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Need an umbrella? It's a million dollar question! – TrueNorth Companies, LIVING WELL Magazine

Need an umbrella?

It’s a million dollar question!

By Sue Erbes, VP of Operations Risk Management, TrueNorth Companies, LIVING WELL Magazine
When you think about the purpose of an ordinary umbrella, you picture it protecting you against rain or sunlight. When we’re talking about an insurance umbrella, we’re talking about a very different kind of protection. […]

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How to live the good life – Terra Mariae, LIVING WELL Magazine

Live the Good Life

By Frank Lopiccolo, Terra Mariae, Northshore LIVING WELL
The age 55-restricted community of Terra Mariae is located just three miles north of Covington. While convenient to shopping, cultural activities, restaurants, and area medical facilities, Terra Mariae maintains a country ambiance. All home sites have expansive green-space views in a park-like setting. […]

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10 Myths about Hospice – The Denver Hospice, LIVING WELL Magazine

10 Myths about Hospice

Courtesy The Denver Hospice, East Denver LIVING WELL Magazine

Last year 1.5 million dying Americans were served by hospice providers across the nation, yet there are many myths about hospice.

Susan Lasker Hertz, vice president of hospice services for The Denver Hospice, dispels some of the myths of hospice. […]

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Hospice: One of Medicare's best benefits – Pikes Peak Hospice & Palliative Care, LIVING WELL Magazine

Hospice – One of Medicare’s Best Benefits

Courtesy Pikes Peak Hospice & Palliative Care, Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine

With the skyrocketing cost of healthcare, many people are concerned about how to access and pay for medical services. Even with the Affordable Care Act unfolding, it is a common misconception that quality end-of-life care is expensive or unaffordable. […]

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The best path home – Senior Care Health and Rehabilitation Center of Denton, LIVING WELL Magazine

The Best Path Home

Courtesy Senior Care Health and Rehabilitation Center of Denton, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine
Each new year brings a list of resolutions. Perhaps you plan to eat a more nutritious diet; perhaps you plan to exercise more. However, unplanned events can occur. […]

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What older people know that we don't – ParkGate Retirement Community, LIVING WELL Magazine

What Older People Know That We Don’t

Navigating the trials of life and aging in the world of the older generation
By Chris Smith, Parkgate, North Dallas LIVING WELL Magazine
America is on the verge of losing yet another natural resource. In about 10 years, three-fourths of America’s oldest generation will be gone. They will take with them lessons learned about living throug […]

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Time does not heal all wounds – Lifecare Technology, LIVING WELL Magazine

Time Does Not Heal All Wounds
Courtesy Lifecare Technology, Northshore LIVING WELL Magazine

Although most skin wounds heal normally, there are millions in the U.S. with problem wounds that do not heal. Most occur on the legs or feet and are associated with problems such as diabetes, peripheral arterial disease (reduced circulation), peripheral neuropathy (reduced sensation) and chronic leg edema (swelling). […]

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Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton talks about the road to cardiac recovery – LIVING WELL Magazine

The Road to Cardiac Recovery
Courtesy Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine
According to the National Institutes of Health, about 1.2 million people every year experience a heart attack in the U.S. Once the cardiac event has passed, a specialized program can help patients get back to a normal life.
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