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Vaccines and Health Screenings for the 50+ Set––Ashford Family Medicine
If you want to keep something running in tip-top condition, you have to treat it to an occasional tune-up. The same holds true for your body. […]
Month: May 2014
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Here’s to Your Heart––Presbyterian Heart & Vascular Group
Did you know that heart disease is the number one killer of both men and women in the United States? The statistic is a little alarming, but there is an up side. You can lower your chance for heart disease simply by being in-the-know. […]
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Basics for Medicare Patients––Tucker Thompson, Collin County LIVING WELL Magazine
You can go online to www.Medicare.gov or visit your local Social Security office. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is the federal agency that administers Medicare. […]
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Does the Affordable Care Act Impact My Health Insurance Coverage?––Tucker Thompson
This is a question I’m asked weekly by clients both under and over age 65. My article highlights some of the rules and coverage shared by all people, and then some of the rules that are unique to both age groups. […]
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Choosing Advisors Wisely––Lori A. Leu
It is an unfortunate reality that there are many people out there ready to profit from and prey on vulnerable individuals. The elderly have always been a prime target for those looking to exploit someone for financial gain, and the numbers are on the rise. According to one report, Texas has one of the highest numbers of elder abuse cases each year, along with California, Florida, New York, and Pennsylvania. One of the most unreported forms of elder abuse is financial exploitation. […]
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Long-Term Care Insurance for Flexible Planning––Landmark Bank
It’s a sobering government statistic: At least 70% of people 65 years and older will need long-term care services at some point. Long-term care recipients will need help with daily living skills—such as bathing, dressing or preparing meals—for an average of three years, a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services report prepared in 2012 further predicts. […]
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Two Hospitals in One Location––Carrus Hospitals
Carrus Hospitals are two physician-owned facilities in one state-of-the-art building located on Highway 82 West in Sherman. Carrus was developed to accommodate patients and assist families in a welcoming atmosphere intended to minimize stress and create opportunities for healing. Private rooms and beautiful courtyards enhance patient comfort and accommodate family needs. […]
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The Joy of Seeing Well––RGB Eye Associates
We’ve all heard the adage that seeing is believing. At RGB Eye Associates in Sherman, we believe seeing well enhances quality of life. For many patients, cataract surgery gives them a chance to see well, with better vision than they have enjoyed for many years. When they talk about the experience, some patients characterize it as life changing, saying they wish they had made the decision to have the procedure done sooner. […]
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Protect Yourself––You Could Be a Target––DATU Credit Union
Most Americans are caring, compassionate, and trusting. That, coupled with major changes in technology, a sluggish economy, and an aging population, makes financial scams that target seniors so widespread that they are now considered “the crime of the 21st century,” according to the National Council on Aging (NCOA). […]
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Recover Close to Home––Carrus Hospitals
Once upon a time, patients stayed in the hospital for sufficiently long periods so that when released, they expected to go directly home. That’s not always the case in traditional hospitals these days, and many patients require intermediary assistance until they are strong enough to manage without medical supervision. They look for a welcoming facility that offers every advantage for getting well, from advanced technology to authentic caring. […]