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Nutritional Supplement Spotlight: BioG-MicroTabs Offer A Convenient and Cost Effective Way to Take Your Vitamins –– College Pharmacy

February 3, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Nutritional Supplement Spotlight: BioG-MicroTabs Offer A Convenient and Cost Effective Way to Take Your Vitamins

By Jerry Gillick, RPh, College Pharmacy, Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine

Every day customers come into the pharmacy with the same problem: their healthcare practitioner has suggested that they need to start taking a good multi-vitamin, along with a list of other supplements targeted to specific health and wellness goals…and, they do not know where to begin. We go through the list, talk about different options, and end up with multiple products on the counter. The choices, the dosing, the regimen can be confusing! […]

Finally, Your Last Diet –– Innovative Aesthetics

February 2, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Finally, Your Last Diet

By Courtney Albritton, PA-C, MPA, Clinical Director, Innovative Aesthetics, Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine

All too often, as a medical provider, I hear from my patients, “I eat a balanced diet, but I keep gaining weight”, “I exercise daily, but continue to gain weight,” or they ask for a weight loss prescription medication just to “give them a boost.” Quite frankly, I couldn’t respond beyond telling everyone to eat healthier, incorporate better lifestyle habits, and exercise more. I, personally, have struggled with my weight over the years. I was the classic yo-yo dieter, self-proclaimed carb addict, and I have heard the classic line to “diet and exercise.” So, if everyone knows how to do this, then why are we still struggling? […]

Debunking Myths of Older Adult Falls –– Park Gate

January 29, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Debunking Myths of Older Adult Falls

By Chris Smith, Park Gate, North Dallas LIVING WELL Magazine

Many people think falls are a normal part of aging. The truth is, they’re not. Most falls can be prevented––and you have the power to reduce your risk. […]

Mobility changes due to aging are treatable –– Dr. Monique Giroux

January 28, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Mobility changes due to aging are treatable
By Monique Giroux, MD, East Denver LIVING WELL Magazine

A change in mobility is one of the most common problems I see in my clinic. Common complaints are:

“I can’t walk as far as I used to.”
“I feel more unsteady or dizzy and need to grab onto something.”
“I am stumbling or tripping over my own feet.”
“My legs give out when I walk or stand.”
“My walking has really slowed down.” […]

Depression in the Elderly –– Rambling Oaks

January 26, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Depression in the Elderly
By Stevie Short, Collin and Denton County LIVING WELL Magazines

Do you suffer from feelings of hopelessness, or struggle to fain an interest in activities you once enjoyed? You’re not alone. […]

What role do you play –– RidgeView Assisted Living & MeadowView Memory Care Village

January 25, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

What Role Do You Play?

Courtesy RidgeView Assisted Living & MeadowView Memory Care Village, Linn County LIVING WELL MAGAZINE

When elders move into an assisted living facility, the lack of familiarity with both environment and the other residents can be quite intimidating, it is important to fully understand the roles involved in helping your parent feel comfortable in their new home. […]

Retirement Perfected –– The Inn at Garden Plaza and The Bridge at Colorado Springs

January 23, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Retirement Perfected:

The convenience and comfort of a Continuum of Care Campus

By Connie Johnson and Tina Craig, Century Park Associates, Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine

Nestled in the quaint town of Colorado Springs, The Inn at Garden Plaza and The Bridge at Colorado Springs offer the ultimate retirement option, complete with outstanding services, lavish amenities, restaurant-style dining and a full calendar of events. These distinctive senior living communities are a part of a Continuum of Care Campus (CCC) where independent living, assisted living, rehabilitative care and skilled nursing are available on-site. […]

Invisalign –– Dental Associates of Cedar Rapids

January 21, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Invisalign
By Sarah Sebetka and Carla Mulneaux, Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine

If you have ever imagined yourself with a more confident smile, but are intimidated by traditional wire braces, then you are not alone. In fact, 74% of Americans have crooked teeth. Thriving adults are often skeptical of fixing their dental problems—gaps, overbite, underbite, crowding, crossbite, and others—because of the pain, hassle, and embarrassment of standard braces. Dental Associates of Cedar Rapids offers a wire-free alternative that is ideal for adults: Invisalign. […]

Vision and birthdays –– RGB Eye Associates

January 20, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Vision and Birthdays

Courtesy RGB Eye Associates, Texoma LIVING WELL Magazines

We hope to grow smarter as we age, accumulating wisdom with every birthday. Knowledge about your health is an important part of that wisdom. We want you to enjoy each day of every year, and believe that maintaining good eye health and experiencing the best vision possible will enhance your life. We at RGB Eye Associates would like to make you aware of some potential eye and vision problems, the occurrence of which may increase as we get older. […]

Meet Dr. W.L. Lippert

January 15, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

We welcomed the opportunity to interview Dr. W. L. Lippert, a frequent contributor to our magazine and a pain specialist in Colorado Springs. Lippert has practiced in Colorado Springs for 29 years and is a leader in pain care for our community. […]