Let’s Talk Part 2 of a 2 part series.
By Karen McCoy, Marketing Consultant, Ridgecrest Village Ideally, you read last month’s article and gave it some thought. Maybe you have started the conversation with your loved one. As promised, here are more topics for discussion. Living arrangements and long-term care Everyone wants to maintain their independence, but aging brings changes that threaten this independence. […]
Newest Technique for Relief of Back Pain
By Becky Weise Minimally invasive surgery” has been a medical buzz term for the past few years, and for a very good reason. Most traditional surgeries have a minimally invasive option. These options offer improved patient outcomes with a quick recovery. For example, most traditional spine surgery involves exposing the spine by cutting through healthy […]
Happiness or Joy?
By Phil Bachman, Pastor/Life Coach, Meadows Mennonite Retirement Community Each year, the Harris Poll assesses Americans’ happiness with a tool they call the Happiness Index. It is a scale of 1 to 100, with 100 representing complete happiness. Would you like to know how Americans ranked in Harris’ most recent poll? Drum roll please: Americans […]
Don’t Get Scammed!
Submitted by Allison Fisher, Community Relations Director, Welbrook Senior Living In today’s world, scamming senior citizens is a common practice. Criminals target older adults because they are often more trusting. However, there are several ways that a senior citizen can avoid being scammed. Below are some helpful tips to avoid any scamming techniques. Tip 1: […]
From Cancer Nurse to Cancer Patient: One Woman’s Story
Submitted by Mid-Illinois Hematology & Oncology LTD Throughout her career, Lindsay Norris had a close connection with cancer, helping others battle the disease. Then one day, it became even more personal. The 33-year-old oncology nurse still remembers the moment she heard the news of her own diagnosis — Stage 3 colorectal cancer. “I’ve been in […]
Treating People, Not Patients
By Alexander Germanis Physical balance is something that tends to be equated with things like riding a bike, performing gymnastics, or being able to stand steadily on a ladder. The real scope of balance extends to practically everything we do, whether it’s simply standing up or walking down a hallway without stumbling into the wall. […]
Science-Based Suggestions for Self-Confidence
Submitted by Twin City Plastic Surgery A recent study shows your perception of your own image has a profound effect on how you present yourself to the rest of the world. Those findings could be empowering since even small changes to your self-care routine can significantly boost your self-confidence. The study by researchers at the […]
Trust in Dental Implants Changing the Face of Dentistry Part 1
By Alexander Germanis It has long been said to not judge a book by its cover. This axiom extends to not judging a person by their looks; nevertheless, humans do that — whether consciously or subconsciously. One of the most influential parts of the face, one we often judge or determine trust by, is the […]
Do You Really Need a Car?
Submitted by Bike BloNo You may have noticed that more and more people are using bicycles for transportation, for exercise, or maybe just for fun. What many drivers still do not realize is that by law, bicycles on the roadway are vehicles with the same rights and responsibilities as motorized vehicles. While the Constitution Trail […]
Return to Work, Return to Life
By Alexander Germanis Although Bloomington-Normal is not a major-league sports destination, our twin cities are known for a solid commitment to athletics. Indeed, places like McLean County Orthopedics (MCO) and its therapy department employ several people with sports backgrounds who focus on sports related injuries with an interest in getting athletes — professional and amateur […]