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Altus Healthcare & Hospice, Inc. talks Hospice Care – LIVING WELL Magazine

September 14, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Hospice Care: The Medical Communities’ Best Kept Secret

Courtesy Altus Healthcare & Hospice, Inc., North Atlanta LIVING WELL Magazine
The old adage of “doctor knows best” is growing more and more obsolete as the years go by. That isn’t meant to disparage physicians, they do their best; but in general, as patients, we assume our physicians know exactly what we want. And naturally, physicians believe they know what our goals for treatment are––to be cured. […]

Pinnacle Mortgage talks reverse mortgages – LIVING WELL Magazine

September 13, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Get the Facts to Determine if A Reverse Mortgage is Right for You

By Carl Benefield, Pinnacle Mortgage, New Orleans LIVING WELL Magazine

Have you considered doing a reverse mortgage? Or, are you among the many seniors that have seen them advertised on television, but don’t know enough about them to make a decision. […]

Dr. Leppard, Medical Rehabilitation Specialists, talks "Pain in the Neck" – LIVING WELL Magazine

September 10, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Pain in the neck

By Katharine Leppard MD, PT, Medical Rehabilitation Specialists, Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine

The old cliché “a pain in the neck” sounds funny; however, for people suffering neck pain, it is anything but funny. […]

Penrose-St. Francis Health Services talks women's health care – LIVING WELL Magazine

September 8, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

It’s no secret. Women’s health care is different

By Chris Valentine, Penrose-St. Francis Health Services, Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine
There are conditions that exist only in women, such as pregnancy and menopause; conditions that occur more frequently in women, such as breast cancer and thyroid disease; and conditions that are biologically different in women, such as cardiac disease and osteoporosis. […]

Northlake Periodontics discusses periodontal disease – LIVING WELL Magazine

September 5, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

I Had No Idea Periodontal Disease Is Linked to . . .

Courtesy Northlake Periodontics, LLC., Northlake Periodontics, Northshore LIVING WELL Magazine

You may be aware of stories in the news recently that link periodontal disease to heart disease, stroke, diabetes and low-birthweight babies. Research shows that having periodontal disease can put you at risk for conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, certain cancers and kidney disease. […]

Strategic Financial Partners on minimizing interest rate risk in retirement income portfolios – LIVING WELL Magazine

September 4, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Minimizing interest rate risk in retirement income portfolios

Courtesy Strategic Financial Partners, Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine
Fixed income investments such as bonds often hold a prominent place in the portfolios of investors looking for retirement income. […]

Prairie Rose Care Management on Geriatric Care Management – LIVING WELL Magazine

September 3, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

A NEW SERVICE: GERIATRIC CARE MANAGEMENT

Courtesy Prairie Rose Care Management, Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine
Prairie Rose Care Management is a geriatric care management practice serving Linn and Johnson Counties. Geriatric care management is a new service serving the private pay clients who are not eligible for a Medicaid case worker but need the support and assistance of a professional for resources, service and counseling. […]

Walters and Hanna Insurance Agency talks how to avoid common insurance mistakes – LIVING WELL Magazine

September 2, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Common Insurance Mistakes We All Make

Courtesy Walters and Hanna Insurance Agency, Akron LIVING WELL Magazine
We all know we need insurance but it’s not usually at the top of our priority list. Insurance is a valuable tool used to protect our families from unforeseen events that can severely damage financial futures, but it does not often get much of our attention. […]

Acadian On Call discusses elderly falls and prevention – LIVING WELL Magazine

September 1, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Fall Prevention

Michelle Trahan, Acadian On Call, New Orleans LIVING WELL Magazine

Many people believe that falls are a natural part of aging. This fact is untrue and many falls can be prevented if the proper precautions are taken. […]

The Ward Law Firm, L.L.C., on America: The Land of Opportunity – LIVING WELL Magazine

August 31, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

AMERICA: THE LAND OF OPPORTUNITY

By Ronald Ward, Jr., The Ward Law Firm, L.L.C., Northshore LIVING WELL Magazine

As the temperatures rise and summer comes upon us, I look forward to one of my favorite holidays of the year – the Fourth of July. When the flags are flying and we are sharing our collective pride in our country, I am also reminded that our freedom and sense of order differentiate us from most other countries around the world. […]