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10 Steps to an Easier Move
10 Steps to an Easier Move
By Christine Smart, Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine
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It’s a simple habit: WEAR A HELMET
It’s a simple habit: WEAR A HELMET
By J. Charles Mace, MD, FAANS, FACS, CoxHealth Department of Neurosurgery, Greater Springfield LIVING WELL Magazine
It’s the time of year for outdoor activities. During summer, kids and adults of all ages enjoy bicycling, skateboarding, horseback riding and waterskiing. […]
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Technology Solutions Help Enhance Independence and Security For Seniors
Technology Solutions Help Enhance Independence and Security For Seniors
Johnson County LIVING WELL Magazine
New in-home technologies are helping a growing number of aging adults live independently longer. SafetyChoice® by Comfort Keepers® is a line of in-home safety technology solutions that assists seniors in aging independently at home, whether used with or without in-home care provided by a caregiver. […]
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New Service Gives Seniors a “Choice” for Assisted Living:
New Local Service Gives Area Seniors a “Choice” for Assisted Living:
Choice Connections provides Free Referrals to families who need to make tough decisions
Johnson County LIVING WELL Magazine
As the number of seniors in America is expected to double to 70 million in the near future, the number of family members faced with the awesome responsibility of caring for aging loved ones will continue to skyrocket. Many of these families face the stress of thinking about where their loved ones can go when they can no longer safely stay at home. Issues with services, location, and price all weigh heavily on this decision. […]
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Celebrating the Seasons of Life
Celebrating the Seasons of Life
By Sherry Little, Denton and Texoma LIVING WELL Magazines
Nature is evidence of cycles of life. No one season is more important than another. It’s that way with people too. We have seasons of our lives and each is relevant. […]
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What you need to know about Lymphedema and HealthSouth
What you need to know about Lymphedema and HealthSouth
By Cathy L. Joseph, OTR/L, Director of Therapy Operations and Andrea Brennan, OTR/L, CLT-LANA, DAPWCA, HealthSouth Scottsdale Rehabilitation Hospital, Scottsdale LIVING WELL Magazine
Lymphedema is a chronic disorder characterized by persistent swelling in different parts of the body, most often seen in the arms and/or legs due to a breakdown in the lymphatic system. Lymph fluid is composed of protein, bacteria, dead cells, viruses, dust, dyes, and other waste. […]
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Silver Key Needs Help to “Stock the Pantry!”
Silver Key Needs Help to “Stock the Pantry!”
Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine
For over 40 years, Silver Key Senior Services has been providing much needed nutrition assistance to seniors in crisis in the greater Colorado Springs area. […]
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Why Not? That's a question we ask ourselves every day at Crossroads Hospice.
Why Not?
Johnson County LIVING WELL Magazine
That’s a question we ask ourselves every day at Crossroads Hospice. “Why not?” helps us find new and better ways to deliver hospice care to our patients, their families, caregivers, and health care providers. We know hospice is very important and meaningful care, that it is largely misunderstood and underutilized. […]
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Dehydration
Dehydration
Courtesy Recover Health, Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine
Now that summer is upon us, Recover Health would like to remind everyone about the dangers of dehydration. Dehydration occurs when the body loses more liquid than it takes in. Effects of dehydration can be minor in nature, such as lethargy and dry mouth, to more severe, such as vomiting. […]
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Mission Possible: Smiling With Comfort, Health & Beauty
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. […]