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CHOICES––IT IS UP TO YOU!––ParkGate

May 21, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Life is full of choices and that is usually a good thing. Our whole life, we are told to make choices wisely. And to do that, about anything, we need to educate ourselves. The same applies to everyone as we age. Unfortunately, it’s my experience that when people hear the words “senior living” often the first thing that comes to mind is a nursing home. Actually, in “senior living” we have a great deal of choices. And choices help to give people more of a variety, because all people are not the same––not in health or aging. Let’s discuss the various choices available. […]

Helpful Hints on Closing Up “Mom’s Home”––Vision Bank

May 19, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

If you are the designated person given the responsibility to close a relative’s home, this article will give you insight as to the pitfalls and problems. You may be the executor of your mother’s estate or the trustee of her trust that owns the home. At her death or disability requiring she move, you may have to handle the following: […]

Rehabilitative Therapy Helps Cancer Survivors Recover and Thrive––HealthSouth

May 16, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Patients who undergo cardiac-bypass or joint-replacement surgery routinely are given specific guidance to the exercises and therapies they will need to return to their everyday activities and to prevent complications or relapse. […]

Companion Care Advantages––Ray of Sunshine Senior Care

May 15, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Facts compiled by the National Association for Home Care & Hospice show that 7.6 million permanently disabled and chronically or terminally ill individuals in the United States receive home care services. Although the majority of home care recipients are over the age of 65 years, many are discharged from hospitals to home care so they can continue to receive the rehabilitative care they need. […]

Scrimp on Coffee – Not Your Retirement Plan Contribution––Barlow Capital

May 14, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

For the past few years, leaner times have forced many individuals and households to juggle everyday expenses and find various ways to trim the family budget. Everything from cutting out specialty coffee drinks and expensive vacations to buying more economical cars and downsized dwellings have been calculated and discussed at kitchen tables across the country. […]

Val’s 100-pound weight loss journey––Mercy Physicians

May 12, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Valeri Gungor had just moved to Cedar Rapids for her dream job. She seemed to have it all––a loving family, a happy home, and now, a great career. But there was one thing in Val’s life that seemed to hold her back––her weight. […]

Orthopedic Rehabilitation Associates: Wellness Beyond Expectation

May 10, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Orthopedics is a field of medicine traditionally associated with joints, ligaments, tendons and bones, all connected and interdependent. If one element of the structure is weak or injured, it impacts the others. […]

2013 Best of the Best Phoenix Real Estate Agents––Realty AZ Central

May 8, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

According to Realty AZ Central co-founder Richard Simon, the listing of top agents is also backed by a $1,000 performance guarantee. In the event anyone experiences a negative outcome from dealing with a “Best of the Best” agent, the company will compensate the buyer accordingly. The 2013 “Best of the Best” agents were selected based on several factors including time in the business, local market knowledge, and a successful track record. […]

Is your estate plan ready to go when you need it?––Miller Law Firm

May 7, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

A common reaction people have after finishing their estate plan is “Phew, I’m glad that is done!” They then put it on the shelf, in a safe deposit box, or in a safe at home and promptly forget about it for the next 20 years. Unfortunately, that could lead to problems. Why? Because your estate plan was created with your lawyer (you didn’t try to do it yourself, did you?), and it handled your then-current family’s situation and addressed current laws. But the fact is, your plan may not work a year from now if your health changes, the law changes, your family changes, or your “stuff” changes. You cannot just “fire and forget,” you really need to make sure your plan stays up to date, so that it will work when you need it. […]

Free Alzheimer’s Training Now Available To Local Family Caregivers––Home Instead

May 6, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

The local Home Instead Senior Care® office is offering a unique approach to help Cedar Rapids and Linn County families manage the challenges of Alzheimer’s and other dementias––diseases that eventually rob seniors of their memories and independence. Free training for families caring for these older adults is now available through online e-learning modules, available at HelpForAlzheimersFamilies.com. […]