Creamy Baked Ricotta Dip PREP TIME 5: minutes mins COOK TIME: 20 minutes mins TOTAL TIME: 25 minutes mins EQUIPMENT Mixing Bowls Garlic Press Herb Scissors INGREDIENTS 1 cup Ricotta Cheese 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon rosemary, fresh, divided salt/pepper to taste ½ cup mozzarella cheese…
I love having a garden and growing my own fruits and vegetables every year. It’s so rewarding to plant and tend the garden and watch everything grow out of control over time. But I get a little overwhelmed with the harvest when everything is ripe and ready to pick, trying to figure out what to…
Let me introduce you to Cynthia. She is a 65-year-old mother and grandmother who has had multiple heart surgeries. Unfortunately, Cynthia found herself in a position where she needed to move from one apartment to another, more cost-effective apartment. However, Cynthia did not know how she was going to afford the move; after all, she…
The heart of a volunteer is not measured by size but by their commitment to improving the lives of others. For Greg and Connie Scott, that commitment starts at home—and radiates outward through every corner of their community. Married for 50 years, the Scotts exemplify what it means to live a life of service, not…
While we often plan for significant life events—such as college, marriage, children, retirement, and even death—planning to age is frequently overlooked. As we live longer, proactive aging planning becomes essential to ensure our well-being and alleviate the potential burdens on our loved ones. Not Being Prepared for a Crisis Makes Things Worse. Have you considered…
If you are over the age of 60 (as I am), you are no doubt familiar with the greatest example of Senior Co-Living as demonstrated in the award-winning NBC comedy series, “The Golden Girls”. Co-living, also referred to as cohousing, addresses five of the top ten issues facing seniors in America: Loneliness and Social Isolation…
On Saturday, September 20, 2025, the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy will transform into a vibrant hub of hope, remembrance, and community spirit as residents gather for the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s. This annual event, the world’s largest dedicated to Alzheimer’s care, support, and research, invites families, friends, and neighbors to take meaningful…
As a parent of three grown children (2 daughters and 1 son), if I had read the title above when my children were infants and toddlers, I would have questioned the veracity of the title or dismissed it. At the time my children were born, I was working on my Master’s Degree in Social Work…
