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.