Socialization is important for the elderly. “The grand essentials of happiness are: something to do, something to love and something to hope for.” – Allan K. Chalmers The retirement years can be the best time […]
Staying balanced in advanced age. I grew up believing that advanced age is not associated with a decline in mobility or activity level. As a child, this belief was based on my dad’s wonderful enthusiasm […]
Courtesy of Visiting Angels Consider the many different ages of the people with whom we live. If we select a few different age groups, we can classify the way we are separated. For example, clearly […]
By Joan Weems, RN Shingles is a painful skin rash caused by the varicella zoster virus. Most commonly, the rash develops as a strip of blisters that wraps around either the left or right side […]
The key to staying active is healthy and happy joints! By Dr. Cori Grantham As the life expectancy and retirement age continues to increase in the United States, people are now living longer and demanding […]
Top 10 Signs Your Loved One May Need to Move By Mary Kristen Giles, The Forum at Park Lane, LIVING WELL Magazine You notice that your loved one is losing weight Weight loss can be a […]
It is an unfortunate reality that there are many people out there ready to profit from and prey on vulnerable individuals. The elderly have always been a prime target for those looking to exploit someone for financial gain, and the numbers are on the rise. According to one report, Texas has one of the highest numbers of elder abuse cases each year, along with California, Florida, New York, and Pennsylvania. One of the most unreported forms of elder abuse is financial exploitation. […]
If a woman in her 30s experiences painful burning when she urinates, she likely has a urinary tract infection (UTI); however, an elderly person with a UTI rarely has clear symptoms and might not experience pain or discomfort at all. […]
Colorado Springs Senior Center––“Where Everybody Knows Your Name” By Mendy Putman and Jody Barker, Colorado Springs Senior Center, Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine Remember the old TV show, “Cheers”? We like to think of […]
Choosing a Funeral Provider
By D.W. Newcomer’s Sons, Johnson County LIVING WELL Magazine
History is important…That’s why area families appreciate the fact that DW Newcomer’s Sons has been in the Kansas City market since 1893. We have had the privilege of serving tens of thousands of families (maybe your families’ needs) through our Johnson County Chapel and Cemetery, Overland Park Chapel, Shawnee Mission Memory Gardens and Oak Lawn Cemetery. […]
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