12 | March 1, 2018 | 22nd century media active aging 22ndCenturyMedia.com Victorian Village resident returns to active life after fall thanks to Marionjoy Judy Ludkey moved into Victorian Village a little more than a year ago. It was close to her family, and she loved the friendliness of the Homer Glen retirement community – it was a perfect fit. Retirement living is just one of the services at Victorian Village, which also offers townhouses, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing and rehab all on the same campus. Judy is independent and lived an active life, so she didn’t expect to need any of the other services — at least, not so soon. But then the unexpected happened. “I was climbing a ladder to reach something on a high shelf, and I fell and hit my head,” she said. The next day, when she started experiencing vertigo, staff and family convinced her she needed to go to the hospital. After a short stay, her doctor said she would need rehab until the vertigo went away. “I had a few different choices where I could go, but I chose to go [to Victorian Village] because I know how good Marianjoy is,” Judy said. Victorian Village Health and Wellness Center’s relationship with Marianjoy Rehabilitation is unique, as Marianjoy brings its therapy right to the campus. Judy had physical therapy and occupational therapy right there where she lived, in Marianjoy – a trusted name in therapy for more than 40 years. “I couldn’t get over how quickly they got me better,” she said. “The therapists over there are just wonderful.” Now Judy is back at home at Victorian Village’s retirement living with no trace of vertigo. “I am so pleased for what they did for me,” she said. “I’d recommend it to anyone.” Submitted by Victorian Village, 12600 W. Renaissance Circle in Homer Glen. For more information, call (708) 301-0800, or email VV@ provlife.com or visit www.victorian village.com. staff From Page 10 Dr. Michal Szczodry Szczodry specializes in spine, scoliosis and orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Medical University of Warsaw, Poland, where he was a recipient of numerous awards, including merit based, yearly scholarships. He then moved to the US and completed a research fellowship in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at University of Pittsburgh. Later, he entered Orthopaedic Residency at University of Illinois at Chicago, where he was elected to serve as administrative chief resident and nominated to American Orthopaedic Association Leadership Forum. Upon graduation from University of Illinois, he completed subspecialty training in spine at the world renowned Johns Hopkins University. Specifically, during his fellowship, he focused on complex spine disorders and surgical spine reconstruction in adults and children. He continues to be involved in research and attends national and international conferences. Szczodry holds an assistant professor title at University of Illinois and serves there as Associate Residency Program Director in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Emily Mayekar Mayekar is an orthopaedic surgeon with speciali<strong>za</strong>tion in hand, wrist and microsurgery. As a physician, she strives to support her patients’ hobbies and passions through highquality care for their hands. This goal is achieved through patient education, efficient delivery of care and comprehensive treatments, from non-operative approaches to new surgical techniques. Mayekar grew up in Park Ridge, where she attended Maine South High School. She earned her bachelor’s of arts magna cum laude in cultural anthropology and global health from Northwestern University. She went on to earn her medical degree from the University of Illinois. She remained there to complete her residency in orthopaedic surgery. She continued on to subspecialize at the renowned Christine M. Kleinert Institute for Hand and Microsurgery in Louisville. Submitted by Midwest Orthopaedic Consultants, 10719 160th St. in Orland Park. For more information, call (708) 226-3300, or visit www.orthoexperts.com. Untreated hearing loss increases your risk of dementia Take action! Find out your level of risk. Schedule a free, hearing screening with one of our audiologists. Call 708-599-9500. TRUSTED. NONPROFIT. HEARING CARE. SERTOMACENTER.ORG • PALOS HILLS • ROMEOVILLE
22ndCenturyMedia.com active aging 22nd century media | March 1, 2018 | 13 Victorian Village Retirement living is active living. Residents in our community live full livesand form lasting friendships, with afull continuum of caretomeet eachperson’schanging needs. Come See All the Opportunities thatAwait at Victorian Village. VICTORIAN VILLAGE 12600 Renaissance Circle | Homer Glen, IL 60491 (708) 942-4545 www.VictorianVillage.com APROVIDENCE LIFE SERVICES COMMUNITY Just forYou!
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