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 […]
ENCORE 2026
The Morton Civic Chorus, under the direction of Denise Adams, will celebrate their 55th Year of Raising Money for Patients of Chronic Kidney disease with a musical revue entitled “Encore” held at the Bertha Frank Performing Arts Center, May 21 to 23 at 7:30 p.m. and May 24 at 2:00 p.m. “Encore” presented by the […]
Staying Mentally Strong After 60
Simple habits that can help keep your mind active, sharp, and engaged Many people over 60 have experienced the moment: you walk into a room and suddenly forget why you went there. Or you set down your glasses and a few minutes later can’t remember where you left them. Perhaps a familiar name slips […]
The Five-Year Clock No One Sees Coming
Submitted by Tim Whisler, CRPC®, CLTC®, Certified Financial Fiduciary® President of The Whisler Agency, Peoria IL. Most people believe they will “figure out long-term care if it happens.” The problem is that by the time it happens, many of the best options are already gone. We all know that nursing home care is expensive. […]
Retiring? And/or Going on to Medicare
It’s Complicated! By Beth Cooper Ingle, CSA, Medical Reimbursement & Management Services This is complicated and you cannot afford to make a mistake. Are you turning age 65 soon and still working or your spouse is still working and have Health Insurance through an Employer Group Health Plan (EGHP)? If so, you may be […]
Dedicated to Achieving Fitness Goals
By Robert Schwander, Owner, Fitness Counseling, Inc. I am grateful that Becky Unsicker is allowing me to share her fitness journey with you. Becky was born in Peoria, Illinois and was raised in Roanoke, Illinois and attended Roanoke Benson High School. Upon graduating from high school, Becky enrolled in Illinois Central College for child […]
Spring Remodeling With an Eye on Safety
Planning Ahead for Aging in Place For many homeowners across central Illinois, spring feels like a turning point. The days get longer, the light comes back, and suddenly it feels possible to tackle projects that have been on the back burner all winter. Closets get cleaned, garages get organized, and for many people, thoughts […]
Get Smart About Your Heart
4 Tips to Improve Heart Health A crucial component of overall well-being, heart health can be a barometer for living a long, healthy, and happy life. Because heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, taking steps to reduce your controllable risk […]
A Love Story
By Janie Beharelle, 50 Plus N&V Reader This is not my love story, however, it is as touching and powerful as the popular Hollywood movie entitled, “The Notebook.” This is a true-life drama about a couple going through their journey with Alzheimer’s disease. As a nurse who cared for Esther while she was at […]