December, 2011 -

Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home and Cemeteries: Honor, remember loved ones through memorialization – LIVING WELL Magazine

December 17, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Honor, remember loved ones through memorialization
Courtesy Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home and Cemeteries, New Orleans LIVING WELL Magazine

One of the most important services Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home and Cemeteries has provided New Orleans-area families since it opened its doors in 1979 is helping people honor and remember the loved ones they have lost. […]

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton on a healthy sex life – LIVING WELL Magazine

December 17, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

A healthy sex life…it’s not just for youngsters anymore

Courtesy Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine
The kids are grown and have moved out. You’ve taken up golf or perhaps gardening. You’re in the golden years, the new “prime” of life. And yet, why does a healthy sex life seem so out of reach? […]

Twin Creeks Hospital on services to compliment accredited stroke center services – LIVING WELL Magazine

December 16, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Services to Compliment Accredited Stroke Center Services
Courtesy Twin Creeks Hospital, Collin LIVING WELL Magazine
Accredited stroke centers in the Dallas/Fort Worth area hospitals have increased over the past two years. In Collin County there are now two hospitals designated as accredited stroke centers, with a total of 14 in the 19-county region. […]

Spectrum Properties talks retirement communities – LIVING WELL Magazine

December 16, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Take care of the residents as if they are family. It’s that simple.
By Emily Valentino, Spectrum Properties, LTD, North Dallas LIVING WELL Magazine

When looking at your options for senior living, it’s always important to look at the amenities, the location and the price, but most people forget the most vital service. It’s one that cannot be copied, marketed or researched on the internet. The single most essential aspect of any community is the staff. […]

Resource Bank on Baby Boomer Finances – LIVING WELL Magazine

December 16, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Congratulations, you made it!

Boomers Reach Retirement

Courtesy Resource Bank, Northshore LIVING WELL Magazine

Everyone has heard of the Baby Boomers. But do you know who they really are? The U.S. Census Bureau defines this group as those born between 1946 and 1964. […]

Marta J. Williger, Attorney at Law, discusses six things to consider when writing your will – LIVING WELL Magazine

December 15, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Six Things to Consider when Writing Your Will

By Marta J. Williger, Attorney at Law, Akron LIVING WELL Magazine

1. Non-probate Property: Your will only controls property that transfers through the probate court. Non-probate property includes: Property held jointly which passes automatically upon your death to the other owner. Property may be “payable on death” to another person. Insurance proceeds, annuities and IRAs go directly to the named beneficiary. […]

A.C.T. Home Health on helping patients while saving billions for Medicare – LIVING WELL Magazine

December 15, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Home Health Helping Patients While Saving Billions for Medicare
By Michael Fife, A.C.T. Home Health, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine
With all the scrambling in Washington, DC about cutting spending, avoiding tax hikes, and avoiding increased deficit spending, home health is looking like a savior for the American people and their politicians. […]

Magnolia Acupuncture Clinic on the ancient and modern art of acupuncture – LIVING WELL Magazine

December 14, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

The Ancient and Modern Art of Acupuncture
By Ashley Miller, MSTOM, ACA, Magnolia Acupuncture Clinic, Northshore LIVING WELL Magazine
Acupuncture is an ancient medical art that originated in China over 2,500 years ago. The practice of acupuncture is based on the theory that there are pathways, or meridians, that flow throughout the body. Within these meridians flows a substance called Qi (chee). […]

North Texas Family Medicine on the importance of parents and grandparents in the prevention of childhood obesity – LIVING WELL Magazine

December 13, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Prevention of Children being Overweight and Obese: Parents and Grandparents are the Key!
By Lisa L. Houk, FNP, BC Nurse Practitioner, North Texas Family Medicine, Denton and Texoma LIVING WELL Magazines
One out of four kindergarteners is overweight in America. […]

Akron Area YMCA on swimming for health – LIVING WELL Magazine

December 13, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

IT’S WORTH A SPLASH…
Courtesy Akron Area YMCA, Akron LIVING WELL Magazine
What compares to a cold splash of water on your face in the morning or a vigorous swim in the afternoon? Water is an essential part of life! Every living and breathing thing needs water in order to survive. As a species dependent upon it, we know how to play and enjoy the water. It is not just a resource for life, but also a source for exercise and enjoyment. […]