Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States—the only one without a way to prevent, cure or even slow its progression. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, 5.4 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease – 5.2 million aged 65 and over, and 200,000 under the age of 65. By 2050, […]
Today’s project is making a vision board and the process is fun, creative, and a bit magical. So grab your old magazines, scissors, glue stick and poster board. What’s a vision board? It’s a collage of images and words that appeal to you in the moment. The pictures you choose may not make sense […]
An appropriate mantra for Les Dames d’Escoffier. The Chicago Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier International is dedicated to two of my favorite things: food and philanthropy. It promotes women in the culinary arts and fosters appreciation of food and wine through the sponsorship of educational and charitable activities and programs. Founded in 1982, Les […]
The starting line of a race is a place to size up the competition. Get in the zone. Let the adrenaline rush. In this race, to your left is a man in a wheelchair with his helmet strapped and racing gloves tightened. To your right, a blind woman readies herself for the start with her […]
Make It Better contributor Jackie Pilossoph is hosting a benefit for LUNGevity through the launch of her new book, “Free Gift With Purchase.” Now available on Amazon, “Free Gift With Purchase” features two opposite sisters who are forced to rely on one another when they are thrown back into the dating scene after marriage. Jackie’s […]
Change up your Labor Day weekend routine and head out to the Deer Path Art League’s 58th Annual Art Fair on the Square! Hosted in the historic Lake Forest Market Square, this event features 180 artists from 24 states using a wide variety of media including oils, acrylics, watercolors, sculpture, glass, jewelry, fiber and digital […]
Avery McCall has bigger problems on her mind than most of her peers. The 14-year old from Winnetka is a Teen Advisor for the United Nations’ Girl Up initiative. “It’s a campaign that is mobilizing teen girls in the United States to raise money and awareness for girls in developing countries so that they can […]
As the summer winds to an end, we may all have had our fair share of barbecue sins, from delectable ribs to hamburgers, hotdogs and steak. But one thing that won’t leave you feeling guilty: corn on the cob. Besides being a healthy yet delicious treat (as long as you go easy on the butter […]
With the chaos of our daily schedules, nutrition can take a hit as we opt for the fastest—and usually least healthy—foods. As we grow older, bad habits add up and have consequences for our health. For seniors, good nutrition is one thing that can’t be sacrificed. Meals on Wheels Lake County aims to decrease levels […]
Donate to Golder College Prep and help mainly low-income students graduate and become first-generation college students! Golder College Prep is a campus of the Noble Network of Charter Schools and serves 565 students from all 50 Chicago wards. Their student body is 89% low-income and 99% minority, and sponsors Nancy Golder Northrip of Long Grove […]
