Self-care during the pandemic is a practice that has become essential. It’s always been important, but with the stress of day-to-day life, it’s become even more essential. We need to [...]

Understanding when you may need a wheelchair can be a tough, emotional decision. It may be a matter of aging, and not wanting to give up your independence. It may [...]

Researching a nursing home has always been a challenging task that deserves a thoughtful approach from the family and caregivers. The pandemic has added another layer of questions and considerations, [...]

National Blood Donor Month may take on even more significance as the US continues to face rising cases, hospitalizations, and deaths due to the pandemic. The hard winter months will [...]

We’re five days into the new year. How are you doing with your New Year’s resolutions? Sometimes we witness the changing of the calendar with the best intentions. But within [...]

New Year’s Eve is known as a holiday for gathering and having fun. Whether it’s Times Square in New York, or a small gathering amongst friends close to home, NYE [...]

The tradition of Christmas lights on houses, around windows, and strung through trees began with a friend of the lightbulb inventor Thomas Edison, in 1882. While Edward Johnson brought modern [...]

There’s no question the Covid-19 pandemic has brought significant stress to people across America. But the Illinois Department of Health (IDPH) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) are recommending [...]

 For some, December holds more meaning than the Christmas holidays. It’s also Universal Human Rights Month and a time to think about freedom and equality for all humans. That’s an [...]

The holidays are upon us, and for many, finding ways to help others becomes an important tradition. With the pandemic upon us, there is no shortage of people in need. [...]