The week of April 23-27 has been set aside to celebrate Supportive Living Week. This week recognizes the residents and staff members that make these communities thrive. The Supportive Living program is Illinois’ model of affordable assisted living, and falls under the purview of the Affordable Assisted Living Coalition (AALC). This program makes the assisted […]
The U.S. Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) is a volunteer panel comprised of national experts in the fields of evidence-based medicine and disease prevention. The organization is an independent unit that works to improve Americans’ health by making recommendations for clinical preventative services. As we age, and the list of potential complications or health issues […]
If you are searching for a compassionate senior care community, look no further than Evergreen Senior Living. Our communities provide compassionate care and support to seniors in a beautiful setting with a variety of upscale amenities. What is a supportive living community, and how does it differ from the more commonly understood assisted living option? […]
It’s March! That means spring is starting to peek through the veil of winter and little green shoots are nudging their way toward the heavens. Spring means a new beginning for nature, and as we celebrate National Nutrition Month, we look at brightly-colored foods (green, yellow, orange and red!) that will give us a fresh […]
This time of year, the weather truly IS frightful. February is a cold month stuck in between the holiday fanfare of New Year’s Day and the first inklings of spring in March. Extremely cold temperatures, gray skies, snow and ice all make it difficult, if not impossible, to be outside. Let’s face it, cabin fever […]
The month of February is filled with celebrations – Valentine’s Day and Fat Tuesday /Mardi Gras are both celebrated with special treats and offerings that we only indulge in once a year. With our New Year’s resolutions not too far behind us, keeping your weight goals on track can still be accomplished even with all […]
You have probably heard about shingles – a viral infection that is caused by the same virus responsible for chickenpox. If you have had chickenpox, the virus remains inactive in your body; present in nerve tissue near your spinal cord and brain. When a shingles outbreak occurs, the nerve roots are infected, which is what […]
We have heard it called “the winter blues” or the “doldrums of winter”, but Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a very real condition that affects millions of people every year. Brought on by the changes in the seasons, SAD most often begins in late fall as the skies get darker earlier and continue into winter […]
Now that is it mid-January, we are deep in the trenches of the cold winter season, and with it the height of cold and flu season. Scientists now know that our immune systems are weaker when the weather is cold outside. For persons with chronic medical conditions, receiving the proper vaccinations is especially important to […]
The cold winter months bring to light lots of homeowner situations that can be unpleasant for anyone. Shoveling snow and spreading salt on icy sidewalks can be dangerous activities, especially for older adults who may not have the endurance or balance to safely perform these tasks. The cold weather can bring frozen pipes, problems with […]