What Is Respite Care For Elderly

Caring for an elderly, sick, or disabled family member is a demanding job that no one can do alone. Finding respite care services can be a lifeline. What is respite care for elderly? What exactly is respite care? Respite care allows a primary caregiver to take a much-needed break from the demands of caring for […]

Southern Illinois Raceway

Southern Illinois Raceway (SIR) is a fast, high-banked 1/8th mile clay oval with lap times averaging 9 to 11 seconds. The popular racetrack is located on Highway 13, about 5 miles east of Marion, Illinois. A high, well-supported catch fence atop a strong guardrail completely surrounds the track. It is known for transforming into a […]

Haunted Trails Family Entertainment Center

Haunted Trails in Burbank is open all year and specializes in family fun, birthday parties, and group celebrations for all occasions and ages. Seasonal park attractions include 18-hole award-winning miniature golf, go-karts, junior karts, batting cages, and amusement rides (open April through October). Two game rooms are open all year. Over a hundred sports, video, […]

Dallara IndyCar Factory

The Dallara IndyCar Factory is located a third of a mile southwest of the historic Indianapolis Motor Speedway—home of the Indianapolis 500–and just five miles from Downtown Indianapolis. Our new 202,000-square-foot facility is the go-to place for race fans and those new to the sport to get their fill of all things IndyCar! Visitors to […]

Chicagoland Speedway

Chicagoland Speedway is a 1.5-mile (2.4-km) tri-oval near Chicago. The speedway opened in 2001 and hosted NASCAR until 2019. The speedway hosted the IndyCar Series until 2010, recording the closest finish in series history. NASCAR operates the speedway. In 1995, Indianapolis Motor Speedway President Tony George and International Speedway Corporation CEO Bill France Jr. discussed building […]

White River State Park

White River State Park, located in downtown Indianapolis, is home to world-class attractions and destinations that provide visitors with unique experiences. On 250 beautiful acres, greenspaces, trails, trees, and waterways coexist with cultural, educational, and recreational attractions.  TCU Amphitheater at White River State Park, IMAX Theater, Indianapolis Zoo, Indiana State Museum, Eiteljorg Museum, NCAA Hall […]

What Does End Of Life Care Include

End-of-life care assists persons in their final months or years of life. End-of-life care should assist you in living as comfortably as possible until death and dying with dignity. People who provide your care should ask you about your wishes and preferences and consider them as they plan your care with you. They should also […]

Who Pays For Hospice Care At Home

Hospice is a service that gives care and assistance to patients who are nearing the end of their lives. It gives people the highest possible quality of life and emphasizes comfort rather than curing a condition. It differs from medical care because it takes a “whole person” approach to address the patient’s physical, social, emotional, […]

Is Morphine Used In Hospice Care

Many people are concerned about morphine’s use in palliative care. Morphine and other morphine-related medicines, such as hydromorphone, codeine, and fentanyl, are classified as opioids. These drugs may be used to alleviate pain or shortness of breath during an illness or at the end of life. Patients and relatives are sometimes concerned that painkillers would […]

Is Hospice Only For End Of Life

Despite the abundance of information on hospice care, several myths may prevent you from obtaining it early. This series debunks hospice myths and shows how it improves lives. Hospice Myths It is a common misperception that hospice care is exclusively for people who are nearing the end of life. Terminally sick patients receive individualized nursing […]