You might be wondering if Evergreen Place or Evergreen Village in Normal are the best options for your senior as they transition to a new home. If they want to find a connected community surrounded by loyal support, selecting this location is a no-brainer! Compared to other places in Central Illinois, Normal stands out […]
We are often asked, “When is the right time to move your elderly loved one into senior living?” Quite frankly, there isn’t just one answer. There are many reasons a loved one may find need of senior care and many levels of care available to accommodate everyone’s personal needs. From independence, to assisted living, and […]
When you need a break from normal day-to-day activities, some people enjoy participating in artistic activities. There is a sense of relaxation and comfort in taking on a creative and productive task, creating visual art, preparing a meal, or writing in a journal. A sense of accomplishment can also be uplifting once the project has […]
The well-being of your parents or loved ones is the most important consideration as they age into a new phase of life. Making the decision to help seniors move from a lifestyle that may not be beneficial to their overall health, to one that is better for their emotional, mental, and physical health can make […]
Some of the best practices to keep your loved ones happy and healthy are simple. Low-impact exercises can aid seniors in maintaining their daily activities. Helping your parent adapt to simple exercises and regular physical activity can improve their ability to be independent and assist them in leading a longer, healthier lifestyle. Exercise is part […]
In recent years, the prevalence of the color pink during October has become a nationwide symbol of the fight to end breast cancer. In the 1950s, the NY Times refused to print an ad for a breast cancer support group. They did not want to print the words, “breast” or “cancer”. The fight to bring […]
Just as our bodies age and physical changes occur, as our eyes age they begin to change, too. Senior citizens can anticipate some vision and eye health changes, especially around age 60. Many are normal age-related vision changes and do not indicate disease. There are other changes that are categorized as diseases and should be […]
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 […]
Osteoporosis is a familiar condition to many of us if only through our awareness of it and the visual picture we imagine must accompany it. It’s likely that the ugly hag who offers Snow White a poisonous apple suffered the effects of osteoporosis on her vertebrae and spine, giving her the stereotypical hunched posture. Cartoon […]
Circulation is one of the vital processes of our human bodies. The circulatory system, also known as the vascular or cardiovascular system, transports a myriad of life-giving necessities throughout our bodies. Oxygen, carbon dioxide, nutrients and blood cells provide nourishment that we simply cannot survive without. Health circulation is a crucial component of our ability […]