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How to live life to the fullest – Good Samaritan Society, LIVING WELL Magazine

April 4, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Living Life to the Fullest

Courtesy Good Samaritan Society – Lake Forest Village, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine

Looking for something more rewarding than just amenities and maintenance-free living? The Good Samaritan Society – Lake Forest Village’s senior living options offer the opportunity to enjoy retirement in the privacy of your own apartment, twinhome or duplex, but with all the benefits that come with being a part of a caring community. […]

How to decide which digestive aid is right for you – Mika Bradford, certified nutritionist, LIVING WELL Magazine

April 3, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

How to Decide Which Digestive Aid Is Right For You
By Mika Bradford CN, CPhT, LIVING WELL Magazine
Do you feel bloated after eating or miserable for days ridden with gas and constipation? If you experience these or symptoms like reflux you’re not alone and may be one of the millions who suffer from some form of digestive disease. […]

Hospice: One of Medicare's best benefits – Pikes Peak Hospice & Palliative Care, LIVING WELL Magazine

April 1, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Hospice – One of Medicare’s Best Benefits

Courtesy Pikes Peak Hospice & Palliative Care, Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine

With the skyrocketing cost of healthcare, many people are concerned about how to access and pay for medical services. Even with the Affordable Care Act unfolding, it is a common misconception that quality end-of-life care is expensive or unaffordable. […]

The best path home – Senior Care Health and Rehabilitation Center of Denton, LIVING WELL Magazine

April 1, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

The Best Path Home

Courtesy Senior Care Health and Rehabilitation Center of Denton, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine
Each new year brings a list of resolutions. Perhaps you plan to eat a more nutritious diet; perhaps you plan to exercise more. However, unplanned events can occur. […]

How to deal with diabetes – Southeast Louisiana Home Health, LIVING WELL Magazine

March 30, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

How to deal with diabetes

Courtesy Southeast Louisiana Home Health, Northshore LIVING WELL Magazine

Diabetes is a metabolic disease that is a lifelong chronic illness. It manifests itself by high levels of sugar in the blood that result from defects in the body’s ability to produce and/or use insulin. Symptoms of high blood sugar include blurred vision, excess thirst, fatigue, frequent urination, hunger, weight loss and more serious diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). […]

The Mask Project – The Denver Hospice, LIVING WELL Magazine

March 29, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

The Mask Project, The Denver Hospice, East Denver LIVING WELL Magazine

The Mask Project, a collection of handcrafted masks by celebrities, sports figures, artists, musicians and community leaders, runs April 18 through May 13 in the Cherry Creek Shopping Center. […]

What older people know that we don't – ParkGate Retirement Community, LIVING WELL Magazine

March 29, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

What Older People Know That We Don’t

Navigating the trials of life and aging in the world of the older generation
By Chris Smith, Parkgate, North Dallas LIVING WELL Magazine
America is on the verge of losing yet another natural resource. In about 10 years, three-fourths of America’s oldest generation will be gone. They will take with them lessons learned about living throug […]

Don't miss the 20th Annual Boomer and Beyond Expo – LIVING WELL Magazine

March 28, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

The 20th Annual Boomer and Beyond Expo

Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine
The Senior Resource Council proudly presents the 20th Annual Boomer and Beyond Expo on June 2, 2012 at the World Arena. Our annual expo focuses on providing resources, education and products to our seasoned community. With over 100 vendors and 1,500 attendees last year, the Boomer and Beyond Expo has been become one of the largest in Colorado catering to the aging population. We are excited this year to bring you more products, technology and vendors that are available to assist you to maintain an active and healthy lifestyle as you age. […]

Time does not heal all wounds – Lifecare Technology, LIVING WELL Magazine

March 26, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Time Does Not Heal All Wounds
Courtesy Lifecare Technology, Northshore LIVING WELL Magazine

Although most skin wounds heal normally, there are millions in the U.S. with problem wounds that do not heal. Most occur on the legs or feet and are associated with problems such as diabetes, peripheral arterial disease (reduced circulation), peripheral neuropathy (reduced sensation) and chronic leg edema (swelling). […]

It's time to plan your long-term care – Neighbor Insurance Services, Inc., LIVING WELL Magazine

March 25, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

It’s Time to Plan Your Long-Term Care

Courtesy Neighbor Insurance Services, Inc., Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine
No one ever wants to think about needing long-term care, whether it is at home or in a nursing home. But, the odds of needing long-term care are high; at least 70% of people over age 65 will require long-term care services at some point in their lives. Long-term care services may include help with activities of daily living: home health care, respite care, hospice care, adult day care, care in a nursing home, or care in an assisted living facility. They may also include care management services, which will evaluate your needs, coordinate and monitor the delivery of long-term care services. […]