Alzheimer’s: Are You Prepared?
By Beth Cooper Ingle, Certified Senior Advisor(R) Summer is a great time to visit relatives. The next time you have an extended family gathering; look around the table at several generations eating and laughing, telling stories of the good old days, discussing the latest sports and political news, or disagreeing on the likeability of […]
5 Clues It’s Time to See a Board-Certified Allergist
By Dr. Penelope Ewbank, Springfield Clinic Peoria Allergy & Asthma As the trees bloom and the grass grows, many of us brace for the annual onset of spring allergy symptoms. While over-the-counter remedies and home adjustments might suffice, there are many times when they fall short. Here are five signs indicating it might be […]
Your Host in Healthcare
On many extended sojourns away from home, most people typically engage in two experiences: eating out and staying at a hotel. Both the restaurant business and the hotel industry are built on providing a service to their guests but, most importantly, they are committed to doing so with a degree of hospitality. This extension of […]
What the Heck Is the Saver’s Credit?
By Heidi Huiskamp, Founder and CEO of Huiskamp Collins Investments, LLC Formally known as the Retirement Savings Contribution Credit, the “saver’s credit” is a dollar-for-dollar reduction in the amount of taxes a moderate or lower-income consumer may owe just by saving funds for retirement. Financial types like to talk about tax deductions which are […]
How to Help Your Loved One Feel at Home
Submitted by Friendship Manor Selecting care for a loved one experiencing memory loss can come with challenges, but there are ways to navigate this transition to hopefully make it easier. Setting up their living space with creature comforts, personal items, and more can help them settle into their space and routines. Here are some ideas […]
Stop the Spread of Germs
HOW HEALTHCARE SAFETY PRACTICES EVOLVED IN A POST-COVID WORLD Submitted by Mississippi Valley Endoscopy Center There have been many long-lasting impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. One that remains top of mind for many is more established habits to prevent the spread of germs at home, at work and in the classroom. Those include handwashing, […]
Getting a Good Night’s Sleep
What Is Sleep? Sleep was long considered just a block of time when your brain and body shut down. Thanks to sleep research studies done over the past several decades, it is now known that sleep has distinct stages that cycle throughout the night in predictable patterns. How well rested you are and how well […]
Spring Cleaning Without Spring Cleaning!
By Karen Tucker I have a confession to make—I like cleaning! And I love arranging my spice cabinet in alphabetical order, putting labels on every bin of toys, and color-coding my closet. With spring just around the corner, I actually get excited about the prospect of spring cleaning, BUT…I still don’t want to take […]
Love the Skin You’re In
Submitted by Jennifer Solis, Owner, Bless These Brows When women are constantly bombarded with messages and news about the latest anti-aging treatments and methods, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. How can you maintain a skincare routine when the rules seem to be ever-changing? It might be simpler than you think. By separating the hype […]
The Be Content Senior Expo
The Be Content Senior Expo will be returning to the Parke Regency Hotel and Conference Center on May 7th, 2024. This will be the 13th year for the event and all have been held at the same location. The Be Content Senior Expo has expanded and grown over the years to offer more services, more […]