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Comfort Keepers on dealing with difficult behavior in the elderly – LIVING WELL Magazine

November 24, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Dealing with Difficult Behavior in the Elderly

By Dave Bourque, Comfort Keepers, Akron LIVING WELL Magazine
Family caregivers give the greatest gift of all – their love, energy and time – often at the expense of their own families and in lieu of other things they might like to do. Caregiving can be difficult, and caregivers can face challenges every hour of every day…especially when dealing with difficult behaviors from their loved ones.
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Centennial Medical Center on how to lower your risk of stroke – LIVING WELL Magazine

November 24, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

How to lower your risk of stroke

Making lifestyle changes to your control blood pressure
By Aimee Garza, MD, Neurologist, Centennial Medical Center, Collin LIVING WELL Magazine

Approximately every 40 seconds, someone in the U.S. has a stroke. […]

Dr. Finger talks edentulism and the denture handicap – LIVING WELL Magazine

November 23, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Edentulism and the Denture Handicap

Courtesy More Smiles Dental Spa, Dr. Finger, New Orleans LIVING WELL Magazine

According to the World Health Organization criteria, edentulism is considered a physical impairment since all teeth have been lost. Many patients with this condition may have impaired ability to perform two essential life tasks, namely, speaking and eating. […]

College Pharmacy discusses the importance of blood sugar control in disease prevention – LIVING WELL Magazine

November 22, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Blood Sugar Control Important In Disease Prevention & Age Management

By Jerry Gillick, RPh, College Pharmacy, Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine
For the 19 million people diagnosed with diabetes in the U.S., blood sugar control is a daily battle. For the rest of the population, controlling fluctuations in blood sugar is an important factor in disease prevention and age management. […]

RGB Eye Associates talk cataracts – LIVING WELL Magazine

November 22, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Cloudy with a Chance of Cataracts

Courtesy RGB Eye Associates, Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine
Just because cataracts are common, affecting about 20.5 million Americans over the age of 40, doesn’t mean you have to live with the symptoms. They won’t magically disappear, but most often, cataracts can be removed, improving vision in 95% of patients. […]

Sante of Scottsdale on redefining healthcare rehabilitation – LIVING WELL Magazine

November 21, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Redefining Healthcare Rehabilitation

Coming soon to North Scottsdale, Sante of Scottsdale, Scottsdale LIVING WELL Magazine

Santé of North Scottsdale, a transitional rehabilitation center will open in March of 2012. Santé of North Scottsdale is conveniently located near the 101 and Pima road, in DC Ranch. […]

Bolle Adult Swim School on the priceless benefits of learning to swim – LIVING WELL Magazine

November 19, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

The Priceless Benefits of Learning to Swim

By Klaus Bolle, Bolle Adult Swim School, Scottsdale LIVING WELL Magazine
So often my conversations about the advantages of swimming seem to center on the health benefits. From reducing weight, to lowering blood pressure, to building strength, stamina and energy levels––I could go on for hours about what many consider the ideal exercise. As great as those things are, the most powerful stories I hear are about the impact learning to swim has had on my students’ personal lives. Some of these stories literally bring me to tears (in a good way).
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Avere Healthcare Clinic asks "who will take care of senior citizens?" – LIVING WELL Magazine

November 19, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Who Will Take Care of Senior Citizens?
Courtesy Avere Healthcare Clinic, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine
Statistics show most Medicare recipients don’t understand what Medicare is all about. This leads to frustration, which causes seniors to likely defer preventative care and skip necessary doctor’s visits. The average senior doesn’t know when they need a colonoscopy, and most certainly isn’t particularly eager to find out! […]

Amazing Faces on lifts, tucks, laser, filler, and peels. What is their real value? – LIVING WELL Magazine

November 19, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Lifts, Tucks, Laser, Filler And Peels. What Is Their Real Value?

By Dr. Kevin L. McBride, Amazing Faces, North Dallas LIVING WELL Magazine
Lifts, tucks, laser, fillers and peels – the options seem endless! When you decide to enhance your facial appearance, you may think, “Where do I start? Where do I find the best value?” You may seek advice from friends and the Internet, but still, it is difficult to know what is best for your face and bank account. […]

Colorado Springs Orthopaedic Group on minimally-invasive options for spine surgery – LIVING WELL Magazine

November 19, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Minimally-Invasive Options for Spine Surgery

By Roger D. Sung, MD, Spine Surgeon at Colorado Springs Orthopaedic Group, Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine

Eighty percent of the U.S. population suffers from back pain at some point in their life. While most back pain improves over time, many people need some type of intervention to relieve their pain. For patients with continual spine problems, there are many conservative options including physical therapy, medications, chiropractic, and injection treatments. When these options don’t work, many patients are offered surgery to address their spine problems. […]