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• Discover great opportunities • Learn about retirement living choices • Financial planning • Health screenings • Consultations ...and much more

August 3, 2015 A Marketing Supplement To Sauk Valley Media

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Senior Showcase

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2015 Sterling Pavilion, Ltd. Senior Showcase Exhibitors SINCE 1974

Addus HomeCare 10 Reins St. Sterling, IL 61081 815-299-0300 www.addus.com Addus HomeCare provides a full range of services to help keep our loved ones in their homes.

Our programs consistently exceed the strict standards set by state and local social service agencies. We offer the professional help you need, when you need it!

Meal planning and preparation, housekeeping and laundry, companionship, personal care, transportation, and other activities of daily living are just a few of the services we provide.

Eligibility and cost differ from program to program. We can assist you in determining the programs for which you may qualify.

We provide free consultation to answer any questions you and your family members may have about home care needs.

Alzheimer’s Association – Rock River Branch 93 S. Hennepin Ave. Dixon, IL 61021 815-285-1100 www.alz.org/illinoiscentral Open since 1996, the Rock River Branch of the Alzheimer’s Association is proud to be the premier source of memory loss information, education, referral and support for families and professionals.

Our agency provides care consultation, safe return registration, family and professional caregiver education, resource library, support groups and a 24-hour helpline to the Lee, Whiteside, Ogle and Bureau county area.

Visit our office in Dixon; call 800-272-3900 to make an appointment for a care consultation or visit us online.

Avonlea Cottages of Dixon 503 Countryside Lane Dixon, IL 61021 815-288-6044 Avonlea Cottage of Dixon, Memory Care, provides 24-hour care by compassionate, dementia-trained licensed nurses and CNAs

for residents with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias, and is unique in providing a secure home-like environment for 16 residents.

The philosophy of the establishment is to provide dignity, respect, and promote quality of life and quality of care.

Ultimate flexibility in personal preferences for food, activities and personal needs. Personal assistants is individually tailored to meet each resident’s needs.

Contact: Alma Wood R.N., executive director/director of nursing at 815-288-6044 or 815-499-1682 to schedule a tour.

Bardier Team of RE/MAX Sauk Valley

Private One Bed Suites • 24 Hour Skilled Nursing Care

Brokers – Lee Bardier and Jill Ramirez Team Assistant – Bobbie Bardier 110 E. Lynn Blvd.

Sterling, IL 61081 815-716-3235 www.bardierteam.com Wherever you are in your life’s journey, The Bardier Team is here to help.

Thinking of downsizing? Wondering what your home would sell for? Let The Bardier Team prepare a CMA for you – no cost and no obligation!

Call broker Lee Bardier, ABR, at 815-7163604; broker Jill Ramirez, (hablo espanol) at 815-716-7379; or team assistant Bobbie Bardier, at 815-716-3235.

See all homes at www.BardierTeam.com.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois Rockford, IL 61107 815-639-7192 www.bcbsil.com Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois provides free educational and marketing programs throughout Illinois each year.

With so much confusion about Medicare and health insurance, our department continues to make a significant impact by helping consumers better understand their benefits, options and choices.

To learn more or receive a free quote, please feel free to call us at 815-639-7192 or visit www.bcbsil.com to see our calendar of events.

Let us be your stepping stone...

from hospital to home.

105 E. 23rd St., Sterling, IL • 626-4264 www.sterlingrehab.com

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Center For Sight & Hearing P.O. Box 5944 8038 Macintosh Lane Rockford, IL 61125 815-332-6800 Fax: 815-332-6810 www.centerforsighthearing.org The Center for Sight & Hearing serves individuals who have vision or hearing loss.

The main clinics for low vision and hearing are located in Rockford. The outreach Low Vision Clinics are located in Dixon, Freeport, Sycamore, and Crystal Lake. The Center For Sight & Hearing offers free vision rehabilitation services for seniors who reside in Northern Illinois within the 11-county territory.

Low vision and hearing products/devices can be purchased online through our Simple Solutions store.

CGH Chiropractic – Dr. Coyle Curtis Coyle, DC, CCEP 1809 N. Locust St. Sterling, IL 61081 815-622-1211 www.cghmc.com/chiropractic If you are experiencing neck, back, extremity pain, or headaches, relief may be just a phone call away. These symptoms often arise from poorly working or misaligned joints in the body.

Dr. Coyle uses gentle techniques to soothe the joints, muscles, nerves, restoring better

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Senior Showcase alignment and function to the source of your pain.

Dr. Coyle has been serving the Sauk Valley area with CGH for more than 13 years. His practice is located inside the CGH Locust Street Medical Center.

To schedule a consultation, please call 815622-1211. No referral is necessary.

CGH Home Nursing 3010 E. Lynn Blvd.

Sterling IL 61081 815-622-0836 Fax: 815- 622-9456 www.cghmc.com/home nursing There’s no place like home!

After a hospital stay, many patients find that returning home has a very positive effect on their attitude as well as their health.

Our fully licensed and certified caregivers know “there’s no place like home.” When people no longer need the full services of a hospital or skilled nursing unit, but require ongoing care, we are there.

Whether our patients need a registered nurse, therapist, speech pathologist or medical social worker, we will provide highly qualified and caring professionals.

CGH Medical Centers 815-625-4790 www.cghmc.com/clinics Each CGH Medical Center clinic is devoted to offering you and your family members

access to high-quality healthcare that is just around the corner from wher ever you live.

We have several locations in Sterling and Rock Falls, including CGH Medical Center Main Clinic, CGH Downtown Medical Center, CGH Locust Street Medical Center, CGH Lynn Boulevard Medical Center, CGH Ready Care Clinic, CGH Rock Falls Medical Center, CGH Vision Center, and CGH Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. There are also clinics available in Dixon, Milledgeville, Morrison, Mount Carroll, Polo, Prophetstown, Tampico and Walnut.

Depending on the clinic you choose, you can receive care for a wide range of conditions, including acute illnesses, diabetes, hypertension, pregnancy and geriatrics.

In addition, we also provide the following services: immunizations, cholesterol and glucose screenings, Pap smears, otolaryngology, neonatology and obstetrics, optometry and vision care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, bone density screenings and EKGs. Dedicated physicians can be found at every CGH family clinic, along with compassionate nursing teams and friendly, efficient support staff. Together, we are making sure healthier families and healthier communities are growing all around us.

Our Medical Center clinics are welcoming new patients and accepting all insurance plans.

For more information or an appointment, call 815-625-4790 or visit www.cghmc.com/ clinics to learn more.

CGH Wound Healing Center 1809 N. Locust St. Sterling, IL 61081 815-564-4002 www.cghmc.com/wound The CGH Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment Center offers advanced technologies and proven clinical protocols, providing the ideal treatment environment for people with difficult-to-heal wounds and sores. Each patient receives an individualized treatment plan designed to provide optimum healing outcomes.

CGH Inflatable Prostate CGH Main Clinic 101 E. Miller Road Sterling, IL 61081 815-625-4790 www.cghmc.com CGH Oncology and CGH Urology are hosting an Inflatable Prostate display, in conjunction with Sanofi Oncology, at this year’s Senior Showcase.

Prostate enlargement is one of the most common health problems faced by men over 40. One in seven men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime.

The CGH Urology department is dedicated to providing the highest standard of urologic care. The qualified staff in CGH Hematology/Oncology is here to serve your health care needs. For more information, please contact them at 815-625-4790.

We’re your rock ... when cancer rocks your world.

Deciding where to seek cancer treatment can be difficult and stressful.

That’s why at Northern Illinois Cancer Treatment Center we provide a caring and experienced medical team to assist in managing your treatment.

Our nationally accredited center also houses the latest treatments and technologies.

Situated conveniently between Dixon and Sterling on Illinois Route 2, NICTC has the technology to heal while our caring staff focuses on you and your specific needs and desires.

www.nicancer.com 815-284-11111

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Senior Showcase

Chartwell Staffing 229 First Ave., Ste. 2 Rock Falls, IL 61071 815-564-0977 www.chartwellstaff.com Chartwell Nursing Solutions (formerly Mercy Nursing Services) has provided home nursing, CNA and homemaker care for 30 years in Northern Illinois.

Nursing and CNA care is available for 2 to 24 hours as needed. Chartwell Nursing Solutions serves all ages and levels of need, from complex pediatric clients to companion care for the elderly.

With Critical Signals Technologies, Chartwell Nursing Solutions is a provider of emergency home response systems.

Chartwell Nursing Solutions: for you at home.

Comfort Keepers 4835 Manhattan Drive Rockford, IL 61108 815-229-9100 www.comfortkeepers.com Comfort Keepers caregivers travel to clients’ homes, providing care services and living assistance, allowing seniors and disabled individuals to live comfortably and independently.

We are a reassuring presence you can trust.

Our passion is to provide loving, experienced care and support when you can’t be there.

From nutritional meal preparation and help grooming to light housekeeping and companionship, Comfort Keepers helps make our cli-

ents’ lives brighter, safer, and more enjoyable.

Our Safety Choice Technology provides the peace of mind that comes with knowing help is always at hand, whether responding to an emergency or delivering helpful medication reminders.

Community State Bank With locations in Sterling, Rock Falls, Morrison and Dixon 815-625-4300, 815-625-1110, 815-772-4011, 815-284-8500 www.commstbk.com Actively supporting our community.

Locally owned and managed.

Dixon Rehabilitation and Health Care Center 800 Division St. Dixon, IL 61021 815-284-3393 Dixon Rehabilitation and Health Care Center is a 97-bed nursing facility and has served patients in the Dixon area since 1974.

We specialize in post-hospital and postsurgical rehabilitation including physical, occupational and speech therapies. Private rooms coupled with amenities and services offer optimum outcomes and a more enjoyable stay for post-surgical rehabilitation patients.

For more information, call us at 815-2843393 or visit us at dixonnursingandrehab.com.

Foot & Ankle Center

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Edward Jones Investments Mike Loos, financial advisor 4204 E. Lincolnway, Suite B Sterling, IL 61081 815-564-0336 www.edwardjones.com You’ve spent a lifetime preparing for retirement. Now what?

Chances are you have questions about retirement. Together we’ll find the answers.

Stop by our booth at the Senior Showcase to talk with Mike Loos about your financial future. Together, we can develop a strategy designed to help your finances meet your needs over the long haul.

Fancy-Free Holidays 24 W. 500 Maple Ave., Ste. 110 Naperville, IL 60540 800-421-3330 www.fancyfreeholidays.com Fancy-Free Holidays has enjoyed 26 years in business offering worldwide tours and cruises to its loyal travelers. We offer a wide variety of destinations and wonderful itineraries to our Midwestern travelers who have enjoyed seeing the world with Fancy-Free Holidays.

Among the benefits of traveling with FancyFree Holidays are: Complimentary pick-up/ return at the Rochelle Travel Plaza, fully escorted tours by professional tour directors and drivers, and Fancy-Free Holidays Travel Rewards to thank you for traveling with us.

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cruise offerings, please visit our website at www.fancyfreeholidays.com or call Elizabeth Killings, director of sales, at 800-4213330 for more information about our truly enjoyable tours and cruises.

Franklin Grove Living & Rehab/ The Meadows 502 N. State St. Franklin Grove, IL 61031 www.franklingrovelivingrehab.com

Freeport Home Medical Equipment 307 W. Main St. Freeport, IL 61032 www.freeporthomemedical.com Freeport Home Medical Equipment offers medical equipment such as walkers, oxygen, hospital beds, wheelchairs, and more.

We also provide safety solutions for every room in the home to allow patients to remain in their homes. We can evaluate your home and make recommendations for ramp systems, stair lifts, grab bars, ceiling lift systems, and remove bathtubs and install easy access showers.

We recognize that customer needs vary and our staff will work with you, a caregiver or family member, to ensure that you will understand what insurance will provide for you in addition to offering options for cash purchase or financing.

Finally, if there is something that you just aren’t sure of, ask. We’re here to help.

WAY CENTER

Retirement Living at its best!

815-626-1121 1801 Avenue G., Sterling “Marion and I are pleased with our decision to move to Parkway Center. We are very happy here; everyone is so nice.”

Dr. John Erickson, Resident

David Yeager, DPM Stephen Palmer, DPM

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APARTMENTS NOW AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE OCCUPENCY

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Gaffey Health Services Inc. 3408 E. 23rd St. Sterling, IL 61081 815-626-3467 Fax: 815-626-8755 www.gaffeyhealthservice.com Gaffey Home Nursing & Hospice Inc. and sister company Gaffey Health Services Inc. offer a wide variety of home health care services.

Gaffey’s services include: light housekeeping, personal care, skilled nursing, speech, occupational or physical therapy, and emergency home response systems.

Gaffey cares for Medicare, Medicaid, VA, and private pay patients. For nearly a quarter of a century, Gaffey has cared for the Sauk Valley.

Contact us at gaffeyb@hotmail.com.

Good Samaritan Society – Mount Carroll 1006 N. Lowden Road Mount Carroll, IL 61053 815-244-7715 www.good-sam.com/mtcarroll Founded in 1970, the Good Samaritan Society – Mount Carroll is a 72-bed, Medicare- and Medicaid-certified skilled nursing center offering physical, occupational and speech therapies, delicious food served in an open dining concept, and a variety of social and recreational activities.

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Senior Showcase Good Samaritan Society – Mount Carroll has received a 5-star rating from Nursing Home Compare based on ratings compiled by the federal Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services.

The mission of the Good Samaritan Society – Mount Carroll is to share God’s love in word and deed by providing shelter and supportive services to older persons and others in need, believing that, “In Christ’s love, everyone is someone.”

Good Samaritan Society/ Prophets Riverview 310 Mosher Drive Prophetstown, IL 61277 815-537-5175 www.good-sam.com/prophetstown Good Samaritan Society – Prophets Riverview has been serving Prophetstown and the surrounding communities since 1967.

With loyal staff and a home-like environment, we offer skilled therapy, long-term care, respite stays, and outpatient therapy.

For seniors who are still independent, we offer senior housing with services and lowincome housing.

Help At Home, Inc. 1611 First Ave. Rock Falls, IL 61071 815-535-0830 www.helpathomeinc.org

Heritage Health Therapy & Senior Care 308 S. Second St. Walnut, IL 61376 815-379-2131 Our name has changed however we are still providing the same great care. We are proud to be Heritage Health of Walnut – providing 42 years of great nursing care to Walnut and the surrounding communities.

One testimonial from a satisfied resident is as follows: I could not have found a better place – Heritage Health was the best place to be for therapy. My experience was wonderful and the staff was great.

Heritage Square 620 N. Ottawa Ave. Dixon, IL 61021 815-288-2251 www.heritagesquaredixon.com Heritage Square opened the doors in 1974, with the foresight of continuum of care.

A non-profit health care facility, which offers affordable housing to seniors requiring all level of care needs: independent, sheltered, intermediate/skilled, hospice, respite, or “staycation.”

Stop in or give us a call. We would love to show you around.

“I truly believe this amazing staff takes exceptional care for the ones you love.” said Bonnie O’Connell, BSN, administrator.

Heritage Woods of Sterling 2205 Oak Grove Ave. Sterling, IL 61081 815-625-7045 www.hw-sterling-slf.com Heritage Woods of Sterling is an assisted supportive living community where our emphasis is on maintaining our residents’ health, wellness, dignity and independence while living in the privacy of their own apartment.

A few of our many services include: three hot meals daily plus snacks, weekly housekeeping and laundry services, assistance with transportation needs, medication reminders and assistance, and 24-hour staffing.

We offer a financial assistance program to those who qualify, making the Heritage Woods lifestyle affordable to all.

Hugh F. Miller Insurance Agency 801 First Ave. Rock Falls, IL 61071 815-626-1300 www.hughmillerinsurance.com Hugh F. Miller Insurance Agency Inc. is celebrating 30 years of being a familyowned and operated independent insurance agency.

We would have nothing to show if not for our fantastic clients. Our agency has been blessed by the support of our local and surrounding communities. (cont’d on page 8)

FILING FOR SOCIAL SECURITY FLEXIBILITY AND CHOICES FOR YOUR RETIREMENT INCOME

LEARN HOW FLEXIBLE SOCIAL SECURITY CAN BE Social Security can provide a foundation for your retirement income needs and does so with surprising flexibility. I invite you to attend an educational presentation and learn more.

August 24 at the Walnut Community Center at 7pm August 25 at the Loveland Community House in Dixon at 7pm August 26 at the Rock Falls Community Building at 7pm Space is limited so please RSVP to Darrell at 815-625-1062 or dwallace@wradvisors.com 1 day prior to each event.

Hosted by: Darrell Wallace, Financial Advisor Waddell & Reed 3307 E. Lincolnway, Suite 5 Sterling, IL 61081 815-625-1062 This seminar is a general overview of certain rules related to Social Security and the ideas presented are not individualized for your particular situation. This information is based on current law which can be changed at any time. The information is provided for informational and educational purposes only. It is based on data gathered from what we believe are reliable sources but it is not guaranteed and should not be relied upon for financial advice. For your specific financial needs, please discuss your individual circumstances with your financial advisor. Waddell & Reed, Inc. and its representatives do not provide tax or legal advice. Please consult your own independent advisor as to any tax or legal statements regarding your personal situation prior to making any financial decisions. Securities and Investment Advisory Services are offered through Waddell & Reed, Inc., a Broker/Dealer, Member FINRA/SIPC and Federally Registered Investment Advisor. Waddell & Reed, Inc. 19646 (02/14 – Revised 07/15)

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Our mothers. Our fathers. Ourselves. We believe everyone deserves to feel loved, valued and at peace — all while being treated with dignity ty. y

To learn more about our rehabilitation/ski killed i care community tyy in Mount Carroll, call (815) 244-7715

All faiths or beliefs are welcome.

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Hugh F. Miller Insurance Agency (cont’d from, page 5) Our life and health specialists, Mike Edwards and Kane Gillette, will be available to answer your questions about your insurance needs. They will have information available on Medicare, nursing home care, retirement investments and final expense life insurance.

Check out our website at www.hughmillerinsurance.com or follow us on the following social media platforms: Facebook, Twitter, Google+, LinkedIn, Instagram and Pinterest. You can find the social media links on our website page.

“Customers like you are the foundation of our business.”

KSB Hospital 403 E. First St. Dixon, IL 61021 815-288-5531 www.ksbhospital.com KSB has been serving the health care needs of the community since 1897.

From the main hospital campus anchoring downtown Dixon, to community clinics throughout Lee and Ogle counties, to our new urgent care clinic in front of the Dixon Wal-Mart, KSB is committed to providing convenient, quality health care services.

To look for a doctor, clinic, or medical service, visit our newly redesigned website at www.ksbhospital.com.

Lee County Council on Aging 100 W. Second St. Dixon, IL 61021 815-288-9236 www.lccoa.com LCCOA provides services to better allow seniors to live independently.

Programs such as Medicare advice, prescription drug planning and more help seniors afford to live independently.

Additionally, support is given to caregivers for older parents and relatives and for the rising number of grandparents raising grandchildren.

We also supply ample social activities and have many programs such as nutritious lunches, blood pressure and health clinics and other educational programs.

LCCOA is a public transportation provider for all residents of Lee County. Our agency is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday with transportation provided from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Liberty Court 124 Liberty Court Dixon, IL 61021 815-285-2000

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Resthave...

I have lived at Resthave since April 2014.

The staff is excellent and take great care of me.

They are always friendly and make me feel at home.

There are alot of activities that keep me involved with the friends I have made such as dominios, baking & gardening.

I chose to come here on my own. My mother lived at Resthave Home, so I knew I was making the right choice.

- Katheryn y JJanssen

Res have Home

Liberty Court offers residential assisted/ memory care living in a home-like setting with dedicated and knowledgeable staff available 24 hours a day to meet the personal needs, allowing each individual the opportunity to “live life their way.”

We’re surrounded by nature and have a fresh flower courtyard our community members and families love to enjoy.

Our community offers and array of services and accommodations, including: spacious, private studios and suites, onsite beauty salon and barber shop, cable TV available in all rooms, housekeeping and linen services, including daily bedmaking and trash removal, complete dining program (three meals and snacks daily) special diet accommodated as needed, medication assistance, activities and social programs, free transportation and much, much more.

It would be our pleasure to welcome you as our newest resident. For details, more information, or to schedule a personal tour, please call today.

Liberty Village of Princeton 140 N. Sixth St. Princeton, IL 61356 815-875-6600 2170 W. Navajo Drive Freeport, IL 61032 815-235-0992

Resthave Home is an equa al oppo ortunity pro ovider & employer.

Lincare Respiratory 812 12th Ave. Rock Falls, IL 61071 815-632-0757

THE UNITY DIFFERENCE Customized Care:

Our patient-centered approach to care means that no two patients are treated the same.

Consistent Care:

Our clinicians don’t just get to know your medical needs - they get to know you!

Compassionate Care:

Our 24/7 on-call service provides experienced professionals who will be there for you and your family every step of the way, whenever you need us.

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to referrals with same-day admissions 24/7.

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Fax: 815-875-6005 www.simplythefinest.net The Liberty Village campus was built to be sensitive to the needs of seniors. Programs and services are upbeat and vibrant, and are designed to provide a sense of well being for every resident.

Liberty Village continues to grow a full continuum of care campus with: Manor Court – 24-hour skilled nursing care Garden Court – Memory Care Neighborhood Hawthorne Inn Assisted Living apartments for those 65 and better.

The Estates – Independent apartments for 55 and better.

Liberty Villas –Single-family homes for those 55 and better.

Our newest addition – Bounce Back Outpatient Therapy. It is a community of friendship in a neighborhood that boasts laughter, successes and positive experiences.

Liberty Village of Princeton and Freeport: Simply the finest in retirement living. Call for a tour today!

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Mary Kay Cosmetics Judy Gieson, independent senior sales director 815-440-4075 www.marykay.com/jgieson Irresistible products: That is why women love Mary Kay. Mary Kay’s product portfolio is known for innovative skin care, tempting color and pampering body care that all deliver beautiful benefits.

Women of all ages know that they can trust Mary Kay products because we consistently deliver on every promise that we make.

Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultants around the world help women discover their individual beauty with remarkable products and customized service.

MD SkinCenter 1235 N. Mulford Road, Suite 205 Rockford, IL 61107 www.mdskinrockford.com

Rockford, IL 61108 815-397-4327

Moore Monument & Granite Company 2501 W. Lincolnway Sterling, IL 61081 815-625-0806 www.mmgran.com Moore Monument is a locally owned business that has been here for more than 150 years.

We offer classic as well as one-of-a-kind designs. All of our memorials are engraved locally at our facility. Whether it be laser engravings, carvings, restoration, on-site engraving or hand engravings, it is all available through Moore Monument.

We are open 6 days a week – no appointment necessary. Stop in to see us and get the quality and care that you and your loved one truly deserve.

Moore Monument: “Where memories matter.”

Miller Eye Center 2995 Eastrock Drive Rockford, IL 61109 815-226-1500 www.millereyecenter.com

Miracle Ear 5910 E. State St.

Morningside of Sterling 2705 Ave. E Sterling, IL 61081 815-622-2800 www.morningsideofsterling.com Morningside of Sterling offers exceptional senior living for independent, assisted and dementia residents.

Exceptional care. Always!

Perry Memorial Hospital in Princeton offers: • Exceptional patient-focused care and customer service • Highly skilled, dedicated and caring staff

Next Generation Wireless/ US Cellular 1021 First Ave. Rock Falls, IL 61071 815-622-9900 www.ngwtoday.com

NICAA Senior Citizen Services 524 W. Stephenson St., No. 4 Freeport, IL 61032 815-232-8896 www.nicaa.org

Northern Illinois Cancer Treatment Center 327 state Route 2 Dixon, IL 61021 815-625-1111, 815-284-1111 www.nicancer.com

The Northern Illinois Cancer Treatment Center offers our surrounding communities the latest comprehensive cancer treatment technology, delivered in a welcoming, comfortable and friendly environment.

If you or a family member has been stricken by cancer, you will be comforted to know that we offer excellent care, along with the latest technology right here at home. Our newest services include PET/CT scans and RapidArc high-precision radiation therapy.

Northern Illinois Cancer Treatment Center is a not-for-profit organization. The center is located between Dixon and Sterling.

For more information or to arrange an appointment, call our office at 815-625-1111.

Northern Illinois Home Medical Supply 2600 N. Locust St. Sterling, IL 61081 815-626-4041 www.northernillinoishomemedicalsupply.com Northern Illinois Home Medical Supply has provided top-quality service to the Sauk Valley since 1988.

We work closely with CGH Medical Center in Sterling, KSB Hospital in Dixon, and physicians across the region to ensure that your medical equipment needs are met.

Our professional staff will assist you in choosing the right equipment and making sure it meets your needs. (cont’d on page 10)

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We invite you to come for a personal tour visit to experience the Five-Star Difference.

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PAGE 10 Northern Illinois Home Medical Supply (cont’d from p. 9) For your convenience, we have locations, in Dixon and Sterling. These two stores are open 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, and the Sterling store is open 9 a.m. -noon Saturday.

We will prepare and submit Medicare and insurance claims on your behalf. We offer free delivery and set-up of oxygen equipment and home medical equipment in the service area.

In-store pickup is available for smaller pieces of equipment and general supplies.

Oregon Living and Rehabilitation Center 811 S. 10th St. Oregon, IL 61061 815-732-7995 www.oregonlivingandrehab.com Oregon Living and Rehabilitation Center is a full-service nursing facility with therapy that also provides care for surgery, injury or serious illnesses. Creating a warm and nurturing home for our residents – whether the stay is short- or long-term – is our top priority. In everything we do, your comfort and satisfaction is our greatest goal.

Parkway Center 1801 Ave. G Sterling, IL 61081 815-626-1121 www.parkwaycenteril.com

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Peak Medical Home Care 404 N. Galena Ave. Dixon, IL 61021 815-677-9223 www.peakmedicalhomecare.com We are a home nursing agency, offering services ranging from companionship to skilled nursing care. We have personal caregivers, certified nursing assistants and registered nurses on our staff. Our no-contract service can be from 1 hour up to 24-hour live-in care.

Perry Memorial Hospital 530 Park Ave. East Princeton, IL 61356 815-876-4481 www.perrymemorial.org

Petersen Health Care 703 E. Buffalo St. Polo, IL 61064 815-946-2203 www.petersenhealthcare.net Petersen Health Care operates more than 90 long-term care facilities across Illinois, including Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care in Morrison, Polo Rehabilitation & Health Care in Polo, Rock Falls Rehabilitation & Health Care in Rock Falls and Sauk Valley Senior Living & Rehabilitation in Rock Falls.

These skilled nursing facilities provide comprehensive health services for varying levels of care. Petersen Health Care believes in provid-

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ing a homelike environment where individuality of each person is recognized, encouraged and respected.

Physicians Immediate Care 1672 S. Galena Ave. Dixon, IL 61021 815-564-2663 www.visitphysicians.com

Pinecrest Community 414 S. Wesley Ave. Mount Morris, IL 61054 815-734-4103 www.pinecrestcommunity.org Each of the residential areas available at Pinecrest Community grew out of our original home, founded by the Church of the Brethren in 1893. Today, more than a century later, a legacy of excellence characterizes Pinecrest Community in all we do.

Pinecrest offers a continuum of care: Pinecrest Manor – five-star skilled and intermediate nursing care, and award-winning physical therapy Pinecrest Terrace – A state-of-the-art memory care residence Pinecrest Village – maintenance-free independent living apartments Pinecrest Grove – Our 20-acre maintenance-free duplex home development for active adults.

Regency Care of Sterling 612 W. 23rd St. Sterling, IL 61081 815-622-9020 www.regencycaresterling.com Regency Care of Sterling is a welcoming, skilled nursing facility offering long-term care as well as short-term rehab.

Our services include: physical, occupational, respiratory and speech therapy, wound care, IV therapy, and restorative therapy.

Beautiful private suites are available along with our semi-private rooms and our lovely garden rehab rooms.

Whether your need is long-term care or short-term rehabilitation, make Regency Care of Sterling your choice for care.

Resthave Home 700 Coralyn Dr. Morrison, IL 61270 815-772-4021 www.resthavehome.com Our expansion is complete and Resthave Home is pleased to offer a continuum of care!

This means that we can be there for you as your health care needs change.

We offer assisted living and nursing care, and this fall we will offer skilled care to provide short-term rehabilitation services. We believe in letting the love of our hearts flow through the work of our hands.

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– Project VITAL 173 state Rte. 2 Dixon, IL 61021 815-835-6250 www.svcc.edu/vital Project VITAL (Volunteers In Teaching Adult Literacy) is a 28-year-old program that has served hundreds of individuals throughout our community. It is a fun, fulfilling and effective way to help others and give back.

Would you like to join a team that helps those who would like to improve their reading levels? No experience is necessary, but training is required. We offer several types of free training to help you become a VITAL tutor.

Call us for details at 815-835-6312.

Schilling Funeral Home 702 First Ave. Sterling, IL 61081 815-626-1131 www.schillingfuneralhome.com

Serenity Hospice and Home 1658 S. IL Route 2 Oregon, IL 61061 815-732-2499 www.serenityhospiceandhome.org Serenity Hospice & Home a communitybased, nonprofit hospice, offers care to the terminally ill and their families living in Boone, Carroll, DeKalb, Lee, Ogle, Stephen-

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Care encompasses the physical, spiritual, and emotional needs of the family, with emphasis on the desires of the patient and family.

In 2009, an eight-bed inpatient facility, Serenity Home, was opened to offer another level of care to patients and their families.

Get in on the good times with the Four Seasons Club! If you are 50 or better, it’s easy to become a Four Seasons Club member: just maintain a $10,000 balance on deposit in various accounts at the bank.

We offer one-day events as well as extended trips to exciting destinations. It ís a great way to make new friends and to see new places.

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701 W. U.S. Route 30 Rock Falls, IL 61071 815-625-5526 Established in 1964, Smeltzer Insurance Agency remains a locally owned, independent insurance agency offering all lines of insurance. We offer Medicare supplements, Medicare prescription drug plans, long-term care, auto, homeowners, renters, life and annuities.

Our agency provides you the satisfaction of knowing the individual who is personally handling your insurance. When you purchase locally you won’t have to deal with endless recorded messages.

Stop by our booth and visit with Dacia Dennis and Sierra Harms, agents who genuinely care about helping you.

105 E. 23rd St. Sterling, IL 61081-1293 815-626-4264 www.sterlingrehab.com

Sterling Federal Bank – Four Seasons Club 110 E. Fourth St. Sterling, IL 61081 815-626-3362, 815-288-3327 www.sterlingfederal.com

Sterling Towers Apartments 2403 E. 19th St. Sterling, IL 61081 815-626-6873 Sterling Towers Apartments are subsidized through HUD’s Section 8 Elderly Program.

There are 110 one-bedroom apartments with stove, refrigerator, carpet and drapery rods furnished. The complex is an all-electric elevator building. It is sprinkler-system protected, rated fireproof and has heating and cooling units. Special features include telephone intercom entry system, beauty shop, fully equipped laundry room, and trash chutes on each floor. We also have ample parking, beautifully landscaped grounds and a patio. Rent is 30 percent of adjusted income for qualified applicants.

Located in the northeast area of Sterling

with easy access to the mall, Wal-Mart, schools, medical facilities and churches.

Unity Hospice 1201 S. Seventh St. Rochelle, IL 61068 815-561-8866 www.unityhospice.com Unity Hospice of Western Illinois staff are expertly trained to ensure there is dignity, comfort, and peace for both the patient and family when facing the end of life. We provide individualized care, tailored to meet the specific needs of patients and families.

No two patients are the same. No disease process is the same.

For more than 20 years our staff and volunteers have been dedicated to Helping You Help the Ones You Love. Unity Hospice of Western Illinois serves 17 counties in Illinois.

We accept Medicare/Medicaid Certified, Veterans benefits and many private insurance companies.

Visiting Angels 109 S. Hennepin Ave. Dixon, IL 61021 815-994-4188 www.visitingangels.com/dekalb The Visiting Angels national, private-duty network of independently owned home care agencies is the nation’s leader for providing non-medical senior care since 1991 for thousands of client families. (cont’d on page 12)

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Visiting Angels (cont’d from page 11) Our philosophy of home care is to never compromise on providing high quality services to your family. The Dixon office provides in-home care, respite care, senior personal care, hospice assistance and companion care so that your loved ones can continue to live independently in their own homes.

Waddell & Reed Financial Advisors – Darrell Wallace 3307 E. Lincolnway, Suite 5 Sterling, IL 61081 815-625-1062 www.waddell.com Waddell & Reed Inc., founded in 1937, is one of the nation’s most enduring asset management companies. 2012 marked Waddell & Reed’s 75th anniversary in the financial services industry. May our team build a plan for you? We offer financial and investment planning, estate planning, long-term care insurance, life insurance, mutual funds, annuities, college savings plans, IRAs, and disability insurance.

Whiteside County Senior Center 1207 W. Ninth St. Sterling, IL 61081 815-622-9230 www.whitesidecsc.org Like us on Facebook The WCSC provides an array of programs

and activities to promote socialization and help older adults remain independent.

The WCSC is a selection center for ITAC, the free amplified telephone program. Our Aging & Disabled Resource Center provides information and assistance for programs and services. Nutritional meals, activities, computer lab, and more are available Monday through Friday to persons of all ages. Educational programs, health screenings, and other programs are provided on a regular basis.

The WCSC is a member of the Whiteside County Triad helping to provide programs to promote safety for older adults.

Windsor Manor 403 Scenic St. Morrison, IL 61270 815-772-4031 At Windsor Manor, we believe that remaining connected to friends and loved ones, as well as the community at large, is a vital part of thriving as a senior. The staff at Windsor Manor advocate as much independence and activity as possible for seniors at every stage of life. With 30 assisted living apartments and 10 memory care apartments, we can create an enriched experience for our residents.

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