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Families talk about Home Hospice of Grayson – LIVING WELL Magazine

March 18, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Families Talk about Home Hospice
By Sherry Little, Home Hospice of Grayson, Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine
We are honored family members of our patients tell our story with such gratitude. Their actual experiences demonstrate the difference Home Hospice makes in the lives of patients and those who love them. The statement we hear most often is, “We wish we had put Dad on service with you earlier.” While some of the focus of hospice is dying well, the primary focus is living each and every day. […]

EFY Fund a lifesaver for Mercy Medical Center patient – LIVING WELL Magazine

March 18, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

EFY Fund a lifesaver

By Karen Vander Sanden, Mercy Medical Center, Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine
Vickie Meisinger felt like she had the world by the tail. But that all changed in 2008 when she experienced some health issues and lost her job of 12 years in the insurance business. Not one to be defeated, Vickie went back to school to pursue a career in interior design, her true passion, at Kirkwood Community College. […]

Planning for Recovery at Home – Holladay Brothers Construction, Inc. – LIVING WELL Magazine

March 17, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Planning for Recovery at Home
Courtesy Holladay Brothers Construction, Inc., Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine
Recovery from a fall, a stroke or major surgery can be a lengthy process. For many people, recovery begins with formal rehabilitation and continues with learning to live with reduced mobility or inability to perform daily functions unaided. […]

Long-term hospital care for medically complex patients – Kindred Hospitals – LIVING WELL Magazine

March 16, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Long-Term Hospital Care for Medically Complex Patients

Courtesy Kindred Hospitals, New Orleans LIVING WELL Magazine
Kindred Hospitals of New Orleans specialize in caring for patients who need the specialized care and extended recovery time that conventional short-term hospitals are not equipped to provide. […]

The HealthSouth Difference – LIVING WELL Magazine

March 14, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Choose HealthSouth
By Cathy L. Joseph, OTR/L, Director of Therapy Operations, HealthSouth Scottsdale Rehabilitation Hospital, Scottsdale LIVING WELL Magazine
What happens when you are ready to leave the hospital after you have had surgery, an accident or a traumatic event like a stroke and you are not strong enough or you do not have the skills to return home? This may cause you and your family stress because you don’t know what to do. […]

CBS-2/FOX-28 to hold "2 Your Health Expo" April 15 – LIVING WELL Magazine

March 14, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

CBS-2/FOX-28 to hold 2 Your Health Expo April 15

Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine
On April 15, 2012, CBS 2 and FOX 28 will host the 2 Your Health Expo with Hy-Vee and presented by Medifast and Mercy of Cedar Rapids. The first-ever free expo will be held at the Hotel at Kirkwood Center from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. and is designed to give you and your family the information you need to be healthier. […]

Franklin Park on the top 5 reasons to tour a senior living community – LIVING WELL Magazine

March 13, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Top 5 Reasons to Tour a Senior Living Community Today!
By Lisa Mach, Franklin Park, Collin LIVING WELL Magazine
1. Research, Research, Research

When it comes to choosing your retirement community there are many details to consider. These decisions take time and research to make an educated choice. Make a spreadsheet that reflects your needs, budget, and desired lifestyle. Are you looking for a rental, a buy in, an all-inclusive community? […]

Guy Francis talks andropause – LIVING WELL Magazine

March 13, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Men, maybe it’s more than low “T”

North Dallas LIVING WELL Magazine
Your energy levels have been decreasing along with your libido and sexual performance. You have noticed waist size increasing and concentration and memory aren’t what they used to be. These are some of the early and most noticeable signs and symptoms of the male menopause, called medically, andropause. […]

What you should know about the rising risk of esophageal cancer – Dr. Robert Sewell, LIVING WELL Magazine

March 11, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Is it Really Just a Little Heartburn?
What you should know about the rising risk of Esophageal Cancer
By Robert Sewell, MD. FACS, LIVING WELL Magazine
In 1977, as a young surgical resident, I was given an assignment to deliver a formal presentation to our entire faculty and all my fellow residents. […]

Don't forget a geriatric care manager – Home Care Solutions – LIVING WELL Magazine

March 10, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Financial Planning For Elder Care Options: Don’t Forget a Geriatric Care Manager
By Dianne Boazman, LCSW, CMC, and Betty Landreaux, LCSW, CMC, Home Care Solutions, New Orleans LIVING WELL Magazine
One of the most universal New Year’s resolutions is taking charge of one’s personal finances. Even though older adults may be enjoying retirement, there often is stress and worry about future care costs. A geriatric care manager can play a key role as older adults grapple with the realities of their future. […]