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Planning for your retirement years
By Nancy Martin, RN One of my most vivid memories of my grandmother is of her sitting near her den window, sewing basket beside her, darning socks for her large family. She seemed to live […]
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Alzheimer Care
Is it time for memory care for Mom?
By Jan Lehmann, Changing Season Home Health & Heavensent Caregivers Mom has become very difficult lately. She lives in a wonderful assisted living residence that has a keypad code to permit entry and exit at […]
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Common Shoulder Problems
By Jay S. Bender, MD Shoulder problems are one of the most common reasons patients come to our offices. Just about everyone has had some episode of shoulder pain at some point. Patients can have […]
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Important Nutrients For Cardiovascular Health
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in the US: One in three deaths in this country are caused by CVD. While our knowledge of the cardiovascular system has grown in leaps and […]
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Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment Options for Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a group of diseases that can lead to damage of the eye’s optic nerve and result in blindness. With early treatment, you can often protect your eyes against serious vision loss. To detect glaucoma, your therapeutic optometrist will do several tests. One is a visual field test that measures your side (peripheral) vision.
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Herb-Prescription Interactions
People are buying herbal remedies for everything from migraines to memory preservation to depression. Where once you had to see an herbalist or naturopath to get the daily dose of herbs for what ails you, herbal products are now widely available in drugstores and health food stores, making the ability to self-medicate greater than ever. But with opportunity comes a warning: mixing herbal remedies and prescription drugs could be harmful to your health. Just like drug-drug and drug-food interactions, herb-drug interactions are very common. Some herbal medicines may cancel the effect of a prescription drug, while others may reduce or exaggerate it.
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Dealing with Ankle Arthritis
For most Colorado residents the only lifestyle is an active one, even among seniors. As an orthopedic surgeon, I frequently encounter seniors who enjoy daily walks, runs or hikes. An unfortunate outcome for a lifetime of activity is the development of arthritis. Ankle arthritis can be a devastating problem to those who are used to a life full of activity. However, there are several treatment options that can improve your quality of life and allow you to return to your healthy active lifestyle. […]
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When and why should you move to senior housing?
Pat Colonna, writer and a senior-housing resident, recently said “Chronological age has little or nothing to do with making the decision to move to senior housing. It’s all about you.” She is absolutely right. Each individual needs to assess his/her own needs and resources before making a move. Preparing ahead is key to making the right move, at the right time, for the right reason.
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What you need to know about sciatica
The word sciatica can be a confusing term that means different things to different people. Pain that radiates from the lower (lumbar) spine to your buttock and down the back of the leg is the hallmark of sciatica. Actually, sciatica is a set of symptoms rather that a true diagnosis. This point is important, as treatment for sciatic symptoms may be different depending on the underlying cause of the symptoms. […]
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Make small adjustments to improve your health
By Dr. Tyler Cooper Two-thirds of Americans are overweight or obese and a shocking one-third of our children are. The sad fact: this leads directly to diseases like type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and many […]