December 2020 Peoria News and Views Issue
5 Ways to Plan for the Holidays After the Death of a Loved One
By Tana Villanueva, General Manager for VITAS® Healthcare Facing the holidays after the death of a loved one is difficult, especially the first few years. The bereavement experts at VITAS® Healthcare offer suggestions to help you and your family cope, enjoy time together, and honor a deceased loved one during the holidays. 1. Ask each […]
5 Tips for Remote Caregiving During COVID-19
Submitted by Villas of Holly Brook If you’re one of the millions of caregivers in the United States, you know that COVID-19—and the realities of social distancing and isolation—may complicate the day-to-day tasks of caregiving. But even now, it’s important to remember that you can continue to make a positive impact on your loved one’s […]
Preventing Social Isolation in a Time of Social Distancing
By Brandee Cowley, BSN RN Here we are in the closing month of 2020, and we are all facing the reality that we are still in the middle of a pandemic. SARS-CoV-19, the virus that causes COVID-19, has been a topic of discussion, research, and discontent, and has caused illness and claimed many lives since […]
Family Serving Family
By Alexander Germanis Perry Como’s song “There’s No Place Like Home for the Holidays” is a classic tune of the Christmas season because it hits upon something nearly everyone feels to be true: The holidays are a time to be with family while enjoying comforting surroundings. Although being surrounded by family may seem like a […]
December 2020 Bloomington Normal News and Views Issue
Seasonal Sensations
One of the telltale signs of the holiday season is the sudden abundance of cranberries in the grocer’s aisle. Like many crops, fall is harvest time for cranberries. Stirred from their sleepy marshy growing grounds when they reach their peak in color and flavor, cranberries are harvested from September thru November. Not surprisingly, the ensuing […]
Remembering Celebrations Gone By
Four letter words often get a bad rap which really isn’t fair. Sure there are some very strong meanings in a mere four letters, but there are also some lovely sentiments in words such as love, kind, help, good, and many more. And then sometimes the words are practically void of meaning in themselves until […]
Holiday Shopping With Small Businesses
By Faye Andris When the temperature drops and the holiday lights go up, then thoughts turn to hot chocolate, candy canes, and holiday shopping. The three Saturdays in December are some of the busiest shopping days of the year. It is always a great opportunity for small businesses to capture some of these shopping dollars […]
Cranks Up the Amps for Merry, Bright Holiday Lights and Fun
By Beth Whisman The familiar holiday lights in Uptown Normal will have an added sparkle this year. The popular destination has enhanced efforts to brighten the season and create a familiar space to reconnect with holiday traditions even as the social and retail landscape changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “There’s something about the canopy […]