VA Benefits for Assisted Living
By Linda Snyder, Senior Care Advocate, Villas of Holly Brook Every day, people just like you are confronted with important decisions about the care of their elderly loved one while keeping in mind their comfort, safety, dignity, and wellbeing. You are not alone in this process. If your loved one needs assistance with daily activities, […]
Breast Reconstruction Katie’s Story
By Becky Wiese Being diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 28 was not on Katie’s radar. In fact, in May of 2011, she and her husband were facing questions caused by infertility when Katie found a lump in her right breast. A visit to her obstetrician resulted in a sonogram that showed no […]
Are You on the Healthcare Conveyor Belt?
By Steven Buttice, Founder and President, Living By Your Design, Inc. Emma and George are from a larger town in northern Illinois. Emma’s husband is age 89 and had a urinary track infection. As he became sicker, he became weak and did not eat. He was losing weight, also coughing as he ate when he […]
Food, Flowers, and Fond Memories
Submitted by Lutheran Hillside Village A garden started as a hobby by former Lutheran Hillside Village resident, Merwyn French, in 2003 has been named in his honor. This garden produces food used in the kitchen at Lutheran Hillside Village (LHV) and is a source of great joy for the dozens of residents who cultivate it. […]
Building Self-Esteem Through Self-Defense
By Craig W. Armstrong Growing up can be tough, and most young people could use a boost when it comes to self-esteem. There are many ways to improve self-esteem, and one is through learning the martial arts. In June, young people participating in Goodwill’s GoodGuides® Youth Mentoring program learned that the martial arts can teach […]
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 […]
Facts About Cataracts
Submitted by Eye Surgical Associates Cataracts are one of the leading causes of reversible blindness in the United States. However, the longer cataracts are left untreated, the more difficult it can be to successfully remove the cataract and restore vision. During Cataract Awareness Month in June, Eye Surgical Associates reminds you that early detection and […]
Lutheran Hillside Village to Introduce Promising Cognitive Therapy Program for Residents With Alzheimer’s Symptoms
Submitted by Lutheran Hillside Village A program that has slowed the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias in older adults during research trials in Japan and the United States will be introduced to memory care residents at Lutheran Hillside Village beginning in June. Called SAIDO Learning, this promising cognitive rehabilitation therapy program is a […]
Melanoma — McLean County Third in the State
By Becky Powell MS, RN, AOCN ; Health Educator, Community Cancer Center I think most people would be surprised to hear that of the 102 Counties in Illinois, McLean County ranked third in the state for melanoma of the skin with an incidence rate of 30.2 per 100,000 cases. By definition, an incidence rate is […]
Health Awareness What Is New in Colon Cancer Screening
Any time is a good time to discuss new developments in colon cancer screening and there is good news to talk about. Thanks to several important preventive health guidelines updated last year, there is now more access to, and insurance coverage for, a variety of screening options beyond a colonoscopy. The problem According to the […]