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

January 28, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off on Mobility changes due to aging are treatable –– Dr. Monique Giroux

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.” […]

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

January 25, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off on What role do you play –– RidgeView Assisted Living & MeadowView Memory Care Village

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. […]

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

January 23, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off on Retirement Perfected –– The Inn at Garden Plaza and The Bridge at Colorado Springs

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. […]

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Invisalign –– Dental Associates of Cedar Rapids

January 21, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off on Invisalign –– Dental Associates of Cedar Rapids

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. […]

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Eye Care

Vision and birthdays –– RGB Eye Associates

January 20, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off on Vision and birthdays –– RGB Eye Associates

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. […]

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Meet Dr. W.L. Lippert

January 15, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off on Meet Dr. W.L. Lippert

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. […]

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Dementia –– Victory Home Health

January 14, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off on Dementia –– Victory Home Health

Dementia
By Joan Weems, RN, Victory Home Health, Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine

Dementia is not a normal part of the aging process, although it is common in elderly individuals. Dementia describes a group of symptoms affecting intellectual and social abilities severely enough to interfere with daily functioning. […]

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Exercise is important for seniors –– Home Care Resources

January 13, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off on Exercise is important for seniors –– Home Care Resources

Exercise is Important for Seniors

Home Care Resources, Scottsdale LIVING WELL Magazine

Exercise plays a significant part in maintaining health and physical fitness. Regular exercise can fight obesity and improve your heart and lungs. As you get older, it becomes especially important to be physically active in order to fight the ravages of aging. To maintain health and independence, exercise is still critical. […]