August 2020 Bloomington Normal News and Views Issue
Make-Ahead Breakfast for Easier Mornings
If you’re juggling a new set of responsibilities right now, you’re not alone. Those busy mornings may still pose challenges even if your commute no longer exists. Making breakfast in advance can give you a few extra minutes to move your body, center your mind, or simply hit the snooze button one more time and still put […]
Tips for Finding the Right Assisted Living Community
Submitted by Michele Phillips, Business Office Manager for Welbrook at Bloomington Today in the United States, nearly one million people enjoy the benefits of residing in a senior assisted living community. These residents chose senior living because—like you—they want to remain active and engaged, they value their independence, and they appreciate quality of life. With […]
Helping Others Through Working Together
By Sandra Dempsey Post When Bloomington resident Shirley Folz was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2014, she received both chemotherapy and radiation treatments. The latter caused what she calls a “sunburn” type reaction to her skin, causing discomfort. She also had creams and gels to apply to the affected area to keep the skin supple. […]
Science Fiction to Science Fact Mako Robotic-Arm Surgical Assistant for Joint Replacement Surgery
By Alexander Germanis Writers of science fiction have often predicted the future of technology. From Jules Verne’s 19th century stories about nuclear-powered submarines and traveling to the moon to Arthur C. Clarke’s description of the iPad over 40 years before it became reality, science fiction has made more than its fair share of accurate predictions. […]
Demystifying Hospice
By Dr. Kuljit Kapur As a Hospice and Palliative Care physician, many people have asked me if providing end-of-life care, day in and day out, is excruciatingly sad. Do I come home and cry each day from seeing death? “Quite the opposite,” I respond. “End-of-life care is highly satisfying and morally rewarding work!” End-of-life specialists […]
July 2020 Peoria NV Issue
The Gift of Time Together
Presented by Micki McCarthy, CGPA, Director of Gift Planning, OSF HealthCare Foundation andLanna Scannell, MBA, CFRE, Strategic Philanthropy Officer, OSF HealthCare Foundation Roman Wegrzyn was just 58 when he was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. As his symptoms progressed and memories faded, his wife, Karla, was determined to keep Roman home as long as possible, […]
Anxious Times
By Jeff Kipling, Kipling Lavender on the Mound Current happenings across our great country and the globe have many of us uptight and laden with anxiety. Covid-19, social distancing, PPD devices, rioting, looting, the list goes on. I’m starting to get anxious even talking about it! Add all this to the perils of keeping our […]
Wildlife Prairie Park
Wildlife Prairie Park Awarded Best Place for Family Fun and Best Hidden Gem! Wildlife Prairie Park has long been identified as a top destination in Illinois and recently was awarded Best of Peoria 2020 “Place for Family Fun” and “Best Hidden Gem” by Peoria Magazines. The Park is consistently recommended one of the top 10 […]
