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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
National Sunglass Day is June 27th
Submitted by Mary Bennyhoff, Illinois Eye Center Are you ready for National Sunglass Day? The Vision Council is working to educate consumers on the importance of wearing UV-protective eyewear. Next time you’re in the market for a new pair of shades, make UV-protection a priority and always purchase eyewear from a reputable source—like the Optical Boutique at […]
Dancing To Moments and Memories
By Sandra Dempsey Post Author’s Note: ” Life changes with or without our permission,” I wrote in this article’s second paragraph. Little did I know when submitting it on February 27th for April’s publication how pertinent those words would be less than one month later. This article features reminiscing and some hard-earned wisdom. It seemed […]
Microblading vs. Permanent Makeup
By Deb Long, Permanent Makeup by Deb Long The first major difference between microblading and permanent makeup is the application. Microblading is performed with a hand tool consisting of several little needles in a row; a semi-permanent pigment is applied to the (epidermal layer) of the skin. The (epidermal layer the top) of the skin […]
Neighborhood House Serving More Than Ever
Since the onset of COVID-19, Neighborhood House has seen a dramatic uptick in demand for their services in Peoria and Tazewell Counties. The normal every other week food pantry proved to be in high demand and it has noticed an 800% increase since mid-March. With other pantries temporarily closing down for the time being, Neighborhood […]