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 […]
Four Ways People and Their Pets Can Stay Healthy Together
Your household is busy, but keeping yourself, your children, and your pets healthy is a top priority. Fortunately, wellness for people and pets can go hand in hand, allowing your entire family to feel their best and live life to the fullest. People who take a proactive approach to their physical, mental, and social wellness […]
Overcoming Obstacles to Nurture Good Health
By Holly Schurter Women face all kinds of obstacles when it comes to developing healthy habits. Busy schedules, the needs of other family members, work responsibilities — who has time to take care of herself while taking care of everyone else? When medical issues do come up, finding time and energy to deal with them, […]
The Cruelty of Calling Older Adults “Sweetie” or “Honey”
By Debbie Reslock for Next Avenue Writer Ceridwen Dovey didn’t think it would be difficult to write a novel from the point of view of a man in his late 80s. But as Dovey wrote last year in The New Yorker, her effort revealed the problem with assumptions. After reading her first draft, an editor […]
MRI The Diagnostic Edge
Submitted by McLean County Orthopedics Is it going to hurt?” “How long does it take?” “Will I be in an enclosed space?” MRI’s can often be daunting for many people and evoke an array of emotions. MRI’s don’t have to be uncomfortable or scary. Significant technological advances have led to the development of the open […]
Heartburn Can Be Serious!
Submitted by Illinois Bariatric Center Heartburn is a common problem for many people. If you’ve ever experienced heartburn, you are familiar with the “burning” sensation in the chest that may also spread to the throat, leaving an unpleasant, sour taste. Heartburn is often triggered by eating a large meal or food that is greasy or […]