Spring Cleaning Without Spring Cleaning!
By Karen Tucker I have a confession to make—I like cleaning! And I love arranging my spice cabinet in alphabetical order, putting labels on every bin of toys, and color-coding my closet. With spring just around the corner, I actually get excited about the prospect of spring cleaning, BUT…I still don’t want to take […]
Love the Skin You’re In
Submitted by Jennifer Solis, Owner, Bless These Brows When women are constantly bombarded with messages and news about the latest anti-aging treatments and methods, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. How can you maintain a skincare routine when the rules seem to be ever-changing? It might be simpler than you think. By separating the hype […]
The Be Content Senior Expo
The Be Content Senior Expo will be returning to the Parke Regency Hotel and Conference Center on May 7th, 2024. This will be the 13th year for the event and all have been held at the same location. The Be Content Senior Expo has expanded and grown over the years to offer more services, more […]
Ouch, That Hurts! The Science of Pain
Information from NIH-National Library of Medicine Almost all of us have experienced pain of some kind. It’s the most common reason why people seek medical care. But because people feel pain differently, there’s no single treatment that will work for everyone. Have you ever stepped on a sharp rock, accidentally rubbed your eyes […]
SAFE DRIVING: Protecting Yourself Behind the Wheel
Submitted by Kanoski Bresney Law Firm Driving a car can give you freedom. But it’s also one of the riskiest things you do every day. Almost 43,000 people died in car accidents in the U.S. in 2021. Millions more are injured each year. Many things can make driving risky. Speeding, not paying full attention […]
Five Ways to Celebrate National Nutrition Month
By Desiray Yeaw MS, RD, LDN, Registered Dietitian, Westminster Village Are you ready to revive and reinvigorate after the cold winter months? Spring is a season of new beginnings, and now is the perfect time to refresh yourself by focusing in on healthy eating habits throughout the month of March during the Academy of […]
Alzheimer’s Caregiving: Caring for Yourself
Submitted by Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center Taking care of yourself—physically and mentally—is one of the most important things you can do as a caregiver. This could mean asking family members and friends to help out, getting help from a home health care service, or making the decision to move your loved one […]
Closer-to-Home Cancer Care
By Alexander Germanis It has long been said there is no place like home. This sentiment is perhaps never truer than when one is ill and in need of care. Should one be afflicted with any one of the many strains of cancer, being far from home in order to obtain treatment can compound […]
How Winter Affects Our Eating Patterns
Submitted by The Village at Mercy Creek Winter is here, and with it comes cold weather, shorter daylight hours, and cold and flu season. This change in weather also has an impact on our eating habits, but the question is why? Like bears hibernate for the season, we too slow down during the winter months. […]
Shedding Light on Glaucoma
Protecting Your Vision Against the Silent Thief Submitted by VisionPoint Eye Center January marks Glaucoma Awareness Month, an important time to illuminate the prevalence and impact of this sight-stealing eye disease. Despite its widespread recognition, many people remain uninformed about glaucoma—an eye disease afflicting more than 3 million Americans and more than 80 million […]