Collin County

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Sam & Spring Houston

Publisher (Collin County, TX)
Phone: 972.853.7700
Sam@LivingWellmag.com
Spring@LivingWellmag.com

Sam and Spring Houston, a husband/wife team, are the Publishers of four area magazines, North Dallas LIVING WELL Magazine, Collin County LIVING WELL Magazine, Denton County LIVING WELL Magazine and Texoma Area LIVING WELL Magazine.

Both Sam and Spring Houston have business degrees from Texas institutions of higher learning; Sam from University of North Texas, Spring from East Texas State. Sam put his degree to work in field sales for a number of years while Spring rose to contract specialist for a national company. During hours not devoted to work the couple enjoys being outdoors and spending time with family including their own son Sam and daughter Parker.

Medicare Advantage or Medicare Supplement? Which Is Right for Me?

May 12, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Medicare Advantage or Medicare Supplement? Which Is Right for Me?
By Tucker Thompson, Collin LIVING WELL Magazine
Medicare Advantage Plans (Part C) are funded in part by the government, paying “preset” amounts to insurance companies offering them. Factors determining any monthly premium you pay include the rate set by each company, your county, the government reimbursement, and if a drug plan is attached. […]

The Role of the Long-Term Acute Care Hospital – Select Specialty Hospital, LIVING WELL Magazine

May 10, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

The Role of the Long-Term Acute Care Hospital
Courtesy Select Specialty Hospital, Collin County LIVING WELL Magazine
What is a Long-Term Acute Care Hospital?

Long-term acute care hospitals provide medical care to critically ill patients with complex conditions over an extended period of time. […]

Mission Possible: Smiling with Comfort, Health & Beauty – Whitmore Dental

May 8, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Mission Possible: Smiling with Comfort, Health & Beauty
Courtesy Whitmore Dental, Collin County LIVING WELL Magazine
There is a place in Plano where smiles come from deep within. These are soulful smiles; they reflect life lived well and familial love. […]

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. […]

How to keep your yard beautiful during drought conditions – Fallas Landscape

April 13, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Keeping Your Lawn and Landscape Beautiful During Drought Conditions
Courtesy Fallas Landscape, Collin County LIVING WELL Magazine
Homeowners know the importance of water in maintaining a beautiful lawn and landscape. During times of drought cities must enact water restriction plans to conserve their water supply. You can still keep your lawn in good condition even when water is restricted. […]

How to decide which digestive aid is right for you – Mika Bradford, certified nutritionist, LIVING WELL Magazine

April 3, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

How to Decide Which Digestive Aid Is Right For You
By Mika Bradford CN, CPhT, LIVING WELL Magazine
Do you feel bloated after eating or miserable for days ridden with gas and constipation? If you experience these or symptoms like reflux you’re not alone and may be one of the millions who suffer from some form of digestive disease. […]

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. […]