Avoiding Caregiver Burnout
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
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 […]
A Personal Understanding of Neuropathy
By Alexander Germanis Sympathy has been an integral part of healthcare for a long time. The term “bedside manner” was a coin termed to illustrate a physician’s ability to sympathize with his or her patient. While sympathy is admirable of any physician, there is a deeper level of understanding that some physicians also possess: empathy. […]
Fall Into Fitness to Improve Balance & Mobility
Falling is a common concern among seniors, particularly as a fall has the potential to be more devastating for an older adult than the small scrape or bruise many might expect. A simple step like joining a senior fitness program can significantly reduce the impact of falls or even prevent them entirely. Not only are […]
Just the Right Balance
By Alexander Germanis With the autumn inevitably comes increased hours of darkness. One of the most pleasant ways to pass time during the ever-lengthening evenings is by listening to music. What few people think about when listening to their favorite tunes, however, is the important role balance plays in music. From the proper number of […]
Why You Might Want To Change Your Medicare Plan
Submitted by Pam Deaton, HealthMarkets Insurance There are many reasons why you might want to change your Medicare coverage. And it’s important to know that this can only be done during the Open Enrollment Period, which occurs between October 15 and December 7. You may see different names for the Medicare Open Enrollment Period. […]
Simple 10 Second Test
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
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 […]
A Man of Much Determination
By Sandra Dempsey Post Various words help describe native Peorian Tom Bower. He’s lived an interesting, busy, challenging life, helping others, working hard to overcome difficult health issues, and sharing his experiences with others to help them. Tom believes firmly that “suffering is inevitable, but pain is not.” And pain doesn’t have to mark the […]
Where Old Friends Gather & New Friends Meet!
By Alexander Germanis As the heat of summer gives way to the cooler evenings of autumn, we tend to think of the fall as merely a conclusion of sorts. It’s the end of the growing season, an end to the vacationing period, and the nearing finale of another year. But the fall is truly […]
