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The Manor Village at Scottsdale on staying fit in your later years – LIVING WELL Magazine

August 22, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

The Manor Village at Scottsdale on staying fit in your later years – LIVING WELL Magazine
By Cara Casey, The Manor Village at Scottsdale, Scottsdale LIVING WELL Magazine

When most people hear the word fitness, they wince with the thought of hard work and unpleasant exercises that leave the wind knocked out of them. However, living an active life is actually a lot easier than you’d think. If you ease into it slowly, the benefits will have you wondering why you didn’t do it sooner. […]

Innovative Aesthetics Medical Spa & Laser Center on "It's shorts season; do you like what you see?" – LIVING WELL MAGAZINE

August 21, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

It’s shorts season; do you like what you see?

Courtney Albritton, PA-C, MPA Clinical Director, Innovative Aesthetics Medical Spa & Laser Center, Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine
It’s summer time, do you find yourself wearing pants despite the heat and humidity, or wearing longer capris just so you can avoid wearing shorts? Or do you typically find ways to cover up your legs because you don’t like what you see if you answered yes, there may be treatments available that you have been unaware of. […]

Alta Vista Retirement Community on senior living communities make room for pets – LIVING WELL Magazine

August 20, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Senior Living Communities Make Room for Pets
By Carolyne Kennedy, Alta Vista, Scottsdale LIVING WELL Magazine
The benefits of pet ownership for seniors have been well documented over the years in scholarly research, but that’s no surprise to pet owners.
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CarePro Health Services on Three steps to building a strong foundation of health – LIVING WELL Magazine

August 20, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Three steps to building a strong foundation of health
By Shannon Davis, CarePro Health Services, Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine
Are you looking for ways to fight illness and build a healthier you? For many Americans, even a balanced diet and regular exercise are not enough. […]

TCU Extended Education: Expanding your horizons with wine tasting – LIVING WELL Magazine

August 19, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Wine Tasting: Expand Your Horizons

Courtesy TCU Extended Education, LIVING WELL Magazine
It used to be “do you prefer red or white?” Now, it’s “do you prefer Old World vs. New World, Pinot Grigio or Chardonnay, the 2005 or 2007 vintage?” There is no reason to be intimidated by wine—your palate is your own and it’s up to you as to how in-depth you want to go. […]

Dr. W.L. Lippert on Spinal Stenosis – LIVING WELL Magazine

August 19, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

The Problem is…Spinal Stenosis

By W.L. Lippert, M.D., Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine
Spinal stenosis is a common cause of low back and leg pain. Unfortunately, it is responsible for pain in the senior population far too often. […]

Colorado Springs Orthopaedic Group on Common Ailments of the Aging Hand (Part II) – LIVING WELL Magazine

August 19, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

COMMON AILMENTS OF THE AGING HAND PART II

By Richard S. Idler, MD, Hand & Upper Extremity Specialist, Colorado Springs Orthopaedic Group, Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine

The hand is an anatomically complex and sophisticated organ that directly impacts our independence and quality of life and merits careful consideration and care as we age. […]

Texoma Cardiovascular Surgeons on Stopping Killers in their Tracks (Part One) – LIVING WELL Magazine

August 18, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Stopping Killers in their Tracks (Part One)
By Vicky L. Chappell, M.D., Texoma Cardiovascular Surgeons, Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine
The leading cause of death in the United States, for both men and women, is heart disease. This disease is responsible for approximately 600,000 deaths per year. The most common type of heart disease is coronary artery disease (CAD), which can lead to heart attack or acute coronary syndrome (ACS). […]

At Home Personal Care talks grandma's on Facebook – LIVING WELL Magazine

August 18, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Grandma’s on Facebook

By Noelle Kurth, At Home Personal Care, Scottsdale LIVING WELL Magazine

“Every time I get on Facebook I feel like I am having a conversation with all of my grandchildren. I feel so close to you and feel like I’m apart of your everyday lives,” my 80-year-old grandmother told me the last time I saw her, “and I love all of your pictures! […]

Home Helpers In-Home Care talks Home Care – LIVING WELL Magazine

August 18, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Home Alone? Not on our shift.
By Rick Cseak, Home Helpers In-Home Care, East Denver LIVING WELL Magazine
Mom has decided to move to Colorado to be closer to you. Maybe you suggested she move closer––anticipating a future scenario of care. Or perhaps she moved in with you because it was becoming impossible for her to keep up with her house and yard. Now she’s unable to drive and really needs your help. […]