Submitted by Bernie Allen, Aging & Transportation Programs Manager As we look forward to warmer weather, May is a great time to focus on delicious and healthy salad options. The good news is that a salad can be much more than just the traditional side salad, consisting of lettuce, croutons and dressing. A salad can be a nutritional powerhouse! By adding items such as nuts, grains, fruit and protein to our salads, we can easily upgrade a side salad into a filling and nutriti

By Ken Anderson, themayberryguru@gmail.com My favorite activity for the summer occurs in May. It is when my wife and I participate in the annual Memorial Day Parade in downtown Eau Claire. My squad car and I are always placed in front of the Eau Claire Police Department’s Honor Guard. For over 20 years, my wife has had the honor of driving our convertible for the Gold Star Mothers. This alone reminds us of the importance of remembering all those men and women who gave the ult

by Amber Pender, Assistant Director at The Landing With April being Stroke prevention month, it is crucial to know the changes we can make to help prevent a stroke. Up to 80% of strokes can be prevented through healthy lifestyle changes and working with health care professionals to control stroke risk factors. There are numerous steps people can take to help prevent strokes, but Dr. Vladimir Hachinski, a Canadian neurologist says, “The biggest mistake people make is they are

By PAM Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Wausau When patients receive their hospital discharges after a critical illness or injury, but still need care, several types of facilities can help them transition from the hospital back to their homes. Below, we explain what inpatient rehabilitation hospitals and skilled nursing facilities are, some differences between them, and offer advice on how to choose the one that is right for you or your family. What Is an Inpatient Rehabil

By Dave Olson, Realtor®, SRESTM RE/MAX EXCEL “April is a promise that May is bound to keep.” Hal Borland What a simple, yet profoundly true statement by the 20th century naturalist and author. Certainly, it is beautiful promise kept we get to rediscover each May. April showers DO bring May flowers! Tree buds sprout into leaf and the protective canopy of shade develops again for another season to come. Wildflowers spring forth and blossom and all of nature is lush and green o

By Stokes, Prock & Mundt Funeral Chapel Talking to a loved one about their final wishes is never easy—but when that loved one is a veteran, the conversation carries an added layer of meaning, respect, and honor. Veterans have lived lives of service, sacrifice, and commitment, and their end-of-life wishes often reflect those values. While it may feel uncomfortable to bring up funeral planning, approaching the conversation with care can be one of the most meaningful things you