Is It Time to Move to a Retirement Home?

By Alexander Germanis Just as big a question as when to retire is the question of to where. While aging in place may be ideal for some, we at EasyRetirementLiving.com would like to illustrate many great advantages to considering a move to a retirement community. Safe at Home One has only to briefly […]
Embrace the Sun, Not the Burn Summer Skin Care Essentials

By Dr. Colleen Silva, Springfield Clinic As summer reaches its peak, it’s time to relish the sunny days and balmy evenings. But with increased exposure to the sun and changes in our daily routines, summer can pose challenges to maintaining healthy, radiant skin. To ensure your skin remains that way during these sunny months, […]
Decluttering for Better Emotional Health

By TJ Martin Last month we talked about Decluttering for Better Mental Health. Now let’s discuss Decluttering for Better Emotional Health. Emotional clutter is not traditional visible clutter like you find in a disorganized room or on your desk. This is internal clutter that can have devastating effects on your overall health. Evaluate your […]
An Expanded World of Health Care Access

By Alexander Germanis There was a time, not that long ago, when one’s “world” consisted of how far one could travel in a day. This meant the necessities of life had to be within a small, accessible radius from one’s home. Beside basic food and shelter, safety and peace of mind also came from […]
Liberating Yourself From the Burden of Debt

By Tim Whisler, Whisler Agency It is an overwhelming feeling when looking at invoices and wondering how those bills are going to be paid. Looking at a loan statement and seeing an enormous figure can make you feel like you’ll never be able to pay it off. Debt is difficult to deal with. Debt causes […]
Motor Control: The Body-Brain Connection

Submitted by FYZICAL THERAPY & BALANCE CENTER Let’s start with a riddle: What do these four people have in common? A teenage football player sprained his ankle a week after returning to play after a concussion. 75-year-old grandmother with Parkinson’s disease tripped on an uneven sidewalk, fell, and broke her hip. 47-year-old construction worker […]
How Serious Are You About Fitness?

Discover the Benefits of a Personal Trainer By Mike Hintz, Absolute Fitness We understand that when we want things done right and to avoid costly mistakes, we need to seek the services of an expert in the appropriate field. For example, we choose an accountant for tax advice, hire a lawyer to oversee legal proceedings, […]
Providing Comprehensive Primary Care
No one wants to feel like they are just a number—especially when they have a medical or wellness concern. That is why Solvera Health is bringing hospitality to healthcare, treating each patient like a treasured guest who deserves personal attention. Serving patients in the Peoria, Galesburg, and Carbondale areas, the providers of Solvera Health deliver […]
Case Management—Is It for You?

By Beth Ingle, CSA, Certified Senior Advisor®, Director of Retirement and Planning, Living By Your Design, Inc. Is it possible to save money on medical expenses and increase the quality of life? Sounds great, doesn’t it? Around 1990, progressive people in the medical community put together data that showed if people have help managing their […]
The Resource to Help You with Your Move

By Alexander Germanis Most of us can remember the dreaded research paper assignment in school. Although the younger generations will never understand what it used to be like, many of us can easily recall needing to gather resources from all over to garner information. Poring over periodicals, scouring the card catalog at the library, and […]