Changes to Social Security Claiming Strategies
By Krista McBeath, McBeath Financial Group The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 included a section titled “Closure of Unintended Loopholes” that ends two Social Security claiming strategies that have become increasingly popular over the last several years. These two strategies, known as “file and suspend” and “restricted application” for a spousal benefit, have often been […]
Enjoy the Outdoors
By Rhonda Hatterman, LivWell Seniors Admittedly, this past winter was not the harshest that we have seen in our area. However, it is still likely that most of us did not spend as much time outdoors during these recent winter months as we do during the rest of the year. And all of that extra […]
Preparing Your Advance Directive
Submitted by The Community Cancer Center Imagine the unthinkable. You suddenly find yourself in a health crisis where you are unable to speak due to an illness or a tragic accident. Who will speak for you? Does your family know your wishes? Most of us spend considerable time planning for things like vacations or retirement, […]
Liberty Village Helps Seniors “Bounce Back”
By Lori Lovely Suffering from various health issues, retired cardiologist Dr. Don McRaven and his four children evaluated many facilities before selecting Liberty Village as his new home. “We chose it for its different living options,” explains his daughter Sue. Liberty Village combines a nursing home, assisted living and independent living, along with a fitness […]
Tactics and Tricks Used by Offenders in Child Sexual Abuse
By Heidi Van Heuklon, LCPC, Clinical Director, Center for Prevention of Abuse April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month and Sexual Assault Awareness Month. At the Center for Prevention of Abuse, our focus has increased over the years in the area of prevention and training in the hopes that we can lower the crime rates […]
When Is the Best Time to Floss?
Submitted by the Associates in Dentistry Flossing is an essential part of taking care of your teeth and gums. The American Dental Association recommends flossing at least once a day to help remove plaque from the areas between your teeth where your toothbrush can’t reach. This is important because plaque that is not removed by […]
Is Your Jaw Giving You a Headache?
Submitted by Koala Center for Sleep Disorders and TMJ Disorders If you have a headache, your first reaction may be the medicine cabinet for pain relief or a visit to the doctor. However, if the problem persists, it might be something you should mention to your dentist, as the cause may actually lie in your […]
Is ACA “ObamaCare” Working?
By Steven Buttice, Founder and President, Living By Your Design, Inc. On November 19, 2015, United Health Care, the nation’s largest health insurer, warned that it might pull out of the ObamaCare exchanges for 2017. This move would force more than half a million people to find other coverage. The cause: low enrollment and high […]
Treating Back Pain Surgery is Not Always the Solution
Submitted by Illinois Neurological Institute Did you know that back pain is the second most common reason for visits to primary care doctors? According to the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, 75-85 percent of Americans can expect to suffer from back pain in their lifetimes. Many suffers will get better with little or no medical […]
In the Loop Getting More Out of Your Hearing Aids
Submitted by the Audiologists at Midwest Hearing Center Many people who wear hearing aids still struggle to understand in some of life’s more complex listening environments, such as houses of worship, meeting halls, and theaters. Distances, surrounding noise, and reverberation often degrade the speech signal to the point that it becomes incredibly difficult to hear […]