Blog Posts

Woman completing a plank exercise
Read article: Is isometric exercise beneficial?
Is isometric exercise beneficial?
Have you ever wondered why someone may take on the challenge of a plank hold? Or do a prolonged wall sit? Well, these are called isometric exercises...
Holiday candle
Read article: Holidays during stressful times: Finding joy in the middle of chaos
Holidays during stressful times: Finding joy in the middle of chaos
The holiday season is often depicted as a time of joy, laughter, and togetherness. However, for many, it can also be a period filled with stress and...
Hand holding smaller hands
Read article: Healing Generational Wounds: The Importance of Addressing Mental Health in Parenting
Healing Generational Wounds: The Importance of Addressing Mental Health in Parenting
The profound impact of intergenerational trauma on parenting cannot be overstated. The legacy of unresolved trauma resonates through families,...
three children feeding a rabbit
Read article: Helping youth find purpose in their lives
Helping youth find purpose in their lives
Purpose is defined as a strong stable sense of commitment to something that is meaningful to you and makes a difference in the world around you. It...

News Releases

Crowd of class participants listen to presentation on signs of Alzheimer's
Brain Health Series Success
SAVOY, Ill – Earlier this month, local residents gathered for four sessions of the research-informed series, Brain Health – It’s A No Brainer at Windsor of Savoy. This series educated adults about normal memory change, highlighting healthy brain contributors, and strategies to improve...
Collage featuring youth waving at a truck from the street, a group of 4-H members holding a sign that reads thank you farmers in front of a grain elevator, and a top down shot of some backed goods with a sticker that reads 'Your Work Matters Thank You'
With Harvest 2025 underway, local youth say thanks
MORRIS, Ill. – With the 2025 harvest well underway, local youth spent their school holiday showing appreciation for the farmers who keep their communities thriving. Members of University of Illinois Extension 4-H,...
Brain Health - It's a No Brainer!
Illinois Extension Offers Brain Health Series in Savoy
SAVOY, Ill - Join Family Life Educator Emily Harmon for Brain Health - It's A No Brainer! at Windsor of Savoy. This is a research-informed series that educates adults about normal memory change and aging, highlights healthy brain contributors, and offers tips and strategies...

Staff