My Home is My Castle By Paul Mitchell, CELA, East Denver LIVING WELL Magazine “My home is my castle.” This is the byword of many elderly who have lived in their homes all […]
What Do I Say To The Children?
By Craig Mulkey, Mulkey-Mason Funeral Home, South Denton LIVING WELL Magazine
One of the most difficult times in life is after the loss of a loved one. It can be hard to know what to say to someone when a death occurs. It is even more difficult when the person experiencing the loss is a child. How do you explain to them that grandma or grandpa is not here anymore? […]
Major Changes in Health Care
By Tucker Thompson
The Medicare annual enrollment period for 2012 will be October 15, 2011 through December 7, 2011. All enrollments for Part D, Prescription Drug Plans and Part C Advantage Plans {HMOs, PPOs, SNPs, PFFS} made during this time period will have an effective date of January 1, 2012. Not every hospital or doctor accepts Advantage Plans. Before enrolling in one of these plans, make sure your physician and hospital will accept the plan. […]
WHAT IS A GERIATRIC CARE MANAGER?
Pamela J. Braun, MSW, LCSW, CASWCM, LF, President, Geriatric Assessment, Management & Solutions
A geriatric care manager (GCM) is a professional who specializes in assisting older people and their families with long-term care arrangements. […]
The Lasik Myth
By Jan Granum, Woodhams Eye Clinic, North Atlanta LIVING WELL Magazine
In the late 90s, laser vision correction exploded on the scene, giving great results for nearsightedness. A few years later, it was also used to treat astigmatism and some mild farsightedness. Because nearsightedness and astigmatism are the most common of all vision problems in people under 40, Lasik was believed to be able to “fix” any vision problem. […]
Laser Periodontal Therapy, the LASIK for Gum Disease?
By Jeffrey Snitzer, D.M.D., Periodontist, Louisiana Dental Center, Northshore LIVING WELL Magazine
Do you have bleeding gums, bad breath, loosened or shifting teeth? If so, then you may have gum disease. Like high blood pressure and diabetes, gum disease is painless until late stages. […]
Preventing Falls in the Elderly Population
By David Ware, Orthopedic and Sports Therapy of Metairie, New Orleans LIVING WELL Magazine
Anyone can fall but 30% of falls occur in the over-65 population and falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries. […]
THE IMPORTANCE OF TAKING MEDICATIONS PROPERLY
By Paula Perrone, President of Perrone Pharmacy, Inc., LIVING WELL Magazine
In this article, we will discuss medication non-adherence and the problems associated with it. Medication non-adherence can include, but is not limited to, the following: […]
A Place For Everything and Everything In Its Place
Make life easier, safer and more organized
Courtesy ShelfGenie Atlanta, North Atlanta LIVING WELL Magazine
Many of our elder parents choose to remain in their homes and maintain their independence as long as they can, so it’s important they have a safe and accessible place to live. […]
Messinger Mortuaries on taking care of all your memories
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