Security from Identity Theft: How to Avoid Being a Victim
Courtesy DATCU Credit Union, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine
Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes with about 1.8 million victims in 2010. While significant improvements have been made in this area, identity thieves become more sophisticated every day. […]
Right-sizing your home
Courtesy Roxanne Sisneros, SRES, Ruhl & Ruhl Realtors, Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine
Aging baby boomers want to feel connected. As many of you decide to downsize the size of your current home, your search begins for a new one. However, it’s more than just your living quarters that makes you want to buy. […]
Extending Your Independence
Dianne Boazman, LCSW, CMC and Betty Landreaux, LCSW, CMC, NCG, New Orleans LIVING WELL Magazine
People are now enjoying life longer than ever before, but no one ever said getting older is easy. Since living longer doesn’t necessarily mean living independently, families face challenges in addressing the needs of aging loved ones. […]
WHAT IS A GERIATRIC CARE MANAGER?
Pamela J. Braun, MSW, LCSW, CASWCM, LF, President, Geriatric Assessment, Management & Solutions
A geriatric care manager (GCM) is a professional who specializes in assisting older people and their families with long-term care arrangements. […]
Are your records organized for an emergency?
By C J Ladner, State Farm® Agent, Northshore LIVING WELL Magazine
If you were incapacitated, would anyone be able to find your important records and take care of your family’s financial or business matters? Having important papers organized and accessible in advance can be very important in an emergency or crisis situation. Consider the following for organizing your important records. […]
Preventing Falls in Older Adults
By Steve Kurtz, Cardinal Retirement Village, Akron LIVING WELL Magazine
Falls are the leading cause of injury related death for adults older than 64 and the most common cause of hospital admissions for trauma. […]
Do You Have Enough for Retirement?
By Dave VerWoert, Executive Vice President, Employee Benefits, TrueNorth Companies, Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine
A recent story in the “Milwaukee Journal Sentinel” (5/21, Boulton) reported, “Women who retired last year will need an average of $93,000 in savings to pay for healthcare expenses in retirement,” and men will need an average of $65,000, according to an estimate by the Employee Benefit Research Institute. […]
Causes and Treatment of Hip Arthritis
Courtesy Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southlake, South Denton LIVING WELL Magazine
Hip and knee arthritis are common causes of treatable pain in today’s society and, in fact, are becoming more common as baby boomers age. […]
The day that changed our lives
By Rebecca Quinn, Director of Sales & Marketing for Fountain View Village, Scottsdale LIVING WELL Magazine
The day started out like any other day. I got up, ate breakfast, got in my car and drove to work. When I arrived at work, I turned on my computer and started checking my email. […]
Treatment for Sleep Apnea
Courtesy Memorial Health System, Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine
John Mrozek remembers the day that his cardiologist asked him a simple question: “John, do you snore?’ […]
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