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Baby Boomers: A generation determined to be seen and heard –– Boomers Leading Change

BABY BOOMERS: A GENERATION DETERMINED TO BE SEEN AND HEARD, REGARDLESS OF THEIR AGE

By Barbara Raynor, East Denver LIVING WELL Magazine
Have you ever felt invisible?

A few weeks ago, I learned of a man who felt his full head of white hair rendered him invisible in a crowd of people, many of whom appeared to be younger than he. This person was clearly an accomplished man, a distinguished man, a smart man, and most of all, a man who was not yet done being seen or heard, regardless of his age. […]

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Meet Dr. W.L. Lippert

We welcomed the opportunity to interview Dr. W. L. Lippert, a frequent contributor to our magazine and a pain specialist in Colorado Springs. Lippert has practiced in Colorado Springs for 29 years and is a leader in pain care for our community. […]

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Dementia –– Victory Home Health

Dementia
By Joan Weems, RN, Victory Home Health, Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine

Dementia is not a normal part of the aging process, although it is common in elderly individuals. Dementia describes a group of symptoms affecting intellectual and social abilities severely enough to interfere with daily functioning. […]

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Exercise is important for seniors –– Home Care Resources

Exercise is Important for Seniors

Home Care Resources, Scottsdale LIVING WELL Magazine

Exercise plays a significant part in maintaining health and physical fitness. Regular exercise can fight obesity and improve your heart and lungs. As you get older, it becomes especially important to be physically active in order to fight the ravages of aging. To maintain health and independence, exercise is still critical. […]

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Smart Ranch Homes –– Oakwood Homes

Smart Ranch Homes

Innovative Design for Denver’s Newest Active Adult Community

Courtesy Oakwood Homes, East Denver LIVING WELL Magazine

“We were drawn to this community for so many reasons; home values, location, diversity and the opportunity to live in a master-planned community that is committed to the needs of its residents,” says Sally Chisel, one of the first people to move into Fairway Villas at Green Valley Golf Club. […]

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Mission Possible: Smiling With Comfort, Health & Beauty –– Whitmore Dental

Mission Possible: Smiling With Comfort, Health & Beauty
Courtesy Whitmore Dental, Collin County LIVING WELL Magazine

There is a place in Plano where smiles come from deep within. These are soulful smiles; they reflect love and life lived well.

The place is Whitmore Dental. More important than its location is the dental team lead by Dr. Marcus Whitmore. […]

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Acetaminophen: What You Should Know –– Preston Road Pharmacy

Acetaminophen: What You Should Know
By Adam W. Cooper, Pharm D, Preston Road Pharmacy, North Dallas LIVING WELL Magazine

“Tylenol” and Its Aliases

Most everyone has, at some point, stocked a medicine cabinet with Tylenol. The name is as ubiquitous as Coke and used almost as generically. We might ask someone if they have any Tylenol, when ibuprofen or any other pain reliever may suffice. However, even a cursory review of the Tylenol product line shows that this product is anything but generic. […]

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Post-mastectomy breast reconstruction: The importance of awareness –– Physicians' Clinic of Iowa

Post-mastectomy breast reconstruction: The importance of Awareness –– Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa
By Dr. Kahlil Andrews, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon, Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa, Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine

A diagnosis of breast cancer can be a very emotionally overwhelming experience. Add to that the mountain of information you receive from medical and radiation oncologists, breast surgeons, medical geneticists, and plastic and reconstructive surgeons and it’s likely your head is spinning. For those feeling “information overload,” here’s what you need to know post-mastectomy. […]