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How to live the good life – Terra Mariae, LIVING WELL Magazine

Live the Good Life

By Frank Lopiccolo, Terra Mariae, Northshore LIVING WELL
The age 55-restricted community of Terra Mariae is located just three miles north of Covington. While convenient to shopping, cultural activities, restaurants, and area medical facilities, Terra Mariae maintains a country ambiance. All home sites have expansive green-space views in a park-like setting. […]

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10 Myths about Hospice – The Denver Hospice, LIVING WELL Magazine

10 Myths about Hospice

Courtesy The Denver Hospice, East Denver LIVING WELL Magazine

Last year 1.5 million dying Americans were served by hospice providers across the nation, yet there are many myths about hospice.

Susan Lasker Hertz, vice president of hospice services for The Denver Hospice, dispels some of the myths of hospice. […]

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Get active, get healthy – Humana, LIVING WELL Magazine

Get Active, Get Healthy!

By Randa Anderson-Stice, regional president of Senior Products for Humana in Colorado, Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine

Regular exercise is important to the physical and mental health of everyone, and becomes increasingly essential as we age. Physical fitness not only produces long-term health benefits but also boosts energy levels, improves mood and increases confidence. […]

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Stopping killers in their tracks – Texoma Cardiovascular Surgeons, LIVING WELL Magazine

Stopping Killers in their Tracks (Part Three)

By Vicky L. Chappell, M.D., Texoma Cardiovascular Surgeons, Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine

As mentioned in previous issues, the top three leading causes of death are heart disease, cancer and stroke. The third leading cause of death, stroke, affects approximately 795,000 people each year. […]

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How to live life to the fullest – Good Samaritan Society, LIVING WELL Magazine

Living Life to the Fullest

Courtesy Good Samaritan Society – Lake Forest Village, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine

Looking for something more rewarding than just amenities and maintenance-free living? The Good Samaritan Society – Lake Forest Village’s senior living options offer the opportunity to enjoy retirement in the privacy of your own apartment, twinhome or duplex, but with all the benefits that come with being a part of a caring community. […]

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How to decide which digestive aid is right for you – Mika Bradford, certified nutritionist, LIVING WELL Magazine

How to Decide Which Digestive Aid Is Right For You
By Mika Bradford CN, CPhT, LIVING WELL Magazine
Do you feel bloated after eating or miserable for days ridden with gas and constipation? If you experience these or symptoms like reflux you’re not alone and may be one of the millions who suffer from some form of digestive disease. […]

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Hospice: One of Medicare's best benefits – Pikes Peak Hospice & Palliative Care, LIVING WELL Magazine

Hospice – One of Medicare’s Best Benefits

Courtesy Pikes Peak Hospice & Palliative Care, Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine

With the skyrocketing cost of healthcare, many people are concerned about how to access and pay for medical services. Even with the Affordable Care Act unfolding, it is a common misconception that quality end-of-life care is expensive or unaffordable. […]

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The best path home – Senior Care Health and Rehabilitation Center of Denton, LIVING WELL Magazine

The Best Path Home

Courtesy Senior Care Health and Rehabilitation Center of Denton, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine
Each new year brings a list of resolutions. Perhaps you plan to eat a more nutritious diet; perhaps you plan to exercise more. However, unplanned events can occur. […]

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How to deal with diabetes – Southeast Louisiana Home Health, LIVING WELL Magazine

How to deal with diabetes

Courtesy Southeast Louisiana Home Health, Northshore LIVING WELL Magazine

Diabetes is a metabolic disease that is a lifelong chronic illness. It manifests itself by high levels of sugar in the blood that result from defects in the body’s ability to produce and/or use insulin. Symptoms of high blood sugar include blurred vision, excess thirst, fatigue, frequent urination, hunger, weight loss and more serious diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). […]