Flu Facts and Prevention Tips
Courtesy The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy, Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine
It’s very important to remember that the flu isn’t a harmless affliction. It is a serious illness and can lead to other serious illnesses, including pneumonia. With flu season upon us, The Medicine Shoppe pharmacy offers these flu facts and prevention tips. […]
10 Ways to Be a Healthier Caregiver
Courtesy of the Great Akron Alzheimer’s Association, Akron LIVING WELL Magazine
Care giving is one of the most challenging tasks you will ever take on. If you find yourself without the time to take care of your own needs, you may be putting yourself and your health at risk. […]
Geriatric rehabilitation facilities help aid in a more rapid recovery
Courtesy Bath Manor and Windsong Care Center, Akron LIVING WELL Magazine
Many patients simply wish to return home after a hospital stay. However, their care needs are often more than they or their families can manage. […]
Making The Tough Decision … How To Provide Extra Care When It Is Needed
Courtesy Heaven at Home, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine
In the normal aging process, most people reach a point where they need the assistance of someone to take care of all the little things we take for granted. Making that decision can be a trying experience. Scott Vanderhoef, owner of Heaven at Home homecare agency, says, “A person making a care-giving decision is faced with so many options. The solution may be as simple as a son or daughter stopping by to check on mom on the way home from work each day. […]
Advances in Robotic Surgery
Courtesy Denton Regional Medical Center, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine
Robotic Surgery
Robotic surgery has become the preferred surgical option in many hospitals, thanks to the decreased risk of infection and recovery times, and its increased efficiency and precision. Using the da Vinci Surgical System, a surgeon utilizes advanced computer technology to move tiny, robotic surgical tools to perform a number of minimally invasive procedures. […]
PRAIRIE ROSE CARE MANAGEMENT OFFERS COMFORT AND SECURITY
Courtesy Prairie Rose Care Management, Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine
Prairie Rose Care Management, a geriatric care management practice, provides support and assistance to clients that brings a sense of comfort and security to the whole family. Each client is unique with specific needs. The following is the story of one client. *Names have been changed to protect privacy. […]
Managing Stress
By Shirley Long, Parkview in Frisco, Collin LIVING WELL Magazine
The medical profession has recognized that stress can cause numerous health issues to develop or can exacerbate existing ones. So how do we prevent stress from occurring? Well, unfortunately, the answer is “we can’t.” Though we can’t avoid stress, we can certainly take steps to decrease stressful incidents and our negative reactions to them. Learning to manage stress is vital to our overall health.
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How to protect yourself from the flu
By Shannon Davis, CarePro Health Services, Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine
By now, we’re all used to seeing the signs at our corner drugstores: “Flu Shot Inside! Stop in for your yearly flu shot!” While flu shots are recommended annually, there are still plenty of people who either don’t want a shot or aren’t candidates for shots when there are shortages of vaccines. […]
STABILIZE YOUR LOOSE DENTURES WITH MINI IMPLANTS
Norman J. Pomerance, DDS, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine
Many people are faced with the necessity of removing and replacing one or more of their natural teeth. While there are numerous options for replacement, a full or partial removable denture is often the treatment of choice or is the only choice possible for the patient. […]
Authorization Agreement
By Virginia Hammerle and Craig Fowler, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine
Sometimes the Texas Legislature gets it right.
You need look no further than the recent law with the unwieldy name of “Authorization Agreement for Nonparent Relative.” What a benefit for parents, grandparents and children. […]
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