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Living with Parkinson's Disease

August 31, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Living with Parkinson’s Disease
By Joan Weems, RN, Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine

Parkinson’s disease is a disorder of certain nerve cells in the brain that normally produce a chemical called dopamine, which helps the brain direct and control smooth, coordinated function of the body’s muscles and movement. In Parkinson’s disease, these dopamine-producing nerve cells break down and die or become impaired. When 80% of those dopamine-producing cells are damaged, the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease are seen. […]

What Is An Elder Law and Special Needs Law Attorney and when should one be contacted?

August 30, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

What Is An Elder Law and Special Needs Law Attorney And When Should One Be Contacted?

By Karen H. Weber, JD, Elder Law and Special Needs Law Attorney

Elder law and special needs law attorneys are competent and compassionate professionals who focus on the holistic goals of the client. They typically represent the client’s interests in legal, medical, financial, social and family matters, with a primary emphasis on promoting the highest quality of life for the individual. […]

Making the Most of Our Golden Years

August 30, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Making the Most of Our Golden Years
By Shirley Long, Collin County LIVING WELL Magazine

Have the “Golden Years” crept up on you when you weren’t looking? It may seem as though one day you had a house full of children or grandchildren, you were busy with careers and an active social life…and then you looked around and discovered your life has changed dramatically. […]

Retirement Perfected: The convenience and comfort of a Continuum of Care Campus

August 29, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Retirement Perfected:

The convenience and comfort of a Continuum of Care Campus

Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine

Nestled in the quaint town of Colorado Springs, The Inn at Garden Plaza and The Bridge at Colorado Springs offer the ultimate retirement option, complete with outstanding services, lavish amenities, restaurant-style dining and a full calendar of events. These distinctive senior living communities are a part of a Continuum of Care Campus (CCC) where independent living, assisted living, rehabilitative care and skilled nursing are available on-site. […]

Are Your Hearing Aids Working Their Best?

August 28, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Are Your Hearing Aids Working Their Best?
By Celia McCormick, Au.D., Collin County LIVING WELL Magazine

Just like cell phones, televisions, and tablet computers, hearing aids have gone through an amazing technology change during the past five years. Despite all of these incredible advances, patients occasionally come into the office and say, “My hearing aids just don’t work.” If YOU have ever said this, ask yourself… […]

Community does not burn down: In the face of devastation, people come together to ease suffering and loss

August 28, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Community does not burn down

In the face of devastation, people come together to ease suffering and loss

By Sondra Barr, Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine

When the Waldo Canyon Fire erupted, long-time Colorado Springs resident Carol Lyn Lucas had no idea her home of 22 years would soon be gone, one of 346 houses erased from existence. […]

Direct Anterior – A new approach to hip replacement

August 27, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Direct Anterior – A new approach to hip replacement
Sonoran Hip Center, Scottsdale LIVING WELL Magazine

Hip replacement surgery is one of the most successful surgeries performed. With over a quarter million of these surgeries performed annually in the U.S., many peoples lives are being changed every day allowing them to walk, exercise and play without pain. Technological advances in hip replacement surgery give great promise of longer lasting results. Not only have the devices been improved but so have the techniques used to perform the procedure. […]

Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s Offers Hope to Colorado Families

August 24, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s Offers Hope to Colorado Families

Colorado Springs and East Denver LIVING WELL Magazines

Since 1989, the Alzheimer’s Association has mobilized millions of Americans with its annual Walk. The Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the nation’s largest event to raise awareness for the disease and funds programs and services throughout Colorado offered at no charge to families. In addition the event funds research to find better treatments and eventually a cure. This year the Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Denver will start and end in Denver City Park on Saturday, September 15, 2012. […]

How to Feed A Long, Healthy, Quality Life

August 24, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

How to Feed A Long, Healthy, Quality Life

Johnson County LIVING WELL Magazine

About five years ago, I decided to live to the age of 120, which would mark this year the equivalent of the first 30% of my life. According to actuarial science, the life expectancy for women is 85 and 78 for men. So, where are you on the percentile scale of your life? For example, if you’re 60 years old, then you’ve got 70% of your life under your belt. However, change your mind about how long you want to live and suddenly only 50% of your life is complete. […]

Join in the 20th Race for the Cure and Partner with Komen Denver

August 23, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Join in the 20th Race for the Cure and Partner with Komen Denver to Help Bring Breast Cancer Support and Hope to Underserved Individuals Across Colorado

East Denver LIVING WELL Magazine

The Denver Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure is excited to celebrate the 20th annual Race for the Cure with you! The 5k run/walk takes place at the Pepsi Center on Sun., Oct. 7, 2012 and is the perfect event for people young, old and all abilities–whether you are interested in a competitive race or a leisurely walk for a great cause. […]