CBS-2/FOX-28 to hold 2 Your Health Expo April 15
Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine
On April 15, 2012, CBS 2 and FOX 28 will host the 2 Your Health Expo with Hy-Vee and presented by Medifast and Mercy of Cedar Rapids. The first-ever free expo will be held at the Hotel at Kirkwood Center from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. and is designed to give you and your family the information you need to be healthier. […]
Top 5 Reasons to Tour a Senior Living Community Today!
By Lisa Mach, Franklin Park, Collin LIVING WELL Magazine
1. Research, Research, Research
When it comes to choosing your retirement community there are many details to consider. These decisions take time and research to make an educated choice. Make a spreadsheet that reflects your needs, budget, and desired lifestyle. Are you looking for a rental, a buy in, an all-inclusive community? […]
Are Your Financial Affairs In Order?
Important information for seniors and their children
Courtesy DATCU Credit Union, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine
Remember that old cliché that there are two things for certain in this life … taxes and death. Unfortunately, this is true. The reality is that death will come to all of us. Young or old, being financially prepared is critical. […]
Men, maybe it’s more than low “T”
North Dallas LIVING WELL Magazine
Your energy levels have been decreasing along with your libido and sexual performance. You have noticed waist size increasing and concentration and memory aren’t what they used to be. These are some of the early and most noticeable signs and symptoms of the male menopause, called medically, andropause. […]
For all of Seymour’s blessings, her life has not been paved without hardships. Before landing what would become one of the most pivotal roles in her career, Seymour found herself in dire straits… […]
Is it Really Just a Little Heartburn?
What you should know about the rising risk of Esophageal Cancer
By Robert Sewell, MD. FACS, LIVING WELL Magazine
In 1977, as a young surgical resident, I was given an assignment to deliver a formal presentation to our entire faculty and all my fellow residents. […]
Financial Planning For Elder Care Options: Don’t Forget a Geriatric Care Manager
By Dianne Boazman, LCSW, CMC, and Betty Landreaux, LCSW, CMC, Home Care Solutions, New Orleans LIVING WELL Magazine
One of the most universal New Year’s resolutions is taking charge of one’s personal finances. Even though older adults may be enjoying retirement, there often is stress and worry about future care costs. A geriatric care manager can play a key role as older adults grapple with the realities of their future. […]
BIG NEWS related to Treatment of Acid Reflux
FDA issues warning about PPIs and C. difficile infections
On February 8, 2012 the US Food and Drug Administration issued a safety alert to physicians and consumers, which stated that the use of PPIs to reduce acid production by the stomach may be associated with an increased risk for developing persistent diarrhea and other GI symptoms due to infection with a bacteria called Clostridium difficile, or C. diff. Read the FDA report. In a related story carried by Reuters, March 6, 2012, reporter Julie Steenhuyse discribes the increasing incidence and virulence of C.diff infections. […]
Something Has Changed
By Joyce Guyett, Home Care Resources, Scottsdale LIVING WELL Magazine
You have finally come to the conclusion that you just can’t ignore what is happening in a loved one’s life. At first you joked and made light of your loved ones unusual forgetfulness, getting lost and some confusion. Surely, some of this is normal behavior that comes with age; I, myself, many years younger, have experienced some of these things. […]
Hearing Instruments: Taking the “HUH” out of the equation
By Michele Spector, Au.D., CCC-A, Clinical Audiologist, Hearing Clinic of Greater New Orleans, New Orleans LIVING WELL Magazine
As a hearing care professional, we do not rely solely on the 15-minute hearing test done in the booth in order to prescribe a hearing aid that is best for the patient. We want to know about our patient’s daily activities. Common questions we ask include: […]
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