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Who Are You Calling Old? Baby Boomers Speed Up Instead of Slowing Down

November 19, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Who Are You Calling Old?
Baby Boomers Speed Up Instead of Slowing Down
By Adam McDaniel, D.O., Centennial Medical Center, Collin County LIVING WELL Magazine

Motivational author Norman Vincent Peale once said, “Live your life and forget your age.” Baby boomers are listening. Just as they redefined the 1960s and ‘70s, today boomers are once again making their mark. Donald Trump became a father and grandfather in the same year. Diane Keaton became a model for L’Oreal cosmetics. […]

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease can be Managed

November 15, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease can be Managed
By Kay Hernandez, RN, VNA Hospice, Denton County LIVING WELL Magazine

What Is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease?

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic disease that causes difficulty with breathing. Symptoms of COPD include coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and susceptibility to respiratory infections. Symptoms usually worsen over time and limit the ability to perform routine activities. […]

Important Dates for Medicare: Navigating Medicare Enrollment Timelines

November 14, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Important Dates for Medicare: Navigating Medicare Enrollment Timelines
By Randy Strnad, Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine

These days, age 65 doesn’t mean the same thing to everyone. No matter what your plans are, it’s important to understand Medicare’s enrollment timelines and when you need to take action. […]

You’re Not Old, Just Older

November 13, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

You’re Not Old, Just Older
Courtesy Avere Healthcare Clinic, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine

You’ve been in your body longer than anyone else, and no one knows your body better than you. Most patients can sense when something isn’t right, way before a doctor tells them. Sometimes when you’re not feeling right, you may attribute it to getting older; however, getting older is not a reason to not feel well. […]

Shifting from asset accumulation to retirement distribution

November 12, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Shifting from asset accumulation to retirement distribution

By Mark Ahlers, Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine

For retirement planning, instead of thinking about asset accumulation, develop a “Liability Driven Investing” strategy for your assets to provide cash flow. […]

Isabelle at Home's Sweet & Salty Peanut Butter Rolo Thumbprint Cookie Recipe

November 12, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Sweet & Salty Peanut Butter Rolo Thumbprint Cookies

Blah blah blah one more cookie recipe….go ahead and roll your eyes….skip around my post…fine, BUT these lovely cookies are actually rolled in crushed potato chips….Do I have your attention now? […]

Important Facts You Should Know Before Buying Hearing Instruments

November 10, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Important Facts You Should Know Before Buying Hearing Instruments
By Liz Brassine, Au.D., Collin County LIVING WELL Magazine

There are five important facts that one should know about hearing and hearing instruments. Understanding these will help you to make a better decision for yourself or a loved one. […]

Preparing for an emergency

November 8, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Preparing for an emergency
Courtesy Acadian Ambulance Service

In a medical emergency, seconds count. Taking some simple steps now to prepare your family and home could be invaluable if you ever need to call for help. […]

UTMB Study Suggests Recovery at HOME could Improve Outcomes!

November 7, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

UTMB Study Suggests Recovery at HOME could Improve Outcomes!
By The Gerontological Society of America, Courtesy Unlimited Care of North Texas, Inc., Denton LIVING WELL Magazine

Confirming many patients’ worst fears, a national study has shown that being hospitalized for an acute event, such as a stroke or hip fracture, can lead to long-term institutionalization in a nursing home. Equally alarming, researchers found that direct discharge to a skilled nursing facility—common practice designed to reduce hospital stays—puts patients at “extreme high risk” of needing long-term nursing home care. […]

Is Your D on the Decline?

November 5, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Is Your D on the Decline?
By Stephanie Mellor, DNP, ARNP, ANP-C, GNP-C, CCCN

An increased desire and awareness of vitamin D’s benefits has been on the rise. Why? A variety of unwanted conditions have been linked with low levels of vitamin D, including: heart disease, diabetes, cancer, mental illnesses such as depression, chronic pain, falls and fractures, osteoporosis and osteoarthritis, fatigue, influenza, and autoimmune diseases. […]