Alzheimer’s Myths
Courtesy Jordan Health Services, Collin County LIVING WELL Magazine
Although most people
have heard of Alzheimer’s disease and have at least a
vague understanding of the illness, there’s also a lot of misunderstanding
about it.
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Hearing Aids: Cutting the Cords and Wires
By Elizabeth Brassine, Au.D., Hearing Services of McKinney, Collin County LIVING WELL Magazine
In my 22 years as an audiologist, one lecture sticks
out in my mind – “The Human Cochlea and Mother Nature’s Other Dirty Tricks.” This
talk discussed how distance was the enemy to the hearing impaired. The concern
is that higher pitched sounds (like s, th, sh), which give us our meaning to
speech, deteriorate at a much greater rate over distance.
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Hearing Aids: Cutting the Cords and Wires
By Elizabeth Brassine, Au.D., Hearing Services of McKinney, Collin County LIVING WELL Magazine
In my 22 years as an audiologist, one lecture sticks
out in my mind – “The Human Cochlea and Mother Nature’s Other Dirty Tricks.” This
talk discussed how distance was the enemy to the hearing impaired. The concern
is that higher pitched sounds (like s, th, sh), which give us our meaning to
speech, deteriorate at a much greater rate over distance.
[…]
CAN I AFFORD TO HAVE MY TEETH FIXED
By Trisha Le, DDS, LIVING WELL Magazine
The most often asked question I have received from meeting 100s of patients who have complex dental problems is, “How much will it cost?” When working with my patients, I always bring up important factors for them to consider before they begin to decide on whether it is affordable for them to have their teeth fixed. […]
Hearing Aid FAQ: The Telephone Edition
By Celia McCormick, Aud.D, Family Audiology, Collin County LIVING WELL Magazine
When Laughing is No Longer Funny, A New Approach
By J. Kyle Mathews, MD, Collin County LIVING WELL Magazine
Do you
leak urine when you laugh, cough, or sneeze?
You are not alone…. Over 10
million women experience Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI). Stress Urinary Incontinence is the
involuntary leakage of urine when pressure is placed upon the bladder. The supporting tissues around the urethra no
longer provide adequate support to prevent leaking of urine.
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Major Changes in Health Care
By Tucker Thompson
The Medicare annual enrollment period for 2012 will be October 15, 2011 through December 7, 2011. All enrollments for Part D, Prescription Drug Plans and Part C Advantage Plans {HMOs, PPOs, SNPs, PFFS} made during this time period will have an effective date of January 1, 2012. Not every hospital or doctor accepts Advantage Plans. Before enrolling in one of these plans, make sure your physician and hospital will accept the plan. […]
Summer Travel Safety Tips: A Guide for Caregivers Traveling with Family Members Living With Alzheimer’s
By Jaime Anderson, RN, Healthcare at Autumn Leaves, Collin County LIVING WELL Magazine
Vacation is a wonderful way to share quality time with your family member living with Alzheimer’s and with a little planning and preparation you can ensure that your vacation is full of rest, relaxation and fun.
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Americans Worry About The Need For Long-Term Care, But Fail To Prepare
Rokeya Sultana, Accessible Home Health Care, Collin County Living Well Magazine
As retirement savings have taken a serious hit in the last few years, the cost of long-term care services has continued to rise, causing many Americans to doubt their ability to pay for the services they may need in the future. Prudential’s recent study, “Long-Term Care Insurance: A Piece of the Retirement & Estate Planning Puzzle,” finds 71% of those surveyed are concerned about the possibility of needing extended care service. […]
Pat Boone: Legendary Entertainer, All-American Legacy
LIVING WELL Magazine
One of the most iconic entertainers of a generation, Pat Boone has bridged more gaps in his career than virtually any other celebrity of our time. […]
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