How Often Do Tractor Accidents Lead to Farm Worker Injuries?
Submitted by Kanoski Bresney Law Firm Agriculture is a major industry in central Illinois, and there are more than 70,000 farms in the state that provide jobs for hundreds of thousands of workers. However, working on a farm can be dangerous, and there are multiple types of situations where injuries can occur. Tractor accidents are one of […]
Innovative Medical Therapies—Full Circle Medical Care
By Alexander Germanis Medical care has probably never been more complicated. Complex insurance plans and healthcare reimbursements are bad enough, but we now also live in the age of the specialist. Now it is common to go to half a dozen different offices and practices around town or even across the state in order to […]
Scleral Contact Lenses — A GAME CHANGER
Submitted by VisionPoint Eye Center Have you been unable to tolerate contact lenses? Have you tried many different types of contact lenses and still have discomfort or poor vision? Have you been told that your eyes are hard to fit for contact lenses? Don’t despair—there may be a contact lens option for you after all. […]
Should Life Insurance Be Part of Your Retirement Plan?
By Krista McBeath, McBeath Financial Group Most of us think of life insurance as protection against financial loss should we die prematurely. But if and when we reach retirement and the kids are all self-sufficient, do we still need life insurance? The answer is maybe–or maybe not. Here are some situations where life insurance may […]
Should Life Insurance Be Part of Your Retirement Plan?
By Krista McBeath, McBeath Financial Group Most of us think of life insurance as protection against financial loss should we die prematurely. But if and when we reach retirement and the kids are all self-sufficient, do we still need life insurance? The answer is maybe–or maybe not. Here are some situations where life insurance may […]
An Improved Smile for Improved Health—The Methods of Cosmetic Dentistry
By Alexander Germanis The link between physical appearance and health has been fairly well established. Feeling confident and being happy with one’s outward appearance can have dramatic positive effects on one’s health. Logically, then, the physical manifestation of happiness—a healthy smile—can both lead to and be reflective of a more healthy individual. It may come […]
Wish Bone Canine Rescue — Finding Happy Homes for Dogs
By Becky Wiese “Happiness is a warm puppy” is a simple statement made, ironically, by the perpetually crabby Lucy of the Peanuts comic strip. The truth of it is basic enough: Dogs can make anyone happy. Scientific studies have shown that pets, in general, provide many health benefits to their owners—physically, mentally, emotionally and, some […]
Loneliness and Social Isolation—Tips for Staying Connected
Submitted by Villas of Holly Brook Everyone needs social connections to survive and thrive. But as people age, they often find themselves spending more time alone. Being alone may leave older adults more vulnerable to loneliness and social isolation, which can affect their health and well-being. Studies show that loneliness and social isolation are associated […]
Unable to Work? What’s Next?
By Beth Cooper Ingle, Certified Senior Advisor® Let’s admit it 2020 was a very difficult year for some…one of loss—loss of income, loss of jobs, loss of health, and for some the biggest loss of all—Loved Ones. While things are looking up for most, some of us are still struggling with loss of health and […]
Dissociative Identity Disorder (AKA Multiple Personality Disorder)
By Luke Dalfiume, PhD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Co-Owner, John R. Day & Associates, Christian Psychological Associates Dissociation is a common process, something that we all do. When you are daydreaming about your summer trip, or past glory as an athlete, you are dissociating. Dissociation involves splitting away from the current, objective reality and focusing on […]