March, 2012 - - Page 2

Fairway Villas, Denver's newest active adult ranch community – LIVING WELL Magazine

March 21, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Move and Get Movin’

Denver’s Newest Active Adult Ranch Community, Fairway Villas, Oakwood Homes, East Denver LIVING WELL Magazine
Open for a couple months now, Denver’s newest active adult community has jumped out to a great start with huge showings from home buyers everywhere and garnered more excitement than Oakwood Homes imagined. “We were overwhelmed with how many people came out to the official grand opening,” says Oakwood sales manager, Alisa Poncher. “Over 400 people showed up that weekend.” […]

What you need to know about botulinum toxin – Progressive Rehab, LIVING WELL Magazine

March 21, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Botulinum toxin – more than cosmetic
By Sunny R. Kim, MD, FAAPMR, Progressive Rehab, Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine
Botulinum toxin is the most potent neurotoxin known on earth. It is produced by the bacteria clostridium botulinum. This protein works by inhibiting the transmission of signals between nerve and muscle, thereby causing paralysis. In acute botulism, an overdose of botulinum neurotoxins are ingested from spoiled foods resulting in severe muscle weakness, difficulty breathing and altered vision.
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Hospice: A benefit covered by Medicare and Medicaid – VNA, LIVING WELL Magazine

March 21, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Hospice: A Benefit Covered by Medicare and Medicaid

By Robert Smith, VNA, Collin LIVING WELL Magazine
Often patients and their families are reluctant to discuss the option of hospice care with the physician when confronted with the diagnosis of a terminal illness. Don’t be hesitant to do so. Sometimes physicians and clinicians fail to suggest hospice until the patient is near death and the benefits are lost to the patient and loved ones. Your discussion with your physician about hospice should include your right to choose the agency you prefer. Remember, hospice is a service covered by Medicare, Medicaid, and some private insurance companies. […]

What you need to know about digital dentures – Norman J. Pomerance, DDS, LIVING WELL Magazine

March 20, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Digital Dentures

By Norman J. Pomerance, DDS, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine
In this digital age we are now living, many advances in medicine and dentistry are derived from using the computer as a tool to improve our traditional methods of treating patients. The most recent advancement in dentistry for treating a patient who has no remaining teeth is dentures that are constructed from a digital image of their mouth. […]

Cures for hip pain – Sonoran Hip Center – LIVING WELL Magazine

March 19, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

“My hip is stiff and it hurts.”
By Dr. Gil Ortega, Dr. Kurtis Staples, and Dr. Brian Miller, Sonoran Hip Center, Scottsdale LIVING WELL Magazine
“My hip is stiff and it hurts.” Hip stiffness and pain are common patient complaints that have different causes. Hip stiffness and pain may be caused by conditions such as tendonitis, hip arthritis, hip dysplasia, traumatic injury, and femoroacetabular impingement (FAI). FAI is a condition in which the hip anatomy is challenged with more friction than normal. […]

Two-way relationship between diabetes and periodontal disease – Northlake Periodontics – LIVING WELL Magazine

March 19, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Two-Way Relationship Between Diabetes and Periodontal Disease

Diabetes can increase a patient’s chance of having periodontal disease and research suggests that periodontal disease may make it more difficult for diabetics to control their blood sugar.

Courtesy Northlake Periodontics, Northshore LIVING WELL Magazine
More than 25 million people in the U.S., that is 8.3% of the population, have diabetes with seven million being undiagnosed. […]

Families talk about Home Hospice of Grayson – LIVING WELL Magazine

March 18, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Families Talk about Home Hospice
By Sherry Little, Home Hospice of Grayson, Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine
We are honored family members of our patients tell our story with such gratitude. Their actual experiences demonstrate the difference Home Hospice makes in the lives of patients and those who love them. The statement we hear most often is, “We wish we had put Dad on service with you earlier.” While some of the focus of hospice is dying well, the primary focus is living each and every day. […]

EFY Fund a lifesaver for Mercy Medical Center patient – LIVING WELL Magazine

March 18, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

EFY Fund a lifesaver

By Karen Vander Sanden, Mercy Medical Center, Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine
Vickie Meisinger felt like she had the world by the tail. But that all changed in 2008 when she experienced some health issues and lost her job of 12 years in the insurance business. Not one to be defeated, Vickie went back to school to pursue a career in interior design, her true passion, at Kirkwood Community College. […]

Planning for Recovery at Home – Holladay Brothers Construction, Inc. – LIVING WELL Magazine

March 17, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Planning for Recovery at Home
Courtesy Holladay Brothers Construction, Inc., Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine
Recovery from a fall, a stroke or major surgery can be a lengthy process. For many people, recovery begins with formal rehabilitation and continues with learning to live with reduced mobility or inability to perform daily functions unaided. […]

Families deciding together – Dannel Funeral Home, LIVING WELL Magazine,

March 17, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Families Deciding Together
Courtesy Dannel Funeral Home, Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine
When a death occurs, families gather. Frequently, they must respond quite suddenly. Perhaps they travel long distances. In the midst of their grief, they must make approximately 300 decisions about services and disposition. Ideally, there are pre-arrangements that serve as an invaluable guide. So often, though, without knowing exact wishes, family members struggle with the right choices to honor their loved one and bring comfort to everyone else. […]