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Learn more about Hills Bank Live Local Movement – LIVING WELL Magazine

March 4, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Bringing It Home
By Barb Colehour, Hills Bank, Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine
Thanks to the internet, you’ve got the world at your fingertips—unique shopping experiences, travel planning, streaming videos, and social networking are ready and waiting at the touch of a key—but what about the world just outside your door? Those same opportunities can be found right in your hometown, and Hills Bank’s Live Local program encourages you to do just that: live locally. […]

Dr. Allen S. Kent talks hip pain & arthritis – Northeast Tarrant County LIVING WELL Magazine

February 20, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Hip Pain/Arthritis
By Allen S. Kent, MD, Northeast Tarrant County LIVING WELL Magazine
Hip pain is a common complaint with several different underlying causes. Proper diagnosis is important to direct proper treatment. We will discuss common causes of hip pain. […]

Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southlake on how to treat knee arthritis – LIVING WELL Magazine

January 27, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Knee Arthritis

Courtesy O. David Taunton, Jr., M.D., Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southlake, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine
Knee and hip arthritis are common causes of treatable pain in today’s society and, in fact, are becoming more common as baby boomers age. While knee arthritis is almost three times more common than hip arthritis, the pain from either can range from being an occasional irritant to completely debilitating. There are a number of causes of knee arthritis as well as several treatment options, which will be discussed in this article. […]

Lori A. Leu & Associates talks elder law – LIVING WELL Magazine

January 7, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

What is Elder Law?
By Lori A. Leu, Collin and North Dallas LIVING WELL Magazines
So often people will say that they did not know they needed an attorney who practices elder law, or even that such an area of the law exists. Elder law is not a new type of law, but it is a relatively new way to bring several areas of the law together to benefit a particular group of people – older adults. […]

Axtell-Rite Value Pharmacy asks "How's Your Medicare D Plan?" – LIVING WELL Magazine

October 31, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

How’s Your Medicare D Plan?

By Mark Johnson, R.CPhT, Axtell-Rite Value Pharmacy, LIVING WELL Magazine
The time is here if you are needing to change your Medicare Part D plan or if you are wanting to change your Medicare Advantage plan. […]

Tulane Center for Women's Health: The Bathroom Go-Go – LIVING WELL Magazine

October 10, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

The Bathroom Go-Go

By Sarah Balyeat, Tulane Center for Women’s Health, LIVING WELL Magazine

As women, we are constantly on the go. There are errands to run and friends and family to visit. But what happens when you constantly need to go – to the bathroom? Sometimes normal everyday activities like going to the grocery store, watching a movie or playing golf can become a hassle when you feel like you need to run to the bathroom all the time. […]

C. Lulu Fulda on healthy eating for seniors – LIVING WELL Magazine

September 21, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Healthy Eating for Seniors

By C. LuLu Fulda, dietary manager, RD eligible, New Orleans LIVING WELL Magazine
For seniors, a healthy lifestyle is the key to aging well. It can keep your body free of chronic diseases, help to retain a sharp mind, and extend the quality of your life, (ADA, 2011). […]

The Palisades at Broadmoor Park & Odyssey HealthCare discuss preserving history – LIVING WELL Magazine

September 1, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Preserving History

By Jill Haffley, The Palisades at Broadmoor Park & Odyssey HealthCare, Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine

Working in conjunction in Colorado Springs with Odyssey HealthCare, a group of Honors United States History students from Coronado High School got a personal look at the reality of war on April 5 at The Palisades at Broadmoor Park as part of their unit on World War II. […]

State Farm asks "Are your records organized for an emergency?" – LIVING WELL Magazine

August 10, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

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. […]

New Dawn on Memory Care – LIVING WELL Magazine

July 23, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Beyond Secured Doors
Courtesy New Dawn, East Denver LIVING WELL Magazine

What is Memory Care? Memory Care is an entire environment that is specifically planned out for those with memory impairments, from nursing to assisting with daily activities to meeting dietary needs. […]