April 2021 Bloomington Normal NV
Transitioning to Senior Living FAQs
Submitted by Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center While changes can sometimes be confusing and worrisome, making the move to senior living doesn’t have to be. In fact, this transition and change can be a positive, enriching, and joyful experience for seniors and their loved ones, when they find the community that is right for them. […]
Retiring Outside of Illinois
By Krista McBeath, McBeath Financial Group I have numerous clients who are planning to retire out of state or have already relocated. Chances are, you know someone who has chosen to retire outside of Illinois. It may even be something you dream of for yourself. After enduring a brutal winter, it’s understandable why many would […]
Hospice Patient Skydives Once More, Thanks to VITAS and Virtual Reality
By Chelsea Cook-McCarrell, General Manager for VITAS® Healthcare From the cramped cabin of the aircraft, VITAS Healthcare patient Kim peered out through the open door and took in the landscape as it stretched to meet the horizon. In the next moment, she was dropping from 10,000 feet, reminding her senses: You are alive. Kim couldn’t […]
Laughter Is The Best Medicine
By Alexander Germanis A man walks into his doctor’s office and the doctor asks, “What seems to be the problem?” “Someone painted graffiti on my house last night,” replies the patient.The doctor is understandably confused and asks, “So, why are you telling me?”The patient responds, “I couldn’t make out any of the writing, so I […]
March 2021 Peoria NV Issue
Family Events Revisited Through Home Movies
By Sandra Dempsey Post Quite possibly I haven’t felt this incapable of finding something interesting to do for a reasonable amount of time since I was a child. My only sibling and I are 8.5 years apart in age so I was often left to my own devices when it came to entertaining myself. […]
From Our Readers – Starr Street Had It All
By Alice A. Brophy As a child, I spent a great deal of time on Starr Street. Whether traveling by car to and from St. John’s or walking to and from Logan Pool, the destination was always Dad’s store. Those were the days of assorted “mom and pop” businesses, and I remember a three block […]
Liberty Village of Pekin – Simply the Finest in Retirement Community Living
From spacious apartments and elegant dining, to opportunities to stay active and build lasting friendships, daily living at Liberty Village of Pekin is designed to keep seniors social, active, and loving their golden years! Providing seniors the comfort and luxury of home, with all the freedom to experience life to its fullest, Liberty Village lives […]
