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8 | February 28, 2019 | 22nd century media acvtive aging
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Potential, vision are limitless at Peace Village
Those considering a move to a senior
living community, they are in the midst
of one of the most important decisions
they will ever make — how and where to
spend their future.
With a decision this important, it’s essential
to have all the facts. Research
shows that lifestyle choices, living environment
and the habits people develop
make a world of difference in how they
age. What’s more, studies reveal that senior
living communities offer benefits and
opportunities in these areas.
Value, security and a carefree lifestyle
are some of the reasons why a growing
number of older adults are moving to senior
living communities. They let go of
responsibilities, like home maintenance
and yard work, and gain a private residence
in a community of friends, wellness
programs, social clubs and events, day
trips and cultural excursions, and on-site
restaurant-style dining.
Peace Village in Palos Park is a perfect
example. This community offers all these
services and amenities and more. Peace
Village’s vision is to enhance the lifelong
well-being and potential of seniors,
and all those it serves. The community
delivers a progressive, engaging lifestyle
that maximizes independence and leads
to more enjoyment and better health for
residents.
If additional care is ever needed, Circle
Inn assisted living at Peace Village is
available on campus, providing just the
right amount of professional assistance
and the very best care and amenities.
The Courtyard at Peace Village offers
high-quality memory care for those dealing
with Alzheimer’s or other forms of
memory loss. The community also offers
in-home aide services, respite stays and
wellness evaluations, making every experience
at Peace Village as dignified and
personally satisfying as possible.
Many senior living communities like
Peace Village are not-for-profit, which
benefits residents in several ways:
• The community is driven by a mission
to provide quality, choice and value to
its residents — not by profit potential.
• Funds generated are reinvested into the
community.
• Favorable tax credits, exemptions and
preferred pricing help control operating
costs, resulting in more stabilized
monthly fees for residents.
• A foundation is available to provide support
if a resident experiences financial
difficulty.
• A dedicated local board of directors
guide decisions and provide oversight.
Keep in mind that not all communities
are the same. Floor plan selection, size of
apartments, services and amenities, access
to health care, and costs can all vary.
Some, like Peace Village, add value with
speakers, events and helpful resources.
In fact, we invite you to request our free
Cost of Living Worksheet to help determine
your potential savings after move in.
Explore the options, separate fact from
perception and make the most informed
choice. For genuine value, come visit
Peace Village.
Submitted by Peace Village, 10300 Village
Circle Drive in Palos Park, For more information,
call (866) 951-2998 or visit www.
peacevillage.org.
Tech-forward Artistic Dentistry keeps growing
This isn’t your grandfather’s
— or even your
father’s — dentist’s office.
At Artistic Dentistry,
14811 S. Founder’s Crossing
in Homer Glen, dental
work continues to evolve
in stride with the technology
age, providing patients
with more efficient and
comfortable service.
And now, the newly
renovated practice is expanding
its services even
further with the addition
of Botox to treat dental issues.
Botox relaxes the muscles
and has been proven
to ease or halt grinding
and clenching of teeth,
which can lead to everything
from jaw fatigue
and soreness to fractured
teeth. The treatment also
can help those who suffer
from sleep apnea, for
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is a common side ailment.
With Botox now onsite,
Artistic Dentistry can
also expand its cosmetic
offerings, which already
include teeth whitening
(Zoom Whitespeed) and
veneers.
Dental and facial imperfections
can be a strain to
a person’s self-esteem, and
Artistic Dentistry is proud
to work to end that feeling,
according to the practice’s
manager Jeanette
Akroush, who added she
wants patients to, “Look
the age you feel.”
“We can see the joy we
are giving [our patients],”
she said. “People [are] so
happy, and hugging you.
We are giving people back
that confidence that they
need to get through the
day.”
Since opening, the practice
has focused on researching,
installing and
offering the latest and
greatest options for dental
treatment.
Aside from the newest
addition of Botox, Artistic
Dentistry uses state-of-theart
technology, such as:
• The Cone Beam CT
Scan, which minimizes
radiation exposure by
200 times while producing
high-quality 360-degree
images;
• Intraoral digital cameras
that give high-resolution
photos that help both
doctor and patient;
• Digital x-rays that emit
less radiation than conventional
x-rays and are
available in seconds;
• Cinemizer video glasses
that allow patients to
watch movies or television
while they are reclined
in a dental chair;
• Juvederm injectable dermal
fillers, a nonsurgical
option for restoring lost
volume and softening
wrinkles and folds. Juvederm
can plump thin
lips, build cheeks to
help lift jowls, enhance
shallow contours, soften
facial creases, remove
wrinkles and improve
the appearance of recessed
scars.
Also, unlike many facilities,
Dr. Joel Akroush
and company can perform
a full suite of dental procedures,
from cleanings and
restorations to root-canal
therapy and implants.
Dr. Akroush graduated
from Loyola University
School of Dentistry and
has since achieved multiple
post-graduate certificates.
He has received extra
training at The Dawson
Academy and is a member
of the Illinois State Dental
Society, American Academy
of Impact Dentistry,
American Dental Association,
American Academy
for Cosmetic Dentistry and
the American Academy of
Facial Esthetics.
Submitted by Artistic Dentistry.
For more information,
call (708) 301-6060 or visit
artisticdentistry-pc.com.
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