After losing her daughter, Ebby Steppach, and son, Trevor Rossi, Laurie Jernigan leans on her faith to keep moving forward. by Dwain Hebda Open your Bible to any spot and within a few verses, you’ll see God at work among the poor and the sick, the grieving and the lost. But as anyone who knows scripture…
by Chris Price | Photography by Jamison Mosley Barbecue. The sights, the aromas, the flavors. There may not be a style of cooking more associated with the South than food slow cooked for hours by low heat, generally about 225 degrees, and flavored by hardwood smoke. Much like the settling of the region, barbecue moved…
Summer is here and families across Arkansas are eagerly looking for options for close-to-home getaways. The good news is the Natural State has dozens and dozens of wonderful options for fun. Get out, explore and make unforgettable memories. We suggest these top-tier destinations that are just a hop, skip and a jump away. Mountain View…
by Chris Price Thinking about retiring should bring thoughts of being able to kick back and relax, but the transition from working to retirement can be daunting. Here are five national and state organizations that can help make the transition into the golden years less cumbersome and more enjoyable. AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization…
by Kelly Sublett According to the Arkansas Department of Human Services, each year more than 23,000 Arkansans receive services in long-term care facilities licensed and inspected by the Office of Long Term Care (OLTC). The following are some types of facilities licensed by the state: Nursing Homes provide total care for their residents – meeting…
by Kelly Sublett Often times, retirement can mean more than gardening, traveling and redecorating an empty nest. Retirees can find themselves as caregivers, too, tending to aging parents and loved ones. According to Pew Research Center, in 2018 “older adults, including those ages 75 and older, are about as likely as those in younger groups…
by Chris Price After decades of working hard, people look forward to enjoying their golden years with carefree ease. But all too often as the time to retire comes closer, the dream of being able to kick back, relax and enjoy life moves out of reach. A 2018 report by Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company…
by Chris Price In case you needed to be reminded, staying active is good for you, even well into your golden years. In fact, the aches and pains that Mother Nature throws at us as we age are nothing compared to the severe health consequences that await those who live a sedentary lifestyle. True, you…
Michael Kaczkowski’s Real Life Faces Artificial Eye Clinic & Alloplastic Facial Reconstruction is the Home of Hope. by Dwain Hebda When people walk into the bright, spacious waiting room of Real Life Faces Artificial Eye Clinic & Alloplastic Facial Reconstruction, they immediately discover this is a different kind of place. Covering the walls are pictures and…
by Dwain Hebda Gone is the institutional feel of nursing homes, modern enterprises look and feel like a destination resort. Superior Health and Rehab, all of one week old, stands like a beacon on the edge of Conway. If you didn’t see the large stone sign out front, you’d swear it was a boutique hotel. Walking…
