By Barb Nadeau – Stroke is one of the most frightening words for older adults to hear. It is a great unknown. It strikes without notice and with unknown possible results of unknown extremes. Every four minutes someone dies as the result of a stroke. It is the fifth leading
By Peter Hancock – Farmers in Illinois now can apply for licenses to grow and process industrial hemp. Democratic Party governor J.B. Pritzker announced Tuesday last wee that licenses are available through the Illinois Department of Agriculture and he expects it to provide a significant boost to the State’s agricultural
Sara Simeunovic tells the members of the Aurora Sunrise Rotary Club last week about the difficulties that 70% of Haitians have in getting health care, and what Haiti Healthcare Partners are doing to help. The group has put together a medical team, all Haitians, to serve those who live in
By Miriam Meza – Did you know it takes longer to learn new things or memorize words by your mid-thirties? That your brain starts shrinking by your late twenties? What if I told you that the Aurora Public Library can help you care for your brain? Those in attendance can
There’s an enormous outbreak of African Swine Fever among Chinese hogs, and it’s disrupting global grain, meat, and financial markets in profound ways. China, which produces about half the world’s pork, has seen its biggest drop in the number of hogs over the past few months. The country’s productive herds
By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com A key supporter of an initiative to legalize adult recreational marijuana in Illinois said substantial bill language will be filed soon, and the issue could be one of the first discussed by State lawmakers when they return to the Statehouse in Springfield
By Barb Nadeau – Fox Valley Older Adult Service (FVOAS), a far west Fox Valley non-profit serving the needs of seniors since 1972 in Sandwich, is expanding its service into the tri-city area of Batavia, Geneva, and St. Charles. FVOAS helps senior citizens continue to live at home by offering
The Oswego Senior Center, 156 E. Washington Street, Oswego, will be host to many events for seniors. All events will take place at the Oswego Senior Center unless otherwise noted. • Medicare Discussions: Understanding Supplement Plans, Wednesday, April 24, 11 a.m.. Choosing a supplement, known as Medigap, plan can be
The Aurora Evening Lions Club will sponsor a free hearing screening for hearing loss. The earlier the detection the better the chances are for successful treatment. The Lions Mobile Hearing screening unit service will be at Prisco Community Center, at 150 W Illinois Avenue, from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Laurie Frieders, executive director of the Illinois Water Environment Association (IWEA), presents the 2019 Public Official Award to Montgomery Village president Matt Brolley at the Village Board meeting Monday. The award is given to a public official who has documented significant contributions in clean water legislation, public policy, government service,
U.S. senator Dick Durbin, third from left, and acting principal deputy under secretary for health, Steven Lieberman, M.D., join Hines Veterans Hospital director, Steven Braverman, M.D. recently when Hines VA receive $5 Million donation to support geriatric research and patient-centered care. Hines VA Hospital received a ceremonial check for $5
Researchers at Tufts University in Massachusetts made the case that subsidized fruits and vegetables could prevent millions of cases of chronic diseases. Prescribing fruits and veggies would save $100 Billion in medical costs. Rina Raphael contributed the following article to FastCompany. “Perhaps it’s time for doctors to start prescribing more
In a perfect world, medicines would become inactive in our bodies after they’ve done their jobs, and leave nothing to cause harm. The opposite is true. Often, chemical reactions in the body convert all or part of the medicine we consume to other compounds which are eliminated into the environment.
The Aurora University Veterans Association will be host to a keynote speaker and panel discussion to inform community members and concerned individuals about PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) among many walks of life at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 9 at the Aurora University Crimi Auditorium, 347 S. Gladstone Avenue, Aurora. The
Cannabis legislation was the focus Saturday morning for the panel at Waubonsee Community College Downtown Campus in Aurora. Bills in both the State Senate (316) and the State House (2353) would make cannabis legal to take it off the illegal market. Joe McMahon, Kane County State’s attorney, was against the
Often we hear the phrase, “It does not matter.” Or, “They do not pay attention, anyway.” Or, “My vote is only one and will not make a difference.” It does matter. They do listen. One vote does add up, one vote as a time. Our vote should reflect our conscience,
First of two parts Rita Hatthaway published the following article for Home & Garden magazine: “Mary Johnson, 42, was at her wit’s end. She loved her three sons more than life itself. They were all bright boys, ranging from freshmen to seniors in high school. But she had violent thoughts
As I sit here composing this piece, at this very moment, no, that moment is past, at this very moment, no, that one is past now. These moments go by too quickly to latch on to one. Anyway, I’m psyching myself up for another kidney stone surgery, which will be
The Naperville Police and Fire Departments will be hosts to the 15th annual St. Baldrick’s Event in Naperville Saturday, March 23. The signature head-shaving event to benefit the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, a volunteer-driven organization dedicated to raising money for children’s cancer research, will be held at the Chicago Naperville Marriott,
One of the Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce services partners, Konen Insurance and Keystone Insurers Group, recently finalized a group health insurance plan! The plan was built using member data to ensure competitive rates and plan features. Thursday, March 21, at 11 a.m. will be an introduction to the program
