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Denver Home Helpers: Don't fall this winter – LIVING WELL Magazine

January 29, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

DON’T FALL THIS WINTER!

By Rick Cseak, Owner/CEO, Denver Home Helpers, East Denver LIVING WELL Magazine
What type of injury is most prevalent among older adults (those 65 or older)? If you guessed falls, you’re absolutely right. Falls are the leading cause of injury for older adults in the U.S. Last year over two million nonfatal fall injuries were treated in emergency departments, resulting in over 600,000 patients that were hospitalized (CDC). […]

Mika Bradford, nutritionist, talks intelligent nutrition – LIVING WELL Magazine

January 28, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

INTELLIGENT NUTRITION

A Comprehensive Approach to Health and Wellness
By Mika Bradford, CN, CPhT, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine

We’ve always heard, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” However, living well, staying healthy and having an active lifestyle at any age requires much more than a simple piece of fresh fruit and a few servings of vegetables. […]

Life Certain Wealth Strategies on tax efficiency in retirement – LIVING WELL Magazine

January 27, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

TAX EFFICIENCY IN RETIREMENT

How much attention do you pay to this factor?

By Herb White, CFP, MBA, Life Certain Wealth Strategies, East Denver LIVING WELL Magazine
Could you end up paying higher taxes in retirement? Do you have a lot of money saved in a 401(k) or a traditional IRA? If so, you may be poised to receive significant retirement income […]

Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southlake on how to treat knee arthritis – LIVING WELL Magazine

January 27, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Knee Arthritis

Courtesy O. David Taunton, Jr., M.D., Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southlake, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine
Knee and hip arthritis are common causes of treatable pain in today’s society and, in fact, are becoming more common as baby boomers age. While knee arthritis is almost three times more common than hip arthritis, the pain from either can range from being an occasional irritant to completely debilitating. There are a number of causes of knee arthritis as well as several treatment options, which will be discussed in this article. […]

The Trace on the signs it's time for a senior community – LIVING WELL Magazine

January 27, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Signs that it’s time for a senior community

Courtesy The Trace, Northshore LIVING WELL Magazine
As you gather with loved ones for the upcoming holiday fall gatherings, many families will begin to notice changes in senior loved ones and wonder if living alone is still the best option. Here are some of the signs to look for. […]

Northlake Periodontics talks periodontal maintenance care – LIVING WELL Magazine

January 26, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

How often should I be seen for periodontal maintenance care?

Courtesy Northlake Periodontics, LLC, Northshore LIVING WELL Magazine
Periodontal disease is the main cause of tooth loss in adults in the U.S. and has been associated with many other health risks. This disease is an ongoing infection with periods of activity. Once you have been diagnosed with periodontal disease, it is important to remain dedicated to a permanent schedule of professional oral care and diligent home care to maintain your health. This disease can’t be cured, but its destruction can be halted through regular maintenance visits. […]

MercyCare Physicians on Thyroid Awareness Month – LIVING WELL Magazine

January 26, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Get Your Neck Checked-January is Thyroid Awareness Month

Courtesy MercyCare Physicians, Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine
As many as 27 million Americans may be affected by thyroid disorders, although more than half remain undiagnosed. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of your neck. Your thyroid gland helps control your body’s metabolism as well as the function of many important organs, including your heart, brain, liver, kidneys and skin. […]

Denton Good Samaritan celebrates 35 years – LIVING WELL Magazine

January 25, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Good Samaritan Society-Denton Village Celebrating 35 years By Virginia Langston, Denton Good Samaritan, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine In 1922, Rev. August Hoeger was serving as a pastor in Arthur, N.D. when a fellow pastor put a […]

Orthotic & Prosthetic Specialists, Inc., AFO, not UFO – LIVING WELL Magazine

January 25, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

AFO, not UFO!

What is this?

By Michael Relle, CPO/FAAOP, Orthotic & Prosthetic Specialists, Inc.,
Northshore LIVING WELL Magazine

An “AFO” is a term use to describe an ankle foot orthotic. […]

Mercy Hospice on how hospice social workers can help – LIVING WELL Magazine

January 25, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Caregiver Needs and Resources: How Hospice Social Workers Can Help
By George Devejian, LMSW, Mercy Hospice, Collin LIVING WELL Magazine
Often people wonder what the social worker does in the hospice setting. The hospice social worker role can be summarized with the words, support and resources. […]