Staying Young & Living Social
Courtesy General Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry, Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine
Are you happy with your smile? Can you eat the foods you love? Do you have loose dentures? What about missing teeth? Do you know that missing teeth can result in a significant amount of bone loss, which eventually leads to premature aging? […]
Why Does My Back Hurt?
By Nathan S. Walters, M.D., Texas Institute for Surgery, North Dallas LIVING WELL Magazine
Up to an astonishing 90% of people will experience back pain at some time in their lives. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, over 14% of new visits to primary care physicians are for low back pain. As we age, we endure both macrotraumas, repetitive microtraumas and undergo changes in body habitus that alter and redistribute biomechanical forces unevenly on the spine. […]
A Window of Opportunity
Rheumatoid Arthritis
By Roy Fleischmann, MD, Rheumatology Associates, North Dallas LIVING WELL Magazine
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an aggressive disease that, if not treated adequately, results in progressive joint deformity that ultimately produces severe functional decline. […]
Who Are You Calling Old?
Baby Boomers Speed Up Instead of Slowing Down
By Adam McDaniel, D.O., Centennial Medical Center, Collin County LIVING WELL Magazine
Motivational author Norman Vincent Peale once said, “Live your life and forget your age.” Baby boomers are listening. Just as they redefined the 1960s and ‘70s, today boomers are once again making their mark. Donald Trump became a father and grandfather in the same year. Diane Keaton became a model for L’Oreal cosmetics. […]
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease can be Managed
By Kay Hernandez, RN, VNA Hospice, Denton County LIVING WELL Magazine
What Is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease?
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic disease that causes difficulty with breathing. Symptoms of COPD include coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and susceptibility to respiratory infections. Symptoms usually worsen over time and limit the ability to perform routine activities. […]
You’re Not Old, Just Older
Courtesy Avere Healthcare Clinic, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine
You’ve been in your body longer than anyone else, and no one knows your body better than you. Most patients can sense when something isn’t right, way before a doctor tells them. Sometimes when you’re not feeling right, you may attribute it to getting older; however, getting older is not a reason to not feel well. […]
Veterans and Veteran Spouses Can Be Approved for Financial Aid for Assisted Living!
Courtesy Rambling Oaks Courtyard, Collin County & Denton County LIVING WELL Magazines
The Veterans’ Administration offers a Special Pension with Aid and Attendance (A&A) benefit that is largely unknown. […]
Important Facts You Should Know Before Buying Hearing Instruments
By Liz Brassine, Au.D., Collin County LIVING WELL Magazine
There are five important facts that one should know about hearing and hearing instruments. Understanding these will help you to make a better decision for yourself or a loved one. […]
Preparing for an emergency
Courtesy Acadian Ambulance Service
In a medical emergency, seconds count. Taking some simple steps now to prepare your family and home could be invaluable if you ever need to call for help. […]
UTMB Study Suggests Recovery at HOME could Improve Outcomes!
By The Gerontological Society of America, Courtesy Unlimited Care of North Texas, Inc., Denton LIVING WELL Magazine
Confirming many patients’ worst fears, a national study has shown that being hospitalized for an acute event, such as a stroke or hip fracture, can lead to long-term institutionalization in a nursing home. Equally alarming, researchers found that direct discharge to a skilled nursing facility—common practice designed to reduce hospital stays—puts patients at “extreme high risk” of needing long-term nursing home care. […]
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