Keep Your Dollars Local and Help the Community

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By Dave Molleck   Today, unlike 20 years ago, we have options for shopping like never before. With just a few clicks of a computer keyboard or smart phone we find ourselves shopping across the globe for the best deal possible. But, what if it really isn’t the deal in the long run?  Yes, sometimes […]

“Her First 100 Years”

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By Sandra Dempsey Post   Longevity can be inherited, based on one’s family, health, good luck, and myriad other details. Physicians tell us there are steps we can take, and a healthy lifestyle to follow that can help us increase the amount of time we spend on planet earth. Others believe we don’t have much […]

Avoiding Caregiver Burnout

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By Angela Kauffman, Snyder Village   For many of us, the members of our family are the people we value most in life, and we would do anything to protect and care for them. Perhaps you have taken on a caretaker role for your loved one, whether unexpectedly or planned. Your willingness to help may […]

Moments To Remember

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By Sandra Dempsey Post When former students from the Academy of our Lady and Spalding Institute gathered together for their 65th Class reunion this past September, they met first at Peoria Notre Dame High School in Peoria for Mass. That building was not even a thought or consideration when the Class of 1957 was graduating. There […]

Create Mouthwatering Meals in Minutes

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Quick and easy yet delicious meals make time spent in the kitchen effective and enjoyable. Next time you’re in a time crunch for lunch or a simple dinner at home, lean on recipes that require five ingredients or less and can be ready in a snap. These Creamy Chicken Risotto and Chile Verde recipes are […]

“A Quilt Is a Warm Hug”

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Submitted by Lutheran Hillside Village   A quilt is a warm hug,” said Annette Smith, founder of the Samaritan Quilts group and resident at Lutheran Hillside Village in Peoria, Illinois, a Lutheran Senior Services Life Plan Community. Annette, 101, has motivated and inspired others to embrace the art of quilting. Together they create lap quilts […]

Safety Tips for Wheelchair Users

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Submitted by ADA Total Access, Inc.   When you are planning to spend time outdoors enjoying activities with friends and families, it certainly has its own set of risks that wheelchair users will want to be aware of regarding their chairs, wheelchair ramp, and overall safety. Here, National Ramp discusses some quick tips to help […]

A Functional Health Approach to Neuropathy

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Submitted by One Degree Functional Health   As we look forward to the colder months ahead, nerve and joint pain are bound to increase. What used to be a time to look forward to walks through an apple orchard and enjoying time with family over the holidays has become a time of increased pain medications, […]

Simple 10 Second Test

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Submitted by FYZICAL   A recent study found that an inability to stand on one leg for 10 seconds later in life is linked to nearly double the risk of death from any cause within the next decade. The research, published on June 22, 2022 in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, suggested that this […]

Top Benefits of Retiring to a Small Town

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By Angela Kauffman, Snyder Village   In media and entertainment, small towns like Mayberry conjure up idyllic feelings of a simpler life surrounded by friendly neighbors. Small town living has its perks, and retirees have taken notice. More are choosing to ditch city life and settle down in towns with populations under 10,000. The safe […]