I’m Too Smart To Fall For a Scam
By Pam Atkinson M.S, Elm Haven Place Yes, you probably are, but can you control all aspects of your life that make you vulnerable to scammers? Scammers are not the greasy haired, beady-eyed sleezy person of our parents’ time. Actually, they are intelligent manipulators who use narcissistic behaviors, as well as knowledge gained in higher […]
What Is Outpatient Therapy?
Submitted by Saxony Court Senior Living When recovering from an illness, surgery, or injury, you may need outpatient rehabilitation. This means you will get one or more types of therapy after you leave the hospital or clinic. Your options are to either go to an outpatient rehab facility, or in some cases, treatment may take […]
How To Plan for Discharge After a Hospital Stay
By Angela Kauffman, Snyder Village A trip to the hospital is sometimes an unexpected shock, but the next steps after being discharged don’t have to be a surprise. Having a hospital discharge plan can help make the transition smooth and ensure the well-being of your loved one. Discharge Planning Whether being discharged home, to a […]
Taking Care to People Where They Live
Presented by Lanna Scannell, CFRE, Director of Strategic Philanthropy, OSF HealthCare Foundation The nagging feeling of hunger can be debilitating. For a child, or a worried parent, it is even worse. Perhaps it is not hunger, perhaps it is a heartfelt desire to afford and have access to healthier food. Food insecurity is a problem […]
Look Closer — A Lesson From My Son
By Jonathan Davis, Health Alliance Look closer and you will see a surprise.” These are the words my son whispered as he convinced me to peer into a microscope focused on a slide labeled “Berry Hair.” I was amazed at what I saw. What looked like a tiny hair to the naked eye actually appeared […]
Volunteer-crafted Twiddle Muffs Keep Hospice Patients Engaged
By Chelsea Cook-McCarrell, General Manager for VITAS® Healthcare Anyone who has ever witnessed the agitated and nervous behavior of a patient with dementia or Alzheimer’s, or seen nursing home residents in wheelchairs seemingly staring into space for hours on end: Meet twiddle muff—and meet 65-year-old Wanda, a VITAS Healthcare volunteer who makes them. The twiddle muff does exactly […]
Explore the Many Retirement Living Options the Peoria Area Offers at the 17th Annual Senior Living Tour
With fall soon upon us, we know that winter is close behind. Wouldn’t it be nice not to be worried about shoveling the snow or traveling snowy roads to the grocery store? If you were living in a retirement community, you would be able to relax and spend time with friends, rather than worrying about […]
Age, Experience, and Enthusiasm
By Sandra Dempsey Post Workers begin their assigned jobs on the golf course very early in the morning. Much of the work required to maintain the 140-acre track of ground at Coyote Creek Golf Course takes place outside. A huge maintenance building houses essential tools and supplies to keep tractors and mowers and other motorized […]
Near the End of Life, a Bedside Salute Means So Much To Veterans
By Chelsea Cook-McCarrell, General Manager for VITAS® Healthcare As the family of patient José Pacheco gathered at his home for a veteran’s recognition ceremony, the elderly veteran began talking about his service during World War II. Some of Mr. Pacheco’s family members had never heard his stories, including a grandson who had asked to be […]
Helpful Tips for Downsizing
Submitted by Snyder Village Are you currently in a house with extra room to spare? Are you tired of cleaning those empty rooms whose only function seem to be collecting dust? Perhaps you’ve come to the realization that your current house no longer serves your needs. It may be time to start considering downsizing. Benefits […]
