Helping Your Parents Manage Their Finances
By Krista McBeath, McBeath Financial Group As the U.S. population gets older, more people, particularly Baby Boomers, are confronting a dilemma. As parents age, their ability to manage their own finances may decline. That can make it more likely that they may neglect the life savings they’ve worked so hard to accumulate or make costly […]
Dizziness Can Be a Drag
Submitted by Poonam McAllister, Physical Therapist, Central Illinois Institute of Balance Imagine reaching for something on a grocery store shelf and suddenly feeling unsteady or looking over your shoulder to back up the car and having things start whirling around you. Most people feel dizzy now and then. If that feeling persists or interferes with […]
A Sense of Trust
By Luke Dalfiume, PhD, LCP, Co-Owner, John R. Day & Associates, Christian Psychological Associates Hope refers to a sense of trust that one’s goals and dreams will be fulfilled at some point in the future. An essential ingredient of human emotional life, hope gives one the desire to live and to carry on life’s activities. […]
What is a Medical Fitness Center?
By Molly Smeltzer, Advocate BroMenn Health & Fitness Center What is a medical fitness center? Perhaps you have never heard of a medical fitness center because they are not on every street corner like a typical gym or health club. Dr. Cary Wing, executive director of the Medical Fitness Association, explains, “By definition, a medical […]
Considering the Best Option
By Lauren Malmberg, Peoria County Animal Protection Services So, you’ve decided it’s time to get a new animal friend. Where do you go? Consider visiting the local animal shelter. Millions of dogs and cats enter animal shelters each year in the U.S. It seems that this should be a perfect match; family looking for a […]
The Health Benefits of a Body Detoxification
By Bill Kalman, Pharmacist-in-Charge, Essential Wellness Pharmacy Many people have heard about liver and body detoxification. You may have done one yourself or have heard of someone who has. If you are one of those who hasn’t done one or have never heard of them, the following information may enlighten you. Every day people are […]
Animal Laws You Should Know
By Lauren Malmberg, Peoria County Animal Protection Services Many pet owners don’t realize that laws exist that govern our ownership of companion and domestic animals. Regardless of where you live, animal control and humane care for animal laws affect how you must care for your pet and farm animals. State laws cover many situations regarding […]
Improve Your Health Through Nutrition
By Dee McCaffrey, Director of Nutrition, Processed-Free America That famous Chinese proverb depicts the simple small action we can take when embarking on any great endeavor. If that endeavor involves improving your food choices, that single step begins with a fork, and there is no better time to begin than now! March is National Nutrition […]
What Is Assisted Living?
By Holly Wayland-Hall, Meadows at Mercy Creek Assisted living is a residential option for older adults offering supportive amenities, services, and care. Assisted living communities have staff available 24/7 to assist with care, safety, and support. Assisted living may be part of a retirement community offering other levels of care, or it may stand alone […]
Life Coach or Therapist?
By Tiffany Mitchell, Administrative Assistant at Agape Counseling, Ltd. Life can be challenging. Life can be tough. Many people are unhappy. They may need help dealing with their careers, personal relationships, self-esteem, or a multitude of other issues. It can be confusing to determine what sort of help you might need. People are often turning […]