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Lisa L. Miller, PGA Master Professional talks golfing fun – LIVING WELL Magazine

August 23, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Golf can be Fun for Everyone in the Family…

By Lisa L. Miller, PGA Master Professional, Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine

PGA golf professionals at your local golf course are always looking for ways to make the game of golf more fun. Everyone’s time is limited for their recreation and golf can be the one game that your family can enjoy together. Mom and dad, kids and grandparents can play together, keep up with the pace of play so all golfers can enjoy their round and they can learn a lifetime sport. […]

Bishop Financial Advisors talks Stretch IRAs – LIVING WELL Magazine

August 22, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Stretch IRAs

By Brian Bishop, CFP, CPA, Bishop Financial Advisors, Akron LIVING WELL Magazine
The term “stretch IRA” has become a popular way to refer to an IRA with provisions that make it easier to “stretch out” the time that funds can stay in your IRA after your death. It’s not a special IRA, and there’s nothing dramatic about this “stretch” language. Any IRA can include stretch provisions, but not all do. […]

Innovative Aesthetics Medical Spa & Laser Center on "It's shorts season; do you like what you see?" – LIVING WELL MAGAZINE

August 21, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

It’s shorts season; do you like what you see?

Courtney Albritton, PA-C, MPA Clinical Director, Innovative Aesthetics Medical Spa & Laser Center, Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine
It’s summer time, do you find yourself wearing pants despite the heat and humidity, or wearing longer capris just so you can avoid wearing shorts? Or do you typically find ways to cover up your legs because you don’t like what you see if you answered yes, there may be treatments available that you have been unaware of. […]

CarePro Health Services on Three steps to building a strong foundation of health – LIVING WELL Magazine

August 20, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Three steps to building a strong foundation of health
By Shannon Davis, CarePro Health Services, Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine
Are you looking for ways to fight illness and build a healthier you? For many Americans, even a balanced diet and regular exercise are not enough. […]

TCU Extended Education: Expanding your horizons with wine tasting – LIVING WELL Magazine

August 19, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Wine Tasting: Expand Your Horizons

Courtesy TCU Extended Education, LIVING WELL Magazine
It used to be “do you prefer red or white?” Now, it’s “do you prefer Old World vs. New World, Pinot Grigio or Chardonnay, the 2005 or 2007 vintage?” There is no reason to be intimidated by wine—your palate is your own and it’s up to you as to how in-depth you want to go. […]

Dr. W.L. Lippert on Spinal Stenosis – LIVING WELL Magazine

August 19, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

The Problem is…Spinal Stenosis

By W.L. Lippert, M.D., Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine
Spinal stenosis is a common cause of low back and leg pain. Unfortunately, it is responsible for pain in the senior population far too often. […]

Colorado Springs Orthopaedic Group on Common Ailments of the Aging Hand (Part II) – LIVING WELL Magazine

August 19, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

COMMON AILMENTS OF THE AGING HAND PART II

By Richard S. Idler, MD, Hand & Upper Extremity Specialist, Colorado Springs Orthopaedic Group, Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine

The hand is an anatomically complex and sophisticated organ that directly impacts our independence and quality of life and merits careful consideration and care as we age. […]

Texoma Cardiovascular Surgeons on Stopping Killers in their Tracks (Part One) – LIVING WELL Magazine

August 18, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Stopping Killers in their Tracks (Part One)
By Vicky L. Chappell, M.D., Texoma Cardiovascular Surgeons, Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine
The leading cause of death in the United States, for both men and women, is heart disease. This disease is responsible for approximately 600,000 deaths per year. The most common type of heart disease is coronary artery disease (CAD), which can lead to heart attack or acute coronary syndrome (ACS). […]

Home Helpers In-Home Care talks Home Care – LIVING WELL Magazine

August 18, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Home Alone? Not on our shift.
By Rick Cseak, Home Helpers In-Home Care, East Denver LIVING WELL Magazine
Mom has decided to move to Colorado to be closer to you. Maybe you suggested she move closer––anticipating a future scenario of care. Or perhaps she moved in with you because it was becoming impossible for her to keep up with her house and yard. Now she’s unable to drive and really needs your help. […]

Sumner on Ridgewood: Take a spin on the wellness wheel of 'fortune' – LIVING WELL Magazine

August 18, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Take a Spin on the Wellness Wheel of ‘Fortune’

By Rowena Wilkins, Director of Marketing at Sumner on Ridgewood, Akron LIVING WELL Magazine
As senior independent living communities evolve, they should have one sole purpose: to promote independence and wellness for their residents. […]