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Regain Access to Your Home
By Cindy Boykin, Courtesy Plano Profile Home is a common topic for writers and poets, but Gaston Bachelard, author of The Poetics of Space, has a unique take on the subject. “If I were asked to […]
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The Ear Bone’s Connected to the…?
By Elizabeth Brassine, Au.D. Do you remember the song called “Dem Bones” from childhood? We often think of the ear as being unrelated to the rest of the body; however, the Better Hearing Institute suggests […]
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Today is the Day to Make a Change
By John Shoemaker, DDS, DICOI Imagine feeling the freedom to smile, laugh, and enjoy a quality of life that you felt was gone forever. My dental procedures can get you back to living your life […]
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Vaccination Updates for Adults 65 and Older
By Michael McLendon, Pharmacist SHINGLES (Zoster) 98% of adults in the US have been infected with the chickenpox virus and are at risk for Shingles. The older you get, the more you are at risk […]
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Income Portfolio vs. Total-Return Portfolio
Courtesy Portfolio Solutions, LLC Greek mythology tells us that Icarus flew too close to the sun on wings made of feathers and wax. During Icarus’ escape from Crete, the heat from the sun melted the […]
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Annual Exams: Are They Worth It?
Courtesy The Cooper Clinic Recommendations about healthcare can be overwhelming at times, and lately the news has questioned if certain physical exams and tests are necessary. How do you know which exams and tests you should have…and when? […]
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Why Hire an Elder Law Attorney?
By Erin Peirce and Lauren Olson With more than 10,000 people turning 65 every day, the senior population – along with its complex legal concerns – is growing at a rapid rate. Unfortunately, that means […]
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COPD: A Helpful Guide
By Joan Weems, RN Good lungs are something that everyone can benefit from, but maintaining the health of those lungs as we age requires some care. That is because seniors are especially vulnerable to respiratory […]
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The Goodness in a Simple Life
By Dale Kimble I wonder how many of us take the time to sit back and lament upon the virtues of a simple life. Likely it will depend upon where you grew up or your […]
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Are You a Target for the Flu?
By Ramesh Amara, M.D., and Carlyle Stewart, M.D., MPH, FACP Here we go again. It’s high time for runny noses, sore throats, fever, body aches and the like. In other words, it’s flu season. For […]