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Spectrum Properties talks retirement communities – LIVING WELL Magazine

December 16, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Take care of the residents as if they are family. It’s that simple.
By Emily Valentino, Spectrum Properties, LTD, North Dallas LIVING WELL Magazine

When looking at your options for senior living, it’s always important to look at the amenities, the location and the price, but most people forget the most vital service. It’s one that cannot be copied, marketed or researched on the internet. The single most essential aspect of any community is the staff. […]

A.C.T. Home Health on helping patients while saving billions for Medicare – LIVING WELL Magazine

December 15, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Home Health Helping Patients While Saving Billions for Medicare
By Michael Fife, A.C.T. Home Health, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine
With all the scrambling in Washington, DC about cutting spending, avoiding tax hikes, and avoiding increased deficit spending, home health is looking like a savior for the American people and their politicians. […]

North Texas Family Medicine on the importance of parents and grandparents in the prevention of childhood obesity – LIVING WELL Magazine

December 13, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Prevention of Children being Overweight and Obese: Parents and Grandparents are the Key!
By Lisa L. Houk, FNP, BC Nurse Practitioner, North Texas Family Medicine, Denton and Texoma LIVING WELL Magazines
One out of four kindergarteners is overweight in America. […]

Akron Area YMCA on swimming for health – LIVING WELL Magazine

December 13, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

IT’S WORTH A SPLASH…
Courtesy Akron Area YMCA, Akron LIVING WELL Magazine
What compares to a cold splash of water on your face in the morning or a vigorous swim in the afternoon? Water is an essential part of life! Every living and breathing thing needs water in order to survive. As a species dependent upon it, we know how to play and enjoy the water. It is not just a resource for life, but also a source for exercise and enjoyment. […]

Dolce Salon & Spa on natural makeup & healthy skin – LIVING WELL Magazine

December 12, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Natural Makeup, Healthy Skin!
By Dynelle Rodriguez, Scottsdale LIVING WELL Magazine
Have you heard about the latest makeup trend that is exploding all over the beauty market? It is the ultimate combination of beauty and skin care…mineral makeup! Mineral makeup is a line of products that are made of all natural, finely ground minerals from the earth. Mineral makeup products are free of the chemicals, dyes, or preservatives that are found in traditional makeup. […]

Falls Village on rehabilitation professionals you can trust – LIVING WELL Magazine

December 11, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Choose rehabilitation professionals you can trust
By Greg Carnes, MBA, LNHA, Falls Village, Akron LIVING WELL Magazine
After hospitalization, many older adults require care for short-term rehab to home. In the current fragmented health care system, hospitals are financially incentivized to discharge patients to post acute care as soon as possible. As a result, in some cases, older adults are caught in a system that transitions patients to home, home health, outpatient care or a skilled facility in a manner that causes various adverse medical, social and financial consequences. […]

Colorado Springs and East Denver LIVING WELL Magazines present Jim Marsh and his band Grass It Up

December 10, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Banjos and Brushes

By Jon Bross, Colorado Springs and East Denver LIVING WELL Magazines
For over 30 years now, Jim Marsh has been playing bluegrass, booking bluegrass and promoting bluegrass in Anniston, Alabama. His passion for roots music and fast pickin’ has been balanced with raising a family, owning an automotive pinstriping business and creating unique folk art. So what is a renaissance man to do when the nest empties? […]

More Smiles Dental Spa on the truth about CPAPs and Sleep Apnea – LIVING WELL Magazine

December 10, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

The Truth About CPAPs and Sleep Apnea

Courtesy Dr. Moreau, More Smiles Dental Spa, Northshore LIVING WELL Magazine
Is your snoring killing you? Is your spouse’s snoring “killing” you? The truth is that snoring may be much more than just an aggravation for your bed partner. Snoring leads to sleep apnea, and sleep apnea can lead to a host of health problems: weight gain, lack of concentration, depression, teeth grinding and clenching, periodontal disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, and worst of all––early death. […]

Easy Medical delivers what you need – LIVING WELL Magazine

December 9, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

It CAN be delivered
By Mike Factor, Easy Medical, Scottsdale LIVING WELL Magazine
A company in the Valley is making getting medical supplies easier. Having to rely on someone else to shop for you can be a sensitive concern. […]

Elite Vision on the early detection of glaucoma – LIVING WELL Magazine

December 9, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Glaucoma: Early Detection to Prevent Vision Loss
By Dr. LeRoy Popowski, O.D., Elite Vision, Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine
Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness in the U.S. and it is estimated that over four million Americans have glaucoma, although many may not be diagnosed and recognize that their vision loss is preventable. […]