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When is the right time to explore assisted living or nursing care – St. Annas Residence, LIVING WELL Magazine

When Is The Right Time to Explore Assisted Living or Nursing Care?

By Helen Foster, St. Annas, New Orleans LIVING WELL Magazine

If you are a caregiver for a family member, you know that it can be extremely fulfilling, but at times challenging. You may have asked yourself at one point or another how long you can do it before needing additional resources – other family members, more “housekeeping” assistance, home care, assisted living or nursing care. […]

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Watch out for trees vulnerable to uprooting – Eden Tree Service, LIVING WELL Magazine

Watch out for trees vulnerable to uprooting
By Michael Corcoran, Eden Tree Service, Johnson County LIVING WELL Magazine
As a Kansan, you are familiar with the erratic weather we have in our great state during the spring and summer months. Over the last 30 years, the average wind speed for the Kansas City Metro area is 10.6 miles an hour during these seasons, and the average maximum wind speed is 40 miles per hour. This makes for some sleepless nights worrying about our beautiful mature trees. […]

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Chronic kidney disease, a silent epidemic – Recover Health, LIVING WELL Magazine

CKD- Chronic Kidney Disease – A Silent Epidemic

Courtesy Recover Health, Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine
The kidneys are a pair of bean-shaped organs that lie on either side of the spine in the lower middle of the back – each approximately one million filtering units called nephrons. The main function of the kidneys is to remove waste products and excess water from the blood. The kidneys process about 200 liters of blood every day and produce about two liters of urine. […]

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Transitional Care Suites at Cheyenne Place Retirement Community

Transitional Care Suites at Cheyenne Place Retirement Community
By Jennifer Graves, Executive Director of Cheyenne Place Retirement Community, Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine
A new twist on regaining independence, Cheyenne Place Retirement Community came to the realization that over half post surgery and rehab patients are often returning home too soon. Seniors often find themselves in a situation where they are having surgeries to improve quality of life. […]

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Estate and Tax Planning: Approaches & Opportunities in 2012 – Becker & House

Estate and Tax Planning: Approaches & Opportunities in 2012
By Allison E. Evans, Becker & House, Scottsdale LIVING WELL Magazine
As we continue to move forward in 2012, there are a number of favorable federal tax provisions of which any financially-conscious reader should be made aware. Moreover, given that these tax provisions are set to expire at the end of the year, the amount of time to take advantage may be quickly running out. […]

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The value of socialization – Park Meadows, LIVING WELL Magazine

The Value of Socialization

An active social life promotes a variety of health benefits

Courtesy Park Meadows Senior Living, Johnson County LIVING WELL Magazine
No matter the age, socialization is what makes a person feel like they are a part of their community. People need human contact to thrive and have fulfilling lives. […]

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Shining a light on state-of-the-art dental care – Thomas S. Jennings, DDS

Shining a Light on State-of-the-Art Dental Care

By Thomas S. Jennings, DDS, Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine

The use of surgical lasers is one of the more recent advances in dentistry. Especially by taking advantage of newer Light Emitting Diode (LED) machines, it is becoming much more practical to offer the advantages of laser technology on a routine basis during dental treatment. After researching and learning about this subject over the past few months while adding this modality to my practice, I felt it timely to pass a useful summary of that information along to you. […]