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– KATY RYAN SCHAMBERGER AND RON MATEJKO

Embrace a new outlook on aging.

This is a time to start a new chapter, a fresh adventure.

Instead of keeping up with a home and yard, treat yourself to the convenience of maintenance-provided living in luxurious surroundings filled with amenities and activities.

Take care of yourself with proactive health care resources so that you have more time to do what you love. And if that includes travel, we’ll help you plan your next escape with destinations ranging from short drives to transatlantic flights. Let that sense of exhilaration fill your soul as your mind swirls with possibilities. Now is the time to live life on your terms. What will you do next?

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City living beckons in downtown Overland Park

B O O M E R S A R E O P T I N G to leave their suburban homes in favor of moving to vibrant downtown dwellings, according to a February 2018 story published by AARP. Avenue 81 is a prime example. This new luxury independent and assisted living retirement community opens next spring in downtown Overland Park. Amid an enticing mix of shops, restaurants and beloved destinations such as the Overland Park Farmers Market, Avenue 81 offers modern services and amenities to help keep residents active, fulfilled and healthy. Those services include on-site assisted living, should residents need that option.

Downtown living is often thought of as expensive — sometimes prohibitively so. Yet at Avenue 81, residents don’t pay an entry fee. And with an exciting selection of floor plans that include studios and one- and two-bedroom apartment homes, prospective residents are sure to find the perfect fit.

Just think: This time next year, you could step out of your newly built apartment home and stroll to the Overland Park Farmers Market to pick fresh produce for dinner. Or enjoy a favorite event, downtown Overland Park’s Third Fridays. The Matt Ross Community Center is nearby, too. And you could live in the middle of it all!

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A new kind of practice brings relief within reach

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H R O N I C P A I N A F F E C T S approximately 50 million people in the U.S., according to the CDC. What’s more, chronic pain contributes to around $560 billion annually in direct medical costs, lost productivity and disability programs, as reported by MedPage Today.

Now there’s a better solution. Overland Park-based Ageless Life Regenerative Medicine & More uses innovative techniques such as fluoroscopy-guided imaging for more accurate, effective treatments.

Co-founders Sri Nalamachu and Dan Kloster have also introduced a self-pay practice that enables clients to pay out of pocket or with Health Savings Accounts, which, in some cases, are a more affordable alternative to high-deductible medical coverage.

Ageless Life’s services include regenerative medicine with Predictive Biotech products for minimally invasive procedures that optimize the body’s ability to heal itself. Kloster is currently the only physician in the Kansas City area that performs the regenerative lumbar procedure, in addition to knee, hip and shoulder.

Other services include epidurals, joint injections, and screening and diagnostic exams. No matter which service clients choose, Kloster and Nalamachu will educate them on current pain management therapies so they can be more proactive in their own care.

“We strongly believe that every individual should live to their fullest potential,” Kloster says. “We’re here to help you make that possible.”

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Retirement redefined: Live life to the fullest in southern Johnson County

Retirement community meets health care

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community in Overland Park has a fitting tagline: “Add more living to your life.”

All it takes is one look at Tallgrass Creek’s activities and amenities to see just how fulfilling life can be at this senior living campus.

Do you love traveling? Hiking? Woodworking? Reading? Singing?

Chances are there’s a club at Tallgrass Creek to help nurture your interests and introduce you to neighbors who share your passions.

Of course, life at Tallgrass Creek isn’t complete without a home.

One- and two-bedroom apartments are available. And if your needs change, Tallgrass Creek also offers continuing care residences, including assisted living apartment homes and carefully designed memory care suites.

This emphasis on living life to the fullest, which includes providing easy access to health care, has helped the community’s developer, The Erickson Living Group, emerge as an industry leader in redefining retirement living.

An emphasis on technology makes life at Tallgrass Creek even easier. The new My Erickson App, for example, gives residents and their families access to Tallgrass Creek’s menus, transportation schedules, meal balances and resident and staff directories.

There’s another reason that Tallgrass Creek’s capacity hovers over 90 percent — the people. Friendly residents and staff members instantly put new residents at ease and make them feel at home.

“All the residents are smiling and laughing,” a new Tallgrass Creek resident says. “You can tell the employees really care about their residents. From the first moment, I knew I was going to fit right in.”

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O R E T H A N 30 years ago, Tutera Senior Living & Health Care was founded by a physician who advocated compassionate patient care, uncompromising standards and loyalty to family. Today, the locally owned and operated company is recognized as one of the nation’s premier providers of senior health care. With 16 of its 47 facilities in the Kansas City area, Tutera Senior Living & Health Care provides a spectrum of services including independent living, assisted living skilled nursing, rehabilitation, memory care, home health care and hospice.

Its YOUNITE concept of patient interaction combines the terms “You” and “Unite” to represent the connection between an individual and their surroundings that affect their overall well-being and sense of satisfaction. The philosophy of YOUNITE centers on redefining what is possible with individualized care. Historical ways in which care has been provided is questioned and innovation is sought out. YOUNITE seeks to unify key components of their resident’s lives to include their family and loved ones, the staff, their home, and the local community in which they live to provide optimal senior living and health care options.

Tallgrass Creek Is the BEST OPTION for Your Retirement.

Life at our Overland Park retirement community is good for your finances, your family, and your future.

YOUR FINANCES are predictable.

YOUR FUTURE is secure.

Our affordable Monthly Service Package covers almost all of your regular bills for an amount that stays consistent all year long. And your entrance deposit is 90% refundable to you or your heirs.*

In addition to quality on-site medical care, we offer a full complement of continuing care services right on campus, should your health needs ever change.

YOUR FAMILY will have peace of mind.

Call 1-800-304-2159

Our staff of trained professionals handles the tedious tasks of maintenance, repairs, and seasonal upkeep so you can enjoy quality time with your loved ones and live life on your terms.

to learn more and request your free Tallgrass Creek brochure.

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Discover carefree living and five-star amenities in Olathe

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approaching retirement or already there, you’re likely finding this is among the busiest and most enjoyable times of your life. After all, you’ve got people to see and things to do. And you need a home that keeps pace with your active lifestyle.

Consider Aspen Ridge, a luxury, resort-style Olathe community for active adults. Inviting, modern floor plans are enhanced with enviable features like granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, numerous cabinets, a washer and dryer, and wood-style plank flooring.

And just outside your door, a host of fivestar amenities awaits. Enjoy freshly brewed coffee and complimentary continental breakfast to start your day. Treat yourself in Aspen Ridge’s lavish salon, state-of-theart fitness center or heated swimming pool complete with ample seating, including umbrella-covered tables.

Or gather in the crafting room, large theater or cozy lounge complete with a fireplace. Want to spend warm summer days outside? Test your skills at a putting green or cultivate your green thumb at the resident garden. Whatever you love to do, Aspen Ridge has a space for you to learn, explore, have fun or simply relax. And if you have a four-legged friend, you’ll love Aspen Ridge’s dog park. Don’t worry — cats are welcome at Aspen Ridge, too!

Now is the time to enjoy exhilarating, carefree living. And it begins at Aspen Ridge.

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Is it time to see a periodontist?

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the following concerns sound familiar: bleeding or swollen gums, loose teeth, persistent bad breath, loose dentures or partial dentures that won’t stay put, uneven or receding gums or gum lines, or dental implants that are having complications or failing?

If you’ve experienced any of these issues (or have similar concerns), it may be time to reach out to Newhouse Periodontics. Led by Nancy Newhouse, Newhouse Periodontics offers a range of services that encompass the best that science and dentistry have to offer.

Curious about how a periodontist differs from a typical dental practice? A periodontist has additional specialty training to become an expert in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of periodontal (gum) diseases; placement and maintenance of dental implants; and the diagnosis and treatment of problems associated with the bone and soft tissues of the mouth that affect your smile and the way you look.

When you work with a periodontist like Newhouse, you can also stay ahead of possible health concerns that are linked to oral health, including stroke and heart disease, diabetes, respiratory problems and Alzheimer’s disease.

Her knowledgeable, caring staff delivers personalized, attentive care to every patient, ensuring all of their needs are met. You can rest assured that Newhouse and her staff will follow up with any concerns or questions and do what they can to help you achieve optimal oral health and, by extension, an ideal quality of life.

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Rehabilitation in a resort setting

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E A L I NG W I T H health issues as we get older is tough enough. Doing so in a traditional hospital setting can make the recovery process even more difficult.

Now, imagine the opposite experience, where you receive the rehabilitation, skilled nursing and assisted living that you need in a health facility that offers a full suite of concierge services in an atmosphere of relaxation and rejuvenation that you’d expect at a five-star resort. This is the philosophy at The Healthcare Resort of Leawood, where their tagline is “Less hospital, more hospitality.”

“When I first arrived here, they went above and beyond making sure I was comfortable,” says Larry Hill, who underwent rehab after having his left leg amputated. “In physical therapy, the Berihab treatment platform has made all the difference in my rehabilitation.”

A massive stroke left Bonnie Clauder completely paralyzed when she was brought to The Healthcare Resort of Leawood last December. Seven doctors said she’d never walk again, but today she is walking with the aid of a cane and will return home in a few weeks.

“The (staff) has been absolutely wonderful to me here,” Clauder says.

“They’ve helped me with my makeup and hair and taught me how to do my cooking and housekeeping. If you can imagine it, they can help you attain it.”

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Put these three exercises on your to-do list

T A Y I N G A C T I V E is more important than ever as you age to keep your muscles, joints and bones in good health.

Of course, it’s doing the exercise that’s the hard part! The good news: You don’t need to work out until you drop to get results. Instead, make sure these effective exercises are part of your daily or weekly routine.

YOGA: With so many types of yoga available, you’ll be able to find a style of practice that you love. If you’re new to yoga, look for a studio that offers restorative or chair yoga. Restorative yoga is a series of slow stretches with an emphasis on relaxing both your mind and body. Chair yoga includes modified poses that you can do seated or standing.

STRENGTH TR A INING: Maintain or increase your muscle strength with regular strength training. If you have access to a gym or community center, try handheld weights or strength training equipment. Most gyms offer an orientation to help you learn how to use the machinery. Or opt for resistance bands, which you can easily stash at home or work. Use your resistance band for exercises like bicep curls, bent-over rows, lunges and kickbacks to work your arms and legs.

BA L A NCE: We know balance is important, but it’s not something most of us actively improve. Better balance helps prevent slipping and falling, and you can work on your balance with these do-anywhere exercises. First, stand near a wall or chair and see how long you can balance on one foot before steadying yourself. Next, during a walk, adjust your gait so you’re walking heel to toe, which strengthens your legs. Put your right foot directly in front of your left foot so your right heel touches your left toes. Then move your left foot in front of your right while putting weight into your left heel, then shift your weight to your toes. Try to repeat for 20 steps, then add more steps as your strength increases.

LIVE IN THE HEART OF IT ALL Introducing Avenue 81 Senior Living, a luxury independent and assisted living community coming soon to 81st and Metcalf. Only at Avenue 81 can residents enjoy a beautiful, modern apartment home just steps away from the many charming eateries and shops of Downtown Overland Park.

Call 913.246.5492 or visit avenue81seniorliving.com to learn more!

Now taking reservations, no entry fees

8045 Metcalf Ave, Apt. 117 Overland Park, KS 66204

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Country club lifestyle

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C O N C E P T that redefines active independent living rolled out in March with The Fairways of Ironhorse, the nation’s first boutique retirement club. Located in the affluent community of Leawood, this resort-like property was patterned after luxury hotels such as the Four Seasons and Ritz-Carlton. The Fairways at Ironhorse offers five-star senior living that is centered around a full-on concierge experience within a country club atmosphere. Unlike other retirement properties, its residents don’t pay a buy-in fee; instead, they pay a monthly membership rate.

The Fairways of Ironhorse boasts 72 one- and two-bedroom state-of-the-art private suites ranging in size from 755 to 2,064 square feet. Every suite is a “smart suite” and includes an LG smart appliance package and other integrated apps that bring convenience to your fingertips.

Enjoy a world-class dining experience at The Fairways of Ironhorse thanks to a partnership with premier restaurateur PB&J, which staffs an on-site commercial kitchen. Amenities are on par with the most luxurious resort destinations and include a spa and salon, wellness and fitness center, dry cleaning, pet care and many other concierge services where residents have every whim catered to by bringing hospitality to a residential experience.

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SATURDAY, JUNE 22 11 AM - 2 PM Menorah Medical Center 5721 W. 119th Street • Overland Park, KS (parking lot off Nall, near the Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute)

Celebrate with us as we break ground on a new Neurosciences and Orthopedic Center.

Enjoy free food, live music, meet area mascots, family entertainment and get free safety items including kids bicycle helmets for the first 40 kids courtesy of the Brain Injury Association of Kansas.

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Luxury Senior LivingRedefined at Anthology of the Plaza

N T H E H E A R T of the Country Club Plaza, the newest senior living community, Anthology of the Plaza, is poised to redefine luxury living for seniors. Located in the heart of Kansas City, the community is scheduled to open in July and offers a boutique-inspired senior living experience that caters to residents looking for the finest in accommodations, care, assisted living, fine dining and enrichment programming.

The luxury experience begins at the door with valet parking and a concierge team, who is always ready to cater to your every whim. Anthology of the Plaza will offer state-of-the-art amenities and activities including an in-house art series, opera performances, symphony, wellness programming and customized VIP experiences to local attractions.

Where Anthology of the Plaza separates itself is with features such as multiple dining rooms, private dining suites, an onsite bistro, piano bar, library, spa, movie theater, gym and private garden. In addition to these amenities residents will enjoy access to a personal shopper and pet care team.

Floorplan options include studio, one- and two- bedroom options and 24-hour onsite nursing care. For leasing information call (816) 839-6060 or visit anthologyseniorliving.com.

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