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Active Aging 

FALL 2018 

The Homer Horizon 

The Lockport Legend 

Advertising Section 

22ndcenturymedia.com 

A GUIDE 

FOR AGES 50+ 

Active Aging Expo 

Tinley Park Convention Center 

9AM–1PM Saturday, Oct. 6 

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2 | October 4, 2018 | 22nd century media Active aging 

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Active Aging Expo provides ‘one-stop shop’ 

Bingo, chef demo, singing 

performance to round out event 

Jon DePaolis, Freelance Reporter 

Getting older can mean dealing with 

the new or unexpected. But 22nd Century 

Media is aiming to make that outlook a 

little less murky. 

The fourth annual Active Aging – An 

Expo for Ages 50+ is scheduled for 9 

a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6, at the Tinley 

Park Convention Center, located at 18451 

Convention Center Drive, in the Exhibit 

North section. The event, which is sponsored 

by DuPage Medical Group and Ingalls 

Health System, features more than 

30 vendors. 

“The expo offers a lot in terms of the 

different services available, especially 

in the local area,” said Heather Warthen, 

chief events officer for 22nd Century 

Media. “We have everything from medical 

and financial [services] to health and 

travel. It really runs the gamut for our aging 

population.” 

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With so many services and businesses 

to learn about, the expo provides an excellent 

learning opportunity for expo-goers 

— not to mention convenience. 

“I think it’s great, because it’s almost 

like a one-stop shop,” Warthen said of 

the expo. “A lot of the time, it would take 

someone several appointments or time out 

of their day to meet with individual people 

[or businesses] like this. I think this is 

a great opportunity to hit all of the different 

resources in one spot.” 

New to this year’s expo is the winner 

of the 2018 Orland Township Senior Idol 

contest, Phil Orsi, who will be performing 

from 10:30-11 a.m. Also coming in for a 

cooking demonstration is “the Unforgettable 

Chef,” Tom Grotovsky, from 11:45 

a.m.-12:30 p.m. 

“He has done this for Frankfort Township 

seniors [in the past], and we’re really 

excited to have him,” Warthen said of 

Grotovsky. “He’s also been at our women’s 

expo the past couple of years.” 

Warthen said bingo — one of the more 

popular aspects of the expo — also is returning. 

“That’s right, free games of bingo for 

all, and we have prizes,” Warthen said. 

And as an extra incentive to those who 

arrive early, free gift bags will be given to 

the first 300 attendees to walk through the 

expo doors. 

Mapping out the best expo experience 

With this being the fourth year of the 

Active Aging expo, Warthen has seen it 

all. In particular, she’s figured out several 

strategies and tips for people planning on 

attending this year’s event. 

The first? Plan ahead of time. 

Warthen suggests visiting 

www.22ndcenturymedia.com/aging. 

There, expo-goers can take a look at the list 

of vendors and make a list of which ones 

they absolutely want to see during their 

visit to the convention center. 

“That helps map out your day,” Warthen 

said. 

Warthen also suggests that expo-goers 

take care of their feet by wearing comfortable 

walking shoes. After all, a four-hour 

expo is a marathon, not a sprint. 

And for those who want one of the 300 

free gift bags, Warthen suggests planning 

to arrive early — as in being at the convention 

center prior to 9 a.m. 

Lastly, Warthen asked that expo-goers 

“come with an open mind.” 

“There may be a service that you are 

surprised to find you may need in your 

life, and you didn’t even realize it,” 

Warthen said. 

For more information about the Active 

Aging expo, visit www.22ndcenturymedia. 

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For questions, contact Warthen at 

h.warthen@22ndcenturymedia.com or 

call (708) 326-9170 ext. 16. 

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• Cruise Planners 

• DuPage Medical Group 

• Edward Jones 

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• Evergreen Senior Living 

• Flameless Cremation 

• Humana 

• Ingalls Health System 

• Kinship Patient Advocacy 

• LangeZeller 

• Marquette Bank 

• Parkview Orthopaedic Group 

• Porter Place 

• Power Home Remodeling 

• Primary Insurance Group 

• Progressive Radiology 

• Regency Home Health Care 

• ShelfGenie 

• The Oasis for Natural Healing 

• The Pointe at Kilpatrick 

• This Is My Legacy 

• Tinley Court Catered Senior Living 

• Tinley Park Police Department 

• Visiting Angels 

• Wegierek Psychology Center 

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Be inspired daily at Heartis Village of Orland Park 

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With its comprehensive, 

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Active opportunities for seniors abound at Victorian Village 

With all the activities 

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Victorian Village offers 

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At all levels of care, Victorian 

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Not all the activities 

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Victorian Village Resident 

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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, 

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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 says. 

The next day, when she started experiencing vertigo, staff and family convinced her she needed to go 

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“I had a few different choices where I could go, but I chose to go to Victorian Village,” Judy says. 

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“I couldn’t get over how quickly they got me better,” she says. “The therapists over there are 

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The core: What is it and 

why is it so important? 

Exercise is medicine. 

Staying active provides 

physiological changes 

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but are not limited 

to: improving 

cardiovascular health, impacting 

bone density, and 

obviously increasing muscular 

strength, which allows 

people to keep doing 

what they love to do for as 

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The core is a hot topic area 

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the core is a poorly defined 

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A person’s core encompasses 

all of the structures 

and muscles within the 

trunk that provide stability 

so the arms and legs can 

perform movement efficiently. 

Efficiency is a key 

point, as we can all agree 

that we would like to do as 

little as possible to produce 

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Muscles that provide hip 

stability, such as the gluteus 

medius, are included 

in the core. Training these 

muscles efficiently can 

save time, prevent aches, 

pain, and injury, as well as 

allow a person continue to 

do the things that they love 

to do. 

The body works in a 

pattern of regional interdependence, 

which means 

body regions alternate responsibilities 

between stability 

and mobility to allow 

for efficient movement. 

Therefore, developing hip 

muscles can directly affect 

the areas above and below, 

which are the low back 

and knees respectively. 

One important muscle 

that provides hip stability 

is the gluteus medius. 

This muscle helps to bring 

the leg out to the side and 

internally rotate the hip. 

What this means functionally 

is that strengthening 

this muscle helps stabilize 

the pelvis and can benefit 

walking, running and activities 

that require single 

leg stance or balance. This 

is an important muscle to 

train! 

Balance is important 

throughout all phases of 

life. Balance is utilized in 

everyday activities, sports, 

and as people get older balance 

is essential to prevent 

falls and maintain independence. 

Strengthening 

the gluteus medius aids in 

pelvic stability and helps 

improve balance and helps 

ensure people stay upright. 

Individuals with weak core 

muscles are more prone to 

falls, decreased mobility in 

the spine, slower reflexes 

and lower back injuries. 

Strengthening the glutes 

can help prevent or reduce 

knee pain! The knee is 

an inherently stable joint 

and most knee dysfunction 

is a product of weakness 

or mobility restrictions 

through the hips or 

ankles. Weak glutes lead 

to increased stress and inefficient 

loads transferred 

through the knees. 

Creating muscular balance 

within the core and 

pelvic stabilizing muscles 

can help prevent and/or reduce 

low back pain. Weakness 

in the lower abdominals 

and gluteal muscles 

can lead to increased pressure 

on the discs, resulting 

in pain. By strengthening 

the gluteus medius one 

reduces the strain placed 

through other muscles that 

could be compensating for 

the weakness or imbalance. 

Simple exercises, 

such as “clams” or side 

plank variations can help 

train these muscles. When 

exercising these muscles, 

focus should be put on 

body alignment and feeling 

the muscles fire that 

are supposed to be working. 

The body finds ways 

to compensate for weak 

muscles. 

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very important to keep the 

gluteus medius strong. If 

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2019. 

The Southern Caribbean 

Cruise: Escape the frigid temps 

by visiting Saint Maarten, Saint 

Lucia, Barbados, Martinique, 

Saint Thomas, Bahamas, Antigua 

and Barbuda. Come sail 

away in late January 2019. 

The Florida Keys: Start February 

2019 off right with a trip to 

Key Largo, Key West and Miami. 

Cruise plus New Orleans: 

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with a splash of something 

more tropical as you cruise to 

Cozumel and Progreso mid-February 

2019. 

Arizona Spring Training: 

Bring your baseball glove mid- 

March 2019 and enjoy Spring 

Training in Phoenix, Tucson and 

Scottsdale. 

Tour Greece: Soak up the history 

and culture with this once in 

a lifetime experience to Athens, 

Mykonos and Santorini in April 

2019. 

California Rail Discovery: 

Come to California early in May 

2019 to enjoy San Francisco, 

Sacramento, the Napa Valley 

wine train, a Lake Tahoe paddle 

wheeler Cruise and the Sierra 

Nevada rail journey. 

Gems of Eastern Europe River 

Cruise: Experience summer river-cruising 

at its best as you discover 

Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, 

Bulgaria and Romania in late 

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Women’s Healthcare of Illinois provides care throughout life stages 

Women’s Healthcare of 

Illinois is devoted to providing 

comprehensive and 

exceptional care to meet 

the individual needs of our 

patients. We are committed 

to serving women throughout 

their life stages, from 

adolescence through adulthood. 

We offer a full range 

of medical care for women 

specializing in obstetrics 

and gynecology services, 

as well as urogynecology. 

We treat menopause 

syndrome, osteoporosis, 

vaginal atrophy, uterine 

fibroids, endometriosis, 

abnormal uterine bleeding, 

pelvic pain, pelvic prolapse, 

urinary incontinence 

and overactive bladder. 

We also provide infertility 

evaluations, ultrasound, 

lab services and Mona 

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We all know menopause 

is the conclusion of menstruation 

and includes side 

effects such as hot flashes 

and changes in mood. 

But what we aren’t talking 

about is that millions 

of women also experience 

vaginal atrophy, which 

includes ongoing vaginal 

dryness, itching, burning 

and pain with intercourse. 

Mona Lisa Touch Therapy 

is a minimally-invasive 

treatment utilized to improve 

the health of the inner 

lining of the vagina. 

Susan Schreffler found 

herself dealing with this issue. 

She had a hysterectomy 

and bilateral salpingooophorectomy 

(removal of 

the uterus, fallopian tubes 

and ovaries) in her mid- 

30s. The effects of the surgery 

caused her to go into 

early menopause. The average 

age for menopause is 

51 years old. 

According to the American 

Academy of Family 

Physicians, up to 40 percent 

of postmenopausal 

women have vaginal atrophy. 

With nearly 64 

million post-menopausal 

patients, many women are 

suffering. 

“During the free consultation, 

Dr. [Ken] Finkelstein 

answered all of my 

questions and made me 

feel comfortable. I decided 

to get my fist treatment at 

my consultation. The treatment 

itself is pain-free, 

requires no downtime, has 

no side effects and is done 

in just a few minutes in 

the office. There are three 

treatments done six weeks 

apart,” Schreffler explained. 

“I was amazed by 

the results. After my first 

treatment, I felt relief. I am 

no longer suffering from 

vaginal atrophy.” 

“These symptoms greatly 

impact a women’s quality 

of life,” Dr. Finkelstein 

said. “As someone who 

has taken care of women 

for over 20 years, I have 

watched countless women 

live with discomfort and 

struggle with intimacy. Finally, 

we have a solution.” 

Women’s Healthcare of 

Illinois understands your 

health issues are personal. 

Our experienced doctors 

and nurse practitioners 

strive to build a trusting 

relationship that will last 

a lifetime. We foster open 

communication and will 

do all we can to make you 

feel comfortable. We look 

forward to becoming your 

healthcare provider. 

Finkelstein is scheduled 

to speak at the fourth annual 

Active Aging – An 

Expo for Ages 50+ that 

is slated for 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 

Saturday, Oct. 6, at the 

Tinley Park Convention 

Center, located at 18451 

Convention Center Drive, 

in the Exhibit North section. 

Submitted by Women’s 

Healthcare of Illinois, 10260 

W. 191st St. in Mokena. 

For more information, visit 

www.whcillinois.com or call 

(708) 425-1907 to schedule 

a Mona Lisa consultation or 

one’s annual exam. 

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Light refreshments are 

to be served at the showcase. 

This event is open to 

the public and is hosted by 

Marquette Club. Register 

by calling (708) 342-8404 

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How ShelfGenie saved one kitchen and can save others 

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cabinets and struggling 

to reach cookware cornered 

on shelves, Priscilla 

needed a magician — or a 

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ShelfGenie simple custom 

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kitchen woes. 

Priscilla contacted 

ShelfGenie for a complimentary 

in-home design 

consultation, and the session 

couldn’t have gone 

better, she said, adding 

that she was impressed 

the designer listened and 

understood her frustration 

and needs and was ready 

with suggestions specific 

to her space. 

ShelfGenie’s custommade 

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measured and built to fit 

into her existing cabinets 

and pantries without requiring 

any remodeling. 

The installation went 

extremely well. “He was 

clean, he was efficient 

[and] he cleaned up after 

the job was done,” Priscilla 

said about Chris, 

who installed her shelves 

in less than one day. 

After organizing her 

newly revamped kitchen 

spaces, Priscilla embraced 

an entirely different and 

simpler experience in her 

kitchen. Everything she 

needs is now right at her 

fingertips and doesn’t require 

her getting on her 

knees or wrestling things 

from the back. 

“In one section where 

my pots and pans were, I 

used to have to take just 

about the whole stack of 

pans out to get to the one 

that’s in the middle or that 

one that’s at the bottom, 

and the pans were very 

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I have two drawers: one is 

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“It has just simplified 

my life.” 

Before the ShelfGenie 

drawers were installed, 

Priscilla was working 

with wire shelving in her 

pantries, while smaller 

items, such as zip-top 

baggies and plastic wrap, 

were stored in less-thanideal 

cardboard boxes. 

Housing canned goods 

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examples of how ShelfGenie 

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with her family. 

The ShelfGenie Glideouts 

have given her back 

a lot of space she lost to 

inefficiency, so now even 

more items, such as water 

bottles and drinks that 

were stored in the basement, 

can be stored in the 

kitchen where they belong. 

With the amount of time 

spent Priscilla spends with 

her family in the kitchen, 

she said the drawers are 

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“I’m just thrilled with 

them. I’m just thrilled,” 

she said. “I feel organized. 

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ShelfGenie offers an 

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consultation, call (708) 

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Traveling duo Phil & Amy continue to grow in popularity 

In addition to being recording 

artists and musical 

performers, for more than 

25 years Phil & Amy have 

been hosting St. Christopher 

Tours One Day and 

Overnight luxury motorcoach 

trips. 

Once again, St. Christopher 

Tours have great travel 

plans and destinations 

for the upcoming months. 

This October, those interested 

can still join them 

for a three-day getaway to 

Frankenmuth, Michigan, 

which features the world’s 

largest Christmas store, 

Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland. 

It’s a great annual 

harvest time adventure that 

includes many surprises. 

Next June features a 

nine-day motorcoach trip 

to Cape Cod that includes 

everything from visiting 

the New England Islands 

and a visit to Boston to a 

five-day stay at a Cape Cod 

resort and spa and even 

a boat cruise for whale 

watching! Besides an annual 

visit to Mackinac Island 

every June, new destinations 

include: The Ark 

Encounter & Creation Museum 

in Kentucky and an 

amazing visit to the Grand 

Canyon, select National 

Parks and the Southwest 

Canyonlands. This is a 

follow-up trip to St. Christopher 

Tours spectacular 

journey to Yellowstone and 

the Grand Tetons National 

Parks. Be sure to visit the 

www.philnamymusic.com 

gallery to relive travel moments 

and anticipate future 

destinations. 

One Day trips include 

Phil & Amy’s Starved Rock 

performances, and the Oct. 

5 “Best of IL Rt. 66” that 

combines highlights of the 

Mother Road from Joliet to 

Lincoln and lunch at The 

Palms in Atlanta. Enjoy 

this new “Best of IL Rt. 

66” excursion. Upcoming 

theatre events include: 

The Producers, lunch and 

matinee at the Paramount 

Theater in Aurora, Mamma 

Mia, lunch and matinee at 

the Drury Lane Theater in 

Oak Brook and “West Side 

Story,” evening performance 

at the Lyric Opera. 

Call their offices to find 

out more about pick-up 

and drop-off locations and 

options. Nothing brings a 

family together more than 

a motorcoach bus tour! Phil 

& Amy and St. Christopher 

Tours will explain why. 

Starved Rock Lodge’s 

“Tribute to the Stars” matinee 

luncheon show series 

began featuring husband 

and wife music duet team 

Phil & Amy in the summer 

of 2016. All their shows 

and added shows have sold 

out rapidly and the same 

has happened through 

2018. Four magnificent 

sold-out “Strolling Down 

Broadway” performances 

and by this past September 

all of their scheduled 

December Broadway and 

Christmas shows have 

sold out three months in 

advance. Starved Rock 

Lodge has again booked 

Phil & Amy for August 

and December of 2019. 

Audiences were thrilled 

on each unique afternoon, 

enjoying the talents of Phil 

& Amy, as well as their 

musical family members, 

Lucie on vocals, 10-yearold 

Luke on electric guitar 

and long-time music colleague 

Jodi displaying her 

violin talents. Calling their 

offices (708) 687-3302 

or checking their website 

www.philnamymusic.com 

is the best way to stay up 

to date on added shows. 

Submitted by Colony Productions. 

For more information, 

visit www.philnamymusic. 

com or call (708) 687-3302. 

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7620 W. 159th Street • Orland Park, IL 60462 

Neuropsychological Testing 

Psychological Testing 

Child & Adult Psychotherapy 

All Services available in English and Polish 

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Fellowship-trained specialists in joint 

replacement, sports medicine, spine 

surgery, hand and wrist surgery, foot 

and ankle surgery, pain management, 

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Greenhouse takes a holistic approach to the 

dispensary experience. We offer free weekly 

wellness events like yoga and support groups 

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New patient information sessions and 

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The benefits of 

a reverse mortgage 

Enjoy your retirement with no 

worries. Are you planning to stay 

in your home? Would having more 

money improve your quality of 

life and give you peace of mind? 

A reverse mortgage is a unique 

loan that enables senior homeowners 

— ages 62 and older — to 

convert part of the equity in their 

homes into tax free income without 

having to sell the home, give 

up title, or take on a new monthly 

mortgage payment. 

To get a reverse mortgage you 

do not have to move, there are no 

credit or income qualifications and 

no repayment required as long as 

you live in the home. 

Issues seniors face today: fixed 

incomes, Social Security not being 

enough, fear of outliving their 

incomes, rising costs of healthcare 

and prescriptions, cost of living 

and unexpected expenses. 

A reverse mortgage is the safest 

HUD Mortgage in the United 

States. You can never be forced 

out of your home as long as you 

pay your property taxes, homeowners 

insurance and maintain the 

property. There is asset protection 

along with it being guaranteed 

by U.S. Department of Housing 

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12600 S. Harlem Ave. in Palos Heights. 

For more information, call (708) 671- 

2861. 

South Suburban Hearing Health Center 

available for comprehensive evaluation 

Jonathan L. Wright, ACA, BC- 

HIS, the owner of South Suburban 

Hearing Health Centers in 

Homer Glen and Burr Ridge, 

wins the election for a U.S. seat 

on the Executive Council of the 

Board For Certification in Hearing 

Instrument Sciences. Wright 

won the seat out of a field of 26 

candidates throughout the United 

States and Canada. 

The National Board for Certification 

is an independent, 

nonprofit, credentialing organization 

established to promote 

continuing competency assurance 

of hearing health professionals 

and to provide a standard 

of excellence in hearing health 

care for the consumer. Founded 

in 1981, the National Board for 

Certification in Hearing Instrument 

Sciences was created to 

establish a standardized test for 

measuring the competency of 

hearing health professionals. It 

is the only board certification 

program in the hearing healthcare 

industry accredited by the 

National Commission for Certifying 

Agencies. 

NBC-HIS has become a 

benchmark for excellence in the 

hearing health industry and remains 

the only organization in 

the hearing industry with this 

endorsement. NBC-HIS is dedicated 

to providing a standard 

of excellence and a strict Code 

of Ethics among hearing health 

professionals. They have come 

a long way from their beginnings 

in the United States market 

to international expansion. 

Today, they have international 

affiliates in Ireland, England, 

Mexico, Australia, Bahrain, Israel, 

Lebanon, the Philippines, 

Saudi Arabia, Scotland, United 

Arab Emirates and Canada. 

NBC-HIS board certification 

is the recognized international 

competency standard. 

In an age of ever-changing 

hearing technology, there is a 

need for a standard of excellence. 

Wright is proud to serve 

this organization representing 

hearing healthcare professionals 

around the country and 

plans to uphold those standards 

through innovative thinking and 

a commitment to excellence for 

the benefit of the hearing impaired 

consumer. 

If an individual, a friend or 

family member are interested in 

a comprehensive hearing evaluation, 

they can reach out to South 

Suburban Hearing Health Center. 

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For more information, visit www. 

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Countless activities provided by Orland Township 

Orland Township offers 

a vast array of social activities 

and health programs 

for older adults, ranging 

from the weekly drop-in 

center where seniors can 

enjoy coffee and a snack 

while playing Bingo, cards 

and mingling with friends, 

to larger annual events such 

as Senior Speed Dating and 

Dancing with the Senior 

Stars. Some of the Township’s 

social activities include 

monthly luncheons, 

dinner dances and trips. 

Orland Township is also 

committed to the well-being 

of local seniors and offers 

weekly classes to promote 

healthy lifestyles. Classes 

include yoga, strong & fit, 

tai chi, knitting, line dancing 

and computer courses, 

such as the Dakim Brain- 

Fitness class, which is designed 

to improve memory, 

focus and concentration 

among seniors. 

At the Township, seniors 

can also participate 

in valuable and convenient 

seminars, such as senior 

driver safety, Medicare 

information seminar, and 

CPR courses. The Senior 

Citizen Advisory Council 

allows seniors to work in 

part with the Township’s 

supervisor and Board of 

Trustees to ensure the 

programs and services 

provided are helpful and 

enjoyable for local older 

citizens. 

On Nov. 8, the Township 

is to host a free Movie 

Day. November’s pick 

for the monthly series is 

“Midnight Sun.” The show 

starts at noon and popcorn 

is to be served. Space is 

limited so reservations are 

required. Please call (708) 

403-4222 to reserve a seat. 

Seniors interested in 

learning CPR may attend 

the Township’s CPR class 1 

p.m. on Nov. 1. There is no 

cost to attend, but registration 

is required. Please call 

(708) 403-4222 to register. 

Residents are invited 

to join Orland Township 

for their annual Thanksgiving 

dinner from 11:30 

a.m.-2:30 p.m. on Nov. 19. 

Winston’s Market is providing 

a holiday meal with 

all the trimmings: roasted 

turkey, stuffing, mashed 

potatoes with gravy along 

with sautéed carrots and 

cranberry sauce. And of 

course, Thanksgiving dinner 

is not complete without 

delicious pumpkin pie 

with whipped cream! Seniors 

are to also enjoy an 

entertaining performance 

by local singer Ral Donner, 

Jr. Stop in at Orland 

Township to purchase a 

ticket today! 

From 4:30-9 p.m. on 

Dec. 7, seniors can join 

Orland Township for the 

Chicago Trolley Holiday 

Lights Tour. Residents 

are to be whisked on a 

journey of dazzling lights 

and holiday sights including 

Zoo Lights at Lincoln 

Park Zoo, The Magnificent 

Mile, State Street and 

Macy’s Holiday windows. 

They are to be caroling 

all the way to Millennium 

Park and much more. A 

light snack of a sandwich, 

chips, cookies and a beverage 

will be served once 

everyone has boarded the 

trolley. This trip will surely 

get everyone into the 

holiday spirit! 

For seniors who are living 

a more isolated lifestyle, 

Orland Township offers 

many resources to try 

to get them connected. The 

Township’s transportation 

service offers front-door 

transportation to and from 

the Township and medical 

appointments. 

Orland Township also 

works in part with organizations 

such as PLOWS 

Council on Aging, who 

offer home check-ups and 

services to get older citizens 

active in the community 

once again. 

“We hold our seniors 

close to our hearts at Orland 

Township,” Supervisor Paul 

O’Grady said. “We are happy 

we can provide so many 

helpful services and even 

happier that so many smiling 

faces take advantage of 

what we offer. “ 

From the senior picnics 

to monthly blood pressure 

clinics and total lipid testing, 

Orland Township is 

a place for seniors to embrace 

their age and thrive. 

To stay up to date 

with what’s happening 

at the Township, follow 

O’Grady on Facebook at 

www.facebook.com/su 

pervisorogrady. 

Submitted by Orland Township, 

14807 S. Ravinia Ave. in 

Orland Park. For more information, 

call (708) 403-4222 or 

visit www.orlandtownship.org. 

October 15-22, 2019 

Join Us for a Trip 

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Savor a true 

taste of “Irish Splendor” 

when you spend the night in a stately castle. Relax by a roaring 

peat fire. Stand in awe on the Cliffs of Moher. Tour rollicking 

Dublin and share a conversation with the locals at a pub 

featuring traditional Irish entertainers. Sip on the “Water of 

Life” at a whiskey distillery.Visit Christ Church Cathedral, one of 

Ireland’s most historic buildings.Explore the spectacular Dingle 

Peninsula and drive the Slea Head road for majestic coastal 

views. Gaze upon the historic Rock of Cashel. Visit the famous 

Gap of Dunloe where you can shop for traditional Irish goods. 

Meet a local family and enjoy tea and scones at their farm. 

Kiss the Blarney Stone at Blarney Castle. From the breathtaking 

sights of Kerry to the historic Rock of Cashel, gaze across the 

countryside and culture of Ireland. 

An informational meeting will be held at the 

Frankfort Township Building, 11000 W. Lincoln Hwy, Frankfort on 

October 23, 2018 at 6:00pm. 

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Four signs a loved one 

needs memory care 

No one knows your loved one like 

you do. You made a promise to them 

that you will always be there to take 

care of their needs. When a loved one 

is experiencing Alzheimer’s or dementia, 

however, keeping that promise will 

involve making changes. 

How will you know if and when 

that time has come? A large part of 

your role as caregiver is recognizing 

the warning signs that your loved one 

has passed a point where they need 

more help than you are able to provide. 

Here are four key behavior changes to 

watch for: Isolation (lack of motivation), 

depression (loss of social activity/interaction), 

forgetfulness (such as 

leaving a stove burner on), increased 

agitation, anger and aggression. 

Experiencing any of the above firsthand 

is frightening, and it’s normal 

to hesitate because you want to keep 

them at home longer. However, caring 

at home even with help, is mentally 

and physically exhausting. And they 

are more vulnerable to experiencing 

a serious fall or other life threatening 

event. Then you may be forced into 

making a snap decision. 

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challenging transition is before you 

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Silver Cross procedure gives 

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Christine Guzior, 65, 

enjoys an active lifestyle, 

working, vacationing and 

spending time with her seven 

children and 16 grandchildren. 

But severe heartburn 

and acid reflux took a 

toll on her. 

No matter what she ate or 

drank, Guzior suffered with 

acid reflux and difficulty 

swallowing. She couldn’t 

go out to eat with her family 

without experiencing 

heartburn and coughing. 

She even purchased an adjustable 

bed to sleep upright 

because her symptoms became 

so severe that she was 

unable to lie flat without 

feeling acid in her throat. 

For years, the Lemont resident 

tried acid-reducing 

medications and dietary 

changes, but continued to 

have bothersome symptoms. 

Fortunately, relief came 

for Guzior one spring day 

when she received the 

Silver Cross Experience 

newsletter in her mailbox. A 

free lecture about the latest 

minimally invasive surgical 

options to treat heartburn, 

reflux disease and Barrett’s 

esophagus caught her attention. 

She attended and met 

Dr. Reza Gamagami, an 

experienced surgeon with 

the Midwest Institute for 

Robotic Surgery at Silver 

Cross Hospital. One of the 

options he discussed was 

an exciting anti-reflux treatment 

called the LINX reflux 

management system. 

What Is LINX? 

“LINX is a revolutionary 

solution for reflux and 

heartburn,” Gamagami said. 

“The LINX device is similar 

to a beaded bracelet; it’s 

a flexible ring of magnetic 

beads placed laparoscopically 

around the base of the 

esophagus to help keep the 

stomach valve closed and 

prevent reflux from occurring.” 

The LINX implant was 

designed to be a lifelong solution 

to acid reflux. 

Following the lecture, 

Guzior made an appointment 

with Gamagami for 

pre-operative esophageal 

testing to see if she was a 

good candidate for an antireflux 

procedure. She was, 

so last fall, Gamagami 

used the da Vinci XI Robot 

System to perform a laparoscopic, 

robotic-assisted 

hiatal hernia repair with 

placement of the LINX antireflux 

device. Patients who 

undergo this surgery are 

allowed to eat regular food 

that same day and typically 

go home the same day or the 

next. 

Silver Cross is the only 

hospital in Will County to 

offer the LINX implant, and 

Gamagami is the only surgeon 

in Will County trained 

to perform the LINX technique. 

There are many benefits 

to having this procedure 

done laparoscopically 

through small incisions. 

“Christine’s heartburn 

and regurgitation symptoms 

have been eliminated in a 

minimally invasive way, resulting 

in a much quicker recovery, 

minimal blood loss 

and scarring, and a short 

hospital stay,” Gamagami 

said. “She also has been 

able to stop taking all of 

her anti-reflux medication, 

which could have unwanted 

and concerning side effects 

when taken long term.” 

Life after LINX 

Shortly after surgery, 

Guzior knew she had her 

quality of life back. 

“I couldn’t believe how 

wonderful I felt so soon after 

surgery,” she said. “In just 

two hours after my procedure, 

I was eating pot roast, 

drinking several glasses of 

water and not coughing or 

having reflux! During these 

past several months, I have 

experienced minimal discomfort. 

My recovery has 

been remarkable. 

“This surgery with the 

LINX implant has totally 

changed my life for the better. 

I am a new person! I am 

Please see procedure, 23



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procedure 

From Page 18 

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Tinley Court stands out with its catered living 

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When is a good time to 

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Amenities available to 

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• What will the plan 

cost, and is it yearly or 

monthly? 

• Will I pay something at 

the time of a provider 

visit? 

• Will my current medications 

be covered? 

• Do I need a referral to see 

a specialist? 

• Which hospitals are in 

the plan network? Are 

there exceptions? 

• How will this plan coordinate 

with the healthcare 

provided by my 

Things to share 

Communal amenities at 

Hanover Place 

• Theater 

• Fitness center 

• Beauty salon 

• Residential lounges 

• Bistro and dining area 

• Continental breakfast 

included 

• Scheduled activities 

including fitness 

classes and games 

and crafts 

• Planned social events 

offer opportunities to 

meet new friends 

• Home health services 

available 

• Health clinic available 

on-site 

• Controlled-access 

entry for extra security 

• Access to 

transportation 

visit www.hanoverplaceil. 

com or call (708) 501-6629. 

former employer or veterans 

benefits? 

• Are there special programs 

that I qualify for 

this year? 

DuPage Medical Group 

helps coordinate Medicare 

education seminars 

at many of our offices, as 

well as other convenient 

locations around the community. 

Submitted by DuPage Medical 

Group. For more information, 

visit www.dupage 

medicalgroup.com/medicare 

or call (844) 543-3762. 

WELCOME FALL WITH MAINTENANCE FREE LIVING 

NEW RESIDENT SPECIAL 

LEASE AN APARTMENT BY OCT 31 ST & EARN 2 MONTHS FREE! 

VALID AT LEASE SIGNING ONLY. NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER OFFER OR SPECIAL.WITH COUPON ONLY. OFFER EXPIRES 10/31/18 

WHAT MAKES 

HANOVER PLACE 

DIFFERENT THAN 

OTHER COMMUNITIES? 

OUR COMMITMENT 

TO YOU! 

WE TRULY WANT OUR RESIDENTS 

TO REDISCOVER INDEPENDENT LIVING! 

Spacious One- & Two-Bedroom Floor Plans | Nine Foot Ceilings 

Full Kitchen Including Dishwasher & Microwave | Spacious Closets 

Individually Controlled Heating & Air Conditioning Units 

Cable TV Included - Senior TV with Channels Plus Premium Channels 

Wall-to-Wall Carpeting | Close to Transportation 

Continental Breakfast | Activity Programs 

Hanover Halloween Costume Party 10/25/18 from 4pm-6pm. We will 

Feature a Magician, Taffy Apples, Trick or Treat and Costume Contests! 

Must R.S.V.P. by 10/18/18, we have limited seating available. 

Don’t Miss the Fun, Reserve your spot early! 

16851 Harlem Avenue | Tinley Park, IL 60477 | HanoverPlace@Greystar.com 

708-688-5439 | www.HanoverPlaceIL.com



Simplify your life…with EVERYTHING you need under one roof providing a 

premier senior living experience. Tinley Court Retirement Community 

is redefining the Independent Senior Living Experience! 

Featuring: 

• 3 Chef Prepared meals served to you by a professional wait staff 

• Full Daily activity program which includes entertainment & trips 

• Wellness Center offering podiatry, therapy, x-ray, lab, hearing & 

dental services without having to leave the building 

• Weekly housekeeping 

• Utilities 

• Library, chapel, café, beauty/barber shop 

• Walking distance to Tinley Park shops & restaurants 

• Veteran’s Financial Assistance available 

SCHEDULE A PRIVATE TOUR of our 

“1 of a kind” Senior Living Community 

Immediate Occupancy Available • Don’t delay – Call TODAY! 

One bedroom 

and double unit 

available!! 

Don’t Delay!!! 

16301 S Brementowne Rd. 708.532.7800 

Tinley Park, IL 60477 

www.tinleycourt.com 

2017 WINNER 

Member of Tinley Park Chamber of Commerce Since 1994 

2018 

WINNER

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