Forward Thinking, Positive Living
By Alexander Germanis There is a power to positivity. Positivity can affect your emotional and physical health. It can even turn defeat into victory. So strong is the very idea of positivity, motivational speaking and self-help books have built up an entire industry on the concept. Part of being positive is being willing to adopt […]
A Day in the Life of a Home Care Aide
By Angela Kauffman Brushing your hair or making breakfast may not seem like large tasks, but when you lose the ability to perform them on your own, you realize just how important those once mundane tasks really are. Although a loss of independence is a natural part of aging, coping with it does not always […]
Is It Neuropathy?
Submitted by One Degree Functional Health If you are one of the more than 20 million people in the United States who suffer with neuropathy, you are not alone and you know the devastation it can cause to your everyday life. The sad part is that many people either don’t know that they have neuropathy […]
Proctor Place — Unbreakable
By Alexander Germanis Written by King Solomon and later shared in a fable by Aesop was a proverb about the strength found in numbers and unity. The object lesson illustrated how easily a single stick is broken, but how many sticks bundled together become unbreakable. Over the last couple of years few places have been […]
Help for a Senior Scam Victim Could This Be You?
By Annette Morrison, M.S., CRS-A/D; CCSI Case Coordination, LLC Jose’ was terrified. He has received a call from Social Security that his documentation was compromised and he was in danger of being deported. The representative from Social Security verified his information over the phone and asked for a few more personal details, which he gladly […]
Strategic Philanthropy
Presented by Lanna Scannell, CFRE, Director of Strategic Philanthropy, OSF HealthCare Foundation Being strategic in your charitable giving has never been more important. How can you make an impact for good in a way that works best for you and your family? Before you look at “how” to make a gift to a charitable organization […]
Is It Time To Give up Driving?
Submitted by Villas of Holly Brook At age 78, Sheila thinks she’s a good driver, but, this year, she’s had a minor accident and several near misses. She’s noticed a few new dents on her car and doesn’t know how they got there. Sheila wonders how she can stay safe behind the wheel. Have you […]
Wellness Becomes a Daily Routine for Residents
Submitted by Lutheran Hillside Village Yoga, stretch, strength, balance, water aerobics, water volleyball, tai chi, bingo, card games, line dancing, Wii bowling. This is a short list of a few of the activities that take place at the Wilson Wellness Center at Lutheran Hillside Village, a Lutheran Senior Services (LSS) Life Plan Community, in Peoria, […]
2022 Peoria Senior Living Tour
In life we have 2 options: Option #1: Prepare by planning ahead. Option #2: Deal with the emergency caused by the lack of planning. As we age, life is full of challenges and for this reason, each year, we put on an event called the Senior Living Tour. During this fact finding and fun event, […]
RSVP Retired Senior Volunteer Program
Submitted by the YWCA YWCA’s RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) is a one-stop resource for adults 55 and older who want to get involved in the community through volunteerism. Participants are carefully matched with non-profit agencies throughout McLean County for short- or long-term commitments. RSVP members are connected to a broad network of meaningful volunteer […]
