NORTH RIVERSIDE, Ill. (WLS) -- Elderly grandparents, parents, and loved ones living in senior facilities are starting to get in-person, indoor visits now that Covid-19 cases have dropped sharply in nursing homes across the country.
On Thursday, Betty Hermanek, an 88-year-old resident at Caledonia Senior Living in North Riverside, had a chance to visit with her daughter face-to-face, albeit socially distant, masked up, and in a large room.
"Hi, mom! Good to see you!" exclaimed Marybeth Vavrik, Hermanek's daughter, throwing her arms wide open for an air hug.
"It's good to see you!" Hermanek replied.
"How are you doing today?" Vavrik said, continuing with the conversation.