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 […]
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, […]
Ignored, Dismissed, and Misdiagnosed: Eight Things Every Parent Should Know About Traumatic Brain Injury
By Claire Galloway Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can be devastating. When a person suffers a blow to the head, it can alter his or her brain function and behavior. For some, the change is temporary. For others, it never goes away. For some, whose injuries remain unidentified and untreated, it can set off a spiral […]
Bond Eye Associates: Keeping the Future Bright
By Alexander Germanis One of the greatest gifts is the gift of sight. Not only are most people heavily dependent on it, the ability to see provides us with countless hours of enjoyment, whether it’s watching a movie, seeing a child take their first steps, reveling in the beauty of nature, or reading this article. […]
Essential Wellness Pharmacy: New Life for the Apothecary
By Alexander Germanis Apothecaries, or pharmacies as they are now known, were once standalone landmarks in most communities. Now it is all too common for them to be no more than closets inside big box stores. Thankfully, there are still some places that hold to the notion of the old apothecaries—maintaining their place in the […]
A Valentine’s Gift Lasting a Lifetime
By Steven A. Buttice, Living By Your Design, Inc. Roses and a nice dinner out is a great way of showing your love for your spouse this Valentine’s Day. If you want to give a lasting gift of love for your spouse and family, use this day to set up a time with an expert […]
Koala Kidz: Is There HELP Before BRACES?
Submitted by Koala KIDZzz® For most parents, braces seem to be the appropriate treatment option when their child has crooked teeth. Braces may not address all issues associated with growth and development. Crooked teeth may just be a symptom of an underlying growth concern regarding the facial bones and structures. Other possible symptoms include mouth […]
Prospering in Health and Spirit Apostolic Christian Home of Eureka
By Alexander Germanis While the Israelites wandered in the wilderness for 40 years, they were taught a vital lesson: in order to live life to its fullest, simply staying well fed is not enough. “…Man doth not live by bread only, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of the Lord doth […]
Brandon Wood Retirement Center: Proud to Call This Place Home
By Alexander Germanis From the pilgrims of New England to the settlers of the Wild West, every corner of this nation has been made into a home for not just the individual families who first put down roots there, but also for generations to come. In Morton, Brandon Wood Retirement Center has become such a […]