7 Must-Have Items for Those Aging in Place

Submitted by ADA Total Access, Inc. Here are seven items that every senior citizen should have in their homes to comfortably and safely age in place. Smart Medication Dispensers Medication dispensers have gone beyond the weekly containers we’ve all seen for years. There is a wide array of products and apps on the […]
New Years Resolutions

Why They Fail & How You Can Succeed “The new year stands before us, like a chapter in a book, waiting to be written. We can help write that story by setting goals.” — Melody Beattie The New Year is a great time to take inventory, set goals, and take charge of your […]
Tasty Twists on a Traditional Holiday Treat

2 Red Velvet Variations of Seasonal Sweets Embrace the color and flavor of tradition this holiday season with new twists on red velvet desserts. These variations on the classic cake can take your celebrations to new heights by throwing it back to childhood with a little bite of the past. Take a trip down memory […]
Stay Up-to-Date on Common Scams

Submitted by CEFCU Holiday shopping is in full swing, and it’s a prime time for scammers to be looking for opportunities to separate people from their money. Unfortunately, they even try to take advantage of people’s generosity during the holiday season with fake charitable causes. Don’t Let Bah-Humbug Scammers Ruin Your Holiday Spirit […]
Is It Time?

Key Factors for Deciding on Assisted Living Submitted by EasyRetirementLiving.com Deciding whether to move into an assisted living facility is a significant and deeply personal choice for many seniors. This transition can provide support and convenience but may feel overwhelming. To make the best decision, it’s important to consider the benefits and realities […]
The Spirit of Giving

Lutheran Hillside Village Bethel Place Memory Support By Alexander Germanis The end of the year is a time of reflection. Christmas, in particular, tends to be the holiday most aligned with looking to the past, honoring traditions, and building upon longstanding memories. For some seniors, however, the ability to reflect upon the past and […]
Supporting Our Quilting Communities

By Rita Latour I have just completed the Illinois State Shop Hop. It was two months of traveling the state from North to South and East to West. It was amazing how vastly different the 71 participating stores were, and the varied fabrics and projects offered. During this journey, several stores that I genuinely enjoyed […]
Simple, Flavorful Fall Dessert

If your family’s taste buds have grown tired of apple-inspired fall desserts, simply look toward another quintessential autumn flavor: pumpkin. Quick and easy to prepare using a spice cake mix that provides all the flavor without the stress, this cake can be dressed to impress at a fall gathering or served after weeknight dinner. […]
Sharing First-Hand Accounts of Military Service

More than a century after the signing of the Treaty of Versailles ended World War I, stories told by American veterans who served during this pivotal time offer fascinating insights into this period. To preserve and share history as it happened through the lens of those who lived it, the Library of Congress Veterans History […]
Where the Heart Is – Brandon Wood Retirement Center

By Alexander Germanis As the prairie winds gain strength and the temperatures drop, our minds tend to turn away from the sun-drenched activities and vacations of summer, and we instead seek shelter in warm, inviting, familiar surroundings. Such comforts are best found in the places we call home, wherever that may be. For many […]