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Bath Time

February 8, 2019 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

SPLISH, SPLASH…..ARE YOU TAKING A BATH?

By: Suzanne Burleson, for SENIOR Magazine

“Splish, splash I was taking a bath

Long about a Saturday night

A rub-a-dub, just relaxing in the tub

Thinking everything was alright

Well, I stepped out of the tub, put my feet on the floor…”

Unfortunately for seniors, the next line of this oldie but goodie from Bobby Darin, might be “I went slipping and a sliding – bumped my head on the door!” According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more that one-third, or 11 million adults age 65 and older, fall each year in the United States. Among older adults, falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths and the most common cause of non-fatal injuries and hospital admissions for trauma. […]

How to prevent childhood obesity – LIVING WELL Magazine

February 13, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Beware of Childhood Obesity
Parents and Grandparents are the Key!

As seen in LIVING WELL Magazine

One out of four kindergarteners is overweight in America. A balanced diet and being physically active help children: grow properly, learn and excel in school, and build strong bones and muscles. […]

Majoria Drugs: Immunizations Now Available at Majoria Drugs – LIVING WELL Magazine

June 18, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Immunizations Now Available at Majoria Drugs
Victor Welker, Majoria Drugs, New Orleans LIVING WELL Magazine (formerly SENIOR Magazine)
Raise your hand if you like to get a shot? Just what I thought? Not many takers […]

Memories of Food Bring Fond Recollections to Paul Messinger

October 6, 2010 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Paul Messinger Talks About Memories of Food in Scottsdale SENIOR Magazine

By: Paul Messinger

I’ve always loved to eat. I don’t eat large quantities, but I savor specific tastes and aromas associated with food. A particular smell can evoke sweet memories for me. When I get a whiff of a particular food aroma, the smell often reminds me of another place and another time in my life. Food smells usually bring me good memories, along with an occasional not so good one. […]

Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers on New Cancer Technology

September 23, 2010 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Treating Cancer with New Technology

Article courtesy of Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers, for Colorado Springs SENIOR Magazine

You’ve been hearing a lot about our “Love Heals” philosophy lately. But in this issue we want to talk about our technology because Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers offer the most advanced cancer care technology in the region. […]