July 4th celebrates our nation’s independence from British rule, known in the 18th Century as the Kingdom of Great Britain. The Second Continental Congress voted for independence on July 2nd, 1776, issuing the official Declaration of Independence of the 13 Colonies on July 4th. While the American Revolutionary War waged until 1783, July 4th remains […]
June 21st is the “official” date by which our calendars mark the start of the summer season. At the summer solstice, the nights are the shortest and we enjoy the longest days of the year. The temperatures are the warmest we experience during our four seasons as we are turned toward the sun more so […]
Staying hydrated is vital to our overall health. We have all heard the continuing mantras to bring eight classes of water each day or to push the fluids when we are under the weather. Our bodies need water to survive; even our ability to regulate our body’s temperature is dependent on our intake of water. […]
Since its inception in 1994, Men’s Health Month has been recognized each June. According to the Men’s Health Month website, the purpose of Men’s Health Month is to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys. This month gives health care providers, public policy […]
It’s that time of year … the days are becoming longer and summer break is nearly upon us. The sun is hanging around more each day and the temperatures are growing steadily warmer. With summer right around the corner, there is anticipation in the air to get out and be more active. Kids are out […]
Life Unrehearsed is our trademarked philosophy for caring for loved ones suffering from Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. At Evergreen Senior Living, our Decatur, Orland Park and Chillicothe locations provide memory support at The Legacy. At The Legacy, residents facing these challenges The Evergreen Senior Living team wants to share their knowledge of how to […]
Since 1974, a national celebration of volunteers and the many services they provide has been a yearly event across the country. About one quarter of our American population volunteer in some capacity within their community. That’s nearly 63 million people giving their time and energy to do something selfless that will benefit another person, animal […]
Friday, April 7th marks World Health Day, brought to us by the World Health Organization (WHO). New estimates released by the WHO tell us that depression is the leading cause of ill health and disability worldwide. Globally, more than 300 million people now live with depression. There is a lack of support for people with […]
For almost 20 years, Evergreen Senior Living has served the senior population across Illinois. Our first community opened in Beardstown, Illinois in 1999. This was the first supportive living community in the state! As the need for senior services has grown, Evergreen has been a leader in providing the kind of care and support that […]
Laughter is the best medicine … we’ve all heard this sentiment, but is there any truth to it? It would be hard to find a person who hasn’t laughed so hard they had tears in their eyes, or had a sore stomach after a particularly long laughing fit. We all feel amazing after a good […]