SENIOR Magazine proves creative approaches succeed in even the toughest times
Colorado Springs, CO. – Entrepreneur Magazine recently listed SENIOR Magazine as one of the newest franchises proving creative approaches succeed in even the toughest times.
A new magazine, with a very special focus, is coming to Summit County. Its name says it all: Akron SENIOR Magazine. The introductory Winter 2010 issue debuts in December. Akron SENIOR Magazine will be filled with information and articles that are useful and interesting to seniors and their families. Best of all, every issue—not just the introductory issue—are complimentary to subscribers and readers.
She sings. She dances. Of course, she’s an accomplished actress and performer, truly an all-around entertainer. But Florence Henderson also skypes, and e-mails messages and photographs to family and friends, and surfs the net. Florence is very much a testament to the wisdom of remaining engaged and active—mentally and physically—for she too is “one of us”.
You hear his voice most weeknights calmly reporting events or describing issues in the day’s news. Perhaps you watched him moderate the presidential debates. Maybe you’re among those who have been listening to him from the very earliest days in 1975 when he joined PBS’s The Robert MacNeil Report as the Washington correspondent, or the following year as the program expanded, renamed The MacNeil-Lehrer Report and went national. In 1983 it became the MacNeil/Lehrer NewsHour, eventually changing its name once more during 1995-96 season when Robert MacNeil retired. Since then that calm visage and voice are seen and heard on The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer televised by PBS stations everywhere. Today Jim’s official title is Executive Editor and Anchor.
By: Dr. David Oubre, for SENIOR Magazine (Northshore edition)
Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in senior men. There are a lot of controversies in this disease, partly because there are a lot of options. I’d like to give a basic explanation of the most common options for the diagnosis and management of prostate cancer.
By: Tucker Thompson, for SENIOR Magazine (Denton edition)
The new Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act continues to unfold with its changes to health insurance laws taking effect over the next few years. Whether you’re under or over 65, this article highlights changes you should know about.
By: Katherine Leppard, MD, PT
What on earth is myofascial pain? We all have experienced at one time or another that nagging, burning pain between the shoulder blades in the neck or low back. Those muscle knots and spasms can be very painful. Usually these conditions are short lived and resolve without treatment, but imagine if it did not.
By: Lawrence A. Shafron, MD, for SENIOR Magazine (Denton edition)
Modern cataract surgery makes use of an amazing array of high-tech equipment and techniques. Gone are the days when cataract surgery required a two-week stay in the hospital, with your head immobilized with sandbags until you healed. Today’s cataract surgery is an out-patient procedure that takes a half-hour or less and lets you get back to your normal activity level within a few days.
By: Michelle E. Sierra, Dynamic Physical Therapy, for SENIOR Magazine (Northshore edition)
Physical therapists treat people in various stages of life for pain that has affected their ability to do the things they love. Many of these patients complain of pain throughout various parts of the body with low back pain the most common complaint.
By: Dave Hildebrandt, MD Home Health/MD Home Assist, for SENIOR Magazine (Scottsdale edition)
A recent study revealed that the cost of full time non-medical home care will average $45,000 per year in the state of Arizona (based on 44 hours of care per week).
Courtesy Wilson N. Jones Medical Center, for SENIOR Magazine (Texoma edition)
You are encouraged and urged to learn the warning signs of stroke and to teach them to others. Knowing the warning signs and risk factors for stroke, you will be able to help yourself or a loved one reduce the risk of having a stroke and suffering disability or death.
