February, 2013 -

Making Travel Accessible –– Worldwide Travel Specialists

February 11, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Making Travel Accessible
By Joann Thompson, Worldwide Travel Specialists, East Denver LIVING WELL Magazine

People with disabilities and slow walkers are traveling and I am proudto be a special needs group certified accessible travel advocate! I hear people say, “I can’t travel anymore since I have to use a wheelchair now,” or “My grandparents just don’t get around like they used to, so they can’t travel anymore.” Does that sound familiar? […]

The Pulmonary Program at Select Specialty Hospital

February 9, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

The Pulmonary Program at Select Specialty Hospital
Courtesy Select Specialty Hospital, Collin County LIVING WELL Magazine

The Pulmonary Program at Select Specialty Hospital is designed to wean medically complex patients who require continued mechanical ventilation. As a specialized acute care hospital, Select Specialty has been very successful in weaning patients who have previously failed to wean in a short-term acute care setting. In addition to pulmonary distress, these patients typically suffer from co-exiting conditions such as infections, muscle atrophy, and nutritional deficiencies––which result from longer stays at ICUs. At Select Specialty Hospital, we are well prepared to handle patients who require extended acute care in a resource-intensive setting. […]

Ankle Arthritis Causing You Trouble? –– Physicians' Clinic of Iowa

February 7, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Ankle Arthritis Causing You Trouble?

By Dr. Scott Ekroth, Orthopaedic Surgeon, Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa

Ankle arthritis can be a debilitating problem for active adults, especially when symptoms interfere with daily activities. While not as common as arthritis in the hip or the knee, many individuals undergo the same symptoms of pain, stiffness, loss of motion, and catching in their ankle joints. […]

East Denver and Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazines welcome the Alzheimer's Association of Colorado

February 6, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

The Alzheimer’s Association of Colorado joins East Denver and Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazines as a content provider
ABOUT THE ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION OF COLORADO

The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading, global voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care and support, and the largest private, nonprofit funder of Alzheimer’s research. […]

What if you could prevent a heart attack? –– Penrose-St.Francis

February 5, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

What if you could prevent a heart attack?

By Chris Valentine, Penrose-St. Francis Health Services, Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine

During a recent presentation, Penrose-St. Francis Health Services CEO Margaret Sabin gave a wonderful analogy on the state of medicine in our country. “Imagine a large cliff,” says Sabin. […]

Know Your Retirement Income –– Kirk Sadilek

February 5, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Know Your Retirement Income

By Kirk Sadilek, Principal National and Principal Life Financial Representative, Princor Registered Representative

You may not know how to retire, but that’s not surprising. You’ve never done it before. Although many things change in your lifestyle when you retire, one thing remains constant—you still need income. Where will the money come from? Your financial independence later depends on your actions now. […]

The Buddy System –– Mulkey Mason

February 4, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

The Buddy System
Courtesy Mulkey Mason, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine

How many of us remember as little children being told “hold my hand while we cross the street” or “don’t go out there all alone?” These words of advice will stay with us our entire lifetime. […]

Balloon Kyphoplasty Procedure Offers Numerous Benefits and Relief for Patients with Fractured Vertebrae –– Medtronic

February 4, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Back to a Healthier Lifestyle
Balloon Kyphoplasty Procedure Offers Numerous Benefits and Relief for Patients with Fractured Vertebrae

By Crys Sory, MD, Medtronic, North Dallas LIVING WELL Magazine

You were getting out of bed and suddenly felt a “pop” and an intense amount of pain in your back that nearly leaves you unable to move. Osteoporosis has caused your bones to become so weak and brittle that everyday activities, such as walking, sleeping and getting out of bed, become more difficult than usual. The back pain is caused by small fractures in the spine, also known as vertebral compression fractures (VCF). […]

Nutritional Supplement Spotlight: BioG-MicroTabs Offer A Convenient and Cost Effective Way to Take Your Vitamins –– College Pharmacy

February 3, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Nutritional Supplement Spotlight: BioG-MicroTabs Offer A Convenient and Cost Effective Way to Take Your Vitamins

By Jerry Gillick, RPh, College Pharmacy, Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine

Every day customers come into the pharmacy with the same problem: their healthcare practitioner has suggested that they need to start taking a good multi-vitamin, along with a list of other supplements targeted to specific health and wellness goals…and, they do not know where to begin. We go through the list, talk about different options, and end up with multiple products on the counter. The choices, the dosing, the regimen can be confusing! […]

Finally, Your Last Diet –– Innovative Aesthetics

February 2, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Finally, Your Last Diet

By Courtney Albritton, PA-C, MPA, Clinical Director, Innovative Aesthetics, Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine

All too often, as a medical provider, I hear from my patients, “I eat a balanced diet, but I keep gaining weight”, “I exercise daily, but continue to gain weight,” or they ask for a weight loss prescription medication just to “give them a boost.” Quite frankly, I couldn’t respond beyond telling everyone to eat healthier, incorporate better lifestyle habits, and exercise more. I, personally, have struggled with my weight over the years. I was the classic yo-yo dieter, self-proclaimed carb addict, and I have heard the classic line to “diet and exercise.” So, if everyone knows how to do this, then why are we still struggling? […]