Performing history: Making a future with the past
Researching the people, the places, and the events of history can be interesting. But making these fascinating tales come alive has given performers Annette Baldwin and Kathryn and John Atwood...
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No fears: Thorough measures keep residents safe and sound
Safety and security are among the top benefits of a retirement community. Residents don't have to worry about intruders, or what to do in an emergency because the community can...
Defining retirement: What will that transition look like for you?
As you fight traffic to get to work each morning, it can be comforting to imagine being retired to a life where you don't have to get out of bed...
Take a hike: Walkable neighborhoods score big on convenience
One thing Anna Mary Wallace loves about living at Montgomery Place, a retirement community in Chicago's South Side Hyde Park neighborhood, is that the area is very walkable. She can...
Pain relief gadgets
For so many of us, aches and pains are an annoying part of everyday life. Countless gadgets claim to relieve pain, from our head to our toes. Here are some...
The ‘when I’m old’ question: Concerns arise around aging and being alone
It's a question eldercare consultant Joy Loverde is asked many times, "Who will take care of me when I'm old?" With people living longer and often alone, and families more...
Age on ice: Older hockey players maintain their competitive edge
They grew up watching and idolizing Chicago Blackhawks stars such as Bobby Hull, Stan Mikita and Tony Esposito. They cheered and celebrated when Team USA defeated the Soviet Union in...
Gotta dance: People move to the groove for body, mind benefits
Whether it's a formal class or a special event, burning up the dance floor is positive movement that affects people's physical forms, mental strength and social ties. In the swing...
A drive away: Day trips provide passage to the past
What is the spark that takes an ordinary person out of the crowd and leads to fame? Is it education? Money? Luck? Family? Perhaps there isn't a simple answer to...