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America's greatest natural human resource, adults over 50 – Boomers Leading Change in Health, LIVING WELL Magazine

ADULTS 50+ – AMERICA’S GREATEST NATURAL HUMAN RESOURCE

By Barbara Raynor, Boomers Leading Change in Health, East Denver LIVING WELL Magazine
When you think about America’s natural resources, what comes to mind? Land? Air? Water? Oil? Gas? Minerals? […]

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How to avoid fragile bones – Colorado Springs Orthopaedic Group, LIVING WELL Magazine

Fragile Bones – Don’t Let it Happen to You
By Dr. John C. Redfern, Colorado Springs Orthopaedic Group, Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine
Many people live their entire life without a broken bone until they reach their elder years. Then, suddenly, they are dealing with a broken hip after a simple fall at their home. This is a story heard too many times in the emergency room and orthopaedic surgery office. […]

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10 Myths about Hospice – The Denver Hospice, LIVING WELL Magazine

10 Myths about Hospice

Courtesy The Denver Hospice, East Denver LIVING WELL Magazine

Last year 1.5 million dying Americans were served by hospice providers across the nation, yet there are many myths about hospice.

Susan Lasker Hertz, vice president of hospice services for The Denver Hospice, dispels some of the myths of hospice. […]

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Stopping killers in their tracks – Texoma Cardiovascular Surgeons, LIVING WELL Magazine

Stopping Killers in their Tracks (Part Three)

By Vicky L. Chappell, M.D., Texoma Cardiovascular Surgeons, Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine

As mentioned in previous issues, the top three leading causes of death are heart disease, cancer and stroke. The third leading cause of death, stroke, affects approximately 795,000 people each year. […]

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

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. […]

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

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. […]

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

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. […]

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

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. […]