Taylorville Memorial Hospital infection prevention and control coordinator Peggy Chapman, RN spoke with the residents of Hickory Estates on different ways to keep healthy. Residents learned about the importance of good hand hygiene as well as taking care to cough and sneeze in their sleeve. Tuesday, December 3, 2019
A task without a deadline is just wishful thinking.
Sometimes, you can get away with procrastinating. If you never get around to alphabetizing your spices, no one’s life will change. But putting off some tasks could have a huge impact on loved ones. Tuesday, December 3, 2019
Tucked in behind Camp Lincoln, in Springfield, Illinois, is a building resembling a castle that houses the history of the Illinois National Guard.
The Illinois National Guard has a rich history dating back to 1723 when Kaskaskia residents participated in the first militia muster under the French. It wasn't until 1878 when the Illinois State Legislature mandated the Illinois National Guard to house and maintain its artifacts and archives, which tell the story of the Illinois National Guard. Tuesday, November 26, 2019
Featuring simulations in the Memorial Center for Learning and Innovation, a free community event will teach the public how to handle life-threatening bleeding incidents. Tuesday, November 19, 2019
Most parents in the U.S. provide some sort of financial support to their adult children, multiple surveys have found. But often, financial aid goes the other way.
A 2015 survey by TD Ameritrade found 13% of American adults provided financial support to a parent. Millennials were far more likely than older generations to report they were helping their folks. Of people born between 1981 and 1996, 19% helped support their parents, compared with 13% of Gen Xers (1965 to 1980) and 8% of baby boomers (1946 to 1964). Tuesday, November 19, 2019
The pilgrims arrive early and from all over, gathering hours before daybreak in an old pecan grove that surrounds a country church. They come, they say, for a dose of simple decency and devotion wrapped up in a Bible lesson.
The teacher is the 39th president of the United States, Jimmy Carter. Tuesday, November 12, 2019
The Social Security Administration will happily forecast your future monthly retirement check. Trouble is, it's often off the mark. Understanding the sometimes-flawed assumptions underlying the estimate can help you make smarter decisions about when to claim your benefit. Tuesday, November 12, 2019
Flu season is upon us. Although HSHS has not seen an increase of patients presenting in the emergency department with symptoms of the flu yet this season, it is important to be prepared. Tuesday, November 12, 2019
Carol Burnett will be among the familiar faces gracing the “Mad About You” revival.
Sony Pictures Television announced Monday that Burnett will reprise her Emmy-winning role as the mother of Helen Hunt’s character. “Mad About You” is returning for a limited run on the Spectrum Originals streaming service later this month. Tuesday, November 5, 2019
Here’s an illustration of the many ways slow payment systems can inconvenience you and cost you money.
Let’s say Homer is two days from payday. The family checking account at First Bank of Springfield is on fumes. There’s just enough in the account, Homer thinks, to gas up his Plymouth sedan and buy Bart a Squishee at the Kwik-E-Mart. Tuesday, November 5, 2019
More than half of seriously ill Medicare enrollees face financial hardships with medical bills, with prescription drug costs the leading problem, according to a study published Monday.
The study in the journal Health Affairs comes as legislation to curb drug costs for seniors languishes in Congress and the growing financial exposure of patients with insurance is getting more attention in the nation’s health care debates. Tuesday, November 5, 2019
When we’re given a choice about our health care plans, we often choose badly.
In one study, more than 80% of the employees at a Fortune 100 company picked the wrong plans, often choosing low-deductible options that ultimately cost them more. Another study found that inertia — sticking with the same plan, rather than evaluating the options each year and choosing a better one — cost workers an average $2,032 annually. Tuesday, October 29, 2019
On OCtober 22, 2019, the Senior Citizens of Christian Coutny went on their monthly “surprise trip.” In the morning, they were given a tour of the Christian County Historical Society Museum. The seniors learned about the history of the area. Tuesday, October 29, 2019
It should come as no surprise that Olive Kitteridge does not mellow with age.
The large, gruff woman who was the propelling force in Elizabeth Strout’s book of short stories that won the 2009 Pulitzer Prize for fiction — the simply titled “Olive Kitteridge” — returns in Strout’s new collection of stories, “Olive, Again.” Tuesday, October 29, 2019
Health-conscious consumers have no doubt encountered advertisements for CBD oil at some point in recent memory. Supplement stores, pharmacies and even gyms may promote CBD oil, prompting consumers to wonder just what CBD is and how it may or may not play a role in the treatment of certain conditions, including arthritis. Tuesday, October 22, 2019
Secretary of State Jesse White hosted “Preserving Their Memories” to pay tribute to veterans and their contributions to the Illinois Veterans’ History Project at the Illinois State Library in Springfield. The Illinois Veterans’ History Project honors Illinois veterans by documenting and preserving their experiences. Tuesday, October 22, 2019
Decline in brain function often occurs as people age. People often worry that declining brain function is an inevitable part of growing old and will lead to dementia, but it is not. Many people do not experience age-related cognitive decline. Tuesday, October 22, 2019
Everyone is on their best behavior when Julie Andrews is around.
It’s early June in Los Angeles and Andrews is coming to film segments for a night of guest programming on Turner Classic Movies and speak about her new book, “Home Work: A Memoir of My Hollywood Years,” which hits shelves Tuesday. The air is thick with anticipation before her arrival. When her car does appear — as prompt as Mary Poppins — the crew, the producers and even the catering staff all abandon their lunches and stand to attention. When she steps out, some even start to softly clap, as though she is royalty or perhaps even something bigger than that. Tuesday, October 15, 2019
If you’re not familiar with SIM swap fraud, prepare to be terrified.
This scam, also known as port-out or SIM splitting fraud, allows criminals to hijack your cell phone number. Once they have your number, the bad guys can clean out your financial accounts, confiscate your email, delete your data and take over your social media profiles. Tuesday, October 15, 2019
At the Museum of the Grand Prairie we’ve been proud to celebrate our area’s Lincoln heritage each year for the past eleven with a Lincoln Lecture Series. The 12th Annual Lincoln Lecture Series, happening this fall, includes four experts who will speak on the theme of home. Lincoln’s neighborhood, his many residences, his parent’s last cabin and the historic homes of the Lincoln era will all be featured on four Sundays in October and November. These free public talks occur on Sunday afternoons at 2 p.m. at the museum, at Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve, 950 North Lombard, Mahomet IL 61853. For more information contact Barb Garvey, 217-586-2612. Tuesday, October 8, 2019
You know you should have a will, but you keep stalling. No one likes to think about dying or about someone else raising their children. But if you get no further than scribbling notes or thinking about which lawyer to hire, you risk dying “intestate” — without a will that could guide your loved ones, head off family feuds and potentially save your family thousands of dollars. Tuesday, October 1, 2019
The Medicare Open Enrollment Period is fast approaching. During Open Enrollment, October 15 through December 7, Medicare beneficiaries have the opportunity to evaluate their current Medicare Part D plan, compare and switch plans if they so choose. Tuesday, October 1, 2019
Taylorville Memorial Hospital hosted the bi-annual networking luncheon for staff of area hospitals whose work is dedicated to the elderly population on Wednesday, Sept. 18. The group gathered to discuss ideas on community education efforts and how to effectively reach out to community referral sources. Hosted in the TMH Janice Hopper Auditorium, they were able to discuss sensitive information in a private environment. Tuesday, October 1, 2019
NORTHLAKE, Ill. (AP) — Senior volunteers and those who assist the elderly will be honored this week at the Illinois State TRIAD Conference . Tuesday, September 24, 2019
Visitors are invited to celebrate the arrival of autumn at the Harvest Frolic on Saturday and Sunday, September 28 and 29 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site near Charleston. The event is free and open to the public. Tuesday, September 10, 2019
Millikin University is pleased to present A.R. Gurney's funny and emotional Broadway play "Love Letters" at Kirkland Fine Arts Center on Saturday, Sept. 14 at 7:30 p.m.
Andrew Makepeace Ladd III and Melissa Gardner, both born to wealth and position, are childhood friends whose lifelong correspondence begins with birthday party thank you notes and summer camp postcards. Romantically attached, they continue to exchange letters through the boarding school and college years—where Andy goes on to excel at Yale and law school, while Melissa flunks out of a series of "good schools." Tuesday, September 10, 2019
Breaking up can be hard to do if the other party doesn't want to let you go. People who move out of high-tax states may learn this the hard way through a residency audit. Tuesday, September 10, 2019
