Knee Pain
Knee pain is extremely common, especially for people who are over the age of 50. While there are many causes for knee pain, the most common is due to osteoarthritis (OA) — often referred to as degenerative joint disease or simply “wear and tear” arthritis. With OA, the cartilage within a joint begins to break […]
Westminster Village Welcomes You Home
By Julie Workman Since originally opening its doors in November of 1979, Westminster Village (WMV), a continuing care retirement community in Bloomington, has played a role in thousands of lives throughout the community. Home to nearly 350 people across the care continuum, employees embrace the company’s mission of providing excellence in senior living. Westminster Village […]
Depression in Children
By Jenn Bovee, LCSW, CRADC, CCHt EMDR Trained According to a study done by the Center for Disease Control, 3.2 percent of children aged 3 to 17 years (approximately 1.9 million) have diagnosed depression. Also according to the CDC, diagnoses of depression and anxiety are more common with increased age. Through the course of my […]
From S.A.D. to S.O.U.L. a Nutrition Revolution
By Dee McCaffrey, Director of Nutrition, Processed-Free America National Nutrition Month® is upon us. This annual campaign held in March by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics aims to focus the nation’s attention on the importance of making healthy food choices. Are you familiar with the acronym S.A.D.? It’s an abbreviation for Standard American Diet […]
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 […]
5 Things To Know About Complementary Health Practices for Cognitive Function, Dementia, and Alzheimer’s Disease
Submitted by Reflections Memory Care Many people, particularly older individuals, worry about forgetfulness and whether it is the first sign of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. In fact, forgetfulness has many causes. It can also be a normal part of aging, or related to various treatable health issues or to emotional problems, such as stress, anxiety, […]
Health Tips for Winter
Submitted by Stacey Boyd, MSN, RN, Director of Nursing, Welbrook at Bloomington Winter is well upon us and seems to get longer and colder every year. Are you taking all the necessary steps to be prepared and safe this winter season? With cold temperatures, ice, and snow, here are some tips to use in the […]
To Brace or Not to Brace?
By Bryce Paschold, DPM, Orthopedic & Sports Enhancement Center Ankle sprains have been known to be the most common injury in all of sports, accounting for 40 percent of all sports-related injuries. There are approximately 3 million ankle sprains seen per year in the United States. As a result, ankle bracing or taping has […]
5 Reasons Why Winter Is the Best Time for Cosmetic Surgery
Submitted by Twin City Plastic Surgery Many people decide to have a cosmetic surgical or non-surgical procedure to combat the signs of aging. Often times, it’s more about self-esteem, and looking younger is simply a bonus. People find that if they look better, they feel better. They have more confidence and excitement about life in […]
The New Battle Against Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Part 2
By Alexander Germanis Trickling throughout Central Illinois are a number of small streams and rivers. Streams like these are tributaries for larger rivers like the Illinois, which in turn feed into greater rivers like the Mississippi. Like the mighty Old Man River, the spinal cord is the main channel into which flow the myriad nerves […]