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The Views Senior Living Community: Social Issues Play an Integral Part in Seniors' Health

December 21, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Social Issues Play an Integral Part in Seniors Health

By Angie McClure, The Views Senior Living Community, Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine
We all hear about how important a balanced diet and participation in regular exercise is in maintaining a healthy life. However, the other piece to this puzzle, that is often overlooked, is how social issues can have a significant impact on life and both the physical and mental health of seniors. These social issues can cause a spiral affect that contributes to an unhealthy diet and lack of energy or motivation to exercise or get out and about. As you or your loved one prepare for the golden years, look at these contributors to social problems: […]

Good Samaritan Society: co-workers are extended family at Lake Forest Village – LIVING WELL Magazine

December 21, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Co-workers are Extended Family at Lake Forest Village

By Rita Martin, Good Samaritan Society, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine
I came to work for Good Samaritan Society – Denton Village in 1987, expecting it to just be a good job. I quickly realized that it is much more. I left Denton Village after 12 years and transferred to Lake Forest, and my extraordinary journey continued. […]

Spectrum Properties talks retirement communities – LIVING WELL Magazine

December 16, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Take care of the residents as if they are family. It’s that simple.
By Emily Valentino, Spectrum Properties, LTD, North Dallas LIVING WELL Magazine

When looking at your options for senior living, it’s always important to look at the amenities, the location and the price, but most people forget the most vital service. It’s one that cannot be copied, marketed or researched on the internet. The single most essential aspect of any community is the staff. […]

A.C.T. Home Health on helping patients while saving billions for Medicare – LIVING WELL Magazine

December 15, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Home Health Helping Patients While Saving Billions for Medicare
By Michael Fife, A.C.T. Home Health, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine
With all the scrambling in Washington, DC about cutting spending, avoiding tax hikes, and avoiding increased deficit spending, home health is looking like a savior for the American people and their politicians. […]

Falls Village on rehabilitation professionals you can trust – LIVING WELL Magazine

December 11, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Choose rehabilitation professionals you can trust
By Greg Carnes, MBA, LNHA, Falls Village, Akron LIVING WELL Magazine
After hospitalization, many older adults require care for short-term rehab to home. In the current fragmented health care system, hospitals are financially incentivized to discharge patients to post acute care as soon as possible. As a result, in some cases, older adults are caught in a system that transitions patients to home, home health, outpatient care or a skilled facility in a manner that causes various adverse medical, social and financial consequences. […]

Handyman Connection on "How to Prepare your Home for Winter" – LIVING WELL Magazine

December 8, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Preparing Your Home for Winter

By Jacquie Tinnemeyer, Handyman Connection, Akron LIVING WELL Magazine

Spring is a popular time for cleaning. The warmer weather often motivates a desire to get your house and landscape in good shape for summer. But preparing your home for the winter months is just as important. Beyond energy efficiency, winterizing your home with the tips below can keep you and your family safe. […]

Bayada Nurses on how to care for aging parents – LIVING WELL Magazine

December 8, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Guidelines on Caring for Aging Parents

By Amy Grubb, Bayada Nurses, East Denver LIVING WELL Magazine

More Americans are living longer due to advances in health care and nutrition. As the “graying of America” increases, more children are taking care of their aging parents. If you or someone you know is concerned with caring for aging parents, this article provides helpful guidelines. […]

Visiting Angels on adult children caring for aging parents – LIVING WELL Magazine

November 29, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Adult Children Caring for Aging Parents Face Role Reversal Courtesy Visiting Angels, Akron LIVING WELL Magazine This catch phrase says it all. Adult children who are caring for their parents while also raising their own […]

The Pontchartrain talks luxury adult living – LIVING WELL Magazine

November 28, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

No Worries at The Pontchartrain: Luxury Living on the Avenue
Courtesy The Pontchartrain, New Orleans LIVING WELL Magazine
In the city that care forgot, our residents don’t eat to live, they live to eat.

Here at The Pontchartrain, our venerable Caribbean Room has been world famous for providing excellent creole cuisine to presidents, movie stars and dignitaries with discriminating palates. […]

Comfort Keepers on dealing with difficult behavior in the elderly – LIVING WELL Magazine

November 24, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Dealing with Difficult Behavior in the Elderly

By Dave Bourque, Comfort Keepers, Akron LIVING WELL Magazine
Family caregivers give the greatest gift of all – their love, energy and time – often at the expense of their own families and in lieu of other things they might like to do. Caregiving can be difficult, and caregivers can face challenges every hour of every day…especially when dealing with difficult behaviors from their loved ones.
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