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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. […]

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton talks about the road to cardiac recovery – LIVING WELL Magazine

March 22, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

The Road to Cardiac Recovery
Courtesy Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine
According to the National Institutes of Health, about 1.2 million people every year experience a heart attack in the U.S. Once the cardiac event has passed, a specialized program can help patients get back to a normal life.
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How to see better – RGB Eye Associates, LIVING WELL Magazine

March 22, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

See Where You’re Going

Courtesy RGB Eye Associates, Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine
Planning an adventure this summer? Enjoy every moment. See all the sites. Come home with lots of great photos and happy memories. […]

Looking for a new pharmacy? Majoria Drugs can help – LIVING WELL Magazine

March 22, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Looking For A New Pharmacy?

By Vic Welker, Manager, Majoria Drugs, New Orleans LIVING WELL Magazine
Because of a change in your insurance plan, are you forced to look for a new pharmacy to get your medication? This recently occurred in Louisiana. Those with Blue Cross, Blue Shield of Louisiana were forced to look for prescription services elsewhere when a national drug chain decided to no longer accept Blue Cross, Blue Shield of Louisiana. At the beginning of 2012, many were forced to seek out new pharmacies. […]

What you need to know about botulinum toxin – Progressive Rehab, LIVING WELL Magazine

March 21, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Botulinum toxin – more than cosmetic
By Sunny R. Kim, MD, FAAPMR, Progressive Rehab, Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine
Botulinum toxin is the most potent neurotoxin known on earth. It is produced by the bacteria clostridium botulinum. This protein works by inhibiting the transmission of signals between nerve and muscle, thereby causing paralysis. In acute botulism, an overdose of botulinum neurotoxins are ingested from spoiled foods resulting in severe muscle weakness, difficulty breathing and altered vision.
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Hospice: A benefit covered by Medicare and Medicaid – VNA, LIVING WELL Magazine

March 21, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Hospice: A Benefit Covered by Medicare and Medicaid

By Robert Smith, VNA, Collin LIVING WELL Magazine
Often patients and their families are reluctant to discuss the option of hospice care with the physician when confronted with the diagnosis of a terminal illness. Don’t be hesitant to do so. Sometimes physicians and clinicians fail to suggest hospice until the patient is near death and the benefits are lost to the patient and loved ones. Your discussion with your physician about hospice should include your right to choose the agency you prefer. Remember, hospice is a service covered by Medicare, Medicaid, and some private insurance companies. […]

What you need to know about digital dentures – Norman J. Pomerance, DDS, LIVING WELL Magazine

March 20, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Digital Dentures

By Norman J. Pomerance, DDS, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine
In this digital age we are now living, many advances in medicine and dentistry are derived from using the computer as a tool to improve our traditional methods of treating patients. The most recent advancement in dentistry for treating a patient who has no remaining teeth is dentures that are constructed from a digital image of their mouth. […]