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Pinnacle Mortgage talks reverse mortgages – LIVING WELL Magazine

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. […]

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Wellness Restoration Centers talks memory loss and aging – LIVING WELL Magazine

Memory Loss and Aging: You CAN Slow it Down or Reverse It!

By Randee Van Ness, Wellness Restoration Centers, Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine

Kathy L. was 67 years old when she was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Whether it was the doctor’s words “There is no hope!” or the shock of the diagnosis contributed to her rapid decline, Kathy’s mental functions disappeared quickly. […]

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Visiting Angels on medication mismanagement in the elderly – LIVING WELL Magazine

A Healthy Dose of Reality…

Medication Mismanagement in the Elderly

By Jodi Wood, RN, BSN, Visiting Angels, Akron LIVING WELL Magazine
As we age, life can become complicated. Taking medications as prescribed can be complicated and confusing as well. In fact, mismanagement of medications is one of the leading causes for hospital readmissions and death in older adults.
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Family Hearing and Balance Center on the true meaning of hearing loss – LIVING WELL Magazine

The True Meaning of Hearing Loss

Courtesy Family Hearing and Balance Center, Akron LIVING WELL Magazine
When we open our eyes in the morning, we rarely think about what causes that experience. We may jump right into the day’s plans, or we may be a morning person who has to drag ourselves into consciousness. […]

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

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. […]

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James L. West Center on preparing for the unexpected – LIVING WELL Magazine

Prepare for the Unexpected: What You Should Know About Alzheimer’s

By Susan A. Farris, LNFA; Fellow, American College of Healthcare Administrators, LIVING WELL Magazine
If you believe that a member of your family has Alzheimer’s disease, prepare for the unexpected and find out what you can do to make his or her life as comfortable and enriching as possible. […]

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Choice Medical Equipment on the flawed competitive bidding program for durable medical equipment – LIVING WELL Magazine

Urgent Action Needed – Contact Your Senators Immediately About the Flawed Competitive Bidding Program for Durable Medical Equipment. (Oxygen, CPAP’s, Hospital Beds, and More!)

Courtesy Choice Medical Equipment, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine
While bipartisan support continues to grow in the House to stop the competitive bidding program, the Senate has failed to take action. […]

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Dee Siegferth, president of The Milestone Center, talks retirement planning – LIVING WELL Magazine

Planning a Perfect Vacation vs. Planning for a “Worry-Free Retirement”

By Dee Siegferth, Akron LIVING WELL Magazine
Most people spend more time planning the perfect summer vacation than making a plan for a “worry free retirement plan.” It is a fact that anyone can retire rich even if they make $25,000 or $200,000 a year. […]

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Northlake Periodontics discusses periodontal disease – LIVING WELL Magazine

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. […]