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Acadian On Call on Medical Alert Systems – LIVING WELL Magazine

Medical Alert Systems Allow Independence and Peace of Mind
Courtesy Acadian On Call, New Orleans LIVING WELL Magazine
Sometimes just being in our own home is all we need to feel safe and comfortable. However, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that the home can be a very dangerous place. […]

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The Springs of Scottsdale on senior communities – LIVING WELL Magazine

Senior Communities Offer Menu of Amenities and Services

By Carolyne Kennedy, The Springs of Scottsdale, Scottsdale LIVING WELL Magazine
There’s no denying that most people enjoy retirement but the process of aging has its challenges. Changes in our health or financial circumstances, or the death of a spouse can mean facing some tough choices. Sometimes that leads to another major life event: a household move. […]

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Heaven at Home on Making the Tough Decision – LIVING WELL Magazine

Making The Tough Decision … How To Provide Extra Care When It Is Needed

Courtesy Heaven at Home, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine

In the normal aging process, most people reach a point where they need the assistance of someone to take care of all the little things we take for granted. Making that decision can be a trying experience. Scott Vanderhoef, owner of Heaven at Home homecare agency, says, “A person making a care-giving decision is faced with so many options. The solution may be as simple as a son or daughter stopping by to check on mom on the way home from work each day. […]

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Denton Regional Medical Center on advances in robotic surgery – LIVING WELL Magazine

Advances in Robotic Surgery

Courtesy Denton Regional Medical Center, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery has become the preferred surgical option in many hospitals, thanks to the decreased risk of infection and recovery times, and its increased efficiency and precision. Using the da Vinci Surgical System, a surgeon utilizes advanced computer technology to move tiny, robotic surgical tools to perform a number of minimally invasive procedures. […]

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Prairie Rose Care Management offers comfort and security – LIVING WELL Magazine

PRAIRIE ROSE CARE MANAGEMENT OFFERS COMFORT AND SECURITY

Courtesy Prairie Rose Care Management, Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine
Prairie Rose Care Management, a geriatric care management practice, provides support and assistance to clients that brings a sense of comfort and security to the whole family. Each client is unique with specific needs. The following is the story of one client. *Names have been changed to protect privacy. […]

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The Forum at Park Lane in Dallas on How to Make the Best choice for Your Parents – LIVING WELL Magazine

How to Make the Best Choice for Your Parents
By Marsha Southern, North Dallas LIVING WELL Magazine

As the number of retirement and senior care communities continues to increase, most people have a difficult time differentiating between the levels of care available. […]

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Fountain View Village "I finally get to retire" – LIVING WELL Magazine

I finally get to retire
By Rebecca Quinn, Director of Sales and Marketing, Fountain View Village, Scottsdale LIVING WELL Magazine
Bill and I met during the war. I was in the USO and he was a sergeant in the Army. It was love at first sight. We had a whirlwind romance and before he shipped out he proposed. I, of course, said “yes” and we agreed that when he came home on leave we would be married. […]

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Dannel Funeral Home talks respectfully nontraditional funerals – LIVING WELL Magazine

Respectfully Nontraditional

Courtesy Dannel Funeral Home, Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine
When Kathy Cope died at 70, her family knew they wanted to celebrate her life in a nontraditional way. They sought advice from Pat Dannel at Dannel Funeral Home, wanting to be appropriate in their plans, but also wanting to ensure a vibrant service that reflected Kathy’s exuberant personality.
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William L. Lippert, M.D., on Spinal Cord Stimulation – LIVING WELL Magazine

Spinal Cord Stimulation
By William L. Lippert, M.D., Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine
In a previous issue of Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine, we addressed an overview of spinal pain management. We covered preventative care, causes of spine and associated limb pain, diagnostic testing, and conservative treatment possibilities. […]