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PHOTO BY ISTOCKPHOTO.COM It’s often thought that as people age, they lose much of their sharpness and thinking power. While it’s true that folks over 55 are unlikely to change into innovative giants such as Steve Jobs, the loss of memory retention and deductive reasoning power can be slowed down or prevented by one simple […]

Country Lane Memory Care founder Cari Claussen in front of the facility’s building under construction in Riverton photo by Pat Yeagle “When I was 16 years old, my grandma was very sick and she was unable to speak, says Cari Claussen, founder of Country Lane Memory Care in Riverton. “She was in a Springfield nursing […]

Bickford House (retirement apartments), 2300 W. White Oaks Dr., Springfield, 62704, 217-787-4687 Brenden Gardens (independent living), 900 Southwind Rd., Springfield, 62703, 217-529-4586 Capitol Plaza Apartments (independent living) 1210 E. Washington St., Springfield, 62703 217-528-1771 Capitol Retirement Village (independent /supportive living) 500 North Bruns Lane, Springfield, 62702, 217- 698-9441 Carriage House (assisted living), 2715 W. Monroe St, […]

Gail Adamski, right, with coworkers Jean Hartman, Kate Becker and Cheryl Pippin, celebrating The Farm’s 20th anniversary in 2014. Cheryl: “We get tickled because it looks like we know what we’re doing.” Gail Adamski and husband Eric, an area building contractor, bought 63 acres and a horse barn between Salisbury and Petersburg to start a […]

After retiring, Phil Locascio decided to finally pursue his dream of painting. Now he’s an accomplished pastel artist who belongs to several artists’ groups and regularly sells his work. When facing retirement, most people rightly spend considerable time and energy on financial planning to adjust to life without a salary. Equally important, however, is the […]

Springfield’s Iles Park has the largest dedicated outdoor pickleball facility in the Midwest. PHOTO BY PATRICK YEAGLE Created one Sunday afternoon in 1965 on Bainbridge Island, Washington, by then State Representative Joel Pritchard, pickleball is now played in all 50 states – and has nothing to do with pickles. Springfield resident Jack Handy loves to […]

This water aerobics class meets Tuesday and Thursday mornings at the west location of the YMCA. PHOTOS BY DAVID HINE Gene Weiser could be the poster child for water exercise – or at least the poster adult. Weiser, a ballroom dancer and former Springfield resident now living at The Villages in Florida, maintains that regular […]

The front entrance to Seasons Under the Oaks. “I’ve heard people exclaim, ‘This is like a resort!’” says owner Steve Zaubi. PHOTO BY PATRICK YEAGLE Steve Zaubi, owner of Seasons Under The Oaks, is standing in his facility’s common area. “This is the ‘great room,’” he explains. “It’s meant to be an extension of everybody’s […]

PHOTO FROM METROCREATIVECONNECTION.COM Though many people characterize volunteer work as a way to give back to their community, research shows volunteering actually gives seniors vitality and a positive outlook in their last decades of life. Adjusting to retirement and a general downshift in responsibility and connection to others can be unexpectedly stressful. Volunteering provides multiple […]

PHOTO FROM METROCREATIVECONNECTION.COM Transitioning from your home to a long-term care facility is a decision no one wants to face. Recent data released by the National Center for Health Statistics, however, estimates more than two-thirds of Americans age 65 and older will need long-term care services during their lifetime. “It’s not a fun thing to […]

Manheim Steamroller Christmas rolls into the Sangamon Auditorium Nov. 12. PHOTO COURTESY SANGAMON AUDITORIUM   An Afternoon with GrouchoOct 25, 2pm Sun. 90 minutes of hilarity with award-winning actor/director/playwright Frank Ferrante as Groucho Marx. Accompanied by onstage pianist. $15-$30, $5 for school-age kids. eveningwithgroucho.com. Kirkland Fine Arts Center, 1184 W. Main St., 424-6318. 7th Annual […]

The “longevity” class at Crossfit Instinct Central: Front – Tim Hahn, coach, Patti Backs, Trudy Nelson. Middle – Bob Buckles, Fletcher Farrar. Back – David Radwine, Walter Lynn, Doug Nelson, Craig Backs. Not pictured � PHOTOS BY PATRICK YEAGLE It is well known that exercise has extensive health benefits, particularly for seniors. It can prevent […]