What to Expect From Home Care
By Angela Petersen, Snyder Village We all have those routine tasks that need doing…washing our hair, sweeping the floor, folding laundry, and cooking meals. The routines of daily life can feel mundane and often thoughtless, that is, until those once-easy tasks become too physically demanding. Perhaps your changing sense of balance is making it […]
Are Personal Computers Really for Seniors?
By Ronald Ziemba, Peoria Area SeniorNet This sounds like a simple question, but when examined, it turns out to be more complex than it sounds. My background is with computers and here is what I found. Shortly after I retired a fellow retiree asked me to join SeniorNet. SeniorNet is an organization that […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Why Should Seniors Stay Active?
Submitted by Lutheran Hillside Village Staying active is important for anyone but it’s especially important as people age. While staying active isn’t always easy, it is important as regular activity helps combat health conditions and diseases, maintain weight, and improve mood. Being active can be made easier when there is a group to join or […]
Pleasures and Rewards of Walking
By Sandra Dempsey Post Ron Lavish is familiar to many people in the subdivision where he lives. The slim, well-groomed, agile gentleman is seen walking daily, unless the weather is absolutely not conducive to being outside. By Ron’s standards, that doesn’t happen often, but when it does, he walks in his house, usually in the […]
Santa Claus, a.k.a. Your Local Community Liaison
By Derek Brawner, Health Alliance One of the best perks about being a Community Liaison for Health AllianceTM is not just educating people about Medicare and the wonderful plans Health Alliance offers. For me, one of the best things is being able to build great partnerships with the community providers in my area. Today, I’m […]
Finding the Right Dementia Care Home for Your Parent
Submitted by Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center Looking for a dementia care home for your parent? Here are your basic choices explained. Plus, 14 questions you should ask. It can be hard to make sense of all the different choices when you’re looking for a dementia care community for your mom or dad. There […]
My Favorite Chili
1 pound of ground beef 1 large green pepper 2 tablespoons chili powder ¼ teaspoon pepper 3 cups tomato juice 2 cans (about 15 oz) kidney beans, rinsed and drained Sour cream, sliced green onions and/or shredded cheese for garnish if desired. In a six quart Dutch oven over medium heat, cook beef, green peppers […]
