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2 | October 19, 2017 | 22nd century media active aging Guide 22ndCenturyMedia.com Active Aging Expo to return Oct. 21 for third year Tinley Park Convention Center event to feature senior-focused vendors Jon DePaolis, Freelance Reporter The Active Aging Expo may be turning 3 years old, but the event is geared toward seniors ages 50 and up. The expo is slated for 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, at the Tinley Park Convention Center, 18451 Convention Center Drive. The free event is being sponsored by DuPage Medical Group, Ingalls Health System, and Spring Creek Nursing & Rehab. The expo is to feature free games of bingo and prizes, music, informational sessions and more than 40 vendor booths. “We provide a variety of vendors, covering everything from health and wellness to insurance and financial planning,” said Heather Warthen, chief events officers at 22nd Century Media. “It’s really a benefit to seniors. We have nursing homes and long-term care facilities also there. It’s helpful to get that information, even if they are not quite at that step yet. It’s good to get information on those topics, so they can plan for the future.” There also will be health screenings provided by the College of DuPage nursing department, including blood pressure screenings. Jewel-Osco also is providing flu shots. Among the vendors are This is My Legacy and Quality Plus Photo, which provide services to take old pictures and store them on modern filing devices. “It helps to preserve your family history,” Warthen said. Representatives from American School Bus Company also will be on-hand, looking for retired seniors to join the ranks as bus drivers. Informational sessions are to include speakers from Spring Creek Nursing & Rehab, Du- Page Medical Group and Ingalls Health System. “The point of the Active Aging Expo is to not only provide a service to the community and information to our aging community but also to provide an opportunity to learn what businesses are available in the community to help with future planning,” Warthen said. Additionally, Patricia Mc- Clure, the author of “Losing a Hero to Alzheimer’s: The Story of Pearl,” is scheduled to talk about her book around 9:15 a.m. Bruce Korosa will be leading a polka music band and performing at the expo, and the Something Special Singers — a choral group featuring senior citizens, from Kankakee — also will perform. The first 300 attendees are to receive a free gift bag. For more information, visit www.22ndcenturymedia. com/aging. Our Team of Professionals IS ready to assist with your real estate needs in Southwest Chicagoland & beyond! 708.586.8026 www.homesellersrealtyinc.com 7120 West 127 th St Now in Palos Heights! 2017 Active Aging Expo Vendors • 22nd Century Media • Alden Estates of Orland Park • American School Bus - Orland Park • Brilliant Event Planning • Chicagoly magazine • Chiro One Wellness Centers • ClearCaptions • College of DuPage Nursing Department • Cook County MEDS • DuPage Medical Group • Flameless Cremation • Good Buy Travel & Cruises • Hanover Place • Home Sellers Realty • Humana Inc. • Ingalls Health System • Jewel-Osco • Law Offices of Sonia D. Coleman P.C. • Mutual of Omaha • Narish Financial Service • Nerium International • Orland Park Health & Fitness Center • Parkview Orthopaedic Group • Patricia M. McClure, awardwinning author • Power Home Remodeling • Primary Insurance Group • Prudential Advisors • Quality Plus Photo • Spring Creek Nursing & Rehab • The Pointe at Kilpatrick • This Is My Legacy • Tinley Court Catered Senior Living • TransAmerica Agency Network • Vitality Health Systems • Window Works • Young Living Essential Oils When you rehabilitate at an Alden Post-Acute Rehabilitation Care Center, we help you restore functionality so you can get back on your feet, and home, as quickly as possible. Your Post-Acute Leader Locations in the Southwest suburbs, including Orland Park, Shorewood and Naperville to serve you. Call us at 1-800-291-5900 or visit www.TheAldenNetwork.com
22ndCenturyMedia.com active aging Guide 22nd century media | october 19, 2017 | 3 3 things everyone living with arthritis should know STATEPOINT MEDIA Arthritis includes more than 100 rheumatic diseases and conditions that affect joints. If you are living with arthritis, here are a few things you should consider. 1. Arthritis can affect people of all ages. Many people think of arthritis as an affliction that only affects adults as they reach old age or athletes who have suffered an injury (known as osteoarthritis). Although the incidence of arthritis does increase with age, younger people can also be affected by the disease. Autoimmune forms of arthritis, such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis, often strike people by the time they are middle-aged. Overall, it’s estimated that nearly one-fourth of all adults in the United States (22.7 percent, 54.4 million) have doctordiagnosed arthritis. Seven percent of 18-44 year olds and 29 percent of 45-64 year olds report doctor-diagnosed arthritis, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 2. You can now track your condition better and get support. Being diagnosed with a lifelong, chronic disease like arthritis can be overwhelming. Finding support, from friends, family, colleagues and online communities can help. For example, ArthritisPower, accessed online or downloaded as a free mobile app for android and iPhone, allows people with all forms of arthritis to track symptoms and treatments to see how they are doing over time. Users can send their results to doctors in advance of appointments to encourage more personalized and productive discussions. Note that ArthritisPower is a research registry. That means people must sign an informed consent to donate their data to researchers and learn more about other specific research studies announced in the app. The more people who participate in the registry, the more scientists can discover about arthritis. To learn more, visit arthritispower.org. 3. Surgery can help. In healthy joints, cartilage covers the ends of bones, allowing them to move smoothly and without pain. When arthritis (all forms) wears away or damages the protective cartilage, and other non-surgical treatments have proved unsuccessful, joint replacement (usually of the knee or the hip) is typically recommended, according to the American College of Rheumatology. When an orthopedic surgeon replaces a joint, it involves removing worn out cartilage from both sides of the joint, followed by resurfacing of the joint with a metal and plastic replacement implant that looks and functions much like a normal joint. Over the past two decades, the safety and effectiveness of surgery, and the variety of hip and knee joint replacement devices has improved, thanks to research driven by surgeons and device makers. What’s missing, say experts, is a better understanding of patient experiences and preferences, particularly regarding what they value when making the decision to undergo surgery, pick a surgeon, and select a device. Make sure to ask questions, get second opinions, and seek support. Surgery and recovery can be hard, but talking about them shouldn’t be. GOOD BUY TRAVEL & CRUISES Our staff are available to help you with all your travel needs 9528 West 147th Street Orland Park, Il 60462 (708) 403-4777 or 888-403-4777 travel@goodbuytravel.com A FITNESS EXPERIENCE FOCUSED ON YOUR WELL-BEING Achieve your goals with us. Start your fitness journey today with a FREE fitness assessment and personalized plan. To learn more, visit ophfc.com or call 708.226.0555. HEALTH & FITNESS CENTER HEALTH & FITNESS CENTER We will work hard to provide the results you seek and are committed to providing effective business solutions to your legal problems. CALL FOR A CONSULTATION (708) 428-6453 WWW.SCOLEMANLAW.COM Stay up to date on events in your area 22CMEvents For more information, Contact: (708) 326-9170 or visit 22ndcenturymedia.com/events
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