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 […]
My First Love…
By Sherry Gordon-Harris, Health Alliance My 3-year-old niece, Haddariah Rose, loves the Minnie Mouse talking doll and play costume I got her for her birthday. She holds it, talks to it, tries to feed it, and makes sure her Minnie Mouse doll gets her naps too. She gives love to this doll in the purest […]
From Our Readers—Highpointing Illinois
By Daniel A. LaKemper Just shy of the Wisconsin border, not far from Galena in northwest Illinois, is a hill known as Charles Mound. At 1,235 feet above sea level, it is the highest natural point in the State of Illinois. At 1,353 feet high, the Willis Tower Observation deck in Chicago is actually some […]
A Dream Fulfilled
By Sandra Dempsey Post While Rose Smith may have wished on a star or two when she first arrived in Peoria as a teenager, she was more intent on working to have her dreams come true than wishing. “If you have a dream, nothing is impossible to achieve. Follow your dream,” she says, while cautioning […]
Make an Informed Choice
Submitted by Villas of Holly Brook When talk turns to planning for where you or the beloved senior in your family will age, you basically have two choices. Can you or the senior in your family successfully and cost-effectively age in place at home? Or will it be a richer, healthier life if the move […]
Top Ways to Vacation Responsibly in 2021
After months of cautionary travel and shelving vacation plans, people, especially those with families at home, are researching how they can indulge their wanderlust safely again in 2021. The goal is to enjoy a vacation in a responsible manner, creating memories while keeping yourself and others safe. Heading to Coastal Mississippi: The Secret Coast is […]
Protein-Packed Peanut Butter Breakfast
Recipes that are both nutritious and flavorful can help bring your loved ones together at the family table. Power up your family meals with protein-packed dishes like Peanut Butter Breakfast Bread Pudding with Maple Peanut Sauce. Peanut Butter Breakfast Bread Pudding With Maple Peanut Sauce Recipe courtesy of the Georgia Peanut Commission Prep time: 20 […]
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 […]