What Is Palliative Care?
By Beth Cooper Ingle, CSA, Certified Senior Advisor The phone rings and your heart speeds up at the news: Your mom has just been diagnosed with a chronic and painful disease. You know that there are many decisions to be made and that your mom and family will need information and support. This is […]
The Importance of Hearing
Submitted by Peoria Ear, Nose & Throat Group Hearing is essential for maintaining relationships and connections, fully participating in community activities, and experiencing life events to the fullest. Your quality of life is directly impacted by the ability to engage, listen, laugh, and enjoy those moments. Celebrate your ears and all they can […]
Take Advantage of Pomegranate Season
As the busyness of the holiday season kicks into high gear, it’s also the peak of the season for pomegranates. Pomegranates are the perfect way to dress up any dish for the holiday season. This big, red fruit is full of crunchy juicy-filled seeds, called arils, that make any dish special with their jewel-like appearance. […]
Built on Trust, Driven to Help
By Alexander Germanis As the winter winds begin to cut to the bone and the darkness of night settles around us all too quickly, people’s thoughts often become occupied with how they can warm the lives of others—how they might bring a little light into someone else’s world. Minds turn to the many people […]
Stay in the Loop With LifeLoop
By Kallie Lee, Community Relations Director, The Village at Mercy Creek In a world still recovering from a pandemic, the pros and cons of Senior Living continue to be strongly evaluated by adult children and caregiving spouses looking to enhance their loved ones’ quality of life. Often, their worry is the ability to interact […]
Holidays and Depression What You Should Know
By David Pruitt, OSF HealthCare Holidays can be the backbone of our relationships—highlights in the histories of our lives. They are traditions that serve as the foundations for many families. But because of these ties, mental health professionals note an increase in depression for seniors during the holidays. “Statistics show that two million of […]
Get the Most Out of Your Health Insurance!
Submitted by Ft. Jesse Imaging & Gale Keeran Center for Women Health insurance can feel a bit like a bad word these days. Plans are increasingly expensive, the rules are confusing, and getting answers to any questions can leave you dizzy in the insurance company phone tree. While it can be exhausting to understand, […]
Healing & Hope
By Alexander Germanis If there is one symbol that sums up the entire meaning of the Christmas season, it is that of a baby, wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger in the desert village of Bethlehem. The pure innocence of the Christ Child encapsulates all that is good, peaceful, and hopeful about […]
Understanding and Managing Myofascial Pain
Submitted by Vitality Physical Medicine Do you have pain symptoms that include: Aching, throbbing, tight, or stiff muscle pain? Trigger points (small knots in your muscles that hurt when they are touched) Sore, tender muscles Weak muscles Reduced range of motion You may be experiencing myofascial pain. This type of pain is very […]
Myths vs. Facts: Dispelling Common Misconceptions About Hearing and Hearing Aids
By Shelby Garrison, Au.D. Hearing is a vital sense that enriches our lives and connects us to the world and people around us. Unfortunately, misconceptions about hearing loss and hearing aids persist, leading to misunderstandings and even reluctance to seek help when hearing issues arise. In this article, we’ll debunk some of the most […]