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The staff makes all the difference at a senior living community

The staff makes all the difference at a senior living community
Courtesy Spectrum Properties, North Dallas LIVING WELL Magazine
When looking at your options for senior living, it’s always important to look at the amenities, the location and the price, but most people forget the most vital service. It’s one that cannot be copied, marketed or researched on the internet. The single most essential aspect of any community is the staff. […]

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Your two best friends!

YOUR TWO BEST FRIENDS!
Courtesy Star Dental Systems, Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine
Mary G. is an attractive woman in her early 60s. Her medical history shows nothing alarming. The history of her sporadic dental care, however, was evident upon examination and evaluation: cracked fillings, a couple of root canals and many lost teeth, in addition to a gum disease called periodontitis. […]

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The role of a physical therapist in a skilled nursing facility

Lacombe Nursing Centre
The Role of a Physical Therapist in a Skilled Nursing Facility
By Nicole B. Fleming, PT, DPT, Northshore LIVING WELL Magazine
The role of a physical therapist in a skilled nursing facility is to promote, maintain and restore physical function within the neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, integumentary, and the cardiopulmonary systems. When a patient is admitted, an evaluation is performed and a plan of care is established to improve their endurance, mobility, balance, and strength. […]

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Ron's Carrus Story – Chapter Two

Ron’s Carrus Story
Chapter Two
Courtesy Carrus Rehabilitation Hospital, Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine
When Ron Vardeman was moved from Carrus Specialty Hospital to the other side of the facility where Carrus Rehabilitation Hospital services are provided, he was enthusiastic. He knew he had achieved significant goals and was ready to meet the next challenges. […]

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Key Things to Know About Probate When a Loved One Dies

Key Things to Know About Probate When a Loved One Dies
By Lori A. Leu & Erin W. Peirce, Texas LIVING WELL Magazines
Have you ever heard someone ask whether a Will or an estate has been “probated,” and wondered, “What is probate?” The term “probate” refers to the judicial procedure wherein a Will is proven to be valid. Over time, the term “probate” has evolved to refer to the legal process in which the estate (everything owned at the time of death) of a deceased person, called the “decedent” is administered, whether or not the person had a Will. […]

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MAKING YOUR OWN HEALTHCARE CHOICES

MAKING YOUR OWN HEALTHCARE CHOICES
Courtesy Lakeshore Surgical Specialists, Northshore LIVING WELL Magazine
There is a good likelihood you will encounter the need for a general surgeon some time during your lifetime, whether as elective surgery or emergent. When given the opportunity, choosing a general surgeon is a privilege not to be taken lightly. […]

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Is Your Homecare Provider “Paying For Your Vote?”

Is Your Homecare Provider “Paying For Your Vote?”
By Michael Fife, A.C.T. Home Health, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine
Ethics is a hot topic today for many industries, and healthcare providers are under the microscope more than ever before. Because of the intensely competitive nature of our economy, many homecare providers are seeking new and innovative ways to gain market share. […]

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Rosacea: A common and treatable disease

Rosacea: A common and treatable disease
By Eric N. Tabor, MD, Northshore & New Orleans LIVING WELL Magazine
Many people either know someone or they themselves suffer with a very common skin disease known as rosacea. The most common symptom of rosacea is the classic “red-face” that you may have seen or heard of, although many more subtypes and symptoms are common. […]

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Time to Detox: A three day juice fast to jump start your health

Time to Detox
A Three Day Juice Fast to Jump Start Your Health
By Catherine Wilbert, ND, Northshore LIVING WELL Magazine
Mardi Gras is over and the lure of parties and King Cakes are but fond memories with only the lingering inches around our waists to remind us of the weeks of festivities in which we partook. For many, this is a time to finally get back to those New Year’s resolutions. This a good time to get your body off to a fresh start. […]