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 […]
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 […]