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Texoma Cardiovascular Surgeons on Stopping Killers in their Tracks (Part One) – LIVING WELL Magazine

August 18, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Stopping Killers in their Tracks (Part One)
By Vicky L. Chappell, M.D., Texoma Cardiovascular Surgeons, Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine
The leading cause of death in the United States, for both men and women, is heart disease. This disease is responsible for approximately 600,000 deaths per year. The most common type of heart disease is coronary artery disease (CAD), which can lead to heart attack or acute coronary syndrome (ACS). […]

At Home Personal Care talks grandma's on Facebook – LIVING WELL Magazine

August 18, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Grandma’s on Facebook

By Noelle Kurth, At Home Personal Care, Scottsdale LIVING WELL Magazine

“Every time I get on Facebook I feel like I am having a conversation with all of my grandchildren. I feel so close to you and feel like I’m apart of your everyday lives,” my 80-year-old grandmother told me the last time I saw her, “and I love all of your pictures! […]

Home Helpers In-Home Care talks Home Care – LIVING WELL Magazine

August 18, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Home Alone? Not on our shift.
By Rick Cseak, Home Helpers In-Home Care, East Denver LIVING WELL Magazine
Mom has decided to move to Colorado to be closer to you. Maybe you suggested she move closer––anticipating a future scenario of care. Or perhaps she moved in with you because it was becoming impossible for her to keep up with her house and yard. Now she’s unable to drive and really needs your help. […]

Sumner on Ridgewood: Take a spin on the wellness wheel of 'fortune' – LIVING WELL Magazine

August 18, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Take a Spin on the Wellness Wheel of ‘Fortune’

By Rowena Wilkins, Director of Marketing at Sumner on Ridgewood, Akron LIVING WELL Magazine
As senior independent living communities evolve, they should have one sole purpose: to promote independence and wellness for their residents. […]

DATCU Credit Union on How to Avoid Being a Victim of Identity Theft – LIVING WELL Magazine

August 17, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Security from Identity Theft: How to Avoid Being a Victim
Courtesy DATCU Credit Union, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine

Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes with about 1.8 million victims in 2010. While significant improvements have been made in this area, identity thieves become more sophisticated every day. […]

Centennial Medical Center on Not Letting Urinary Incontinence Delay Your Summer Travel Plans–LIVING WELL Magazine

August 17, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Making Summer Travel Plans?: Don’t Let Urinary Incontinence Delay You

Aimee Nguyen, MD, Centennial Medical Center

More than 25 million American adults experience loss of
bladder control, but they often don’t have to. For some seniors, this
involuntary release of urine can significantly affect their quality of life.
[…]

Home Instead Senior Care: Bridging the Communication Gap – LIVING WELL Magazine

August 17, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

The “40-70 Rule”

Bridging the Communication Gap Between Seniors and Their Families
Courtesy Home Instead Senior Care, Northshore LIVING WELL Magazine

The problems of aging often leave family caregivers and their senior parents speechless. […]

Roxanne Sisneros, Ruhl & Ruhl Realtors, on Right-sizing your Home – LIVING WELL Magazine

August 17, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Right-sizing your home
Courtesy Roxanne Sisneros, SRES, Ruhl & Ruhl Realtors, Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine
Aging baby boomers want to feel connected. As many of you decide to downsize the size of your current home, your search begins for a new one. However, it’s more than just your living quarters that makes you want to buy. […]

Resource Bank talks residential investment properties – LIVING WELL Magazine

August 16, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Residential Investment Properties

Bank on the ‘KEYS’ to diversifying your investments
Courtesy Resource Bank, Northshore LIVING WELL Magazine

With interest rates for savings and CDs at an all time low, many seniors are looking for ways to enhance their returns and secure wealth. The time for diversification into residential real estate investments may be now! […]

Home Care Solutions on Extending Your Independence – LIVING WELL Magazine

August 16, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Extending Your Independence

Dianne Boazman, LCSW, CMC and Betty Landreaux, LCSW, CMC, NCG, New Orleans LIVING WELL Magazine
People are now enjoying life longer than ever before, but no one ever said getting older is easy. Since living longer doesn’t necessarily mean living independently, families face challenges in addressing the needs of aging loved ones. […]