Remembering Celebrations Gone By
Four letter words often get a bad rap which really isn’t fair. Sure there are some very strong meanings in a mere four letters, but there are also some lovely sentiments in words such as love, kind, help, good, and many more. And then sometimes the words are practically void of meaning in themselves until […]
Holiday Shopping With Small Businesses
By Faye Andris When the temperature drops and the holiday lights go up, then thoughts turn to hot chocolate, candy canes, and holiday shopping. The three Saturdays in December are some of the busiest shopping days of the year. It is always a great opportunity for small businesses to capture some of these shopping dollars […]
You Don’t Need a Financial Planner to Retire
By Krista McBeath, McBeath Financial Group It may sound odd for a financial planner to say that you don’t need a financial planner in order to retire, but it’s true. You could set up your own retirement plan! You might even do okay. You could use a stockbroker, an insurance agent, or even do it […]
Shop Small Businesses
How often do you shop the small businesses in your community? This Year, 2020, would certainly be the year to focus on shopping locally. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic many small businesses have faced new challenges. There are lots of great reasons to shop in your community. Let me share a few of them with […]
Cold Weather Safety Tips Senior Safety in Winter Months
Submitted by Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center Winter is coming. Fall is already upon us and cold air, snow, and the holiday season are soon to follow. As we move into the last season of 2020—*thank goodness*—here are some tips on keeping yourself and your senior loved ones safe this winter season. Home Is […]
More Than a Melody: Music Therapy Brings Out the Best in Patients, Caregivers
By Tana Villanueva, General Manager for VITAS® Healthcare Peggy, a music therapist for VITAS Healthcare, strums a G major and lets the chord ring out. “I’m in love–I’m all shook up,” she sings, and she’s not the only one. VITAS patient Patricia, in her 80s and living with dementia, sings every word she remembers and mouths the […]
How to Keep Your Immune System Healthy
Although you may not be able to fully prevent an illness this season, a healthy immune system is one way to give your body extra protection. Focusing on nutrient-rich foods and healthy lifestyle behaviors can help you and your family stay a step ahead. Immune-Boosting Nutrients The following nutrients play a role in the immune […]
May You Know Love and Kindness
By Sandra Dempsey Post Back to school rings loudly in the hearts and hopes of many parents and grandparents. Moms and Dads are very busy and involved working out all the logistics and complications that happen at the beginning of each academic year, and multiplied many times over this year because of the pandemic. Grandparents […]
One Big Decision
By Kourtney M. Magee, Divisional Director of Community Relations, Assisted & Supportive Living Development Team Are you considering Assisted or Supportive Living for yourself or a loved one? We understand that this can be a difficult, yet important decision. You wouldn’t purchase a home on the spur of the moment, so why wait until the […]
Doctors in Concert Changes Its Tune to Continue Fundraising for Children’s Discovery Museum’s New Medical Exhibit
By Amy Pitzer, Events and Volunteer Coordinator The Children’s Discovery Museum plans to open its new Healthy Me! medical exhibit late this year and funds from this year’s virtual Doctors in Concert will directly support the fabrication and installation of this highly anticipated exhibit. Due to COVID-19, the committee rescheduled the event originally planned for […]
