Fall Prevention
Michelle Trahan, Acadian On Call, New Orleans LIVING WELL Magazine
Many people believe that falls are a natural part of aging. This fact is untrue and many falls can be prevented if the proper precautions are taken. […]
Hearing Aids: Cutting the Cords and Wires
By Elizabeth Brassine, Au.D., Hearing Services of McKinney, Collin County LIVING WELL Magazine
In my 22 years as an audiologist, one lecture sticks
out in my mind – “The Human Cochlea and Mother Nature’s Other Dirty Tricks.” This
talk discussed how distance was the enemy to the hearing impaired. The concern
is that higher pitched sounds (like s, th, sh), which give us our meaning to
speech, deteriorate at a much greater rate over distance.
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Avoid Aches and Pains While Gardening
By Michelle Sierra, LPT, Dynamic Physical Therapy, New Orleans LIVING WELL Magazine
Gardening is a strenuous activity and it is very easy for people to overdo it. Common gardening tasks, such as digging, planting, weeding, mulching and raking can cause stress and strain on muscles and joints, especially for seniors or those who are normally sedentary. […]
Where do you go to find yourself?
Courtesy Hands in Harmony, Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine
Where do you go to find the stillness of the universe? When do we allow ourselves time to relax and unwind? Recapturing the silence within is essential in regaining the mind/body connection. Massage is one of the few things in this world that truly nourishes both body and soul and requires nothing but a willingness to give and receive. […]
Stay Active, Enjoy Life
By Jeffrey Friedman, Total Health Solutions, New Orleans LIVING WELL Magazine
Don’t let age or illness keep you from enjoying life. Home medical equipment manufacturers understand that you want to maintain an active lifestyle and they have introduced solutions that may be perfect for you or a loved one. Here are some exciting new products.
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Atlanta Plastic Surgeons Develop the QT Mini Face Lift™
Courtesy Premier Image Cosmetic and Laser Surgery, North Atlanta LIVING WELL Magazine
Traditional full face lifts used to require weeks of at-home recovery. […]
Lacombe Nursing Centre on Dysphagia
By Samantha R. Young, MCD CCC/SLP, Program Manager, New Orleans LIVING WELL Magazine
Dysphagia is a medical term used to diagnose a swallowing disorder. By definition, dysphagia is an impaired swallowing ability, resulting from disease or damage to the cranial nerves or brainstem. […]
LIVING Well with Heart Failure
By Joseph Rinaldi, M.D., Summa Physicians Inc., Akron LIVING WELL Magazine
An estimated 5.8 million Americans are living with heart failure (HF) right now – and about 675,000 new cases are being diagnosed each year. As the U.S. population ages, these numbers are expected to increase. […]
No-Stitch Cataract Surgery
Courtesy RGB Eye Associates, Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine
The most frequent cause of cataracts is birthdays! The natural aging process can contribute to the condition that causes the lens of your eye to become cloudy, resulting in fuzzy or blurred vision and sometimes, sensitivity to light. Cataracts can occur in one or both eyes. […]
BRAIN FITNESS – An important social engagement
By Linda J. Williams, Marketing Coordinator, The Center for Functional Fitness, Akron LIVING WELL Magazine
You’ve no doubt heard that Baby Boomers are great communicators, and that probably comes as no surprise. […]
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