A Hope for More Time
By Alexander Germanis One of the greatest gifts we can get is more quality time with our loved ones, especially as those loved ones enter their later years. As our parents and grandparents enjoy living life to the fullest, these years can also be a time of mutual benefit as they impart their wisdom upon […]
The New Terms Every Mom-To-Be Needs to Know
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) and leading medical groups have important news for parents-to-be. A pregnancy is not “full term” until 39 weeks. Research shows that babies do best when they are born at 39 or 40 weeks. New definitions By definition, a baby born between 37 weeks and 42 weeks is considered “term.” […]
Polarized Sunglasses Are Sunscreen for Your Eyes
By Teresa L. Sebelist, Bond Eye Associates From models on the runway to fishermen on the lake, sunglasses have become a big part of life for many people. In the beginning, they were only available to professionals who needed eye protection for specific tasks. Over the years, they have transitioned into more than just eye protection […]
Connection: Our Brains Are Wired for It!
By Greg Skibinski LCPC,CMAT,CSAT, Agape Counseling Ltd. Most people enjoy being around others. If those others happen to be people of like mind, then we often want to be around them even more. It is natural and healthy for us to want to belong and to develop a sense of connection with other people. A […]
Detox Your Relationships
By Paul Schellenberg, LLC, MA, LCPC Toxic relationships usually do not start out that way. As the relationship’s dynamics begin to take form, then an individual’s toxicity may begin to emerge. Some people do not realize they are in a toxic relationship until it is too late. A toxic relationship can damage your self-esteem, self-confidence, […]
A Look From the Other Side
Submitted by Lutheran Hillside Village In June, Lutheran Hillside Village will debut SAIDO Learning®. An innovative, non-pharmacological treatment that has been shown to improve the symptoms of memory loss among older adults, SAIDO Learning will be exclusively offered to residents of Lutheran Hillside Village. While staff members anxiously await and are trained on offering SAIDO […]
Your Pet is Lost — What Do You Do?
By Lauren Malmberg, Peoria County Animal Protection Services Pets go missing every day. Dogs and cats alike can wander away from their yard or escape out the front door. The animals often become frightened and disoriented and, when panicked, can run quite some distance. They then find themselves in unfamiliar territory. Sadly, many of these […]
How to Grieve
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Apostolic Christian Home Continued Meaning in Life
By Alexander Germanis The great struggle of mankind has arguably been the struggle of finding purpose. Whether male or female, bound or free, individuals have and will always continue to seek for purpose in their lives. Unfortunately, in our society, once our elderly move into a retirement or nursing home, we often forget just how […]
“Fast Forward” Healthcare — What Will the Future Bring?
By Steven Buttice, Founder and President, Living By Your Design, Inc. The old status quo is not good enough. A recent message by author and motivational speaker John Maxwell talked about “fast forward.” He stated looking at fast forward from a planning aspect: “forward is shorter and fast is faster” than it has ever been […]