The Spice of Life
By Georgette Kelly, The Manor Village at Scottsdale, Scottsdale LIVNG WELL Magazine
As we age, we undergo physical changes that are easy to spot, but more often than not the subtle changes to our mindset and how we perceive our world go undetected. […]
“Don’t go Broke Paying for Senior Care”
By Noelle Kurth, At Home Personal Care, Scottsdale LIVING WELL Magazine
Ask an aging parent or loved one where they want to be living in their remaining years and chances are they’ll respond with “right here, at home!” […]
Let Respite Care Give You a Break
By Nicol Smith, Rambling Oaks Assisted Living and Extensive Care Communities,
Collin & Denton LIVING WELL Magazines
For many of us, a vacation is a welcoming thought, but for those caring for an elderly parent it can be very stressful. Who will take over the role as “caregiver?” […]
Senior Communities Offer Menu of Amenities and Services
By Carolyne Kennedy, The Springs of Scottsdale, Scottsdale LIVING WELL Magazine
There’s no denying that most people enjoy retirement but the process of aging has its challenges. Changes in our health or financial circumstances, or the death of a spouse can mean facing some tough choices. Sometimes that leads to another major life event: a household move. […]
Making The Tough Decision … How To Provide Extra Care When It Is Needed
Courtesy Heaven at Home, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine
In the normal aging process, most people reach a point where they need the assistance of someone to take care of all the little things we take for granted. Making that decision can be a trying experience. Scott Vanderhoef, owner of Heaven at Home homecare agency, says, “A person making a care-giving decision is faced with so many options. The solution may be as simple as a son or daughter stopping by to check on mom on the way home from work each day. […]
PRAIRIE ROSE CARE MANAGEMENT OFFERS COMFORT AND SECURITY
Courtesy Prairie Rose Care Management, Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine
Prairie Rose Care Management, a geriatric care management practice, provides support and assistance to clients that brings a sense of comfort and security to the whole family. Each client is unique with specific needs. The following is the story of one client. *Names have been changed to protect privacy. […]
How to Make the Best Choice for Your Parents
By Marsha Southern, North Dallas LIVING WELL Magazine
As the number of retirement and senior care communities continues to increase, most people have a difficult time differentiating between the levels of care available. […]
I finally get to retire
By Rebecca Quinn, Director of Sales and Marketing, Fountain View Village, Scottsdale LIVING WELL Magazine
Bill and I met during the war. I was in the USO and he was a sergeant in the Army. It was love at first sight. We had a whirlwind romance and before he shipped out he proposed. I, of course, said “yes” and we agreed that when he came home on leave we would be married. […]
Managing Stress
By Shirley Long, Parkview in Frisco, Collin LIVING WELL Magazine
The medical profession has recognized that stress can cause numerous health issues to develop or can exacerbate existing ones. So how do we prevent stress from occurring? Well, unfortunately, the answer is “we can’t.” Though we can’t avoid stress, we can certainly take steps to decrease stressful incidents and our negative reactions to them. Learning to manage stress is vital to our overall health.
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Home Care or the Nursing Home?
When it is just too much for the family caregiver …
Courtesy Heaven at Home, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine
When most seniors begin to have difficulty dong the things they used to do, the first caregiver to help is most often a member of the family. […]
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