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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 […]

OCTOBER: National Audiology Month

Submitted by Peoria Ear, Nose, & Throat Group   October is National Audiology Month, spreading awareness about the services audiologists provide and how they may be able to help you. Audiologists use technology, creative problem-solving, and social skills to help those with hearing disorders better communicate and connect with the world around them. Approximately 15% […]

Debit Cards and Young Adults

Submitted by CEFCU   So, your teenager or young adult recently got a job and is looking to apply for a debit card. Debit cards are a tool for young adults wanting to learn more about money management. Generally, debit cards are directly linked to a checking account, which means that they can be used […]

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 […]