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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. […]

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Summer is a Good Time for Planning Ahead––Lori A. Leu

Remember those summertime family vacations from your childhood? Your parents probably spent months planning the trip down to the last detail, including all the activities the family would enjoy to create lasting memories of summer fun. They invested a lot of time doing the research and juggling the budget to make sure everything was just right. This summer, why not return the favor by helping them tackle the details of their estate planning? […]