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Boomer Bodies: Coping with the Changes

Boomer Bodies: Coping with the Changes
Preventing injuries as you age
By Dr. Eldon Hopkins, Collin County LIVING WELL Magazine
Seventy-nine million Americans who were born from 1946 to 1964 have changed the face of American culture, and time and age are starting to catch up with them. […]

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Extra Support and End-of-Life Care for the Entire Family Unit

Extra Support and End-of-Life Care for the Entire Family Unit
By Sarah Goodman, CSW, New Orleans LIVING WELL Magazine
Life is made up of moments and the collection of moments is what forms a memory. As we all journey through life we experience more moments, and these moments seem to become more precious as the inevitable limitations of life approach. […]

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John Eagle Honda on Sarcopenia and the elderly – LIVING WELL Magazine

Sarcopenia and the Elderly (Part I)
By Ladislav P. Novak, Ph.D., Courtesy John Eagle Honda, North Dallas LIVING WELL Magazine
Human body changes with age and it is recognized by all of us, that in old age, there is a loss of skeletal muscles. This factual phenomenon has been first described by Dr. Irwin Rosenberg in 1997 who provided also a fitting name for it as “sarcopenia” which “sarco” from Greek denotes flesh (muscle) and, penia, indicates deficiency. […]

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The Fairway Villas at Green Valley Ranch Golf Club, Denver's newest active adult community – LIVING WELL Magazine

Denver’s Newest Active Adult Community

Courtesy The Fairway Villas at Green Valley Ranch Golf Club, East Denver LIVING WELL Magazine
The Fairway Villas at Green Valley Ranch Golf Club is Denver’s newest active adult community opening November 12. With over 150 people signed up to the interest list for information, five home sites were reserved at the VIP event before. This social community will offer a range of activities sure to meet each resident’s passions. […]

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The Denver Hospice Grief Center on coping with the holidays following loss – LIVING WELL Magazine

Coping with the holidays following loss

Courtesy The Denver Hospice Grief Center, East Denver LIVING WELL Magazine

The holidays traditionally are a time of celebration, joy, and family reunion but can be the most difficult time of the year for anyone grieving the loss of a loved one. […]

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The Rolfing Centre on how to lead a better, more vital life – LIVING WELL Magazine

ROLFING FOR BABY BOOMERS

By Deanna Melnychuk, The Rolfing Center, Scottsdale LIVING WELL Magazine
Whether you call yourself a Baby Boomer or a senior citizen, you still lead the way… to better health, vitality and wellbeing. There is no age limit on feeling good or looking good. […]

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North Dallas Dermatology on how to fix droopy eyelids – LIVING WELL Magazine

Droopy Eyelids

By Mary E. Hurley, M.D., North Dallas Dermatology, North Dallas LIVING WELL Magazine

I have droopy eyelids and feel like I need to have plastic surgery. Is there anything I can do to avoid having to go under the knife?

While nothing can quite compete with the dramatic effects of plastic surgery, there are risks involved with any surgical procedure, including the risks associated with general anesthesia. There are many new advances in the field of cosmetic dermatology that can buy time until you really need surgery. […]

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Let Respite Care Give You a Break explains Rambling Oaks Assisted Living – LIVING WELL Magazine

Let Respite Care Give You a Break
By Nicol Smith, Rambling Oaks Assisted Living and Extensive Care Communities,
Collin & Denton LIVING WELL Magazines
For many of us, a vacation is a welcoming thought, but for those caring for an elderly parent it can be very stressful. Who will take over the role as “caregiver?” […]