The Problem With Internet Pornography
By Nathan Krahn, LCPC, CSAT, CMAT, and Gregory Skibinski LCPC, CADC, CSAT, CMAT, Agape Counseling Ltd Let’s play a word association game. Take a moment to consider the feelings and emotions the following words bring up for you. Ready? OK, just two words: Pornography and Masturbation. What emotions are you aware of? Anger? Confusion? Excitement? […]
Looking at Senior Living Communities
By Steven A. Buttice What is home? This writer believes home is a major part of our identity. Chances are, a married couple bought the home at a very exciting time of life. Families were raised in the home. Memories surround each room and piece of furniture. Vibrant bedroom colors may have been chosen by […]
Partners in Sexual Addiction Recovery
By Crystal Hiser, LCPC, LMFT, CSAT, CMAT, Agape Counseling While there has been much publicity surrounding the term “sexual addiction” and the types of behaviors this entails, little has been reported in the media about the people who are in a relationship with a sex addict. There is a lack of coverage about those who […]
Your Aching Back: Finding the Cause of Chronic Pain
By Becky Wiese The straw that broke the camel’s back. Like water off a duck’s back. Oh, my aching back. Backs are designed to withstand quite a lot of stress. Structurally speaking, our spine (backbone) provides structure, enabling us to move. Every twist, bend, and nod we make with our body is dependent on the […]
The Emotional Side of Downsizing
By Amy Durbin, Proctor Place In the mid-1800s, British designer and poet William Morris said, “Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful.” Over 150 years later, these words are still applicable, especially to those looking to downsize. Downsizing consultants estimate that 80 percent of […]
New Brace Means New Lease on Life
By Dave Tompkins A few years ago, Carolyn Stevens was experiencing unbearable pain in her right ankle. It was so severe that she was having difficulty walking and frequently came close to falling. At 73, aches and pains are not uncommon, but Carolyn knew this was different — and she is not your typical senior. […]
Come On In… The Water’s Great!
Submitted by Lutheran Hillside Village A show of hands, please — how many people loath exercising? Yes, we know it’s good for us. Yes, we are aware of the benefits and the feeling of endorphins promised. But that doesn’t mean that we like it. Out of boredom, pain, or even difficulty, exercise never sounds appealing. […]
Angelman Syndrome
By Amber Schappaugh MA, RMA (AMT), Director of Allied Health, Extern Program Coordinator Angelman Syndrome (AS) is a neuro-genetic disorder characterized by intellectual and developmental delay, sleep disturbances, seizures, jerky movements, frequent laughter and smiling, as well as a usually happy demeanor. Our local communities are home to several children who have been diagnosed with […]
Changes, Growth, and Relocation in Store for Methodist College
By Lori Lovely As part of a strategic plan for managed growth, Methodist College is moving to a larger location in North Peoria. Currently located downtown near UnityPoint Methodist Hospital, the college is moving to an area that is experiencing a lot of residential, retail, and entertainment development. “We wanted to stay in Peoria,” explains […]
Keeping Fit and Protecting the Environment
By Scott Gray Why not help the environment, save on gas, generate less greenhouse gas, and burn more calories, all at the same time? What a win-win situation — improving not only the health of the world, but your health as well. Follow some of these simple ways to save the environment and also improve […]