McBeath Financial Group Beyond Retirement
By Alexander Germanis “A penny saved is a penny earned,” is an axiom that holds as true today as it did the day Benjamin Franklin first dispensed this financial advice. The only problem is a penny does not go anywhere near as far as it did in his day. In fact, if the founding father […]
Nutrition After Menopause—Be Your Best at Every Age
By Bruce Young, MD, Scientific Advisory Board member for the Grain Foods Foundation Health care professionals are often asked by their female patients, friends, and family members if nutrition needs to be changed with aging and especially after menopause. For women, every stage of life brings different nutritional needs. To be your best at any […]
Doctors in Concert Fundraiser Returns To In-person Event April 29 Supporting Vital Playful Learning
Doctors in Concert returns in-person to the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Bloomington at 6pm on Friday, April 29. This fundraising event is a unique showcase of local physicians’ musical talents to raise funds for health-related initiatives at the Children’s Discovery Museum, such as the new Healthy Me exhibit and Prescription for Play. Physician musicians […]
More Americans Are Considering Electric Vehicles
Americans are increasingly looking to electrify their daily on-road travel, according to a new study. A study, conducted by Engine’s CARAVAN on behalf of MINI USA, finds that half of all consumers nationwide expect the American automotive market to be mostly electric within 15 years. What’s more, 80 percent said they would also consider an […]
Winter Boredom Busters Fun Ways to Keep Your Energy and Spirits High
By Kimberly Blaker Does being cooped up through the long winter months have you feeling down and lethargic? Staying physically and mentally active is essential to maintaining your energy and keeping your spirits high. So give the following boredom busters a try. Film festival. These are often held during the winter months at independent theaters, […]
Holiday Traditions For You & Yours to Treasure
By Kimberly Blaker Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Eid al-Fitr, Bodhi Day, or the winter solstice, holiday traditions are a fun way for families to bond and create fond memories. The traditions you choose are limited only by your imagination in the way you and your family carry them out. The following are a […]
Connections and Community Are the Carriage Crossing Way
By Jackie Pope-Ganser, CADDCT, CDP, CDCS Executive Director, Carriage Crossing at Bloomington When you determine that it’s time to start researching new living options as you age and decide the right move for you is Assisted Living, what do you think will be the deciding factor in choosing the right community? When you know you […]
Medical Care Shouldn’t Be a Privilege Consider These Options or Affording Healthcare
By Kimberly Blaker The rising cost of healthcare is a significant concern for most people. But it’s especially true for seniors who likely will have an increasing need for access to medical services as they age and, at the same time, reduced income because of retirement. Without a significant amount of savings, one injury or […]
Making the Right Choice: Stand-Alone Or Embedded Memory Care?
Submitted by Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center There are few words in our language that strike such a visceral reaction as ‘dementia.’ Even when couched into less intimidating terms such as ‘cognitive decline,’ or ‘impaired memory’ the message is the same: life as we know it is changed on a dime. Whether the diagnosis […]
Want to Share a Life Experience With Others? 8 Steps to Writing a Great Memoir
By Kimberly Blaker Everyone who has ever lived has a story to tell. As you approach mid to later life, you may find yourself reflecting on your past. Perhaps you realize you’ve lived through significant or relatable events, experiences, choices, and changes that would be fascinating or helpful to others. This is what leads many […]
