With deep sadness, I report that my mother-in-law Dorothy E. Tralewski, (nee Jeschke) has passed away. I met her over 41 years ago and, although she originally liked my best friend better, I think I grew on her. A very kind woman, she will be dearly missed. 
 
The wake is Monday in Darien. Visitation is:  3 to 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30, at the Modell Funeral Home, 7710 S. Cass Ave., Darien. Memorial service begins at 7 p.m. Monday. Interment is private. 
 
If you wish more information, please private contact me
 
We appreciate your prayers.
 
Al

1. Drink plenty of water throughout the week, especially before and during meals
   
2. Walk off your big Thanksgiving meal-make it a family outing
   
3. Create a caloric deficit by increasing your regular exercise routine during the week (my family runs a Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning)
   
4. Substitute light milk or cream in recipes 
   
5. Try to lower sugar intake by making small cutbacks in your recipes
   
6. Use smaller plates to help control portion size
   
7. Have a normal breakfast and lunch so you aren’t too hungry before dinner
   
8. Eat slowly to allow your body to register when you are full
   
9. Watch your alcohol intake. Alcohol can be considered “empty” calories and too much alcohol can lead to dehydration
   
10. RELAX and enjoy the day. Stress is big contributor to a number of ailments.

​John Christiansen, PT, OCS, ATC
ARC Physical Therapy

Hinsdale: Nov. 2, 2015 – Home Helpers of Hinsdale is proud to receive the Best of Home Care Provider of Choice Award from performance benchmarking firm Home Care Pulse.
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Only companies receiving the top client satisfaction scores are recognized with the Provider of Choice Award. Recognition as a Provider of Choice places Home Helpers of Hinsdale among a select few home care providers across the country who have proven their ability to provide outstanding care.
“We want to congratulate Home Helpers of Hinsdale on receiving the Best of Home Care Provider of Choice Award,” says Aaron Marcum, CEO and founder of Home Care Pulse. “Because this award is based on client feedback, it demonstrates this company’s dedication to providing the highest quality of care and its focus on client satisfaction. We are pleased to recognize Home Helpers of Hinsdale’s dedication to quality, professionalism and expertise in home care.” 
Home Care Pulse contracts with home care providers to gather feedback through live phone interviews with care clients. Because Home Care Pulse is an independent third-party company, they are able to collect honest and unbiased feedback. Home Helpers of Hinsdale has received the highest satisfaction scores from their clients in areas such as professionalism, services provided, compassion of caregivers and overall quality of care. 
“It is encouraging to know that our commitment to providing the very best in care is recognized and appreciated by our clients,” said Mary Doepke, RN, co-owner of Home Helpers of Hinsdale. “Throughout our 10-year history, our only goal has been to care for each and every client as if they were our own family.”
Mike and Mary Doepke of Western Springs founded Home Helpers of Hinsdale in 2005. Headquartered in Hinsdale, the state-licensed company provides a wide variety of services, including companionship, personal care, household chores, transportation and nursing care, to clients in Lyons Township and eastern DuPage County. 
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Find out more about Home Helpers of Hinsdale at www.maryandmikecare.com, or call (630) 323-7231.
To find out more about the “Best of Home Care” award or Home Care Pulse, please visit www.bestofhomecare.com.