The Power of Pets
By Sherry Gordon-Harris, Health Alliance My mother received a puppy as a gift. My father-in-law found this little chocolate Labrador lost in the woods where they live in rural Mississippi. She named him Cocoa. She sent me a photo and called me with such joy and happiness. She was holding him all wrapped up in […]
Turning 65 and Still Working?
What You Need to Know About Medicare By Steven A. Buttice Older adults are working longer. By 2018, 24 percent of men and about 16 percent of women ages 65 and older were in the labor force. These levels are projected to rise further by 2026, to 26 percent for men and 18 percent for women. […]
Help Yourself to Healthier Hummus
Whether you’re hosting a houseful of guests or simply keeping your family’s hunger at bay before dinner, appetizers can be a home chef’s best friend. Simple options like dips allow for personalization while keeping cook time to a minimum. The next time you’re looking for a quick fix, consider this Caramelized Sweet Onion Hummus recipe […]
Heartbeats
The Road to Better Exercise Might be in Your Playlist Information from American Heart Association News Music may be just what you need to stick with an exercise program—and picking the right tunes could even improve performance. Federal exercise guidelines recommend people get at least two and a half hours of moderate-intensity aerobic activity, or […]
Honoring Abraham Lincoln’s Legacy on His Birthday
Submitted by The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum February 12, 1809, passed quietly in America. No major conflict was taking place, no major legislation was being debated, and no elections were being held. Yet this was one of the most important days in American history: Abraham Lincoln was born in a small log cabin […]
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, […]
Breaking Down Barriers to Yoga
By Hannah Ramlo, Soulside Healing Arts Soulside Healing Arts is a yoga studio with a social mission. Our team of teachers have been working together since opening our doors in June of 2018 to reduce financial, physical, and cultural barriers to yoga. The studio offers 18+ classes a week on a pay-as-you-can basis. Those who […]
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 […]
Tips for Keeping Warm in Winter
By Jennifer Pearce, Right at Home Peoria As Mother Nature’s thermometer begins to dip in late fall and throughout winter, so does body temperature for many seniors. There is scientific data to support their feeling chilly. Aging skin is thinner and less likely to tolerate fluctuating temperatures. An older individual’s skin is limited in the […]
