The ability to communicate clearly is an essential part of life. When robbed of that skill, due to a stroke, dementia, brain injury, or some other condition, it can be devastating for the patient and the family. […]
Aging is a natural process and there’s nothing you can do to stop it. The good news is that how you age is entirely in your control. Find out what “healthy aging” is all about, and learn eight tips to aging well. […]
If ever an actor was recognized by one career role, it was Donna Douglas with her portrayal of ‘Elly May’ in the highly popular CBS 60s comedy, The Beverly Hillbillies. In the four decades since the series ended its nine-season run in 1971, the drop-dead gorgeous blonde native of Pride, La., is still strongly identified with the show wherever she goes. […]
Colorado Springs Senior Center––“Where Everybody Knows Your Name” By Mendy Putman and Jody Barker, Colorado Springs Senior Center, Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine Remember the old TV show, “Cheers”? We like to think of […]
Gaile Perry Dixon offers compassionate care to seniors Scottsdale LIVING WELL Magazine When Gaile Perry Dixon went to visit a distant relative in a west Phoenix group home in 1998, she had no idea how […]
BABY BOOMERS: A GENERATION DETERMINED TO BE SEEN AND HEARD, REGARDLESS OF THEIR AGE
By Barbara Raynor, East Denver LIVING WELL Magazine
Have you ever felt invisible?
A few weeks ago, I learned of a man who felt his full head of white hair rendered him invisible in a crowd of people, many of whom appeared to be younger than he. This person was clearly an accomplished man, a distinguished man, a smart man, and most of all, a man who was not yet done being seen or heard, regardless of his age. […]
IS “STRENUOUS” EXERCISE NECESSARY FOR SENIORS?
Not so, says national award-winning fitness trainer Stephanie Dyess
Courtesy The Tradition-Prestonwood, Collin County LIVING WELL Magazine
The news is out—one key to successful aging is exercise, and seniors across the nation are living proof. A recent U.S. News and World Report article cites that “At neighborhood gyms and retirement communities throughout the country, a pronounced fitness and wellness trend is making itself felt.” The piece pointed out that seniors are looking for “more than just a gym” in their communities and are “demanding much higher levels of physical fitness facilities and programs.” […]
The benefits of exercise in your later years
Courtesy of Fitness Expo, Northshore LIVING WELL Magazine
When most people hear the word fitness, they wince with the thought of hard work and unpleasant exercises that leave the wind knocked out of them. However, living an active life is actually a lot easier than you’d think. If you ease into it slowly, the benefits will have you wondering why you didn’t do it sooner. […]
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. […]
How to lose weight and look and feel great for the rest of your life
Courtesy Longevity Centres of America, East Denver LIVING WELL Magazine
Nobody sees the doctor first. When we’re sick (presuming, of course, that we decide against “toughing it out”) we’ll surf the web to diagnose ourselves and find a treatment. […]
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