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Read article: Do you know your purpose?
Do you know your purpose?
Do you know what gets you up in the morning (besides the kids, the dog, the alarm clock)? Your purpose! According to a recent webinar that I attended...
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Read article: Tips to boost your health as you age
Tips to boost your health as you age
Unfortunately, as a person ages, their risk of having a chronic illness increases. According to research by the...
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Read article: Fueling your golden years
Fueling your golden years
It’s inevitable that we all get older, but as my grandpa used to say, “it’s better than the alternative!” Our bodies experience many changes as we...
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Read article: Celebrating Older American's Month: Powered by Connection
Celebrating Older American's Month: Powered by Connection
Established in 1963, Older Americans Month (OAM) is celebrated every May. Led by a federal agency, the Administration for Community Living (ACL), OAM...

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Attend Tai Chi series for arthritis and fall prevention
PONTIAC, Ill. – Older adults are more likely to fall, which can cause serious injury. Many studies have shown that Tai Chi is one of the most effective approaches for preventing falls. Medical authorities agree that suitable exercise for people with arthritis should incorporate components that...
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Making a Meaningful Nursing Home Visit | Lee County Council on Aging
DIXON, IL –Visiting a loved one in a nursing home can be very difficult, even though many long-term care facilities today are more home-like. There are many reasons for the reluctance to visit someone in a nursing facility, and many emotions involved, yet it is important to make...