresh blooms begin to appear, there’s a natural pull to spend more time outdoors. At our community, gardening is one of the most enjoyed ways residents embrace the warmer months. It offers more than just a chance to grow flowers […]
Chapter 9: Coming Home With Confidence
How one couple used timing, technology, and wisdom to make a long-distance move feel like home again. By Shannon Fonner, Senior Real Estate Specialist®, Sunflower Real Estate Group Story Grant and Lila had never been strangers to change. Over the years, they had lived in more than one place, built more than one […]
The Stories We Keep
Downsizing isn’t just about clearing space—it’s about deciding which memories still need a place to live. Why Letting Go Is So Hard For many seniors, downsizing isn’t just about square footage—it’s about memory. Over the years, everyday objects quietly collect meaning. A mixing bowl becomes the one used for birthday cakes. A tool becomes […]
Spring Into Fitness
By Robert Schwander, Owner, Fitness Counseling, Inc. Once again that wonderful time of year has arrived with sprouting flowers, blooming trees, and birds singing. Springtime is a time for renewal—glance outside your window or take a nice walk and you will see change all around you. For many people, springtime is a new beginning […]
Save Time, Tackle Dinner With a Quick and Convenient Stir-Fry
If hectic weeknights leave you feeling like time is constantly slipping away, saving a few extra minutes in the kitchen can begin with alternative cooking methods and easy recipes without all the fuss. Rather than waiting for the oven to preheat, you can tackle dinner by stir-frying your way to a delicious meal. For a […]