October 2020 Bloomington Normal News and Views Issue
More Than a Melody: Music Therapy Brings Out the Best in Patients, Caregivers
By Tana Villanueva, General Manager for VITAS® Healthcare Peggy, a music therapist for VITAS Healthcare, strums a G major and lets the chord ring out. “I’m in love–I’m all shook up,” she sings, and she’s not the only one. VITAS patient Patricia, in her 80s and living with dementia, sings every word she remembers and mouths the […]
How to Keep Your Immune System Healthy
Although you may not be able to fully prevent an illness this season, a healthy immune system is one way to give your body extra protection. Focusing on nutrient-rich foods and healthy lifestyle behaviors can help you and your family stay a step ahead. Immune-Boosting Nutrients The following nutrients play a role in the immune […]
May You Know Love and Kindness
By Sandra Dempsey Post Back to school rings loudly in the hearts and hopes of many parents and grandparents. Moms and Dads are very busy and involved working out all the logistics and complications that happen at the beginning of each academic year, and multiplied many times over this year because of the pandemic. Grandparents […]
Craving Connection: Why Stay in Touch While Keeping Distant?
Information from the American Heart Association News If you’ve been keeping a healthy distance from other people because of COVID-19, you probably feel smart. But, if you’re also feeling lonely and stressed, it doesn’t mean anything is wrong. It could simply mean you’re human. The need to be around people is hard-wired into our brains, […]
