Articles

Set Yourself Free–HearCare & Associates

It takes a lot of energy to keep up with conversations you can’t hear. You may work at becoming adept at reading lips. You may start making excuses to get away from noisy environments. You may notice your friends and family growing increasingly impatient when you ask them to repeat themselves. It can be frustrating and eventually you may feel that it’s easier to just stay home or limit your contact with others at work to avoid the hassle. […]

Articles

Choosing Home Health–Grayson Home Health

When home health services are prescribed by your physician, or when you believe you could benefit from either short or long-term care in your home, you have an important decision to make. Home health agencies differ in many areas that may be important to you, such as range of services and the credentials and experience of those who provide them. […]

Articles

Finding a Home that Fits–Crawford Street Place

Seventy-five percent of the residents at Crawford Street Place are referred from other assisted living centers. At times, it’s because the individual requires a higher level of care and would benefit from the extra time and attention Crawford Street Place provides. Or perhaps the “fit” wasn’t quite right at the previous facility. […]

Articles

Meet Jon-Michael Rains, CEO of Carrus Specialty and Rehabilitation Hospitals

The new Chief Executive Officer for Carrus Specialty and Rehabilitation Hospitals might surprise you. He’s young (30!), lacks a Ph.D., often spends time conversing with patients and families, and could, in fact, be mistaken for a patient’s favorite grandson. His demeanor is casual, his style down-to-earth. Without pretense or ivory tower airs, Jon-Michael Rains is a roll-up-your-sleeves-and-get-to-work kind of guy, who has transformed Carrus Hospitals since being named CEO in late 2013. The staff and the patients love him. […]

Articles

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. […]

Articles

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. […]

Articles

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. […]