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Stem cell therapy now
available in Tinley Park
Dr. Ed Beyer, of Beyer
Natural Health Solutions,
has partnered with Dr.
Navpaul Singh, MD, of
Little Company of Mary
Hospital and Predictive
Biotech labs, to offer
FDA-regulated human
umbilical cord stem cells
to patients suffering from
chronic degenerative arthritis,
osteoarthritis and
rheumatoid arthritis that
can cause debilitating pain
in the following areas:
• knees
• hips
• neck and low back
• shoulders
• elbows
• hands and feet
Dr. Beyer has been practicing
functional medicine
in Tinley Park for over 30
years. When asked why
he decided to venture
into stem cells he said, “I
have had my eye on the
potential of stem cells to
regenerate broken down
joints ever since my father
passed away from the
consequences of an FDAapproved
drug he was
taken for arthritic pain. At
that time, stem cells were
in their infancy stages.
With the advancement of
research, that is no longer
the case.
“Now, when it comes to
proper, and I emphasize
proper, stem cell therapy
for regeneration of arthritic
joints, there is simply
no better option. Research
now confirms this, and
we are seeing it on a daily
basis in our clinic. People
with ‘bone on bone’ joints
told they need surgical replacement
are finding relief
and avoidance of surgery
with proper stem cell
injections.”
He went on to say even
Mayo Clinic uses stem cell
and regenerative medicine.
He further states that “the
future of joint repair is
here now.”
Dr. Beyer and Dr. Singh
know that there exists a lot
of false information and
misunderstanding when it
comes to stem cells. For
this reason, Dr. Beyer is
holding free informational
seminars in the area that
answers the following
questions:
-What science and research
say about what
stem cells can help and
what can’t they help?
-Is the FDA involved in
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-Which type of stem cells
should be used to regenerate
arthritic joints?
-Are there any dangers to
stem cell therapy?
-Does insurance cover this
type of therapy?
-What kind of results can
be expected, and how
long will they last if I
am a good candidate for
stem cell therapy?
These one hour seminars
are being offered free
of charge at the following
locations:
• 11 a.m. Feb. 29 at the
Hampton Inn in Carol
Stream.
• 6:30 p.m. March 3 and 11
a.m. March 7 in Tinley
Park.
• 6 p.m. March 10 at the
Beverly Arts Center.
• 6:30 p.m. March 17 at the
Hilton Oak Lawn.
• 11 a.m. March 21 at the
Chicago Marriott in Naperville.
The Tinley Park seminars
will include a discussion
on stem cells, as well
as erectile dysfunction.
Seating is limited, so register
now.
Submitted by Dr. Edward
Beyer and Dr. Navpaul
Singh, MD. For more information,
visit beyerstemcell
institute.com or call (708)
315-2151.
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Debbie, 63, and Doug Chambers, 72, had always been
a social couple, enjoying travel, dinners with friends and
going to the movies. But their active lifestyle began to
change in 2016 when Doug’s gait became slower and he
had difficulty concentrating.
He was diagnosed
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disease soon thereafter.
There was a learning
curve as Debbie and
Doug adapted to managing
this disease, especially
with the onset
of unexpected non-movement symptoms.
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As his condition progressed, Doug would regularly
scan the environment outside his home, looking
people up and down, as if assessing their potential
to do harm. At the senior center, he was concerned
that the water was poisoned and that the staff was
antagonistic toward him. He couldn’t be convinced
that his beliefs were untrue.
Doug was experiencing hallucinations and delusions
associated with Parkinson’s disease, symptoms that
around 50 percent of people with Parkinson’s may experience
over the course of their disease, according to a
study published in the Lancet Neurology.
The onset of non-movement symptoms, like hallucinations
and delusions, can impact both the person with
Parkinson’s and their caregiver’s quality of life.
If you believe your loved one is experiencing hallucinations
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You can also find support through a Parkinson’s disease
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Are STEM CELLS the Answer
To Knee, Hip, Back & Shoulder Pain?
Avoid Surgery...Regenerate before you operate!
FREE SEMINAR
If you suffer from ANY of the
following symptoms YOU
NEED TO ATTEND THIS EVENT:
• Knee Pain
• Arthritis
• Back Pain
• Hip Pain
• Neck/Shoulder Pain
• Swollen, Stiff & Sore Joints
• Elbow, Wrist and Hand Pain
• Ankle and Foot Pain
LEARN THE LATEST IN STEM CELL THERAPY
SEATING IS LIMITED!!
To reserve your place, please call
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Tuesday 3/3 at 6:30pm
and Saturday 3/7 at 11:00am
(The Tinley Park seminars will discuss stem cells and erectile dysfunction)
Visit our website at www.beyerstemcellinstitute.com
for details and other upcoming seminars.
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Rubi Agave to hold benefit to aid firefighting nonprofit
Firefighter Hearts United
is a nonprofit organization
that provides quality
training in firefighting tactics
and emergency medical
training to underfunded
fire departments in Latin
America and now Puerto
Rico.
Their mission is to provide
quality training in
firefighting tactics and
emergency medical training
to fire departments in
Ecuador and South America.
Our goal is to provide
Chicago firefighters
and emergency medical
technicians the opportunity
to experience working,
teaching and learning
from their counterparts in
Latin America through the
participation in short-term
missions.
We also act as liaisons
in locating fire engines,
fire trucks, ambulances,
firefighting equipment
and medical supplies to be
donated to areas of need
throughout Ecuador.
Homer Glen Village
Trustee Ruben Pazmino
is asking for local support
on behalf of Firefighter
Hearts United. Trustee
Pazmino has brought together
several organizations
to work together for
a fundraising event called
“United 4 Puerto Rico”
on Saturday, March 7, at
Rubi Agave Latin Kitchen
in Homer Glen to help
fund the transport of these
much-needed emergency
vehicles to disaster-ridden
Puerto Rico.
So far, the City of Chicago
Fire Department has
graciously donated a fire
truck and ambulance to the
City of Manati in Puerto
Rico. These units need to
be transported to the port
for shipping by the U.S.
Army to their final destination.
As we all know, we can
train firemen, but without
equipment, they cannot
perform their job effectively.
Come out and
support this worthy cause
“United 4 Puerto Rico”
at 7 p.m. Saturday, March
7, at Rubi Agave, located
at 12622 W. 159th St. in
Homer Glen. Premium
buffet with open bar (7-9
p.m.) — entertainment.
Suggested donation $75
per ticket.
For more information
on this event contact Ruben
Pazmino at Ruben@
Rubiagave.com. For more
information on Firefighter
Hearts United, go to fire
fighterheartsunited.org.
Submitted by Rubi Agave
Latin Kitchen, 12622 W.
159th St. in Homer Glen. For
more information, call (708)
301-8006, or email Ruben@
Rubiagave.com.
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Orland Township place for
seniors to embrace age, thrive
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 the Senior Dating
Game, Senior American
Idol and Dancing with the
Senior Stars. Some of the
Township’s regular social
activities include monthly
luncheons, dinner dances
and trips.
Orland Township is also
committed to the wellbeing
of local seniors and
offers weekly classes to
promote healthy lifestyles.
Classes include joints in
motion, yoga, strong and
fit, tai chi, knitting, line
dancing and computer
courses, such as the Dakim
BrainFitness 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 both helpful and
enjoyable for local older
citizens.
New to Orland Township
is the Senior Citizen
Law Enforcement Academy.
Participants will gain
a better understanding of
the responsibilities and duties
of law enforcement, as
well as receive advice on
personal safety and crime
prevention. Cook County’s
Sheriff’s officials present
the six-session academy
with different speakers to
provide pertinent information
on an array of topics.
The academy classes will
meet from 10 a.m.-noon
each Tuesday from May
19 through June 23. Call
(708) 403-4222 to preregister.
Senior American Idol
tickets will be on sale Feb.
27. On April 30, guests
will enjoy a delicious plated
dinner at Georgio Banquets
and be entertained
by talented singing seniors
competing to be Orland
Township’s next Senior
American Idol. All proceeds
benefit the Orland
Township Scholarship
Foundation.
Seniors will put on their
dancing shoes for the Motown
Dinner Dance from
5-10 p.m. March 5. After
enjoying a delicious meal
from the Orland Chateau,
seniors will get their
groove on, dancing to all
their Motown favorites,
including hits by James
Brown, Al Green, Smoky
Robinson, Aretha Franklin,
Diana Ross and others.
Tickets are on sale now at
Orland Township, 14807
S. Ravinia Ave. in Orland
Park.
During the month of
May, Orland Township
celebrates Older American’s
Month with a chockfull
of exciting events.
Each day, a township service
or something new is
highlighted to benefit the
lives of our seniors.
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, which
offers 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,” said Supervisor
Paul O’Grady.
“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.
Orland Township is located
at 14807 S. Ravinia
Ave. in Orland Park. For
more information, call
(708) 403-4222 or visit or
landtownship.org. To stay
up to date with what’s happening
at the Township,
follow Supervisor Paul
O’Grady on Facebook
at facebook.com/Orland
TownshipIL.
Submitted by Orland Township,
14807 S. Ravinia Ave.
in Orland Park. For more
information, call (708) 403-
4222 or visit orlandtownship.
org.
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Supervisor
CINDY MURRAY
Clerk
ANTONIO RUBINO
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PATRICK FELDNER
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JOHN LYNCH
Trustee
RICH KELLY
Assessor
BRIAN YOUNKER
Highway
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Providing Quality Services &
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14807 Ravinia Avenue
Orland Park, IL60462
(708) 403-4222
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someone dies while their
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the terms of their policy).
Get your premiums back
If ones policy is still
in force at the end of the
level-term period, their
premiums will be returned
tax-free. One may use
their returned premium
however they wish, such
as to pay for college or a
child’s wedding, to supplement
retirement income, to
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vacation home or to fund
or start a business.
• Take Cathy’s situation,
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Even if one’s health
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they can get a permanent
policy that we offer at the
time of converting, without
a medical exam if one
doesn’t increase the death
benefit. Further, before
the end of one’s term can
elect to have the premium
amount paid toward the
new policy.
What happens if I die
before the level-premium
period ends?
One’s beneficiary will
receive the policy’s death
benefit (tax-free), minus
any outstanding loans plus
loan interest, subject to the
terms of the policy. The
premiums paid will not be
returned.
Certain restrictions apply
and one should refer
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to their Country Financial
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This is not a statement of
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Tinley Court Catered
Senior Living is all
No one should be alone
in caring for their senioraged
loved one. It literally
takes a village.
At Tinley Court Catered
Senior Living in Tinley
Park, we offer many support
resources so that you
or your loved one only has
to make the transition once
in your/their golden years.
Many of our residents are
long-term residents; some
have been here 12 years
and nine years even with
us through hospice care,
considering Tinley Court
as their home.
Our exceptional team
of caregivers offer personalized
care plans recognizing
that each individual
is not a cookie
cutter circumstance. We
have the resources to offer
our residents, such
as a primary care doctor,
nurse practitioner, therapy
group, podiatrist, dentist,
audiologist and so much
more IF (not when) a need
should arise. Our residents
are not required to
utilize these, but it’s the
convenience of knowing
these options are available
to them and it gives their
family members a peace
of mind knowing that their
loved one’s needs are being
met.
Throughout the years,
Tinley Court has refined
our services to our seniors
so they can be their best
selves. Our mission is to
give our residents a loving,
safe and caring environment
in a warm and homey
setting. If you’re looking
about family
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Court we feel we excel in
such areas as care, detail to
activities provided, cleanliness,
respect toward the
people that make up our
community and looking
out for the well-being of
each of our residents.
Not to mention the exceptional
financial aspect
of it, we are the best deal
in town. We are a private
pay establishment working
with a group that can help
through the process of obtaining
financial aid if you
are a veteran or surviving
spouse of a veteran.
In addition to providing
a permanent living environment,
we also offer respite
stay at Tinley Court,
so if you or your loved one
is in need of exceptional
care for only a short term
period we can help with
that as well. We believe
in offering as much as
possible for the best deal
as possible. So for one
monthly fee we offer not
only the living space, but
three meals a day in a dining
room setting, all your
utilities (except for phone/
cable services), weekly
housekeeping, daily activities
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our residents.
Whether for a short term
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Call today to schedule a
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Submitted by Tinley Court
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Park. For more information
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call (708) 532-7800, or visit
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Palos Health Cardiovascular Institute
offers specialized quality heart care
Heart disease is the No.
1 killer in he world, and
stroke ranks second. Even
when they don’t result in
death, they can cause disability
and diminish quality
of life. Palos Health
is committed to caring
for those with heart and
vascular problems in the
southwest suburbs by
providing quality care in
a community hospital setting.
The recently opened
Cardiovascular Institute,
led by cardiologist Thomas
J. Quinn, MD, strives
to help detect, treat and
prevent cardiovascular
disease.
“The Palos Health Cardiovascular
Institute was
Christine’s Satisfied Clients . . .
begun in order to expand
cardiovascular services
at Palos, from diagnostic
and screening through the
entire spectrum of therapeutic
services,” Quinn
explained. “In addition to
acute care, Palos provides
post-acute care services,
including cardiac rehab.”
Palos also offers less
invasive alternatives to
surgery, including TAVR,
a less invasive aortic valve
replacement and LAAC
implants for atrial fibrillation,
allowing certain
patients to come off blood
thinners.
“When it comes to cardiac
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and receiving care in a
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“We found Christine to be quite professional when handling the sale of our
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– Chris and Mark, Tinley Park, IL.
community setting makes
it easier for physicians to
develop a strong relationship
with their patients,”
Your Transitional Living and Senior Real Estate Specialist
TESTIMONIALS
Quinn said. “We get to
know the patient and can
develop a care plan tailored
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Patients should seek
care from an experienced
and integrated cardiac
team that can guide
them through appropriate
screening and diagnostic
studies. The ability
to diagnose a cardiac
problem and follow the
patient through their posttreatment
regimen is also
crucial to a successful outcome.
Quinn recommends
everyone define their individual
risk score for
coronary artery disease
(ASCVD) and ASCVDrelated
events and suggests
using an online app,
such as the ASCVD Risk
Estimator Plus.
If one’s score is intermediate
or high-risk, he
suggests further noninvasive
testing, such as calcium
scoring, CT coronary
angiography, ultrasound
screening, stress testing
and a full lipid blood test.
These can help determine
whether further lifestyle
modifications and
medications should be
implemented to maintain
good heart health.
Submitted by Palos Health
Cardiovascular Institute,
12255 S. 80th Ave. in Palos
Heights. For more information,
call (708) 923-4200
visit paloshealth.com.
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more information, call (815)
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Mill Pond Dental Group offers full array of services
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 bachelor’s degree in
biology, Northwestern University
for a master’s 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. Boardcertified
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 that 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
and bone 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 customize a plan
that fits your needs and budget,”
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 personalized
treatment plan for you.”
The staff at Mill Pond Dental
Group also help 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 you leave the office.”
Young said communication is
also essential. Patients can text
directly with Young and his staff.
He is also regularly available by
email or phone.
“I make myself available to
talk on the phone with patients
directly,” Young said. “Personalized
care is huge.”
Mill Pond Dental group is currently
accepting new patients.
Take advantage of their $79 new
patient special and their free implant
denture consultation this
fall. Senior discounts are also
available.
Submitted by Mill Pond Dental
Group, 18700 Wolf Road Suite 200
in Mokena. For more information,
call (708) 722-1600, or visit mill
ponddentalgroup.com.
Enjoy the convenience of a Dental Office in your neighborhood.
Open Evenings & Saturdays!
“Dr. Young is the
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New audiologist joins South Suburban
Hearing Health Center in Homer Glen
Clinical audiologist
newest addition to
South Suburban
Hearing Health
Centers
South Suburban Hearing
Health Centers is pleased
to announce that Terry
Corso-O’Boyle, Au.D.,
CCC-A has joined the
practice and will be seeing
patients at its Homer
Glen location located at
14316 S. Will-Cook Road
in Homer Glen.
“I am very excited
to welcome Dr. Corso-
O’Boyle to our practice,”
said Jonathan L. Wright,
ACA, BC-HIS. “She provides
a great blend of
top- notch clinical education
and knowledge with
a strong passion for providing
community-based
care. I also expect that she
remains an active member
of the community and that
will be evident over the
course of the months and
years to come.”
Corso-O’Boyle is a licensed
audiologist. She
graduated from Wayne
State University in Detroit
with a master’s degree in
audiology. Corso-O’Boyle
received her doctorate in
audiology from Arizona
School of Health Sciences
in Mesa, Arizona. She has
been awarded the ASHA
Certificate of Clinical
Competency in Audiology,
and is a member of
the American Academy
of Audiology, American
Speech-Language Hearing
Association and Illinois
Academy of Audiology.
Corso-O’Boyle is joining
South Suburban
Hearing after practicing
with Rush Copley Medical
Group for the past 21
years. She enjoys working
with people and helping
them hear better. She is
the first woman president
of the Lemont Lions Club
and an active member of
the community.
South Suburban Hearing
Health Centers are hearing
healthcare facilities
in Homer Glen, Mokena,
Burr Ridge and Crestwood.
For more information
on the practice or to schedule
an appointment with
Dr. Terry Corso-O’Boyle,
please call (708) 966-4724.
Submitted by South Suburban
Hearing Health Centers,
14316 S. Will-Cook Road in
Homer Glen. For more information,
call (708) 966-4724,
or visitsouthsuburban
hearing.com.
Better Hearing, Better Relationships
Hearing loss can take atoll on relationships, often leading to
social isolation 1 . People who treat their hearing loss maintain
connections better and live fuller,happier lives 1 .
Join us in welcoming the newest member of our
team, Dr.Terry Corso-OBoyle,AuD,CCC-A.
March 9 th -13 th &March 23 rd -27 th
Call (708) 968-3370 TODAY to schedule your FREE hearing consultation!
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Compassionate and convenient senior care at Evergreen Senior Living
Evergreen Senior Living
in Orland Park is an active
community filled with
residents and staff who
love life and live each day
to the fullest. It’s a special
place where independence
is encouraged, dignity is
maintained, and seniors
are loved and appreciated.
With person-centered
programs and purposeful
campus designs for both
assisted living and memory
care, we offer local seniors
and their families the
opportunity to experience
daily joy and peace.
Evergreen Place Assisted
Living
Evergreen Place Assisted
Living in Orland
Park offers an unmatched
experience for seniors
who desire to live freely
and comfortably, knowing
that customized care is always
available if needed.
With assisted living, loved
ones can enjoy countless
benefits, including private
apartments, 24-hour individual
support as requested,
routine medication
management, and more.
Our trained staff is flexible
to meet a variety of
needs and preferences and
always strives to exceed
senior and family expectations.
There is never a shortage
of things to do at Evergreen
Place. We keep our
residents healthy, active
and socially engaged. Seniors
can visit with family
and friends in our spacious
common areas, work out
in our Senior Flex fitness
center, watch a movie in
the Critic’s Reel Theater,
or enjoy a chef-prepared
meal at one of our first-rate
dining destinations. Life is
good at Evergreen Place.
The Legacy: Memory
Support
The Legacy: Memory
Support at Evergreen Senior
Living offers a warm
and safe environment for
seniors experiencing dementia,
Alzheimer’s, and
other types of memory
loss. Our memory support
staff is prepared to meet
the physical, social, and
emotional needs of seniors
and families. Residents
receive compassionate 24-
hour care, nutritious restaurant-style
meals, medication
management and
more. Additionally, seniors
can engage with programs
that stimulate the mind and
body and encourage social
interaction. We ensure that
the transition to Legacy
living is smooth, and that
seniors are living each day
as independently and joyfully
as possible.
At The Legacy, we understand
the challenges
family caregivers face
each day. That’s why
we’ve adopted a unique
philosophy called Life
Unrehearsed that fosters
senior joy, peace and independence.
This compassionate
approach focuses
on meeting each senior in
the moment with personalized
care. Legacy Living
allows you to fulfill your
promise to care for your
loved one.
Valuable Information for
Current Caregivers
We understand the extensive
financial planning
required when it comes to
moving a loved one into an
assisted living or memory
care community. We are
happy to work with you
to help you decide on the
right plan of action for
your senior. At Evergreen
Senior Living, you do not
have to buy in to our community.
Instead, we simply
charge a small reservation
fee. Once your loved one
moves in, this will be applied
to the first month’s
rent. Month-to-month contracts
are also offered for
the sake of resident and
family comfort and convenience.
Evergreen Senior Living
in Orland Park is a vibrant
community where seniors
can live each day to the
fullest and find comfort
in close by care. You can
contact Evergreen Senior
Living by calling (708)
479-1082 or visit our campus
at 10820 183rd St. in
Orland Park. Learn more
or schedule a tour online
at EvergreenSLC.com/OrlandPark.
Submitted by Evergreen
Senior Living, 10820 183rd
St. in Orland Park. For more
information, call (708) 479-
1082, or visit evergreenslc.
com/orlandpark.
Warm.
Comfortable.
Caring.
Experience assisted living with joy and ease at
Evergreen Place, where independence thrives, and
compassionate care is always close by.
Our cozy campus offers assisted living at its finest,
with plenty of social and physical activities to keep
your loved one vibrant and flourishing.
Learn more about our friendly community by
giving us a call or visiting us online.
www.EvergreenSLC.com/OrlandPark
(708) 479-1082 • 10820 183rd Street • Orland Park, IL
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Victorian Village ranks among
the best nursing homes in Illinois
Victorian Village Health &
Wellness Center, a skilled nursing
care community in Homer
Glen, received the highest performing
ratings of Best Nursing
Home with a Short-Term Stay
and Best Nursing Home Overall
from U.S. News & World Report
in its 2018-2019 overall ratings.
U.S. News & World Report
measured 733 nursing homes in
Illinois, and Victorian Village
Health & Wellness Center was
one of only 44 communities to
receive the highest performing
ratings in both categories. They
were named in the Top 6 percent
of nursing homes in Illinois.
The small-house style of care
offers unique care in an environment
that is designed to look and
feel like home. Specially-trained
staff assist residents, whether
they are there for short-term,
post-acute rehabilitation stays,
or are part of the long-term
skilled care community.
“We are honored to be named
to a list like this,” Sandra Visser,
Senior Director of Admissions
and Social Services at Victorian
Village Health & Wellness Center,
said. “We see positive results
from our small-house style of
care, and we’re proud to offer
this unique senior living option.”
In the long-term skilled nursing
care small house, there are
only 10 residents per house, with
universal care partners who are
able to deliver personalized care.
Residents enjoy private rooms, an
open kitchen and dining room, and
plenty of common areas, both inside
and outside, for visits.
The layout is similar in the
sub-acute rehabilitation small
house. There are 30 residents
spread out over two floors. After
an illness, injury or surgery, patients
are often discharged from
the hospital to Victorian Village
for physical, occupational and
speech therapies. These patients
receive therapy in a building designed
to look like home. The
short hallways and home-like
setting offer realistic opportunities
for patients to practice tasks
and activities they will be doing
once they are home.
“We receive a lot of great
feedback from people who have
gone through our rehab program,”
Visser said. “This really
is an ideal environment to get
better after a hospital stay.”
Submitted by Victorian Village
Health & Wellness Center, 12600 W.
Renaissance Circle in Homer Glen.
For more information, call (708)
301-0800 or email vv@provlife.
com.
TheraCORE offers vestibular rehabilitation therapy
Do you or a family member
experience dizziness, vertigo,
unsteadiness on your feet, or loss
of balance?
Physical therapy can help. A
specialty area of physical therapy
known as vestibular rehabilitation
therapy could be just what
you are missing to help with any
of the above listed problems or
related conditions.
Vestibular rehabilitation therapy
involves a comprehensive
examination by a licensed physical
therapist with special training
followed by exercises and maneuvers
to address any deficits
found in the examination. Similar
to how conventional physical
therapy involves stretching and
strengthening to address your
mobility restrictions, VRT addresses
weaknesses and disturbances
in your vestibular system.
What is your vestibular system?
It is comprised of your
inner ear and is one of three
components in addition to your
vision and feet sensors that help
maintain your balance. A weakness
or disturbance in your vestibular
system can come from
a variety of causes including
concussion, advancing age, ear
infections and other diseases.
This can cause you to have headaches,
visual disturbances, dizziness
and loss of balance, all
which increase your fall risk.
Your physical therapist will
work to determine the cause of
your dizziness and develop an
individualized plan of care to
address that cause. Depending
on what it is, some issues can be
fixed in as little as two to three
visits. Dizziness can be very debilitating,
and with a potential
simple fix available, there is no
reason to continue to limit your
independence. The vestibular
system also follows the “if you
don’t use it, you lose it” principle
very similar to muscle weakness.
You need to challenge and
activate your vestibular system
regularly to keep it functioning.
This is yet another reason to not
let dizziness last before seeking
help.
If you feel you, a friend, or a
family member can benefit from
vestibular rehab, please come
see us at our Lockport or Burr
Ridge facility. Visit theracorept.
com or call (815) 838-5070 to
get scheduled today.
Submitted by TheraCORE Physical
Therapy, 16622 W. 159th St. Suite
503 in Lockport. For more information,
call (815) 838-5070, or visit
theracorept.com.
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Choose a comprehensive primary care practice with many services
Choosing a primary care
practice may be one of the
most important decisions
you can make in your life.
Without good health, does
much else matter?
So, what are the key
things to look for in a primary
care practice? Experience
should probably
top your list when making
that decision. As family
practice specialist Dr. Susan
Rife puts it, “Being in
practice for 28 years helps
me use my experience to
give my patients the best
care possible.” This January,
Dr. Kimberly McKinnon,
who is boarded in
both family medicine and
lifestyle medicine, has
joined the practice, bringing
her 10 years of experience
to the team.
Selecting convenient location
and hours is also a
good idea. With our busy
schedules these days, convenience
becomes very
important for us and our
families. At Rife and Associates
Family Medicine,
located at 10755 W. 163rd
Place in Orland Park, same
day appointments are welcome,
and with convenient
hours such as Saturdays
and evenings until 6 p.m.,
they are there when you
need them.
“There is certainly a
place for urgent care clinics
in our society,” Rife said.
“But seeing a different provider
each time a medical
issue comes up is not the
path to better health.”
The convenience of
Family Medicine itself is
also important to consider.
Family Medicine specialists
take care of all ages
and genders, from infants
to the elderly. It’s important
to note that internists
don’t see children, and
pediatricians don’t see
adults, so a Family Medicine
provider can take care
of you, regardless of your
age!
Family Medicine providers
also perform many
procedures in the office,
like Pap smears, mole removals
and joint injections
that many people seek
from other specialty offices
outside of primary care.
Managing chronic conditions
like diabetes, high
blood pressure and back
pain are also handled right
in a family practice office.
Rife and Associates has
recently launched “Weight
No More” Medical Weight
Management as part of
the practice. According to
Rife, “We work with our
weight maintenance patients
as we would with
any of our family medicine
patients, from a sciencebased
medical perspective,
not from the latest diet or
exercise fads.”
She adds that “one of
biggest advantages of seeing
a medical professional
for weight loss is that we
can help you cut through
the clutter and confusion
of fad diets that seem to
pop up every day.”
There are other distinct
differences to a medical
weight loss program, too.
Only a medical professional
can design a plan for
you that includes medication
and prepare and clear
you for weight loss surgery,
should you and your provider
decide that surgery
would be the best option.
“There have been vast
improvements in safety
and efficacy in the past few
years in both weight loss
medications and surgical
techniques,” she added.
New patients with Rife
also get an initial physical
as part of the first visit to
help your medical provider
understand your specific
needs.
The medically based
Weight No More approach
can include medications
and includes advice and
counseling on diet and exercise
behaviors. In some
cases, surgery might even
become the best option.
However, studies have
shown that a reduction
of just 10 percent of your
weight can have a major
impact on your health.
For more information on
Rife Family Medicine or
Weight No More, visit our
website at RifeFamilyMed.
com or WeightNoMore
OrlandPark.com. You can
also call to make an appointment
at (708) 873-1187.
Submitted by Rife and Associates
Family Medicine,
10755 W. 163rd Place in
Orland Park. For more information,
call (708) 873-1187,
or visit RifeFamilyMed.com
or WeightNoMoreOrland
Park.com.
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Benefits of moving to a senior living community sooner rather than later
Being a senior isn’t what
it used to be. Advances in
medical treatments are
helping seniors live active
and healthier lives longer
than the generations before
them. Additionally,
retirees are more mindful
of taking steps to make
healthier lifestyle choices,
such as eating better and
exercising regularly to
help them stay strong and
healthy.
While many seniors
still intend to live in their
homes as long as possible,
many more are electing to
move and enjoy their senior
years in a communitybased
setting that allows
them easy access to everything
they need to continue
to stay active, social and
cognitively sharp long into
retirement.
Here are five benefits of
moving to a senior living
community sooner, rather
than later:
• No yard work or home
maintenance. Many retirees
simply don’t want the
responsibility of keeping
up with a large home. Yard
work and other maintenance
projects can be a
burden, taking up time
and money. When seniors
choose to live a maintenance-free
lifestyle, they
are free to devote more
time to the activities and
hobbies they love.
• There’s always something
to do. Staying active
and trying new things is essential
to healthy aging. It
can also help reduce your
risk for cognitive decline
and the development of
certain types of dementia,
including Alzheimer’s disease.
From wellness programs
and social events,
to recreational and leisure
activities, at a senior living
community, you’re never
without something to do or
something new to try.
• It’s easy to meet new
people. Regular socializing
is another key aspect
of healthy aging. In fact,
studies show that seniors
who partake in regular social
engagements are less
likely to develop feelings
of depression, anxiety,
stress and isolation as they
age. Senior living communities
make it easy for seniors
to make new friends
and develop new relationships.
Shared common areas,
regular social events,
on-site activities, and
community dining means
you’re never far from others
who share your interests.
• No need to cook—unless
you want to. Love to
eat but hate the process
of cooking and cleaning?
Senior living communities
offer delicious, home-style
dining options that ensure
residents eat well, without
the hassle. Still like
to cook occasionally? Not
a problem. Independent
living garden homes and
apartments include full
kitchens, so you can prepare
what you like, when
you like.
• You have peace of
mind for the future. No
matter what steps you take
to stay healthy as you age,
there may come a time
when you require more
assistance with tasks you
once did on your own.
Moving to a senior living
community while you’re
still active and healthy can
give you peace of mind
that you’ll have access to
the assistance you need,
should you ever need it in
the future.
Every senior wants to
stay active, healthy and
independent as they age.
At Franciscan Village in
Lemont and Marian Village
in Homer Glen, we
provide the programs,
amenities and services seniors
need to achieve the
retirement lifestyle of your
dreams. To learn more
about Franciscan Village
or Marian Village, visit
franciscanministries.org.
Submitted by Franciscan
Ministries. For more information,
call (800) 524-6126,
or visit franciscanministries.
org.
FRANCISCAN VILLAGE
FRANCISCAN COMMUNITIES
Franciscan Ministries sponsored by the Franciscan Sisters of Chicago
630-243-3479
1270 Village Dr., Lemont, IL 60439
www.franciscanvillagelemont.org
You can explore new opportunities while enjoying the perks of your
maintenance-free garden home or independent living apartment.
Our associates take care of all your home improvements and
landscaping needs. You don’t have to do a thing.
Relax and enjoy your retirement!
MARIAN VILLAGE
FRANCISCAN COMMUNITIES
Franciscan Ministries sponsored by the Franciscan Sisters of Chicago
708-226-3786
15624 Marian Dr., Homer Glen, IL 60491
www.marianvillage.org
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important for safety and
avoiding fire traps, as well
as fully efficient dryer performance.
Joe Enzenberger,
owner of Dryer Vent
Wizard, opened his New
Lenox-based business in
2009.
Lint is the villain —
lint that has been allowed
to build up and linger too
long in the dryer exhaust
vent.
It is estimated by the
U.S. Consumer Product
Safety Commission and
the U.S. Fire Administration
that 15,500 fires associated
with clothes dryers
occur annually. These fires
account for an average of
20 deaths, 370 injuries and
more than $88 million in
property damage.
“Failure to clean the
dryer vent” was the leading
factor cited in U.S. Fire
Administration reports.
“It is something very
few people know about or
think about,” said Enzenberger,
whose company
specializes in dryer vent
cleaning, repair, alteration
and installation. “It is
the leading cause of dryer
fires.”
Lint accumulation also
can cause dryers to stop
working or to work inefficiently.
A dryer vent
clogged with lint can add
as much as $18 to $24 per
month to energy costs.
“Improper venting
causes problems, as well,”
he said. “The dryer exhaust
duct and connections
should be made of rigid
metal or semi-rigid metal
and secured with metal
heat-resistant tape rather
than duct tape. I often find
plastic or foil accordiontype
material, which can
easily trap lint and is more
susceptible to kinks and
crushing.”
Warning signs include:
• Clothes are taking more
than one cycle to dry, especially
jeans & towels.
• No lint visible on lint
screen.
• Dryer repeatedly stops
during a cycle.
• Clothes have moldy
smell after dry cycle.
• Clothes are very hot after
a dry cycle.
• The top of your dryer hot
to the touch while running.
• There’s excess lint left on
your clothing.
“This has been a consumer
education process,
but it’s hard to get the
word out,” Enzenberger
said. “Most don’t call until
they have a serious problem
with their dryer.”
He suggests people
treat clothes dryers as a
household item in need of
regular maintenance. Consumers
can protect dryer
performance and promote
safety by cleaning the lint
screen between each use,
ensuring the connection
between the dryer and
wall is made of compliant
material and remains
un-kinked, and having the
dryer exhaust duct cleaned
regularly. Dryer manufacturers
recommend inspection
and cleaning at least
annually.
Now is the perfect time
to have an inspection and
cleaning of clothes dryers
and dryer vent systems.
Another important tip:
Never let your clothes dryer
run when you are out of
the house or asleep.
For more information,
visit dryerventwizard.com
or call (815) 215-2090.
Submitted by Dryer Vent Wizard.
For more information,
call (815) 215-2090, or visit
dryerventwizard.com.
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Seek useful information
from a trusted family
law group source
We’re getting older, but
we still have options.
A certain football halftime
show featured a celebrity
who is also an athlete
and an entertainer. The celebrity
is 50 years old, but
she demonstrates her seemingly
ageless body and remarkable
skills. Of course,
we would need to make
physical training a full-time
job to even come close to
her much-talked about performance,
and that’s not
going to happen! We ordinary
people will age.
Sure, we’re getting
older, but we still have options.
What do we expect
to change this year? Do we
want to know how to improve
our quality of life?
Aging is a loss of function,
the function of our
bodies, the function of our
brains and the function of
our emotional reasoning.
But we can fight for improved
function of body
and brain through proper
nutrition and exercise. And
when we think of exercise,
let’s think of exercising
our brains every day.
Even if we have never
thought of exercising our
emotional reasoning, life
has a way of reminding
us: we have suddenly had
a loss due to divorce, illness
or financial collapse.
When we consider the depression
we risk in our twilight
age, we are motivated
to seek useful information
from trusted sources, such
as Gwendolyn J. Sterk and
the Family Law Group
P.C. to help us scrub off
the burdens of age (emotional
pain, financial illness,
divorce disaster).
Aging is natural, but we
don’t need to surrender!
In her book “Aging Backwards,”
Miranda Esmond
wrote: “If the gardener
tends to her garden, diligently
watering her plants
and ensuring they get the
right amount of sun, nutrients
and water, her plants
will flourish and grow.
If, however, she neglects
her garden, it will soon
become overgrown with
weeds, and, without nutrition
or water, the plants
will die. Both of these outcomes
are equally ‘natural.’”
The good news is that
if we seek help from our
trusted resources, we will
improve our quality of life.
Our bodies and brains can
heal and get stronger. We
can bring out much more
of our physical and cognitive
abilities and avoid becoming
old and helpless.
With increased awareness
of our physical and mental
needs comes control. From
control, we get order, reason,
comfort, peace.
To schedule a free, noobligation
consultation with
one of Sterk Family Law
Group’s Family Law or Estate
Planning attorneys, call
(815) 600-8950 or visit sterk
familylaw.com.
Submitted by Sterk Family
Law Group, 11508 183rd
Place in Orland Park. For
more information, call (815)
600-8950 or visit sterk
familylaw.com.
To protect yourself and your loved one.
Having a plan in place ensures you are in control and all of your
concerns are addressed.
To save yourself and your loved ones time and
money.
The costs of Estate Planning pale in comparison to the potential
attorneys’ fees and costs associated with probate.
To make your wishes known and leave guidance on
your affairs.
Designate a guardian for your children and spell out exactly what
you want.
To plan for the unexpected.
Estate Planning is not just about dying; having a plan in place in case
is necessary if you are temporarily or permanently incapacitated &
can’t take care of yourself.
To give yourself piece of mind.
Knowing that your Estate Plan is complete is a huge weight off your
shoulders. You can rest assured your loved ones will be best cared
for based on your wishes.
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Will County Coroner’s Office
candidate has needed experience
A man carrying four
badges on his shirt is willing
to trade them all in
for one powerful badge:
the gold badge of the Will
County Coroner. Bolingbrook
Police Sergeant
Sean Talbot has been
serving Will County as a
first responder for nearly
30 years. He hopes that
his lifetime of career preparedness
will earn the
votes of Will County voters
on March 17.
Democrat candidate
Sean P. Talbot, 53, has
spent the last 29 years
of his life wearing many
hats, serving Will County
as a first responder on
many different levels. He
is currently a sergeant at
the Bolingbrook Police
Department. He began his
law enforcement career at
Shorewood Police Department
in 1990. Police work
was not enough for him,
so Talbot began his volunteer
firefighter career as a
Troy fireman/EMT, then
moved to Plainfield and
became a Plainfield fireman.
The growth of Will
County caused these departments
to hire part-time
employees and eventually
full-time firefighters. Talbot
continued to work as
a part-time Plainfield fireman
and is currently employed
as a part-time Troy
firefighter/EMT.
Talbot has spent the past
30 years as a volunteer
and part-time firefighter/
EMT, holding the rank of
lieutenant in Will County.
He is a state-certified fire/
arson investigator through
the University of Illinois
Fire Service Institute and a
member of the Division 15
Fire/Arson Investigations
Task Force.
Like all police officers,
Talbot began his career
in the patrol division. He
eventually was assigned
to the Investigations Division
where he became lead
homicide certified. He also
became a special investigator
with the Will/Grundy
County Major Crimes
Task Force. This is a position
every area detective
strives to be selected
to be a part of. Talbot has
also held the title of crime
scene investigator, attending
Northwestern University
Center for Public
Safety Crime Scene Investigations
I, II, and III. Talbot
also held the position
of SWAT and sniper team
leader for Bolingbrook Police
Department.
As an investigator, Talbot
was one of the first investigators
to successfully
obtain charges against
drug dealers on two drug
induced homicide cases
in Will County. Talbot
said the heroin epidemic
continues to plague Will
County, and his firsthand
knowledge in handling
these cases will assist him
in his new role as the Will
County Coroner.
The Joliet Catholic
Academy and Purdue University
graduate believes
his lifetime experience
has more than prepared
him for his next journey as
serving the county as the
coroner. He’s played a part
in investigating more than
1,000 deaths throughout
his career.
Until recently, Talbot allowed
time to be employed
part-time by the Will
County Coroner’s office
for 18 years as a deputy
coroner. This part-time job
furthered his career into
the studies of death investigations.
The Will/Grundy
County Major Crimes
Task force sent Talbot as a
representative of the Coroner’s
Office to the University
of Tennessee’s forensic
anthropology outdoor
recovery course, commonly
referred to as “the body
farm.” At this week-long
training, Talbot learned the
extensive research behind
body decomposition and
many causes of deaths.
Talbot and Detectives
from all over the United
States spent the week recovering
bodies from the
surface, as well as a full
exhumation, studying the
many different levels of
decomposition, as well as
trauma and possible causes
of deaths. They gained a
better understanding of the
decomposition process,
developed techniques for
extracting information on
timing and circumstances
surrounding the death of
the human remains they
recovered from the burial
sites. Talbot also learned
the proper ways to document
the recoveries in
preparation for criminal or
civil litigation. Talbot described
this experience as
both eye opening and life
changing, a “once in a lifetime
experience.”
If elected, Talbot has
plans to bring the Coroner’s
Office into the 21st
century. This would include
technology updates,
training updates, physical
plant updates and expanding
the office to better
cover the east side of the
county. He also aspires to
hire more coroner’s deputies,
which would reduce
response times for families
and law enforcement,
and adding a facility for
holding decedents in the
east side of Will County.
He strives to have full
transparency of all of the
coroner operations for
Will County residents. He
wants to successfully address
the opioid epidemic
and plans to reduce the
number of opioid deaths
in the county. He hopes
to achieve all of the above
mentioned with government
grant funding, so
as not to impact the Will
County residents financially.
Talbot stated his opponent
in the primary election,
Democratic candidate
Laurie Summers, has no
previous death investigation
experience. Summers
was hired by the Coroner’s
Office only in October,
2019, as a deputy chief
coroner, a position Talbot
declined. Talbot will face
Summers in the primary
election March 17. Talbot
encourages voters to
educate themselves on the
experience between he and
Summers before casting
their vote.
Submitted by Friends to Elect
Sean Talbot for Will County
Coroner. For more information,
visit seantalbotforcoroner.com..
Deuser
for State
Senate
August Deuser is the 2nd
Precinct Committeeman in
Frankfort Township and is
running for State Senate in
the 19th District on March
17. He is running as a
write-in candidate because
he was knocked off the
ballot by the bad guys. August
was a third-generation
police officer before he
went back to the University
of Illinois an earned his
teaching degree. He taught
special education students
for 25 years while earning
his master’s in educational
administration from
Lewis University. His wife
of 38 years and their two
sons also graduated from
Lewis University. Deuser
is pro-second amendment,
pro-life, pro-education and
pro-police. Visit his website
at deuser.us.
Paid for by Citizens for
August Deuser.
Submitted by Citizens for
August Deuser. For more
information, visit deuser.us.
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Join Phil & Amy
from Music & Travel
Multi-talented husband
and wife team Phil & Amy
are well known entertainers
throughout Chicagoland
and Illinois as masters
of music. They have been
performing popular hits,
including selections from
Broadway Shows and
movies, old familiar standards,
patriotic tunes, and
holiday favorites, depending
on the season. They are
often joined by their longtime
musical colleague
and violinist extraordinaire,
Jodi. More recently,
Phil & Amy’s singer/songwriter
daughter, Lucie, and
their guitarist son, Luke,
have made appearances
in their show. The talent
is getting passed on to the
next generation.
If this has whet your appetite
for some outstanding
entertainment, then
there are opportunities to
see them this year. You too
can catch a one- day lunch/
show motorcoach or have
the option of enjoying an
overnight package at the
famous Lodge and surroundings.
In addition to their musical
repertoire mastery,
this affable pair host theater
outings, day excursions,
and overnight motorcoach
tours whether it
be for two or 12 days. For
2020 they will take groups
to the Grand Canyon and
Southwest Canyonlands
in June. Later in June, St.
Christopher Tours visits
one of their favorite treasures,
Mackinac Island,
Michigan, The Mackinac
Bridge, bikes, horses and
carriages, famous fudge
and the historic Grand
Hotel. There’s also a great
three-day Bavarian geta-way
to Frankenmuth,
Michigan, in October that
includes Bronner’s the
World’s Largest Christmas
Wonderland. Looking
ahead to 2021, plans
are included for a trip to
Nashville and Memphis to
experience country music
on its home ground. St.
Christopher Travelers say
that having the hotel accommodations
at the Opryland
Resort were simply
put, “The best ever!” The
Grand Ole Opry and so
many historic sights create
an American experience
like none other.
If you don’t have time
for an overnight trip, there
are theater outings, historic
route trips and so much
more. Whatever sparks
your interest, you won’t
be disappointed. You’ll
feel like you are one. The
company of family, dear
friends, and new friends
and travelers continue to
make wonderful memories.
For further information
check out their ad and
visit their website at phil
namymusic.com.
Submitted by Colony Productions,
5348 Forest Trail in
Oak Forest. For more information,
visit philnamymusic.
com.
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High satisfaction at
Clarendale of Mokena
The new community on Wolf Road
just South of Route 30 has undergone
significant changes since its opening
in October of 2015. Building a name
and a reputation in the area, along
with accomplishments Best Assisted
Living for 2019 award through
senioradvisor.com (family ratings)
and Highest in Customer Satisfaction
in the Senior Living Industry
as part of Life Care Services Management
for the J.D. Power Award.
Offering independent, assisted living
and memory care, the intentionally
planned community giving residents
a chance for residential senior living
as a rental option. Condo-style apartments,
underground parking and a
pub reiterates the philosophy that
“Community living enriches life; it
doesn’t detract or limit you.” The
philosophy is consistent for those
needing care: Independence is promoted,
but additional support is offered
to allow more carefree living
and peace of mind with staffing and
nurses available around the clock.
Longevity and a long-term perspective
has differentiated Life
Care Services communities in their
dedication and passion to serving
seniors for 50 years. While Clarendale
of Mokena has seen new faces
— including recent changes of the
leadership team and Executive Director
Tricia Stoudt — many familiar
“founders” are still present, including
Jimmy Johns, “The Face of
Clarendale” as the Life Enrichment
Transportation Specialist, Marketing
Directors Bridget Fogarty and Kathryn
Dietrich, and residents like Marie
C. Marie have called Clarendale
of Mokena “home” for the last four
years, and have participated in more
than 300 round trips on Jimmy’s
green Clarendale bus.
“I moved in, and it didn’t take me
long to fall in love with the place,”
said Marie C., resident. “…The food
is very good. The people here are
wonderful. There’s always something
going on, there are things for
us to do, play cards and so forth.
You’re not lacking anything here. If
you are it’s your fault. I just love it.”
Residents like Marie C. have opportunities
for personal appointments
and off-site activities, such
as Starved Rock Boat Tour or local
restaurant outings.
The mission and signature programs
of Life Care Services incorporated
at Clarendale of Mokena
creates distinction among facilities
providing Assisted Living Memory
Care. At Clarendale of Mokena,
many residents stay through hospice
and end of life care in their private
apartment without transitioning to
cost and environment of skilled nursing.
Ken chose Clarendale for that
reason.
“I never realized how little I rested
and run-down I was from being her
caregiver,” he said. “But when [my
wife] came to Clarendale, I slept so
soundly knowing she was getting
the care she needed. I had put it off
knowing she wanted to live at home
with me, but the move was the best
thing for both of us.”
Clarendale of Mokena can be the
start of a new lease on life, for you
or someone you love. Care-free living
options and public events — including
educational lectures and
monthly support groups — are just
a few ways Clarendale of Mokena
supports seniors and families in the
south suburbs. For more information
on purposed living, a list of upcoming
calendar events, or employment
opportunities, please visit Clarendale
OfMokena.com or call (815) 464-
4418.
Submitted by Clarendale of Mokena,
21536 S. Wolf Road in Mokena. For
more information, call (815) 464-4418,
or visit clarendaleofmokena.com.
Here to help
with Medicare
Gary Gnade, owner of
Gnade Insurance Group,
makes it his main mission
to help people through
the Medicare process. He
knows how overwhelming
it is to receive so much
propaganda on Medicare
as people approach their
65th birthday. He also understands
how confusing it
is to try a chose what the
right plan is for each individual
person.
You qualify for Medicare if:
• You are turning 65 or are
65 and over;
• You are at any age with
renal disease;
• You are of any age with a
severe disability;
• You have been receiving
Social Security benefits
for at least 24 months.
There is an open enrollment
for Medicare Oct.
15-Dec. 7, 2021, where
you can join or switch to a
Medicare Advantage plan
or Part D drug plan; however,
if you are turning 65
you do not need to wait for
this time table.
While Gnade Insurance
Group has been in business
for more than 30 years,
Gnade has been doing
Healthcare and Medicare
supplements for 40 years.
He started with Medicare
during his years at Prudential,
saw how much guidance
people need through
the Medicare process and
knew he wanted to continue
helping customers navigate
the program when he
opened his own business.
Gnade, along with two
other employees — Wendy
Elmlund and Nicole
Pagano — keep up with
certifications in order to
advise about Medicare.
The Medicare AHIP Certification
must be taken
each year to continually
make informed decisions
on Medicare, including
plan options, marketing,
enrollment requirements
and FWA guidelines.
“It is overwhelming to
be approaching retirement
and not know what your
health insurance coverage
will be,” Gnade said.
“Unfortunately, consumers
are inundated with ads,
commercials and mailings,
which can lead someone
towards a Medicare plan
that may not be the best for
them. For something like
Medicare, it is very important
to use a broker like us
that can walk you through
the process.”
Submitted by Gnade Insurance
Group, 219 N. White St.
in Frankfort. For more information,
call (815) 464-8800,
or visit gnadeinsurance.com.
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Alvernia Manor Senior Living a hidden gem
Is mom living alone? Is
the family concerned of
her safety? Is she able to
reach out quickly for assistance,
should something
happen? Is there worry
if dad is taking his daily
medications as prescribed
and eating nutritional
meals? Is the hired home
care provider giving that
special aunt all the care,
attention and socialization
she needs and deserves?
Alvernia Manor Senior
Living is the “hidden gem”
that can ease a family’s
concerns. The mission of
this unique senior living
community is to provide
seniors a loving, safe and
caring home. Alvernia
Manor has a warm, homey
setting, its walls brimming
of compassion, fulfillment
and fun. Amenities include
three daily meals plus
snacks, staffed healthcare
services, 24-hour emergency
call system, housekeeping,
furnished private
rooms, and a calendar full
of activities and socialization.
In addition, there are
no annuities or endowment
fees. For over 45 years, the
School Sisters of St. Francis
of Christ the King and
their dedicated staff have
cared for seniors as their
own family with respect,
love and concern. Family
and friends refer Alvernia
Manor as their “hidden
gem”.
Alvernia Manor is located
on a hilltop in the
southwest suburb of Lemont.
With its beautiful
bluff location, the vivid
colors of the four seasons
are played out annually in
panoramic view. The Little
Bit of Heaven pavilion
is a favorite spot for residents
to take in the scenery
and enjoy the fresh
air. Residents also have
the opportunity to enjoy
several other secured patios
or common areas, relax
in the privacy of their
room or spend spiritual
time in the Chapel. Keeping
a resident’s body and
mind healthy and active
is the goal the Sisters and
staff strive for. Games, exercise,
movies, bingo, best
buddy visits, shopping
trips, entertainment and
other special outings like a
trip to Brookfield Zoo are
among the many activities
on Alvernia’s monthly activity
calendar – definitely
fun times enjoyed by all.
Alvernia Manor’s Wellness
Coordinators and
healthcare staff ensures
residents’ medications are
dispensed, vitals taken and
daily health monitored.
Fresh meals are prepared
daily and all housekeeping
needs attended to. All this
adds up to no more worries
for you.
In addition, adult day
services or short term stay
are other available options
for families. Loved ones
receive the care and recreation
they need in a safe,
loving environment while
caregivers go to work or
get a much needed break.
Whether for a few hours a
day or a longer period of
time, Alvernia Manor may
be exactly what one’s family
is looking for.
Come see all Alvernia
Manor Senior Living offers.
The care, charm and
beauty are undeniable.
Submitted by Alvernia Manor
Senior Living, 13950 Main
St. in Lemont. For more
information, call (630) 257-
7721, or visit alverniamanor.
org.
Five tips to help older adults become healthier
StatePoint Media
As we age, an increasing number
of us link our emotional and
physical well-being to our overall
health. After all, you can’t do
the things you enjoy if you aren’t
healthy.
With that in mind, Cigna and
its Medicare Advantage fitness
partner, the Silver&Fit Healthy
Aging and Exercise Program,
share these five tips to help older
adults get fitter and stronger and
be less stressed and happier:
1. Hit the gym. Exercise is a
proven way to help you get
fitter and stronger, improve
balance, lose weight, reduce
blood pressure, improve cardiovascular
health, manage
pain and even be more social.
Many gyms offer such options
as free weights, machines,
pools, classes, private instructors
and other amenities that
can inspire you to try new
photo by Statepoint media
things. Prefer working out with
others? Group classes can help
you discover a new exercise,
stick to a schedule and find exercise
buddies. If you’re new
to exercise, remember that
slow and steady is the way to
build good habits, avoid injury
and achieve health goals. It’s
always a good idea to consult
your doctor before starting any
new exercise program.
Can’t afford gym membership?
You may be surprised
to learn that many MA plans
offer exercise programs at top
fitness centers and YMCAs for
no extra cost. Check your plan
for details.
2. Nourish your body. For optimal
health, nourish your body
with healthy, energizing foods,
including fruits, vegetables,
grains, fish and healthy oils,
such as olive oil and sesame
oil. Limit pre-packaged, processed
foods. Set an achievable
goal. Try cutting out one
unhealthy food each month,
such as sugary soft drinks or
chips. Your body will love you
for it! Also, stay hydrated, especially
when exercising.
At the same time, eliminate
unhealthy habits, such as
smoking or drinking alcohol in
excess. With an MA plan, you
may be able to get help with
smoking cessation products or
alcohol counseling at no extra
cost.
3. Stress less. Stress can be toxic
and debilitating. Develop a
“PLAN” to deal with it. According
to Cigna’s Dr. Stuart
L. Lustig, this includes identifying
a Period of time to unwind,
a Location to de-stress,
an Activity to enjoy and the
Name of someone with whom
you can talk. Yoga, tai chi and
meditation may help you cope
with stress, as well as going
for walks, listening to music,
comedy or audio books -- or
even coloring. If you’re experiencing
extreme stress, talk to
your doctor. Remember, the
mind and body are connected,
and stress takes its toll on
physical health.
4. Get social. According to a
2018 Cigna survey, loneliness
in America has reached
epidemic levels. Nearly half
of Americans report sometimes
or always feeling alone
(46 percent) or left out (47
percent). Loneliness has been
shown to negatively impact
physical and mental health.
Alleviate loneliness by taking
one proactive step each week.
For example, call or get coffee
with friends or family, join
a club or volunteer. You can
also connect with other active
adults on social media. Check
out the inspirational health
and fitness posts on the @SilverandFit
Facebook page and
join in the conversations.
5. Practice gratitude. Happiness
comes with thankfulness.
Think about people and things
you feel grateful for, and start
a gratitude journal.
By doing your best to incorporate
these five tips into your
life, you’ll kick-start your
journey toward a healthier future.
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