Ridgecrest Ladies Go Wild
So many times, our article is about the beautiful 22 acres of land we are nestled in, or that we have a continuum of care (from independent to hospice services), or the benefits of our Lifecare program. This time is going to be a little different. I want to highlight the “life” we have at […]
Evergreen Place and Evergreen Village: A Long Heritage Built on Quality Care
By Becky Wiese In today’s ever-changing business climate, where one day a store pops up and the next it’s gone, longevity and a history of quality and service are hard to come by. When a company bucks the trend and not only survives, but thrives, it makes you want to stop and take note: what […]
Building a Care Team
By Hannah White, Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter The help provided by others can minimize stress and feelings of being overwhelmed. A care team is the group of people who you’ll partner with and rely on to provide help, care, and support after your Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis. You are in the center, but you are not […]
A Valentine’s Gift Lasting a Lifetime
By Steven A. Buttice, Living By Your Design, Inc. Roses and a nice dinner out is a great way of showing your love for your spouse this Valentine’s Day. If you want to give a lasting gift of love for your spouse and family, use this day to set up a time with an expert […]
Caregiving From A Distance
Submitted by the Good Samaritan Society Have you found your weekly call to catch up with mom has turned into a bi-weekly call to help sort medical bills or remind her to pick up laundry? You’ve become a long-distance caregiver, but you’re not alone in your new role. According to the National Institute on Aging, it’s possible […]
Weight Loss and Bad Math
By M. Kathleen Figaro, MD, MS On average, Americans are eating 425 more calories per day now than they were in 1970s: 425 calories multiplied by 365 days each year equals a total of 155,125 extra calories per year. If we then multiply that by 40 years, it would mean gaining 1,760 extra pounds for the […]
The Senior Safe Act
Submitted by Richard M. Roller of Pearson Bollman Law The Senior Safe Act, signed into law by President Trump last year, is designed to protect our elders from financial abuse from either within a family or support system, or by scam artists preying upon them. Tens of billions of dollars each year are illegally taken […]
Quad City Storm: Fulfilling Their Promise to Be the Community’s Team
Submitted by Rhonda Halterman, LivWell Seniors, a proud supporter of Quad City Storm No Hockey in the Quad Cities? No Way! But it almost happened. The Quad Cities has had a professional hockey team since 1995 when the Quad City Mallards took the ice at The Mark of the Quad Cities. Through 23 years, hockey […]
New Hypertension Guidelines
By Linda Snyder, Senior Care Advocate, Villas of Holly Brook Having high blood pressure puts you at risk for heart disease and stroke, which are leading causes of death in the United States. About 75 million American adults (32 percent) have high blood pressure — that’s one in every three adults. Only about half (54 percent) of people with high blood pressure […]
Koala Kidz: Is There HELP Before BRACES?
Submitted by Koala KIDZzz® For most parents, braces seem to be the appropriate treatment option when their child has crooked teeth. Braces may not address all issues associated with growth and development. Crooked teeth may just be a symptom of an underlying growth concern regarding the facial bones and structures. Other possible symptoms include mouth […]