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Key Things to Know About Probate When a Loved One Dies

June 14, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Key Things to Know About Probate When a Loved One Dies
By Lori A. Leu & Erin W. Peirce, Texas LIVING WELL Magazines
Have you ever heard someone ask whether a Will or an estate has been “probated,” and wondered, “What is probate?” The term “probate” refers to the judicial procedure wherein a Will is proven to be valid. Over time, the term “probate” has evolved to refer to the legal process in which the estate (everything owned at the time of death) of a deceased person, called the “decedent” is administered, whether or not the person had a Will. […]

CLASS Act

June 8, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

CLASS Act
By Rokeya Sultana, Collin LIVING WELL Magazine
The recent federal health care reform legislation includes a little noticed provision that creates a voluntary national insurance program for long-term care known as the Community Living Assistance Services and Supports program (CLASS), or CLASS Act. According to the Kaiser Foundation, it is the “sleeper” in health reform. […]

Therapy professionals and their roles

May 17, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Therapy Professionals and Their Roles
Courtesy Twin Creeks Hospital
The leadership of Twin Creeks Hospital understands the importance of providing quality rehabilitative care to their patients. Leslie Finta, physical therapist and director of therapy, strives to staff Twin Creeks Hospital with highly qualified therapists. […]

Treating patients suffering from pain

May 15, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Treating Patients Suffering from Pain
By Donna S. Barsky, D.Ph., R.Ph., TexasStar Pharmacy, Collin LIVING WELL Magazine

Pain is the number one reason any of us go to see the doctor. Shockingly, recent reports have found that drug related deaths fueled by an increase in prescription narcotic overdoses now outnumber traffic fatalities in the U.S. […]

Top 5 Myths of Funeral Services – Allen Family Funeral Options, LIVING WELL Magazine

April 30, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Top 5 Myths of Funeral Service
By Rick Allen, Allen Family Funeral Options, Collin LIVING WELL Magazine
For many years, the funeral industry has been veiled in a cloak of mystery and even fear about the entire process. People have had fears about the funeral industry for a couple of primary reasons. […]

Save on your health care – Humana, LIVING WELL Magazine

April 24, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Save on Your Health Care

By George Smith, MD, New Lifestyles, Collin LIVING WELL Magazine
Health care costs are on the rise. Making matters worse, about 80% of older adults have at least one chronic condition, such as heart disease, cancer or diabetes, driving the need for prescriptions and treatments that add up over time. […]

Hospice: A benefit covered by Medicare and Medicaid – VNA, LIVING WELL Magazine

March 21, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Hospice: A Benefit Covered by Medicare and Medicaid

By Robert Smith, VNA, Collin LIVING WELL Magazine
Often patients and their families are reluctant to discuss the option of hospice care with the physician when confronted with the diagnosis of a terminal illness. Don’t be hesitant to do so. Sometimes physicians and clinicians fail to suggest hospice until the patient is near death and the benefits are lost to the patient and loved ones. Your discussion with your physician about hospice should include your right to choose the agency you prefer. Remember, hospice is a service covered by Medicare, Medicaid, and some private insurance companies. […]

Franklin Park on the top 5 reasons to tour a senior living community – LIVING WELL Magazine

March 13, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Top 5 Reasons to Tour a Senior Living Community Today!
By Lisa Mach, Franklin Park, Collin LIVING WELL Magazine
1. Research, Research, Research

When it comes to choosing your retirement community there are many details to consider. These decisions take time and research to make an educated choice. Make a spreadsheet that reflects your needs, budget, and desired lifestyle. Are you looking for a rental, a buy in, an all-inclusive community? […]

Are all assisted living facilities the same? Rambling Oaks answers – LIVING WELL Magazine

February 15, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Are all Assisted Living Facilities the same?

By Nicol Smith, Rambling Oaks, Collin and Denton LIVING WELL Magazines
The decision to leave your home and move into an assisted living community is a difficult and life changing experience. The same amount of thought and consideration should be put into which community is right for you or your loved one as purchasing a new home. Assisted livings are designed to provide seniors assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs). These usually include providing three meals per day, transportation, medication assistance, weekly housekeeping and laundry services, activities, and so much more. It is important to note, however, that not all assisted living communities are the same. […]

The Tradition Prestonwood on learning more about your medicare rights – LIVING WELL Magazine

February 2, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Learn More About Your Medicare Rights!
Courtesy The Tradition Prestonwood, Collin LIVING WELL Magazine
With all the discussion about possible future changes in Medicare and concerns that many seniors have about potential changes, it’s important to keep in mind the rights that Medicare beneficiaries already have. Many people who have been receiving Medicare for many years are still unaware of the important rights they have. […]