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18 | October 17, 2019 | 22nd century media active aging 22ndCenturyMedia.com South Chicago retirement community celebrates 30th anniversary Waterford Estates Retirement Community, built in 1989, is celebrating its 30th anniversary of service to senior adults in Hazel Crest and the surrounding area. The 253-unit, 256,000 square foot community is on 12.5 acres near 175th Street and Kedzie Avenue. In 1992, Waterford Estates was sold to Affordable Community Housing Trust, a national housing non-profit organization. Waterford Estates is managed by Triad Senior Living, a leader in the senior living community since 1989. Our goal is simple: To provide affordable housing to a growing elderly population by allowing them to age within a residential setting they are proud to call home. At its start, Waterford Estates offered Independent Living and Assisted Living, and in May of 2013, they added a Memory Care Unit called Reflections. At Waterford Estates, residents enjoy restaurant-style dining, dedicated activities program and staff, on-site health providers, planned transportation, housekeeping and personal assistance options uniquely suited to their own retirement goals. Complimentary tours of the property are offered along with lunch or dinner. Located in the Homewood, Tinley Park, Olympia Fields, Flossmoor, and Hazel Crest corridor of the South Chicago suburbs, Waterford Estates’ ultimate mission is to ensure our residents are met with warm, compassionate, and respectful service from all who are working to make their retirement experience personalized and life giving. This quality service is a proven legacy for over 30 years, and will continue for the next 30 and beyond. Waterford Estates offers Independent Living, Independent Living Plus, Assisted Living and Memory Care. Submitted by Waterford Estates, 17400 Kedzie Ave., Hazel Crest. For more information visit waterford-living.com.
22ndCenturyMedia.com active aging 22nd century media | October 17, 2019 | 19 Mill Pond Dental Group helps patients establish and maintain oral health Dr. Eric Young knew he wanted to be a dentist after growing up in Panama and seeing the need for improving oral health. “Poor oral health affect your teeth and gums but it can also affect the rest of your body and quality of life,” Young said. “Since I was in high school, I knew I wanted to work in dentistry to help people with their oral health and in effect improve their overall well being.” Young attended Loyola University for a bachelors degree in biology, Northwestern University for a masters in biotechnology and Marquette University for his doctorate in dental surgery. He worked as an associate dentist in Chicago and the Southwest suburbs, but now owns a private practice at Mill Pond Dental Group in Mokena. Mill Pond Dental Group is a general dental office that provides a full array of services from preventative care, such as general cleanings, to advance services, such as same day implant supported dentures. Board certified periodontist and oral surgeon are also part of the Mill Pond team. After more than a year at Mill Pond Dental Group, Young wants to help patients learn and practice preventative health care. “It is important not to put off your dental work because then it becomes more expensive and more involved,” Young said. “As dentists, we are very good at fixing and replacing teeth, but I want prevention to be a standard of care.” Young said many times people wait until they have a problem to come in for dental work, when they should come in regularly so they can keep up good health. One of the biggest keys to maintaining healthy teeth and gums is to make an appointment at the dentist at least every six months for checkups and cleanings. Young suggests people should begin seeing a dentist when they begin getting teeth, which is as early as the first year of life. The first visit at Mill Pond Dental Group will always start with a comprehensive exam. During a comprehensive exam, Mill Pond Dental Group will take a full series of digital X-rays to check everything from gum health to tooth health. After a thorough examination, Young will review all treatments options so that patients have sufficient information to make educated decisions about their oral health. “After the comprehensive exam we will establish what your needs are and how often you should come in,” Young said. “For any patient, regardless of their age or condition, a comprehensive exam is always a good place to start. We will help create a customized plan for you.” The staff at Mill Pond Dental Group also helps patients maintain good oral hygiene by providing at-home oral hygiene instructions as well as providing nutrition tips. “We can always give pointers on how you can improve oral hygiene and give you tips on other oral hygiene instruments to keep your mouth nice and clean,” Young said. “Nutrition is also important. We can look at the type of diet you have and see how it is affecting your gums and teeth.” Mill Pond Dental Group prides itself on putting the patient first. “Providing a positive patient experience is the most important thing for us,” Young said. “We always put our patients first from the moment you call our office to the moment Please see dental, 24
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