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2014 Senior Showcase Exhibitors All About Eyes 4304 E. Lincolnway Sterling, IL 61081 815-626-2020 www.allabouteyes.net

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 800-2723900 to make an appointment for a Care Consultation or visit us online.

Terri Worman of AARP talks with seniors during the 2013 Senior Showcase at Northland Mall.

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To arrange a visit, contact Denise Garcia, marketing director • 815-625-7045 2205 Oak Grove Ave., Sterling (3 Blocks N. of W. LeFevre) Managed by BMA Management, Ltd. www.bma-mgmt.com

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Senior Showcase 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 and receive a free quote, please feel free to contact Mary Hallock at 815-639-7192 or visit www. bcbsil.com to see our calendar of events.

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

Sterling, IL 61081 815-625-3722 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 Bobby Schilling for Congress for?

367 Avenue of the Cities Let THE BARDIER TEAM prepare a East Moline, IL 61244 CMA for you ... no cost and no obliga309-755-9200 tion! www.bobbyschilling.com Call Lee Bardier, Broker, ABR at 815Bobby Schilling was born and raised in 716-3604 Call Jill Ramirez, Broker (Hablo Espa- Rock Island. He has been married to his wife, Christie for 28 years and together nol) at 815-716-7379 they have 10 children.

Bobbie Bardier, Team Assistant at Schilling represented the Illinois 17th 815-716-3235 District in the U.S. House of Representatives during 2011-12, serving on the Blue Cross and House Armed Services Committee, the Blue Shield of Illinois House Agriculture Committee, and the House Small Business Committee.

Rockford, IL 61107 Schilling is seeking another term to 815-639-7192 advocate for common sense solutions to www.bcbsil.com help middle class families. He is running Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois against first-term Congresswoman Cheri provides free educational and marketing Bustos. programs throughout Illinois each year.

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 and/or hearing loss. Low Vision and Hearing clinics are located in Rockford.

The outreach Low Vision Clinics are located in Dixon, Sycamore, and Crystal Lake.

Center For Sight & Hearing offers vision rehabilitation services in 11 counties of Northern Illinois.

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

CGH Health Clinics 815-625-4790 www.cghmc.com/clinics Each CGH Health Clinic is devoted to offering you and your family members access to high-quality healthcare that is just around the corner from wherever you live.

We have several locations in Sterling and Rock Falls including CGH Medical Center Main Clinic, CGH Downtown

Health Clinic, CGH Locust Street Health Clinic, CGH Lynn Boulevard Health Clinic, CGH Ready Care Clinic, CGH Rock Falls Health Clinic and CGH Vision & Oral Surgery Clinic.

There are also clinics available in Dixon, Milledgeville, Morrison, 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 Health 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.

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Kelly Klein, OD Optometry 511 Palmyra Ave, Dix ixon, IL 815.284.2020 2020

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CGH Chiropractic – Dr. Coyle Curtis Coyle, DC, CCEP 1809 N. Locust St. Sterling, IL 61081 815-622-1211 In the CGH Chiropractic department, we believe in helping our patients achieve good health through safe, effective chiropractic care.

Our goal is to keep abreast of technical advancements in order to deliver the best possible chiropractic care to fit the needs of our patients.

Dr. Curtis Coyle and our chiropractic team utilize the latest nonsurgical, noninvasive gentle techniques to ensure longterm results.

A graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa, Dr. Coyle has been serving the Sauk Valley area as a chiropractor at CGH Locust Street Health Clinic for 11 years. He is Board Certified by The National Board of Chiropractic Examiners and is a Certified Chiropractic Extremity Practitioner.

CGH Home Nursing 3010 E. Lynn Blvd.

Sterling IL 61081 815-622-0836 Fax: 815- 622-9456 www.cghmc.com/homenursing There Ă­s No Place Like Home!

815-625-4300, 815-625-1110, After a hospital stay, many patients find 815-772-4011, 815-284-8500 that returning home has a very positive www.commstbk.com effect on their attitude as well as their health.

Our fully licensed and certified caregivers People helping people ... that is what we know “there’s no place like home.� do. Locally owned and managed.

When people no longer need the full services of a hospital or skilled nursing unit, Coventry Living Center but require ongoing care, we are there.

612 W. 23rd St. Whether our patients need a registered Sterling, IL 61081 nurse, a therapist, a speech pathologist 815-622-9020 or a medical social worker, we will provide www.coventrylivingcenter.com highly qualified, caring professionals.

Coventry Living Center, located in Sterling, is a welcoming skilled nursing facility CGH Wound Healing Center offering long term care as well as short 1809 N. Locust St. term rehab.

Sterling, IL 61081 Our services include Physical, Occupation815-564-4002 al, Respiratory and Speech therapy, wound The CGH Wound Healing and Hypercare, IV therapy and Restorative therapy. baric Oxygen Treatment Center offers Beautiful, private suites are available advanced technologies and proven clinialong with our semi-private rooms and cal protocols, providing the ideal treatour lovely Gardens rehab rooms. ment environment for people with difficultWhether your need is long term care or to-heal wounds and sores. short term rehabilitation, make Coventry Each patient receives an individualized Living Center your choice for care. treatment plan designed to provide optimum healing outcomes.

Community State Bank With locations in Sterling, Rock Falls, Morrison and Dixon

Lee Coun County ty C Council ouncil ouncil on Aging

Dixon Rehabilitation and Healthcare 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.

Specializing in post hospital and postsurgical rehabilitation including physical, occupational and speech therapies.

Offering private rooms coupled with amenities and services to offer optimum outcomes and a more enjoyable stay for post-surgical rehabilitation patients.

For more information, call 815-284-3393 or visit us at dixonnursingandrehab.com.

Edward Jones Investments Aaron Young, Financial Adviser Mike Loos, Financial Adviser 735 N. Galena Ave. Dixon, IL 61021 815-285-3930 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 Aaron Young or Mike Loos about your financial future.

Together, we can develop a strategy designed to help your finances meet your needs over the long haul.

IF YOU’RE 50+ Sterling Federal’s Four Seasons Club is for you.

Wednesday, We dnesday, August 20 4:30pm - 6:00pm at the Post House Ballroom Ballroom

Menu: Sweet and Sour Chicken, Hawaiian Ham, Whipped Y Yams, ams, White Rice, Cole Slaw, Slaw, Pickled Beets, Dessert, Coffee and Punch

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“Put yourself in the Four Seasons Picture!�

C’mon, join the club today!

There’s no membership fee. You simply need to be age 50+ and have total deposits of $10,000 or more with Sterling Federal Bank.

A club with year ‘round activities for our seasoned customers 50+.

For details, call one of our Club Directors: Betty Snitchler 815-622-3362 Pam Stange 815-288-3327

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Gaffey Home Nursing Inc.

Senior Showcase 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 but tired of the upkeep of a house, we offer Prophet Manor and Riverview Estates, apartment living with a community feel.

Kim Gaffey, CEO 3408 E. 23rd St. Sterling, IL 61081 815-626-3467 Fax: 815-626-8755 www.GaffeyHomeNursingandHospice.com Gaffey Home Nursing and Hospice Inc. Good Samaritan Society – and sister company Gaffey Health Service Inc. celebrated 20 years of service in the Mount Carroll Sauk Valley community in February 2011.

1006 N. Lowden Road Gaffey offers a wide variety of home Mount Carroll, IL 61053 health based services including emer815-244-7715 gency home response systems, as well www.good-sam.com/mtcarroll as elderly and pediatric care performed by Founded in 1970, the Good Samaritan companions, CNAs, nurses, and all forms Society – Mount Carroll is a 72-bed, Mediof therapy. care and Medicaid certified skilled nursing Care may be performed from one to 24 center offering physical, occupational and hours per day, 7 days a week. speech therapies, delicious food served in an open dining concept, and a variety of Good Samaritan Society social and recreational activities.

Good Samaritan Society-Mount Carroll 310 Mosher Drive has received a five-star rating from Nursing Prophetstown, IL 61277 Home Compare based on ratings compiled 815-537-5175 by the federal Centers of Medicare and Fax: 815-537-2628 Medicaid Services. www.good-sam.com/index.php/ The mission of the Good Samaritan Socilocations/prophetsriverview ety – Mount Carroll is to share God’s love Good Samaritan Society – Prophets Riverview has been serving Prophetstown in word and deed by providing shelter and supportive services to older persons and and the surrounding communities since others in need believing that, “In Christ’s 1967.

Love, Everyone is Someone.”

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Green Acres Healthcare and Rehabilitation

Heritage Square opened the doors in 1974, Hospice of the with the foresight of continuum of care.

Rock River Valley A nonprofit health care facility, which offers 15 W. Wasson Road Carolyn Spencer, executive director affordable housing to seniors requiring all Amboy, IL 61310 264 IL Route 2 level of care needs including independent, 815-857-2550 Dixon, IL 61021 sheltered, intermediate or skilled, hospice, 815-288-3673 At Green Acres Healthcare and Reha- and respite. Stop in or give us a call.

Fax: 815-288-1181 bilitation Center, we offer a variety We would love to show you around. www.hospicerockriver.org of services to the community, which “I truly believe this amazing staff takes include short-term acute rehab, longFor more than 30 years, Hospice of exceptional care for the ones you love,” said term care, hospice care, complex the Rock River Valley, the local, nonBonnie O’Connell, BSN, Administrator. decubitus or wound care, respite care, profit hospice of the Sauk Valley area, and physical, occupational, and speech has provided quality, compassionate Heritage Woods of Sterling therapy. care and comfort to patients and fami2205 Oak Grove Ave. We take great pride in being a part of lies coping with a serious illness, death Sterling, IL 61081 assisting many patients in returning to and grief.

815-625-7045 the active life they had before an illness HRRV is a fully licensed hospice prowww.hw-sterling-slf.com or injury. gram and is certified as a Medicare/ Heritage Woods of Sterling is an If you have a loved one who would Medicaid provider, and hospice serAssisted Supportive Living Community benefit from our services, be sure to vices are provided free of charge. stop in for a visit or call 815-857-2550 where our emphasis is on maintaining our Our experienced staff focuses on pain resident’s health, wellness, dignity and to schedule a tour. management and symptom control, The Private Medicare Suite now avail- independence while living in the privacy of allowing patients to be comfortable in their own apartment. able. their home or place of residence.

A few of our many services offered We accept Medicare, Medicaid, InsurTrained volunteers are available to include three hot meals daily plus snacks, provide respite care for the caregiver(s) ance and private pay. weekly housekeeping and laundry servic- and our chaplain/grief specialist is es, assistance with transportation needs, always available to talk about end-ofHeritage Square medication reminders and assistance and life issues.

620 N. Ottawa Ave. 24-hour staffing.

Hospice of the Rock River Valley: By Dixon, IL 61021 We offer a financial assistance program your side, our family caring for your family.

815-288-2251 to those that qualify, making the Heritage For more information, call 815-288-3673 www.heritagesquaredixon.com Woods lifestyle affordable to all. or visit www.hospicerockriver.org.

Hugh F. Miller Insurance Agency 801 First Ave. Rock Falls, IL 61071 815-626-1300 www.hughmillerinsurance.com

KSB Hospital 403 E. First St. Dixon, IL 61021 815-288-5531 www.ksbhospital.com KSB has been serving the healthcare 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 Walmart, KSB is committed to providing convenient, quality healthcare 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

MEDICAL PRODUCTS GROUP, INC.

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Lee County Council on Aging 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 Village of Princeton and Freeport Lori Frick and Stacy Thurman 140 N. Sixth St. Princeton, IL 61356 815-875-6600 2170 W. Navajo Drive Freeport, IL 61032 815-235-0992 Fax: 815-875-6005 www.simplythefinest.net

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Senior Showcase 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 And our newest addition – Bounce Back Out Patient 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 Lori or Stacy for a tour today!

We provide assisted living, Montessori memory care, respite, hospice and home health services.

We provide customized care for seniors who need assistance with certain daily tasks like showering, taking medications, and memory loss issues.

Community members don’t have to leave their furry friend at home; at Liberty Court we have a pet policy.

We pride ourselves in our experienced care team, training, thriving activities program and nutritious, personalized daily menus.

Community members can enjoy getting pampered at our salon, or if they choose to go out in the community, they can schedule a free transportation ride.

We welcome you to come visit our lovely community.

LifeHOUSE Liberty Court

Mary Kay Cosmetics

124 Liberty Court Dixon, IL 61021 815-285-2000 LifeHOUSE Liberty Court is a 36-unit community with spacious private suites and studios.

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

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.

Medical Products Group Inc. 727 N. Brinton Ave. Dixon, IL 61021 815-284-9771 www.familyhme.com Locally owned and operated, Medical Products Group’s emphasis is “Customer Service.”

Medical Products Group has been providing home medical equipment to all of northern Illinois for more than 14 years with two locations.

We provide hospital beds, power wheelchairs, lift chairs, stair lifts, CPAP equipment and supplies, oxygen and much more.

Stop by 727 N. Brinton Ave., Dixon, or give us a call at 815-284-9771, for any of your home medical equipment or mobility needs.

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hen someone you care about needs caring for.

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

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

All faiths or beliefs are welcome.

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Medical Products Group, Inc Peak Medical Home Care Miracle Ear Good Samaritan Society Next Generation Wireless/US Cellular Mercy Nursing Services Alzheimer’s Association Schilling Funeral Home Bobby Schilling for Congress Sellers & Associates Serenity Hospice and Home United 4 Success Visiting Angels Unity Hospice Pinecrest Community Heritage Square Petersen Health Care Sterling Tower Apartments Green Acres Healthcare & Rehab CGH Wound Healing Center CGH Chiropractic - Dr. Coyle Center for Sight & Hearing Heritage Woods of Sterling * Lincare Respiratory Smeltzer Insurance Agency NICAA Golden Meals Resthave Home

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Mercy Nursing Services

NICAA

229 First Ave. Rock Falls, IL 61071 815-564-0977 www.mercynursingservices.com Mercy Nursing Services has provided home nursing, CNA and homemaker care for 30 years in northern Illinois.

Nursing and CNA care is available for 24 hours as needed.

Mercy serves all ages and levels of need, from complex pediatric clients to companion care for the elderly.

With Critical Signals Technologies, Mercy Nursing Services is a provider of emergency home response systems.

Mercy Nursing cares, for you at home.

524 W. Stephenson, No. 4 Freeport, IL 61032 815-232-8896

Miracle Ear 5910 E. State St. Rockford, IL 61108

Moore Monument & Granite Co. 2501 W. Lincolnway Sterling, IL 61081 815-625-0806 www.mmgran.com

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

Northern Illinois Cancer Treatment Center 327 IL 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.

The New Senior Living in Morrison!

Assisted Living & Memory Care Call Danielle to Reserve Your Apartment!

815-772-4031

403 Scenic Street Morrison, Illinois 61270 Windsor-Manor.com

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 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 Clinic 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.

For your convenience, we have locations in Dixon and Sterling. These two stores are open weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and the Sterling store is open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon.

3AUK 6ALLEY -EDIA s August 4, 2014 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.

Peak Medical Home Care 404 N. Galena Ave. Dixon, IL 61021 815-677-9223 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 one hour up to 24-hour, live-in care.

Petersen Healthcare 430 Martin Road Rock Falls, IL 61071 815-626-4575 www.petersenhealthcare.net

Pinecrest Community 414 S. Wesley Ave. Mount Morris, IL 61054 815-734-4103

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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; and Pinecrest Grove, our 20-acre maintenance-free duplex home development for active adults.

Resthave Home 408 Maple Ave. Morrison, IL 61270 815-772-4021 www.resthavehome.com The mission of Resthave Nursing and Retirement Home is to provide quality nursing care for the chronically ill and elderly in a home-like atmosphere.

We are expanding! One bedroom assisted living units and private nursing rooms!

We believe in letting the love of our hearts flow through the work of our hands.

Sauk Valley Community College – Project Vital 173 IL Route 2 Dixon, IL 61021 815-835-6250 www.svcc.edu/vital Project VITAL is a 27-year-old adult literacy 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 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

Sellers & Associates, Inc.

Smeltzer Insurance Agency

3512 E. Lincolnway, Ste. A Sterling, IL 61081 815-625-1378 www.sellersassoc.com

701 W. IL Route 2 Rock Falls, IL 61071 815-625-5526 Established in 1964, Smeltzer Insurance Agency has remained a locally owned, Serenity Hospice and Home independent insurance agency offering all lines of insurance.

1658 S. IL Route 2 We offer Medicare Supplements, MediOregon, IL 61061 care Prescription Drug Plans, Long-Term 815-732-2499 Care, Life and Annuities. www.serenityhospiceandhome.org Our agency provides you the satisfaction Serenity Hospice & Home, a community- of knowing the individual who is personbased, non-profit hospice, offers care to ally handling your insurance. the terminally ill and their families living in When you purchase locally you won’t the counties of Boone, Carroll, DeKalb, have to deal with endless recorded mesLee, Ogle, Stephenson, Whiteside, and sages, which lead you to empty, indifferWinnebago. ent individuals.

Care encompasses the physical, spiriStop by our booth and visit with Dacia tual, and emotional needs of the family Dennis and Sierra Harms, agents who unit with emphasis on the desires of the genuinely care about helping you. 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.

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

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Sterling Federal Bank – Four Seasons Club Betty Snitchler and Pam Stange, directors 110 E. Fourth St. Sterling, IL 61081 815-626-3362 815-288-3327 www.sterlingfederal.com Get in on the good times with the Four Seasons Club!

If you are 50 or better, it is easy to become a Four Seasons Club member: just maintain a $10,000 balance on deposit in various accounts at the Sterling Federal Bank.

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

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

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Sterling Tower 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, sprinkler system protected, rated fireproof with heating and cooling units.

Special features include telephone intercom entry system, beauty shop, fully equipped laundry room, trash chutes on each floor, ample parking, beautifully landscaped grounds and patio.

Rent is 30 percent of adjusted income for qualified applicants.

It is located in the northeast area of Sterling with easy access to the mall, Walmart, schools, medical facilities and churches.

Transitions Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

United 4 Success

1000 Dixon Ave. Rock Falls, IL 61071 815-625-8510 www.transitionsnursingrehab.com For more than 25 years Transitions Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Rock Falls has provided compassionate skillednursing care and support for those recovering from a medical procedure or who require respite or long-term nursing care.

When conditions make it impossible to remain at home, Transitions Nursing and Rehabilitation Center offers a variety of care and services to optimize recovery and provide a vibrant, safe and comfortable living environment that only a small, person-centered care home can provide for every resident.

Whether you need short-term rehabilitation, respite or long-term care, Transitions Nursing and Rehabilitation Center offers excellence in care through individualized plans designed to meet the social and physical needs of each resident.

We are Medicare and Medicaid certified.

Private and semi-private rooms are available.

2073 Grand Detour Road Dixon, IL 61021 815-652-0227 www.united4success.com/cstrain United4Success has partnered with a U.S. “green” technology company that has a track record of an unprecedented 29 years of sustained growth.

We are also known as the “Wellness Company” that did over $1.2 billion in business last year.

We are looking for those individuals who want to switch stores and save 15 to 25 percent on more than 400 superior products.

Melaleuca is serious about getting harmful and toxic ingredients out of your home and saving you money.

We are also looking for business partners, people who would like to earn an extra $50 to $100 a month or as much as your dream desires.

Our mission: “To enhance the lives of those we touch by helping people reach their goals.”

I wouldn’t think of going anywhere else...

I have lived at Resthave for 5 years. My family wanted me to be close to them, so I chose Resthave.

The staff is friendly and takes great care of me.

Everyone is so close that I feel like we are family.

Resthave is my home.

-Millie V Van an Oosten

Resthave Home “Quality Care provided by a loving and caring staff” 408 Maple Ave., Morrison (815) 772-4021 www.resthavehome.com Resthave Home is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

William F. Sellers 3512 E. Lincolnway, Suite A Sterling, IL 61081 (815) 625-1378

W. Jeff Sellers, CFP, CLU Debbie Sellers 4215 East 60th Street, Suite 5 Davenport, IA 52807 (563) 322-4429

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Seniors gather information from the Whiteside County Senior Center booth at the 2013 Senior Showcase at Northland Mall in Sterling.

Unity Hospice of Western Illinois

Our philosophy of home care is to never Unity Hospice of Western Illinois serves compromise on providing high quality ser17 counties in Illinois.

We accept Medicare, Medicaid Certified, vices to your family.

1201 S. Seventh St. The local Dixon office can provide inVeterans benefits and many private insurRochelle, IL 61068 home care, respite care, senior personal ance companies.

866-568-6489 care, hospice assistance and companion www.unityhospice.com care so that your loved ones can continue Visiting Angels Unity Hospice of Western Illinois staff are to live independently in their own homes.

109 S. Hennepin Ave. expertly trained to ensure there is dignity, Dixon, IL 61021 comfort, and peace for both the patient 815-994-4188 and family when facing the end of life.

Whiteside County www.visitingangels.com/dekalb We provide individualized care, tailored Senior Center & The Visiting Angels national, private to meet the specific needs of patients and Public Transportation duty network of independently owned families. No two patients are the same. home care agencies is the nation’s 1207 W. Ninth St. No disease process is the same. leader for providing non-medical senior Sterling, IL 61081 For more than 20 years our staff and care since 1991 for thousands of client 815-622-9230 volunteers have been dedicated to Helpfamilies.

Fax: 815-625-0155 ing You Help the Ones You Love.

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www.whitesidecountyseniorcenter.org The WCSC is a multipurpose center that provides an array of programs and activities to promote socialization and help seniors remain independent. Our Outreach Department provides information and assistance on programs and services for seniors and disables persons.

Nutritional meals, activities, our computer lab, and public transportation are available Monday through Friday to persons of all ages.

Education and health screenings are provided on a weekly basis.

We are a selection center for free amplified telephones program.

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Whiteside HomeCare

Windsor Manor

18929 Lincoln Road Morrison, IL 61270 815-772-4213 www.whitesidehealth.org Whiteside HomeCare since 1966 ...

What HomeCare Ought To Be! We care for patients in their homes in Whiteside County and the surrounding communities.

If you have a new diagnosis, had recent surgery and are homebound, ask your physician to refer you to us.

We also provide medication instruction, pain management, wound care, PT, ST and OT. Let us be your homecare choice!

403 Scenic St. Morrison, IL 61270 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 are able to create an enriched experience for our residents.

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