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Organizing for an Illness or Recovery from a Surgery––Force and Associates

April 21, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

How could anything like this happen to anyone so young? At the age of 56, I found myself with a pain in the neck. Literally, my neck was killing me. It was mid-August when I found myself in urgent care. The pain then moved to my hips. I was in constant pain and had to give up a lot of organizing jobs and doing what I loved most, playing the trumpet. I saw a multitude of doctors, was given stronger and stronger pain medication and finally sent to specialists over an entire year. Finally, on Dec. 11, 2012, I had a total hip replacement. Finally, relief! Now, why should you know all this about me?
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Aging Gracefully––Cooper Clinic

April 20, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

As you get older, there are many things you should consider to age gracefully and healthfully. Whether you are turning 40 or 65, it’s never too early to start the process of healthy aging. Follow these four aging principles to help you live a healthy life throughout the decades. […]

Easing the stress of downsizing––Smooth Transitions of the Valley

April 17, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

It could be the house where generations of your family have lived through the decades, or the address at which you’re currently residing after countless transfers around the country or world. You have a lifetime of memories collected that are in various forms, shapes, sizes, and value––monetarily as well as emotional. […]

Salt Lake County Senior Centers––Healthy, Vibrant, Interactive, Informative––Salt Lake County Aging Services

April 16, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

As older adults contemplate the world of retirement, many begin to fear a loss of belonging, sense of self and community connection. Many wonder, what’s next? How will I fill my days without a familiar routine? New retirees often speak about the quick onset of boredom. They’ve taken that once-in-a-lifetime vacation, spent ample time spoiling the grandkids, and improved their golf handicap. Now what? […]

Household Budgeting––North Dallas Bank & Trust

April 14, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

In a time where the median household income is shrinking in nearly every major city, prices of goods and services are on the rise and credit card debt is just beginning to decline from an all-time high, it is easy to find yourself falling behind on monthly expenses. If this is the case, then it may be time to start learning the basics of household budgeting. […]

Rehabilitation for your Eyes––Penrose-St. Francis Health Services

April 12, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

The human eye is composed of many parts that work together. They receive visual images, focus them properly, and send messages to the brain. When you look at an object, each eye sees a slightly different picture. The brain combines the pictures that each eye sees and makes them into one picture. But what happens when a stroke or brain injury impacts your vision? […]

Making the “Switch to Rich”—How Eating Nutrient Rich Superfoods Can Change Your Life for the Better—Forever

April 10, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Everywhere you turn, we are hit with ads on how to eat, what to eat and when to eat. The “why” is often limited to weight loss-only programs that push “half-baked” healthier eating styles that are simply not focused on true health and are unsustainable. The marketing claims seem amazing and the canned testimonies border on the miraculous, yet most of these “diets” are based on making changes that don’t really solve the core problem—why we gained weight in the first place. […]

Where Has Great Customer Service Gone?––DATCU Credit Union

April 10, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

I’m sure there are still quite a few of us around who enjoyed The Andy Griffith Show. The show gave us everyday insight into the life of widowed sheriff Andy Griffith, his son Opie, Aunt Bea, and Andy’s sidekick Barney Fife in the fictional town of Mayberry. It was a simple time and many of us identified with Andy, his family, and the values of the times. Recently, as I sat and nostalgically watched old re-runs, it occurred to me that a whole lot has changed. My mind immediately thought of good, old-fashioned customer service. […]

Estate Litigation: One Law Firm Helps Families Find Closure in Difficult Times––Buntrock Law

April 8, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Shane Buntrock knows the law. In fact, he has been a practicing attorney in Arizona for over 14 years. Recently, Buntrock opened his own law practice in Mesa to serve businesses and individuals with a wide range of legal services. Buntrock has developed a reputation as a respected litigator who confidently states that his firm is “people-driven” and believes his practice provides a refreshing alternative to the abundance of more process-driven firms. […]

A Healthier You in 2013!––CarePro Health Services

April 6, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Did you resolve to get healthier in 2013? For many Americans, eating a balanced diet and exercising regularly is not enough. In fact, the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010 states that 75 to 95% of adults and children in North America eat less than the minimum recommended amounts of fruits and vegetables, which can hinder them from fighting off chronic diseases and building strong immune systems. […]