Edema Is Not So Swell By Mary Carrico, Friend of the Villas of South Park
Edema is the medical term for swelling. It can have different causes. It can be cardiovascular if the heart, arteries, or veins are not working properly. It can be the result of inflammation following a trauma or chronic injury. Fluid can build up in the legs and feet if the heart is not pumping efficiently. […]
Yoga for Both the Young and Old
By Adrian Patrick Staying fit becomes more and more significant as you get older. There are a variety of ways one can stay in shape, and it really doesn’t matter what type of exercise one uses as long as they get their body moving and are consistent. Prevalent workout routines include weight lifting and aerobic […]
Have the Holidays Weighed You Down?
Submitted by Greta Nelson RN, Good Samaritan Society – Services@Home Now that the holidays have come and passed, it is pretty safe to say that most of us are feeling a little “stuffed.” Your favorite jeans might have started feeling a bit snug, or maybe you are noticing that the rolls from the dinner table […]
Talk About Some Pressure, January Is Glaucoma Awareness Month
By Jeffrey Henline, OD If you have ever been to the eye doctor you have most likely underwent a glaucoma test to determine your inner eye (intraocular) pressure shortened to IOP. This test can be done in several ways. First and most common at optometry offices is the dreaded “puff-of-air” test, technically called the non-contact […]
Understanding Anxiety Disorders — When Panic, Fear, and Worries Overwhelm
Many of us worry from time to time. We fret over finances, feel anxious about job interviews, or get nervous about social gatherings. These feelings can be normal or even helpful. They may give us a boost of energy or help us focus. For people with anxiety disorders, they can be overwhelming. Anxiety disorders affect […]
Human Trafficking It Happens Here
By Sara Dillefeld, Director of Human Trafficking Services According to the United Nations, there are approximately 30 million victims of human trafficking around the world. Most people have a perception that human trafficking only happens in faraway countries or to undocumented people who are brought into the United States, but the reality is that Illinois […]
Medicare Enrollment Periods It’s Complicated!
By Beth Cooper Are you over age 65 and are you or your spouse still working and have health insurance through an Employer Group Health Plan (EGHP)? If so, you may be able to delay enrollment in Medicare Part B. Again, I said may. The rules for allowing you to refuse Medicare Part B during […]
Debunking Myths About Alzheimer’s Disease
Submitted by The Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter Currently, there are over 5.5 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease, the 6th leading cause of death in the U.S., including 220,000 right here in Illinois. Chances are, you are personally affected by Alzheimer’s or dementia, or you know someone who has been affected. Though the number of […]
A Local Journey to National Public Health Accreditation
By Nicole Ingold, BA, Director of Strategic Performance, Peoria City/County Health Department Health departments across the state work every day to combat new public health threats and keep people healthy. They provide services such as ensuring safe food and water, collecting data on diseases that affect our community, and providing life-saving vaccines. Local health departments […]
Therapy Services for Seniors
Submitted by Heritage Health Chillicothe Many seniors find they are in need of rehabilitative therapy services following surgery or after suffering an injury. Short-term therapy services are designed to restore activities of daily living so patients can return home quickly and with confidence. Comprehensive therapy services can include physical, occupational, and speech therapy programs, and […]