Squat! What a funny-sounding word used to describe an even funnier-looking position. The mere thought of squatting is sure to elicit a giggle or a cringe depending upon your age. Children naturally assume this playful position, while many adults avoid squatting due to painful knees or the fear of not being able to get back […]
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Are you the family bank
Almost every family has one: the person family members call on when money is tight and they need a helping hand. The more financially responsible you are, the more likely you are to be considered “the family bank,” according to a 2016 study conducted by Merrill in partnership with Age Wave. The study, “Finances in […]
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Getting high in Illinois
Visitors from mountainous regions often marvel at the flat ness of our prairie state, but they need to look up. Illinois is full of things that soar into the sky, and a trip around the state will yield plenty of sore necks, from tall buildings to natural wonders to quirky structures. Here are some examples […]
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Not your father’s hearing aids
The clunky, screeching, analog hearing aids with replaceable batteries and tiny controls of years past are now inconspicuous, digital, smartphone friendly, rechargeable models with high-fidelity sound. But, although hearing aids are smaller, better and easier to manage than ever, the World Health Organization estimated last spring that only 17 percent of persons who would benefit […]
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Aging in place
As of 2018, 52 million Baby Boomers were in their golden years, 65 or older. As they age, the question of how and where to live as a senior becomes more real. That gracious three-story home with a large garden is no longer seen as an asset but as a hindrance for an older adult […]
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Explore Your Community
As events may be canceled or rescheduled at the last moment, please first check with the host or venue when making plans to attend an event. Let’s Get Fit Mon., Wed. and Fri. 9-10 a.m. Senior Services of Central Illinois hosts online exercise classes for individuals age 50 plus via Zoom. Contact Justin Yuroff at […]
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For more get-up and go
Looking for a way to kick-start an exercise habit? The Triplet is a simple but effective routine you can master through daily practice. Starting an exercise program can be overwhelming. There are so many options, but beginning your day with The Triplet is the perfect way to start moving. These three movements will challenge you […]
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Explore Your Community
As events may be canceled or rescheduled at the last moment, please first check with the host or venue when making plans to attend an event. —- Second Saturday Open Studio Second Tuesday of every month, 12-4pm. Visit with artists working, painting, sketching and writing in their studios. Watch artists complete figure studies capturing both […]
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Seasoned
Kathryn Harris remembers the first meal she ever cooked like it was yesterday. “I made pork chops, mashed potatoes and green beans. For eight people!” Harris, who retired in 2015 as the director of library services at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum after a 45-year career, is one of 10 siblings. She described […]
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Exploring Illinois
Dottie Troop visits a lot of post offices but not to mail letters. Instead, she likes to gaze at Depression-era murals, the work of government-sponsored artists. More than 70 municipalities in Illinois have some form of post office art and, while Troop hasn’t visited all of them, she has made a dent in the list. […]
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A place for your parents
Becoming an empty-nester, retiring and caring for aging parents are life stages familiar to many. Springfield has numerous agencies that help seniors stay in their own home. Determining what’s best for your loved one can be daunting. Senior Services of Central Illinois (SSCI) is a good place to start. SSCI is a nonprofit organization that […]
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Bold 70s fashion
Miniskirts, floral shift dresses, sleeveless jumper dresses – there’s a reason the 70s is considered one of the most stylish decades. “Bold colors, big earrings, big hair – everything had a little more attitude,” says Linda Renehan of Springfield Vintage in downtown Springfield. “You are post-Kent State, post-Woodstock. There is a little more unrest in […]
