One Big Decision
By Kourtney M. Magee, Divisional Director of Community Relations, Assisted & Supportive Living Development Team Are you considering Assisted or Supportive Living for yourself or a loved one? We understand that this can be a difficult, yet important decision. You wouldn’t purchase a home on the spur of the moment, so why wait until the […]
Doctors in Concert Changes Its Tune to Continue Fundraising for Children’s Discovery Museum’s New Medical Exhibit
By Amy Pitzer, Events and Volunteer Coordinator The Children’s Discovery Museum plans to open its new Healthy Me! medical exhibit late this year and funds from this year’s virtual Doctors in Concert will directly support the fabrication and installation of this highly anticipated exhibit. Due to COVID-19, the committee rescheduled the event originally planned for […]
Everybody Needs a Play Break
By Jonathan Davis, Health Alliance In mid-March, so many things changed. Life as we knew it would be different moving forward. Instead of telling you about how I began watching the news every night, or how the world’s current count would rise every morning, or recapping how I tried to become an expert on all […]
Creating Meaningful Moments During the Covid Pandemic
Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center in Normal recognizes that those living with memory loss still have the capacity to experience joy and live meaningful lives. Our exclusive Meaningful Moments® is the foundation of our care model. It is a family-centered concept that starts by learning everything there is to know about our residents—their passions, […]
September 2020 Bloomington Normal News and Views Issue
August 2020 Peoria News and Views Issue
Hospice Care Comes to You—VITAS cares for patients at home, wherever they call home
By Tana Villanueva, General Manager for VITAS® Healthcare When a patient with an advanced illness is ready to start the conversation about hospice, some concerns inevitably arise. After all, most patients don’t get a trial run of the hospice experience, so it’s normal to have plenty of questions: Where will I receive care, and from […]
Don’t Forget Preventive Care
Submitted by Right at Home Peoria Most seniors have been taking health precautions these days. Handwashing, wearing a mask when advised to do so, and practicing social distancing help protect us from exposure to COVID-19. But this is no time to lose sight of our overall health. “Healthcare providers report that many patients are failing […]
A Real Pain
By Randy Kipling, Kipling Lavender on the Mound Chronic pain can be one of the most debilitating conditions in daily life. It is known to be both physically and emotionally exhausting. Associated direct medical costs are staggering! Did you know chronic pain sufferers are three times more likely to develop depression? It can impact mental health, […]
A Friend to Lean On
In 1972, singer Bill Withers released his classic song “Lean on Me.” He recognized that one of the hardest things anyone can do is ask for help. Our pride often gets in the way or there is a fear of appearing weak or out of control. Unfortunately, the older we get, the more likely our […]
