October, 2011 -

Cheyenne Place on the importance of dining services for seniors – LIVING WELL Magazine

October 8, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Dining Services
It’s More Than Just the Food
By Skip Hale, Executive Director of Cheyenne Place, Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine
Last year, I gave you tips to help you find the senior living community that’s right for you. Included was the recommendation to always try the food. Ask about options in the dining room. Make certain you or your loved one’s dietary needs will be met and absolutely stay for a complimentary lunch or dinner. […]

The Urology Center of Colorado talks Prostate Cancer Screening – LIVING WELL Magazine

October 7, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Prostate Cancer Screening Can Save Your Life

By Richard Augspurger, M.D., F.A.C.S., The Urology Center of Colorado, East Denver LIVING WELL Magazine

As we struggle through the hot, dog days of summer and approach September, we come to National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Many men are not aware of what a prostate cancer screening entails or when they should be screened. […]

Handyman Connection on top fall ideas for exterior home maintenance – LIVING WELL Magazine

October 6, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

TOP FALL IDEAS FOR EXTERIOR HOME MAINTENANCE

Courtesy Handyman Connection, Akron LIVING WELL Magazine
Beyond aesthetics, giving some extra attention to the exterior of your home after the winter is just as important for home maintenance. As summer heats up, here are some important exterior maintenance items to check for. […]

Johnny P. Miller on how you can stay at home – LIVING WELL Magazine

October 4, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

You Can Stay At Home

By Johnny P. Miller, Miller’s, Akron LIVING WELL Magazine
We all enjoy the comforts of home and want to remain there as long as we choose. Studies show that people are healthier and happier when at home as compared to being in a facility. Safe home options today include home health, caregiver assistance, and home nursing and physicians. Additionally, there is a wide array of home medical equipment available. […]

In Your Home Care on why seniors need to exercise – LIVING WELL Magazine

October 4, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Why Seniors Need to Exercise
By Karin LaRocca, RN, BSN, Administrator, In Your Home Care
Regular physical activity, in addition to making you look and feel good, lowers risk for a variety of conditions that increase when we age. […]

Thomas S. Jennings, DDS, talks Occlusion and TMJ –– LIVING WELL Magazine

October 3, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Occlusion and TMJ…do you have them?

By Thomas S. Jennings, DDS, Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine
If you have natural or replacement teeth (most of us), the answer is yes! The term “occlusion” refers to the relationship between upper and lower teeth when they are held together. More commonly it could also be called a person’s “bite.” […]

D'Novo Salon: Why Wig It? LIVING WELL Magazine

October 3, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

WHY WIG IT ?

Courtesy D’Novo Salon, Northshore LIVING WELL Magazine

The ancient Egyptians started covering their bald heads 3,000 years ago. Fast forward to today and the “alternative hair” market is more popular than ever. Advanced technology, affordability, choices galore, immense popularity, convenience, and sensibility all describe the current demand for hair enhancements, especially the everlasting wig. […]

Laureate Medical Group: Patients come first – LIVING WELL Magazine

October 3, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Patients Come First at Laureate Medical Group

Courtesy Laureate Medical Group, North Atlanta LIVING WELL Magazine
Providing the highest quality medical care for patients has always come first at Laureate Medical Group. But the practice’s reputation has been built on a more fundamental philosophy: provide excellent medical care and do it with sincere compassion. […]

The Visage Surgical Institute in Medina on total skin care rejuvenation –– LIVING WELL Magazine

October 1, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

ABOUT FACE
“Beauty is Skin Deep”––Total Skin Care Rejuvenation at the V-Spa
By Faisal A. Quereshy, MD, FACS, The Visage Surgical Institute in Medina, Akron LIVING WELL Magazine

Men and women share a common desire to have healthy, youthful skin. […]

Dennis Birenbaum on the Future of Cancer Care Close to Home in North Texas, LIVING WELL Magazine

October 1, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

The Future of Cancer Care – Close to Home in North Texas

By Dennis Birenbaum, MD, Texas Hematology/Oncology Centers

Just a decade ago cancers that would have been rapidly fatal are now being controlled for years while the patients conduct near-normal lives. Cancer used to be considered a death sentence; however, centers like Texas Hematology/Oncology (THOC) are changing that perception and providing patients with hope. […]