Diagnosing Dyslexia: Guidelines for Pursuing an Evaluation
By Luke Dalfiume, PhD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Co-Owner, John R. Day & Associates, Christian Psychological Associates Dyslexia is a problem characterized by difficulties with word recognition and spelling. Functionally, this means the person with dyslexia will have problems with reading and be a poor speller. A diagnosis of dyslexia early in a child’s schooling can […]
The New Ronald McDonald House® in Peoria — Keeping families close®
By Alexander Germanis A family is meant to be together. When any member of that family is missing for a significant time, the absence can be palpable. When a child is not with their family, that absence can become an ache so intense it breaks hearts. Unfortunately, many children fall ill or require constant medical […]
Help Yourself While Helping Others
Submitted by Lutheran Hillside Village Despite having more ways to connect than ever before, many people report feeling more disconnected or a lack of true connections. Naturally, many of us are seeking out ways to create more meaningful connections and make better use of our time and talents. Through volunteer opportunities you can create these […]
Life Can Change in a Moment
By Steven Buttice, Founder and President, Living By Your Design, Inc. Do you know anyone whose life changed in a moment? Maybe it was a promotion, or learning that they would be a mother or father. Other times it could be a terrible accident, a lab test, or an abnormal x-ray. It’s nice to be […]
Is Home Care Right for Your Loved One?
Submitted by Apostolic Christian Home of Eureka One of the decisions people most fear is the one about their parent’s care. How long can someone with dementia live alone? Are there rules about when a person should be in an assisted living facility? And what about home care? There are no rules to make this […]
5 Ways to Know They Are Ready for School
Submitted by Koala KIDZzz®, a division of Koala® Center for Sleep & TMJ Disorders All good things must come to an end, and—at least for children—that includes summer vacations and sleeping in. As parents shop for school supplies and clothes, set up new schedules or doctor appointments, and perhaps purchase a fresh new sleeping pillow, […]
Communication and Alzheimer’s
By Hannah White, Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Communication with a person with Alzheimer’s requires patience, understanding, and good listening skills. Check out our strategies to best communicate with your loved one. Changes in the ability to communicate can vary and are based on the person and where he or she is in the disease process. Problems […]
Helping You to Manage Your Anger
By Joe Croegaert, MSW, LCSW, Chapin & Russell Associates With over 40 years of experience in the field of Social Work, I have developed a growing expertise in the area of anger management by working with persons struggling with the handling of anger problems in their personal lives, relationships, families, workplace, and community. I would […]
7 Pet Safety Tips for the Fourth of July
With crowds of unfamiliar people and loud, scary noises, the Fourth of July can make even the most laid-back, four-legged family members apprehensive and unpredictable. “Research shows that more pets are lost on the Fourth of July than any other day of the year and animal shelters are most crowded after the holiday, filled with […]
Newton’s Law for Better Health
By Benjamin Goodin Inertia is a fairly simple proposition — objects holding still stay in place; moving objects stay in motion — with one caveat: this law of physics mandates these principles are constant unless either resting or moving objects are acted upon by an outside force. This means that something has to either motivate […]