By Patti HartogThe Forum At Brookside Book Club has been meeting for over seven years, with 20-25 residents regularly participating. The group meets in the living room in the Forum at Brookside Pavilion. Through participation in the book club, residents find opportunities to … [Read more...] about Get Caught Up in a Good Book
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Get Fit to Fight Parkinson’s
By Torie TempleStaying active while living with Parkinson’s disease is made easier for the participants of the Fight Back With Fitness class. This high-intensity workout helps active adults with PD maintain an independent lifestyle through the use of equipment such as a medicine … [Read more...] about Get Fit to Fight Parkinson’s
Three Tips for Helping Your Loved One Sleep
By Torie TempleBecky Beanblossom, owner of Home Instead Senior Care, gives her top three ways of making sure your loved one gets better sleep.Properly engage and stimulate your loved one during the day. Instead of allowing him to sleep during the day, have him burn … [Read more...] about Three Tips for Helping Your Loved One Sleep
A Dinner Idea that’s Better than Eating Out
By Mark KaelinThrow away those microwave dinners and bypass the drive-thru.Gail Peitzmeier of Purdue University Crawford County Extension office recommends preparing your family favorites, investing in a large supply of storage containers, and freezing servings for later use. … [Read more...] about A Dinner Idea that’s Better than Eating Out
Let Music Soothe Your Mind
By Mark KaelinMusic is a powerful agent of change. Creating it improves your memory, decreases feelings of stress and anxiety, and builds a stronger sense of community and connection. Even better, you don’t need to be a trained musician to reap these benefits. Strive provides … [Read more...] about Let Music Soothe Your Mind