Ways Pets Improve Overall Well-Being
Ways Pets Improve Overall Well-Being Self-care is an important piece of maintaining a happy and healthy life, and adopting a pet can be a beneficial way to improve overall well-being in a number of ways. From reducing loneliness to keeping people more active, the perks of pet ownership can be felt both physically and emotionally, […]
VA Benefits for Assisted Living
By Linda Snyder, Senior Care Advocate, Villas of Holly Brook Every day, people just like you are confronted with important decisions about the care of their elderly loved one while keeping in mind their comfort, safety, dignity, and well-being. You are not alone in this process. If your loved one needs assistance with daily activities, […]
Protect Your Smile with Dental Insurance
Submitted by Pam Deaton, HealthMarkets I love visiting the dentist. Yes, I said it. I actually get excited when those biannual check-ups pop up on my calendar, signifying that my pearly whites will soon be all squeaky clean again. There’s something to be said for having a great smile. Smile, and the world smiles with […]
Fighting the Flu
Strategies Beyond Getting a Shot and Washing Your Hands Information from American Heart Association News It’s cold and flu season, and the usual advice is being dispensed: Get the influenza vaccine, wash your hands regularly ,and avoid contact with anyone who’s already sick. But is there anything else we can do? “You can’t be overly […]
A Hospice Testimonial
By Tana Villanueva, VITAS® Healthcare Danielle V. was lost, afraid and overwhelmed when her mother entered hospice care in late 2017. But when her VITAS Healthcare hospice team entered her life, the turnaround was touching, amazing, and profound. Danielle’s experience can support and guide family members and caregivers who are new to hospice, don’t know […]
The Beauty Of Endowments
By Micki McCarthy, CGPA, Director of Planned Giving, OSF HealthCare Foundation What is an endowment and why do charities, like OSF HealthCare Foundation, talk so much about them? In simple terms, an endowment is a savings account that is invested and the growth is used to provide annual support to the organization. Because the principal […]
Holiday Hazards for Dogs and Cats
Submitted by Nilla’s Tub DIY Dog Wash & Health Food Store Yes, it’s that holiday time of year again. While you’re busy decorating, baking, wrapping gifts, and preparing your household for guests, remember to watch out for holiday temptations for your pets. Don’t let a pet disaster turn both your and your pets’ Holiday “Ho-Ho-Ho!” […]
Holiday Shopping With Small Businesses
By Faye Andris It’s that time of the year. When the temperature drops and the holiday lights go up, we start to think of hot chocolate, candy canes, and holiday shopping. The three Saturdays in December are some of the busiest shopping days of the year. It is a great opportunity for small businesses to […]
Children Grieve Differently During the Holidays
By Tana Villanueva, VITAS® Healthcare VITAS® Healthcare has more than 40 years of experience in handling grief—extensive knowledge that allows us to recognize and help those who are experiencing a difficult bereavement. But even hospice professionals understand that the holidays are particularly difficult for those who have lost a loved one. We know that children […]
