Helpful Tips for Dealing With Stress
By Jennie Pettett, Country Comfort Retirement Homes It is important to manage stress levels as it can cause havoc on your emotional and physical wellbeing. Stress can narrow your ability to think clearly, function effectively, and simply enjoy life. Practicing effective stress management can help you break the hold stress can have on your life, […]
Non-surgical Treatments for Arthritis
By Richard P. Driessnack, MD Ok, I know I have arthritis of the knee, but I really do not want surgery for it. What can I do to decrease the pain and help me function better?” This is a common scenario in my office. Here are some things that can help before considering surgical […]
East Coast Artist Legacy Lives On
Story told by Mark Nickerson Transcribed by Cliodhna Joyce-Daly, Content Production Specialist, Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter She was truly a captivating artist,” Peoria resident Mark Nickerson said as he highlighted his mother’s artistic passion and flare. “Her colors, textures, and style completely enthralled viewers into her work.” The New York native’s mother, Juliet Holland, was […]
What If – Could This Happen to Me?
By Steven Buttice, Founder and President, Living By Your Design, Inc. It’s late at night, you’re alone and driving home. You’re tired, but still have a couple miles to go. At last, you’re about a half mile from home. You relax and fall asleep at the wheel. You go off the road, waking up as […]
Does Age Matter? When Sleep Apnea Doesn’t Follow the Norm
Submitted by Koala Center for Sleep Disorders Obstructive Sleep Apnea or OSA is a sleep disorder that, according to the National Sleep Foundation (NSF) affects approximately 18 million adults in America alone. OSA occurs when a person stops breathing during sleep due to obstruction of the airway, which takes place when the tongue and muscles […]
Communication With Your Aging Loved Ones
Submitted by LivWell Seniors, LLC One of the most difficult things with aging loved ones is watching their ability to be independent decline. The physical abilities slowly deteriorate — such as walking any distance, getting in and out of a car, going up and down even a few steps without losing their balance, and the […]
Does Medicare Cover Hearing Aids?
By Ellen Verlo, M.A., CCC-A, Audiology Consultants This question is asked more than any other. The answer is no. There is no simple explanation. A quick overview of Medicare and coverage reveals some complicated answers. Hearing aids are considered to be elective. They are Class I medical devices, not durable medical devices. They are not […]
Protect Your Pet From Contaminated Food
While millions of pets eat their food every day without a problem, news of pet food recalls and contamination can worry pet owners. Reports of dogs and cats becoming ill from food and treat-related salmonella outbreaks and artificial contaminants getting into pet food can leave pet owners wondering what they can do to protect their […]
Good Samaritan Society Services@Home Helping to Keep Seniors in Their Home Longer
Submitted by Good Samaritan Society — Services@Home Good Samaritan Society has been established in the QC area for over 52 years. Good Samaritan is very well known for their long-term care facilities and in-home care is one of their newer service lines. Services@Home has taken the Good Samaritan name and the pride that they have […]
Endure: Mind, Body and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance
By Bookwork Sez You need a shave. It’s been awhile and, though you’ve been grooming and growing, you’re long overdue — so, maybe just a little off the top. You’ll feel a lot better when you do, and in the new book Endure by Alex Hutchinson, you’ll see how your body will adapt on track, […]