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Hills Bank Trust and Wealth Management Group asks "Who's managing the risks in your retirement?" – LIVING WELL Magazine

WHO’S MANAGING THE RISKS IN YOUR RETIREMENT?

By Jeff Ritchie, Trust Officer, Hills Bank Trust and Wealth Management Group, Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine
Are you thinking about retiring? Perhaps you are already there. Either way, it is important for you to consider the various risks that can impact your retirement portfolio. By understanding the risks, you can take affirmative steps to ensure your retirement stays on track. […]

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Designing Moves asks "Do you know where your important papers are?" – LIVING WELL Magazine

Do you know where your important papers are?

By Christine Smart, President of Designing Moves LLC, Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine
Do you know where your important papers are? As we have helped people move and transition over the past two and a half years, I’ve been surprised to find important documents and papers in long forgotten places. […]

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Hands in Harmony: Immersion in Agape – LIVING WELL Magazine

Immersion in Agape

Courtesy Hands in Harmony, Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine
Agape is a selfless love, a love that is passionately committed to the well-being of another: a Greek term meaning absolute, universal, unchanging and unconditional love for all people. Agape is the ultimate law. It has the power to rise above all else, to empower passion and friendship and to create a loving environment. […]

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Progressive Rehab asks "Are you suffering from back or neck pain?" – LIVING WELL Magazine

Are you suffering from back or neck pain?

By Robert May, Progressive Rehab, Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine

When you have back or neck pain, it can affect your entire life. Constant pain can make you irritable and easily frustrated, affecting not only you, but your family, job and friends as well. Pain can affect your social life, making it impossible to enjoy many of the fun and relaxing activities you like to do. New technology, non-surgical spinal decompression, may well be the answer to resolving your back or neck pain. […]

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ARA Gallery and Interiors talks metal countertops – LIVING WELL Magazine

Metal Countertops
By Tony Alt, ARA Gallery and Interiors, Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine
Everyone wants a kitchen or restroom that looks great. That’s easy to do with all the products that are out on the market. Now, if you wanted to create a look and use products that are recycled and “green” for the environment and still look great and be a little different and unique for the same cost as granite, etc. – that is […]

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The Views Senior Living Community: Social Issues Play an Integral Part in Seniors' Health

Social Issues Play an Integral Part in Seniors Health

By Angie McClure, The Views Senior Living Community, Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine
We all hear about how important a balanced diet and participation in regular exercise is in maintaining a healthy life. However, the other piece to this puzzle, that is often overlooked, is how social issues can have a significant impact on life and both the physical and mental health of seniors. These social issues can cause a spiral affect that contributes to an unhealthy diet and lack of energy or motivation to exercise or get out and about. As you or your loved one prepare for the golden years, look at these contributors to social problems: […]

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Innovative Aesthetics: Finally, your last diet – LIVING WELL Magazine

Finally, Your Last Diet

By Courtney Albritton, PA-C, MPA, Clinical Director, Innovative Aesthetics, Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine

As a medical provider, I hear all too often from my patients, “I eat a balanced diet, but I keep gaining weight,” “I exercise daily, but continue to gain weight,” or they ask for a weight loss prescription medication just to “give them a boost.” […]

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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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Bradley & Riley on the inheritance rights of omitted children – LIVING WELL Magazine

Inheritance Rights of Omitted Children

By Janice Kerkove, Attorney, Bradley & Riley, Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine
If you sign a last will and testament, that document generally determines whether and to what extent your children will inherit your estate. But what happens if you die without a last will and testament or what happens if your last will and testament is not current and some of your children are omitted […]