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

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. […]

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Spectrum Properties talks retirement communities – LIVING WELL Magazine

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. […]

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

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. […]

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

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. […]

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

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. […]

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

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. […]

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The Pontchartrain talks luxury adult living – LIVING WELL Magazine

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. […]

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

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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Sante of Scottsdale on redefining healthcare rehabilitation – LIVING WELL Magazine

Redefining Healthcare Rehabilitation

Coming soon to North Scottsdale, Sante of Scottsdale, Scottsdale LIVING WELL Magazine

Santé of North Scottsdale, a transitional rehabilitation center will open in March of 2012. Santé of North Scottsdale is conveniently located near the 101 and Pima road, in DC Ranch. […]