Add a Little Sweetness to Any Occasion
It’s almost impossible to beat the combination of sweet fruit and decadent desserts. This delicious recipe for Apple Cake highlights the crisp fruit but also the cinnamon sugar-flavored pastry. It’s luscious but doesn’t overdo it on the sweet meter with just the right mix of flavors. The cake is baked with the apples inside as […]
Proctor Place Like it Used to Be, but Better
By Alexander Germanis When major appliances seem to fail at an increased rate, 2,000-dollar televisions are given a mere 10-year life expectancy, and clothing seems to develop holes in a matter of weeks instead of years, it’s not too surprising to hear the phrase: They sure don’t make things like they used to. Consequently, […]
When to Consider a Retirement Community
Submitted by Snyder Village Deciding to move to a retirement community is a significant life decision that involves careful consideration of various factors. It’s not just about recognizing the signs that it might be time to transition; it’s also about understanding how this move can enhance your quality of life. Is it time to […]
The Greater Peoria Honor Flight
Submitted by Lutheran Hillside Village Lutheran Hillside Village, A Lutheran Senior Services Life Plan Community in Peoria, IL, recently participated in a truly special event—the Greater Peoria Honor Flight. With the dedicated effort of Tom Myers, Director of Nursing, and a few other team members, nine veteran residents had the incredible opportunity to fly […]
Beware of Smishing Scams
Submitted by CEFCU You’ve probably received a text message that appears to be from a trusted source — like the United States Postal Service, FedEx, or your financial institution — that tells you there’s an undeliverable package or notifies you of a fictitious transaction on your account. The text then prompts you to take […]
Graceland Center for Purposeful Aging
Enhancing the Lives of older adults By Alexander Germanis It has long been said: You can’t teach an old dog new tricks. This is a tame way of saying once someone reaches a certain age, they are somehow incapable of acquiring new skills or changing how they look at or approach different challenges in […]
Trust Planning Items to Review
By Tim Kirk, Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen All revocable trusts should be reviewed every few years to make sure that they are up to date with the law and that they meet your current goals. The following is a checklist of revocable trust features that you can, and should, review periodically: Do […]
How Many Is Too Many? When Drinking Becomes a Problem
For some people, a glass of wine, a beer, or a cocktail is an occasional treat. Others struggle to stop at just one or even many drinks. Some may drink alcohol in moderation, but still feel like they’re not in control of their drinking. How do you know if alcohol has become a problem for […]
Create a Family-Friendly Grazing Board
A beautifully designed charcuterie board may feel more like a grown-up treat, but with the right ingredients, delicious grazing boards can provide fun and nutrition for the whole family. No matter what you call it, charcuterie boards, grazing boards, and snack platters are all basically the same thing. The boards make a trendy addition to […]
Breath of New Life
By Alexander Germanis When purchasing a new house, some families put significant energy into molding their new domicile into one that feels custom made for their preferences and needs. Sometimes these changes involve a simple new coat of paint in a room. Sometimes it means making expensive updates to a kitchen or finishing a […]
