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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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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. 

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Singh, MD. For more information, 

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Are STEM CELLS the Answer 

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If you suffer from ANY of the 

following symptoms YOU 

NEED TO ATTEND THIS EVENT: 

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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@ 

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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 


4222 or visit orlandtownship. 

org. 

ORLAND TOWNSHIP GOVERNMENT 

WORKING FOR YOU 

PAUL O’ GRADY 

Supervisor 

CINDY MURRAY 

Clerk 

ANTONIO RUBINO 

Trustee 

PATRICK FELDNER 

Trustee 

MARIA SANFILIPPO 

Trustee 

JOHN LYNCH 

Trustee 

RICH KELLY 

Assessor 

BRIAN YOUNKER 

Highway 

Commissioner 

Live Well •Feel Well •Age Well 

Providing Quality Services & 

Award-Winning Programs 

for Senior Citizens 55 years &older 

who reside in Orland Park, 

Orland Hills &Tinley Park 

Senior Transportation 

Social Opportunities 

Dinner Dances •Luncheons 

Trips •Drop-In Center 

Senior Dating •Movie Day 

Knitting Group •Senior Chorus… 

Wellness Programs 

Blood Pressure &Blood Sugar Checks 

Cholesterol Screenings 

Podiatry &Hearing Screenings 

Adult Immunizations, Pneumonia 

&Flu Shots… 

Classes 

Dance •Driver Safety •Technology 

Brain Training •Fitness…and so much more. 

Come Visit Us… 

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ORLAND TOWNSHIP 

14807 Ravinia Avenue 

Orland Park, IL60462 

(708) 403-4222 

www.orlandtownship.org



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No one should be alone 

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family members a peace 

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loved one’s needs are being 

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Throughout the years, 

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Not to mention the exceptional 

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In addition to providing 

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Palos Health Cardiovascular Institute 

offers specialized quality heart care 

Heart disease is the No. 

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stroke ranks second. Even 

when they don’t result in 

death, they can cause disability 

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of life. Palos Health 

is committed to caring 

for those with heart and 

vascular problems in the 

southwest suburbs by 

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The recently opened 

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prevent cardiovascular 

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“The Palos Health Cardiovascular 

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Christine’s Satisfied Clients . . . 

begun in order to expand 

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explained. “In addition to 

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post-acute care services, 

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Palos also offers less 

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community setting makes 

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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 

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them through appropriate 

screening and diagnostic 

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patient through their posttreatment 

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Quinn recommends 

everyone define their individual 

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If one’s score is intermediate 

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These can help determine 

whether further lifestyle 

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Submitted by Palos Health 

Cardiovascular Institute, 

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WHEN EVERY 

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Tinley Park’s Vein Care 

Institute is the better 

choice for varicose 

and spider veins 

When a bone breaks, 

patients automatically turn 

to an orthopedic surgeon, 

a specialist who has been 

intensely trained and educated 

to give bones and 

muscles the very best care 

possible. In that same way, 

when varicose and spider 

veins appear, the very best 

care is provided by a vascular 

surgeon. 

Unlike vein “centers” 

or “clinics”, where physicians 

receive a few hours 

of treatment training, a 

vascular/endovascular 

surgeon is board-certified 

and fellowship-trained, 

going through years of additional 

education to fully 

understand how veins and 

arteries work, how disease 

like venous insufficiency, 

which causes varicose 

veins, begins and evolves, 

and how to treat disease 

while protecting the rest 

of the vascular system and 

the patient’s overall health. 

In healthy veins, tiny 

valves inside them close 

between heart beats, to 

force the oxygen-depleted 

blood back to the heart. In 

spider and varicose veins, 

these valves don’t close 

and blood pools inside the 

vein. 

Spider veins can be very 

tiny and very few - or they 

can be quite visible, turning 

legs into a web of purple, 

blue or red lines. They 

can appear as thin lines, 

threads, tiny branches or 

webs, which give spider 

veins their name. Spider 

veins - which are small 

varicose veins - are usually 

painless, and they may be 

flat or just slightly raised 

above the skin. They occasionally 

itch or burn. 

In larger veins, enlarged 

and twisted varicose veins 

can be a serious health 

problem, leading to deep 

vein thrombosis, ulcers, 

stroke, possible amputation 

and a drastic decline 

in your quality of life. 

Women are more at risk 

for varicose veins than 

men, and if Mom or Dad 

had varicose veins, you 

will likely have them too. 

While the development 

of varicose veins may be 

slowed by quitting smoking 

and other tobacco 

products, achieving and 

maintaining a healthy 

weight and avoiding sitting 

or standing for prolonged 

periods, varicose 

veins cannot be prevented 

and they will not improve 

without medical treatment. 

The Vein Care Institute 

at Vascular Specialists 

provides the very best vein 

treatment in the southwest 

suburbs, in a spa-like setting 

fitted with the finest 

equipment available. With 

fellowship-trained, board 

certified vascular and endovascular 

surgeons Dr. 

Eugene Tanquilut and Dr. 

Sanjeev Pradhan leading 

the way, Vein Care Institute 

medical professionals 

are experts at treating not 

only varicose veins, but 

the entire vascular system. 

Your overall health is their 

priority. 

Vein Care Institute offers 

onsite ultrasound and 

the latest evidence-based 

spider and varicose vein 

treatments including: 

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Treatment 

Until March 31, Vein 

Care Institute in Tinley 

Park is offering free 

consultations. Call (815) 

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“Active Aging” to make 

an appointment for a free 

vein consultation. Dr. Tanquilut, 

Dr. Pradhan and all 

the medical professionals 

at Vein Care Institute will 

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questions. 

Submitted by Vein Care 

Institute, 8505 W. 183rd St. 

Suite A in Tinley Park. For 


824-4406.



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 

nicest dentist I’ve ever 

been to and I love his 

new, modern office! 

Never thought I’d say 

it, but now I actually 

look forward to seeing 

the dentist.” 

— Will M. 

FREE 

$ 

79 

Implant, Dentures, Partials 

Consultation 

Call for details. Offer expires in 4 weeks. 

Exam, X-Ray & Cleaning 

New patients only in the absence of periodontal disease. 

Offer expires in 4 weeks. 

Call Today! 

708.722.1600 

We offer in-house discount plans 

& Senior discounts 

18700 WOLF RD., STE 

200 (LOCATED ON 2ND FLOOR OF PLAZA) • MOKENA, IL 60448 

SAVE UP TO 

30-40% OFF 

YOUR DENTAL 

TREATMENT!



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! 

Hearing loss is treatable. The choice is YOURS. 

HEARING HEALTHCENTER 

HelpingPeople Hear Better 

HOMER GLEN 

14316S.Will-Cook Rd. 

BURR RIDGE 

1333 Burr Ridge Ste.200 

MOKENA 

20006WolfRd. 

www.SouthSuburbanHearing.com 

CRESTWOOD 

5553W127TH ST. 

SOURCES: 

1: National Center forHealth Statistics, Inter-University Consortium forPolitical and Social Research. (1989) National Health InterviewSurvey.United States Department of Health and Human Services. Doi: http://doi.org/10.3886/1CPSR09583.v1 

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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 


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



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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Dr. McKinnon is 

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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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as fully efficient dryer performance. 

Joe Enzenberger, 

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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: 

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run when you are out of 

the house or asleep. 

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or call (815) 215-2090. 

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Seek useful information 

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We’re getting older, but 

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A certain football halftime 

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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.



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.



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 


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.



THANK YOU FOR VOTING US BEST SENIOR LIVING 

FOR THREE YEARS IN A ROW!!! 

WHAT MAKES TINLEY COURT DIFFERENT THAN ALL THE REST? 

Tinley Court offers a Unique Lifestyle of Catered Senior Living 

All Residents monthly fees include: 

• 3 Chef Prepared meals served to you by 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 

SPRING 

SPECIAL 

1/2 OFF ENTRANCE 

FEE IF THE DEPOSIT 

PUT DOWN ON DAY OF 

TOURING. LIMITED TIME 

OFFER PLUS $200 OFF 

OF YOUR MONTHLY 

RENT FOR A 12 

MONTH PERIOD 

WHAT DOES “CATERED 

SENIOR LIVING” MEAN? 

It means we understand that each person 

has unique needs and wants. At Tinley 

Court those needs and wants will be met 

with dignity, respect and support. 

Tinley Court strives to nurture individuality with a sense of purpose in 

hopes of enriching one’s life. We offer a support system like no other senior 

community. Staffed 24 hours for the well-being and security of our residents. 

PET 

FRIENDLY 

2017 WINNER 

2018 

WINNER 

2019 

WINNER 

Most Affordable Senior Living on the Southwest Side!!! 

Call 708-532-7800 

TO SCHEDULE A PRIVATE TOUR 

16301 S Brementowne Rd.,Tinley Park, IL 60477 

www.tinleycourt.com 

Member of Tinley Park Chamber of Commerce Since 1994 

2019 WINNER

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