Put a Plant-Based Spin on the Taco Night Menu
Mealtime traditions are common among many families, from taco Tuesdays to weekend favorites. You can add a special touch to one of the most popular traditions—taco night—with a plant-based twist. With a nutty, smoky, and truly meaty taste and texture, pecans offer a perfect plant-based protein to incorporate in favorite dishes like tacos. However, great […]
When Is the Right Time for Memory Care?
Submitted by Friendship Manor Navigating care options and creating a timeline for the care of a loved one with dementia can be challenging and emotional. Often, the biggest question is WHEN? When is the “right time” to move a loved one into memory care? With decades of experience caring for seniors across all levels […]
Decluttering Your Environment for Better Health
By TJ Martin We previously spoke about Decluttering for Better Mental, Emotional and Physical Health. Now let’s discuss Decluttering Your Environment for Better Health. The condition of your environment affects your overall health. Evaluate Your Environment One of the first steps to decluttering your environment is to be honest with yourself about the […]
Recover & Return
By Alexander Germanis The human body is capable of some truly incredible physical feats. Some people run 100-mile endurance races, some compete in grueling triathlons, and others can perform gravity-defying gymnastics. Amazing skills are not limited to the athletic world, of course. Musicians and artists often utilize tremendous dexterity to perform complex concertos or […]
Homes of Hope
By Alexander Germanis Whether in a crowded city or the wilderness, should one discover one is lost there are a number of important survival tips to follow. The first and most vital survival tip is not, as many would think, to find water. The first step of survival is to find shelter. Although shelter […]
When Safety at Home Isn’t Safe
Submitted by Carriage Crossing of Bloomington When is the right time to consider transitioning to assisted living for yourself or a loved one? There is not usually a simple, easy answer to this question. People may seek out the services and amenities of a senior living community because they find it difficult to prepare […]
The Best and Worst Candy for Teeth
Submitted by Emil M. Verban, Jr., DDS The primary reason for tooth decay is gobbling up too much sugar. Bacteria in the mouth use sugar to grow, multiply, and produce acids. The acids then begin to eat away at the tooth’s enamel (the hard, outer surface) and—voila!—a cavity forms. The Halloween candy-fest is just […]
Scare Away Those Spooky Veins
Submitted by Drs. Bohn, Nielsen, Castillo, The Vein Specialists, LLC Many people are a bit creeped out by spiders. We may dread having to squish one that’s found inside the house, it’s not uncommon for people to have nightmares about spiders crawling on their skin, and no one wants to frantically flail their arms […]
A BETTER WAY TO MANAGE PAIN
Discovering Pain Management Solutions During Pain Awareness Month Submitted by Mississippi Valley Surgery Center Chronic pain—a not-so-uncommon issue that can make daily activities nearly unbearable. While occasional, short-term pain is standard and typically easy to treat on your own, chronic pain persists—firing signals in the nervous system for weeks, months, or even years. […]
CHOOSING INDEPENDENCE IN RETIREMENT — Elizabeth’s Story
Submitted by Friendship Manor Some may find it interesting when a healthy, active, independent woman in her mid-70s chooses to move into a retirement community. For Elizabeth, the decision just made sense. “Friendship Manor is a well-established community with continuum care,” she said. “I wanted to become part of the community while I could […]