Steps Toward Heart-Healthy Eating
As the leading cause of death among Americans, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease often results from uncontrolled high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, overweight and obesity. However, a heart-healthy eating plan can help lower or control these risk factors and put you and your family on a path toward […]
A ‘Sand-Pie’ Lesson for Retirement Planning
Submitted by Krista McBeath, McBeath Financial Group For the sake of your retirement planning, I’m going to share with you one of my most painful and costly childhood mistakes. The cost was in damages to my Dad’s vehicle, and the pain was definitely felt on my backside. It’s only one of the two times […]
Fall Vibes With Medicare’s Annual Open Enrollment Period
Submitted by Annette Morrison, M.S., CRS-A/D As the leaves turn brilliant orange, red, and yellow all across Illinois, Senior Health Insurance Counselors (SHIP) are refreshing their knowledge of Medicare rules and regulations. They are rolling out the appointment books, stocking the brochure racks, and brushing up on their Plan Finder skills over the internet, […]
Person-Centered Care
By Alexander Germanis The opportunity of looking for a new place to call home should be one that brings happiness and a sense of accomplishment. However, when it comes as an abrupt change in a person’s life such as moving to an assisted living community, it may feel more overwhelming than exciting. The team […]
Discover Fun, Friendship, and Learning at Miller Park Adult Center!
The Miller Park Adult Center is a warm and inviting space where older adults (55+) can come together, make new friends, and participate in a wide array of engaging activities and recreational opportunities. Whether you’re looking to learn a new game, tackle a challenging puzzle, dive into a good book, or engage in some friendly […]
Senior-Friendly Activities in Our Area
Submitted by Evergreen Place & Evergreen Village If you’re new to the Normal community or simply curious about what it has to offer your senior, get ready for some good news! There are abundant fun things to try, interesting places to visit, and friendly residents to greet. Your loved one will feel welcome and […]
Normal Township’s ARC Buzzing With Opportunity to Get Active in 2023 & Beyond
The Normal Township Activity & Recreation Center (ARC) team has much to celebrate this National Senior Center Month as we look back on a year full of success in growing many of ARC’s longstanding programs and providing new opportunities for local older adults to engage, stay active, and reduce risk for social isolation. While it […]
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 […]
Sunflower Days at Rader Family Farms
The unwelcome arrival of COVID-19 in early 2020 brought lots of hand-wringing. Was it safe to go anywhere? How could folks retain some level of normalcy amid the massive lifestyle upheaval? Rader Family Farms wasn’t sure if it would be open for its fall season, but the farm couldn’t wait to plan. In fact, the […]
Is Your Noggin’ Sloggin’?
All Aboard the Brain Train! Submitted by Annette Morrison, M.S., CRS A/D Evelyn knew she should have said yes, but she was so used to staying home alone—ever since the pandemic started—and it had become such a habit. When Judy, her long-time friend, had invited her to the new group starting up she automatically […]
