Benefits of Adopting an Older Pet
Submitted by Nilla’s Tub DIY Dog Wash & Health Food Store Every day, in shelters all across the country, senior animals are passed over by prospective pet owners. Why? Some people are looking for the energy of a new puppy or feel older dogs offer families too little time. The truth is, providing a new […]
401(K) Withdrawals Beware of the Penalty Tax
By Krista McBeath, McBeath Financial Group You’ve probably heard that if you withdraw taxable amounts from your 401(k) or 403(b) plan before age 59½, you may be socked with a 10-percent early distribution penalty tax on top of the federal income taxes you’ll be required to pay. Did you know that the Internal Revenue Code […]
Sport Specialization Is It Worth the Risk?
By Bryce Paschold, DPM, Orthopedic & Sports Enhancement Center Recently, it has become quite popular for adolescents and even young children to focus on only one sport year-round. In the past, it was more popular for athletes to play multiple sports, focusing on a new sport each season, with the goal of playing as many […]
Dental Implant Maintenance Part 2
By Alexander Germanis Everything worth keeping over a long period of time requires some form of upkeep. Cars need regular oil changes, a home occasionally needs a new roof, and even relationships have need of communicative maintenance. Our teeth are, of course, no different. If we want them to last, we need to take care […]
Get Rid of Acne Scars
Submitted by Doug Leone, MD and Adrienne Schupbach, MD, Dermatology and Mohs Surgery Institute Most people who suffered from acne in their teens can file it away with the rest of their teenage memories. For some, acne leaves behind scarring that continues to cause emotional and psychological anguish. Everyone wants to put his or her […]
Meeting the Needs of Older Adults
By Mary J. Dyck, PhD, RN, LNHA, Associate Professor, Mennonite College of Nursing at Illinois State University, and Meadows Communities Board Member The typical Assisted Living (AL) resident is 84 years at admission with an average length of stay between 18 and 30 months. Most commonly, residents require assistance with medications. The purpose of this […]
Bringing Friends Together For 44 Years
By Colleen Curran Evergreen Racquet Club opened its doors in 1972, the result of tennis enthusiasts and community leaders in Bloomington/Normal putting together a business plan to provide winter tennis to Central Illinois. Twenty-five investors sharing a love for the game and armed with a loan from Corn Belt Bank, opened “Evergreen” just west of […]
Prepare Financially for Stormy Weather
By Krista McBeath, McBeath Financial Group Floods, tornadoes, torrential rain, lightning, and hail are common events in many parts of the country during the spring and may result in widespread damage. Severe weather often strikes with little warning, so take measures now to protect yourself and your property. Review your insurance coverage. Make sure your […]
A Second Chance at Sight
By Julie Payne, Eye Surgical Associates Kevin Burnside was a 20-year-old college student when he first noticed a problem with his long distance vision. “It seemed to happen all of the sudden, and it got to the point where I had trouble seeing anything as far as across the street,” Kevin said. He went to […]
The Advent of Dental Implants Part 1 By Alexander Germanis
There have been certain dental truisms we are told from childhood onward: brush your teeth and floss every day, see the dentist twice a year, and protect your teeth from harm because they are not going to grow back. The options of fixing or replacing broken or lost teeth were limited, the procedures unpleasant, and […]