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North Dallas Dermatology on how to fix droopy eyelids – LIVING WELL Magazine

Droopy Eyelids

By Mary E. Hurley, M.D., North Dallas Dermatology, North Dallas LIVING WELL Magazine

I have droopy eyelids and feel like I need to have plastic surgery. Is there anything I can do to avoid having to go under the knife?

While nothing can quite compete with the dramatic effects of plastic surgery, there are risks involved with any surgical procedure, including the risks associated with general anesthesia. There are many new advances in the field of cosmetic dermatology that can buy time until you really need surgery. […]

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Boomers Leading Change in Health mobilize adults – LIVING WELL Magazine

BURDEN TO SOCIETY? I. DON’T. THINK. SO.

By Barbara Raynor, Boomers Leading Change in Health, East Denver LIVING WELL Magazine
Ever since the leading edge of Baby Boomers began turning 65, much has been written about us, the largest, healthiest, most affluent, best-educated generation in American history. Not much of it has been flattering. It seems as though the bulk of the conversation has focused on the “burden” our sheer numbers will place on society as we age—never mind the benefits our collective good health, wealth, knowledge, and experience might bring to the party. […]

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HealthSouth Scottsdale receives Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval – LIVING WELL Magazine

HealthSouth Scottsdale Receives Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval™ for its Stroke Rehabilitation Program

By Jennifer L. Kalmer, MD, Board Certified Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician at HealthSouth Scottsdale Rehabilitation Hospital, Scottsdale LIVING WELL Magazine
The Joint Commission has awarded HealthSouth Scottsdale Rehabilitation Hospital the Gold Seal of Approval for its Stroke Rehabilitation Program. […]

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TrueNorth talks retirement – LIVING WELL Magazine

Has Your Retirement Stool Got All 3 Legs?
By Jim McPartland, Sr. Specialist, Personal Financial Planning, TrueNorth, Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine
So, how did it turn out for you, this roller coaster ride we experienced in the financial markets this year? Has it made you wonder about how this could affect your retirement? […]

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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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Bolle Adult Swim School on the priceless benefits of learning to swim – LIVING WELL Magazine

The Priceless Benefits of Learning to Swim

By Klaus Bolle, Bolle Adult Swim School, Scottsdale LIVING WELL Magazine
So often my conversations about the advantages of swimming seem to center on the health benefits. From reducing weight, to lowering blood pressure, to building strength, stamina and energy levels––I could go on for hours about what many consider the ideal exercise. As great as those things are, the most powerful stories I hear are about the impact learning to swim has had on my students’ personal lives. Some of these stories literally bring me to tears (in a good way).
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Avere Healthcare Clinic asks "who will take care of senior citizens?" – LIVING WELL Magazine

Who Will Take Care of Senior Citizens?
Courtesy Avere Healthcare Clinic, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine
Statistics show most Medicare recipients don’t understand what Medicare is all about. This leads to frustration, which causes seniors to likely defer preventative care and skip necessary doctor’s visits. The average senior doesn’t know when they need a colonoscopy, and most certainly isn’t particularly eager to find out! […]