Senior Advocate Magazine

Articles from our Library

Advance directives
From the August/September, 2005 issue

Advocate's new $109 cardiovascular/stroke screening
From the February/March, 2005 issue

Alzheimer’s: a challenge for families
From the June, 2002 issue

At the heart of women
From the October/November 2004 issue

Bathrooms: Slip-and-fall central
From the June, 2003 issue

Beating in time
From the February/March, 2004 issue

Because you've earned it
From the December 2004/January, 2005 issue

The best care for your heart
From the June/July, 2005 issue

Breaking the Silence
From the August/September, 2003 issue

Breast cancer: What you can do
From the February/March, 2002 issue

Diabetes and kidney disease: Breaking the link
From the April/May, 2004 issue

Diverticulosis: A self-care guide
From the April/May, 2002 issue

Don't let the flu bug bite
From the October/November, 2005 issue

Fighting the flu
From the October/November 2004 issue

Finding a doctor who accepts Medicare
From the December 2003/January, 2004 issue

The fine print
From the April, 2003 issue

Freedom and function after stroke
From the June/July, 2004 issue

Fresh air for diabetic wounds
From the April/May, 2004 issue

Get in tune with cardiovascular and stroke risks
From the February/March, 2005 issue

Getting a leg up on health
From the August/September, 2004 issue

The heart truth about diabetes
From the April/May, 2004 issue

Help a friend join Senior Advocate
From the December, 2002 issue

Hip new hip replacements
From the August/September, 2003 issue

How healthy is your heart?
From the April/May, 2005 issue

How Medicare is changing in 2003
From the December, 2002 issue

In case of heart attack or stroke
From the June, 2002 issue

Just heartburn—or something more?
From the April, 2003 issue

Lead a more active life—really!
From the April/May, 2002 issue

Less is more in new stroke care
From the June/July, 2004 issue

Life after stroke
From the August/September, 2005 issue

Life is full for Rose and Joe
From the January, 2002 issue

Living well after stroke
From the April/May, 2005 issue

Living with heart failure
From the February/March, 2004 issue

Making each day count
From the June, 2003 issue

Managing Diabetes
From the February, 2003 issue

Matters of the heart
From the October/November 2004 issue

Medicare Part D: Selecting the right prescription plan for you
From the December 2005/January 2006 issue

Medicare Part D: Financial help is available
From the December 2005/January 2006 issue

Medicare Part D: The best advice: Do your homework!
From the December 2005/January 2006 issue

Medicare supplements
From the December 2003/January, 2004 issue

Medicare - what's new for 2002
From the January, 2002 issue

Medication safety 101
From the October/November, 2003 issue

Mending hearts
From the December 2003/January, 2004 issue

Need to know?
From the June/July, 2005 issue

A New Year medical checklist
From the December, 2002 issue

Physical therapy at home
From the August/September, 2003 issue

The promise of volunteering
From the February, 2002 issue

Protection and peace of mind
From the August/September, 2005 issue

Putting the pain behind you
From the June, 2003 issue

Putting your best foot forward
From the August/September, 2004 issue

Relief for spinal fractures
From the October/November, 2005 issue

Senior Advocate talks with a flu bug
From the October, 2002 issue

Senior Advocate talks with a Flu Fighter
From the October/November, 2003 issue

A simple screening
From the August/September, 2004 issue

Spotting—and stopping—a stroke
From the June/July, 2004 issue

Straight from the heart
From the February/March, 2004 issue

Trouble sleeping?
From the October/November, 2003 issue

Understanding Medicare Part D
From the October/November, 2005 issue

Understanding your medical bills
From the December 2004/January, 2005 issue

Walk your way to good health
From the February, 2003 issue

When every second counts
From the June/July, 2005 issue

When illness takes your breath away
From the October, 2002 issue

When you're caring for another
From the August, 2002 issue

You can survive stroke
From the April/May, 2005 issue

Your daily dose
From the April, 2003 issue

News from the world of Advocate

Advocate diabetes programs receive honors
From the February, 2003 issue

Advocate facility leads state in heart surgeries
From the August, 2002 issue

Bethany welcomes new neighbor
From the January, 2002 issue

A better prognosis for osteoporosis
From the December, 2002 issue

‘Buddy and Grace’ sweeps film awards
From the August, 2002 issue

A break on drug prices for lower-income seniors
From the October, 2002 issue

Cancer center going up in Downers Grove
From the January, 2002 issue

Center will help people with Alzheimer’s
From the January, 2002 issue

The chiropractor factor
From the January, 2002 issue

CINN moves in
From the January, 2002 issue

Do you know your cholesterol levels?
From the August, 2002 issue

An early warning for the heart
From the January, 2002 issue

Fitness that fits your schedule and budget
From the August, 2002 issue

Lutheran General wins acclaim
From the June, 2002 issue

A man who proves it’s never too late
From the June, 2002 issue

Need transportation to Advocate Lutheran General?
From the October, 2002 issue

New digits for a New Year
From the January, 2002 issue

News for your ears
From the February, 2002 issue

New treatment for an old problem
From the June, 2002 issue

Oak Lawn medical center scores a first
From the February, 2002 issue

Open house celebrates new Tinley Park facility
From the October, 2002 issue

Protect yourself against the heat
From the June, 2002 issue

2002 Silver Images Film Festival
From the April, 2002 issue

Study finds hope for couch potatoes
From the December, 2002 issue

Two Advocate hospitals now offer cardiac MRI
From the June, 2002 issue

Wound Care: A special concern for seniors
From the February, 2003 issue

Seniors and exercise

Balance and gait exercises
From the April/May, 2005 issue

Biceps curls with bands
From the April, 2002 issue

Breathing exercise
From the December 2005/January 2006 issue

Calf Raise
From the August/September, 2004 issue

Chair dip
From the February, 2003 issue

Chair pushups
From the December 2004/January, 2005 issue

Chair Squats
From the February, 2002 issue

Heel to shinbone slide
From the June/July, 2005 issue

Hip extension
From the August, 2002 issue

Knee extension
From the February/March, 2005 issue

Lateral raise
From the February/March, 2004 issue

Leg circles and extensions
From the October/November, 2005 issue

Push-ups against the wall
From the January, 2002 issue

Scapular retraction
From the June, 2002 issue

Shoulder flexibility exercise
From the August/September, 2003 issue

Sitting Abdominal Crunch
From the October, 2002 issue

Sitting knee squeezes
From the October/November, 2003 issue

Squat exercise
From the April/May, 2004 issue

Standing leg lifts
From the August/September, 2005 issue

Static Balance
From the June, 2003 issue

Step up
From the June/July, 2004 issue

Toe raises
From the April, 2003 issue

Tricep Kickback Hold
From the December 2003/January, 2004 issue

Trunk rotation
From the October/November 2004 issue

Who’s Who in the world of Advocate

Sharon Belloff
From the August/September, 2003 issue

Mary Oliver and Jan Bevilacqua
From the April/May, 2005 issue

Sharon Bodziak
From the December 2004/January, 2005 issue

Loed Boehm
From the February/March, 2004 issue

LaSonya Bradley
From the October/November 2004 issue

Lenora Bridges
From the October/November, 2005 issue

Jeaneatha Chaney
From the January, 2002 issue

Gwynne Chovanec
From the December, 2002 issue

Fran Conway
From the February, 2003 issue

Debbie Daly
From the February/March, 2004 issue

Eva Davila
From the October/November, 2003 issue

Darlene Dellutri
From the December 2005/January 2006 issue

Mindy Dicker
From the June/July, 2005 issue

Desiree Fabros-Munez, M.D.
From the April/May, 2004 issue

Agata Doerfler
From the August/September, 2004 issue

Carmelita Galvez
From the August/September, 2005 issue

Aaron Gilbert, M.D.
From the June/July, 2004 issue

Hedy Gist-Haynes
From the August/September, 2004 issue

Steve Goldston
From the April, 2003 issue

Linda Gonzalez
From the February/March, 2005 issue

Sue Grossinger
From the February/March, 2002 issue

B.J. Haag
From the December 2003/January, 2004 issue

Edythe Hirasawa
From the October/November 2004 issue

Christine Jacobs, M.D.
From the August/September, 2005 issue

Kathy Klaper
From the January, 2002 issue

Kathy Kolosh, R.N.
From the June/July, 2004 issue

Lawrence LaPalio, M.D.
From the June/July, 2005 issue

Betty Levato
From the February/March, 2005 issue

Karen Liviach
From the April/May, 2005 issue

LaShugn Lloyd
From the October, 2002 issue

Gina Maki
From the December 2004/January, 2005 issue

Julie Mayer
From the October, 2002 issue

Connie McMiller
From the June, 2003 issue

Sandi Mueller
From the April, 2003 issue

Carol O'Brien
From the August/September, 2003 issue

Laura O'Connor
From the December, 2002 issue

Barbara Peck
From the June, 2002 issue

Carol Pisano, R.N.
From the April/May, 2004 issue

Duane Reidy, R.Ph.
From the October/November, 2003 issue

Linda Reimers
From the October/November, 2005 issue

Diane Rice
From the December 2003/January, 2004 issue

Susan Schaffrath
From the February, 2003 issue

Kathy Stahl
From the February/March, 2002 issue

Debbie Toma
From the August, 2002 issue

Veronica Valentin-Redmond
From the June, 2003 issue

Linda Weston, L.C.S.W.
From the December 2005/January 2006 issue

Lynn Wortel
From the June, 2002 issue