Master of One
Specialties & Specialty Medicine By Alexander Germanis My wife pretty consistently chides me for having too many interests and stretching myself too thin when it comes to learning new skills. I will admit that while trying to learn a lot of things is an admirable pursuit, it does all but prevent me from […]
Strategies for Transferring Wealth to the Next Generation
By Krista McBeath, McBeath Financial Group Planning for the transfer of your wealth to loved ones may be the most rewarding result of a comprehensive financial plan. So why is it, even those with adequate financial resources, often fail to implement a detailed legacy plan? And why aren’t they enjoying seeing the plan put […]
The Smartest Way to Cut Medical Costs
Submitted by Pam Deaton, PD benefits In the ever-increasing landscape of healthcare expenses, individuals and families are constantly seeking effective strategies to reduce medical costs. While there are multiple approaches—such as shopping for affordable insurance plans, using generic medications, or negotiating hospital bills—one of the most powerful and sustainable methods is often overlooked: simply […]
Carrying the Mental Load
The “Work” of Relationships By Sara Livengood, LCSW, The Mental Wellness Center Before moving in together, couples usually cover the big stuff—how to split finances, what their long-term goals are, and who’s taking care of which chores. It’s an exciting time, full of dreams and late-night talks about the future. It may even be […]
Keeping Healthcare in Common – Community Health Care Clinic
By Alexander Germanis Humanity is tremendously diverse in nearly every aspect. Appearance, height, environment, socioeconomic status, preferences, and the list goes on. But for all our differences, there are still a few things which we all hold in common. One commonality is the need for health services. Even the healthiest among us have still […]
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder & Treatment
By Luke Dalfiume, PhD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Christian Psychological Associates We have all experienced traumatic events. However, some experience highly traumatic events, and have difficulty recovering from them. Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (also known as PTSD) describes a variety of experiences following exposure to one or more traumatic events. As indicated in the Diagnostic and […]
Preventing Alzheimer’s Disease What Do We Know?
Submitted by The Village at Mercy Creek and Ancora Memory Care As they get older, many people worry about developing Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. As many as 5.5 million Americans age 65 and older live with Alzheimer’s. Many more are expected to develop the disease as the population ages—unless ways to prevent […]
Health Sharing Plans What You Need to Know
Submitted by Pam Deaton, PD Benefits In the face of rising healthcare costs and complex insurance options, many Americans are turning to health sharing plans as an alternative to traditional health insurance. Health sharing plans, often run by religious or non-profit organizations, allow members to contribute monthly dues into a collective pool, which is […]
Leave It to Us – The Carriages of Bloomington
By Alexander Germanis Most of life is spent taking care of things. We take care of our homes, our yards, and our neighborhoods. We take care of our obligations and jobs, our families, and our friends. And, as soon as we are capable, we are expected to take care of ourselves: our health, our […]
Smart Swaps and Budget-Friendly Ingredients
for Heart-Healthy Meals Rising food costs can make healthy eating a challenge for many families. In fact, a poll conducted by Research!America found about 60% of Americans cite the cost of healthy food as their single biggest barrier to achieving better nutrition. “Food is deeply rooted to family and community,” said Arlen Vanessa Marin, M.S., […]