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 […]
How Long Do Hearing Aids Last?
By Shelby Garrison, Au.D., Audiology Consultants If you or a loved one has hearing loss and uses hearing aids, you may be wondering how long they will last and what you can do to extend their lifespan. Hearing aids are an investment, and with proper care, they can last for several years. Here are […]
You May BE the Cure Someone Is Waiting for!
Submitted by BE THE MATCH Maureen Leuba’s journey battling Acute Myeloid Leukemia was a defining moment in her life. She is not alone. Every three minutes, someone in the United States is diagnosed with a blood cancer or other blood disease that requires a blood stem cell transplant to survive. Unfortunately, 70 percent of […]
SEPTEMBER IS NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH
A QUICK OVERVIEW By Jillian Stowe, Peoria City/County Health Department The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) initially launched National Preparedness Month (NPM) in 2004 with September as the chosen month to highlight the tragedies of September 11, 2001, as well as it being hurricane season. The primary goal of NPM is to raise awareness […]
Options for Your 401(k)
Submitted by Tim Whisler, CRPC®, CLTC®, Certified Financial Fiduciary® President of The Whisler Agency, Morton IL. When you leave an employer to pursue another job with a new company or you are embarking upon the path of retirement, you have options for your 401(k). Shortly after leaving that employer, you will receive a large […]