The Role of the Long-Term Acute Care Hospital
Courtesy Select Specialty Hospital, Collin County LIVING WELL Magazine
What is a Long-Term Acute Care Hospital?
Long-term acute care hospitals provide medical care to critically ill patients with complex conditions over an extended period of time. […]
Rheumatoid Arthritis: What to Expect
By Sarah Sebetka, Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa, Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease, in which the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissue, specifically synovium—the thin membrane that lines the joints. When attacked, fluid builds up in the joints causing inflammation and pain. […]
Mission Possible: Smiling with Comfort, Health & Beauty
Courtesy Whitmore Dental, Collin County LIVING WELL Magazine
There is a place in Plano where smiles come from deep within. These are soulful smiles; they reflect life lived well and familial love. […]
When Is The Right Time to Explore Assisted Living or Nursing Care?
By Helen Foster, St. Annas, New Orleans LIVING WELL Magazine
If you are a caregiver for a family member, you know that it can be extremely fulfilling, but at times challenging. You may have asked yourself at one point or another how long you can do it before needing additional resources – other family members, more “housekeeping” assistance, home care, assisted living or nursing care. […]
Watch out for trees vulnerable to uprooting
By Michael Corcoran, Eden Tree Service, Johnson County LIVING WELL Magazine
As a Kansan, you are familiar with the erratic weather we have in our great state during the spring and summer months. Over the last 30 years, the average wind speed for the Kansas City Metro area is 10.6 miles an hour during these seasons, and the average maximum wind speed is 40 miles per hour. This makes for some sleepless nights worrying about our beautiful mature trees. […]
Transitional Care Suites at Cheyenne Place Retirement Community
By Jennifer Graves, Executive Director of Cheyenne Place Retirement Community, Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine
A new twist on regaining independence, Cheyenne Place Retirement Community came to the realization that over half post surgery and rehab patients are often returning home too soon. Seniors often find themselves in a situation where they are having surgeries to improve quality of life. […]
Glaucoma
By Satya Reddy, MD, Northshore LIVING WELL Magazine
The second leading cause of blindness, glaucoma has been called the “Silent Thief of Sight.” Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that, if untreated, can result in painless, progressive vision loss. […]
Postnasal Drip
By Russell J. Otto, MD, FACS, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine
Postnasal drip is a condition that can be a normal occurrence or reflect a variety of abnormal conditions. The membranes that line the nose and sinuses produce a mildly sticky, watery liquid called mucus. […]
The Value of Socialization
An active social life promotes a variety of health benefits
Courtesy Park Meadows Senior Living, Johnson County LIVING WELL Magazine
No matter the age, socialization is what makes a person feel like they are a part of their community. People need human contact to thrive and have fulfilling lives. […]
Shining a Light on State-of-the-Art Dental Care
By Thomas S. Jennings, DDS, Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine
The use of surgical lasers is one of the more recent advances in dentistry. Especially by taking advantage of newer Light Emitting Diode (LED) machines, it is becoming much more practical to offer the advantages of laser technology on a routine basis during dental treatment. After researching and learning about this subject over the past few months while adding this modality to my practice, I felt it timely to pass a useful summary of that information along to you. […]
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