Collin County

Sam & Spring Houston
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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.

Celebrities

Trace Adkins: Southern Charmer

June 14, 2013 Spring Houston_Editor Comments Off on Trace Adkins: Southern Charmer

SOUTHERN CHARMER Country megastar and All-Star Celebrity Apprentice winner Trace Adkins hits all the right notes By Tricia Despres, LIVING WELL Magazine cover story Standing in at over 6 feet and 6 inches tall, donning an ever-present cowboy hat […]

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Companion Care Advantages––Ray of Sunshine Senior Care

May 15, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off on Companion Care Advantages––Ray of Sunshine Senior Care

Facts compiled by the National Association for Home Care & Hospice show that 7.6 million permanently disabled and chronically or terminally ill individuals in the United States receive home care services. Although the majority of home care recipients are over the age of 65 years, many are discharged from hospitals to home care so they can continue to receive the rehabilitative care they need. […]

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Is your estate plan ready to go when you need it?––Miller Law Firm

May 7, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off on Is your estate plan ready to go when you need it?––Miller Law Firm

A common reaction people have after finishing their estate plan is “Phew, I’m glad that is done!” They then put it on the shelf, in a safe deposit box, or in a safe at home and promptly forget about it for the next 20 years. Unfortunately, that could lead to problems. Why? Because your estate plan was created with your lawyer (you didn’t try to do it yourself, did you?), and it handled your then-current family’s situation and addressed current laws. But the fact is, your plan may not work a year from now if your health changes, the law changes, your family changes, or your “stuff” changes. You cannot just “fire and forget,” you really need to make sure your plan stays up to date, so that it will work when you need it. […]

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New Healthcare Overhaul Coming––Benchmark Financial

April 26, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off on New Healthcare Overhaul Coming––Benchmark Financial

Medicare. The impact of the Affordable Care Act has already been positive for millions of Americans on Medicare. Part of the act requires coverage for a slew of preventive annual care, including free physicals, pap smears, colonoscopies, prostate cancer screenings, flu shots and more from physicians who accept Medicare patients. […]

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Hospice: A Benefit Covered by Medicare and Medicaid––Visiting Nurse Association

April 24, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off on Hospice: A Benefit Covered by Medicare and Medicaid––Visiting Nurse Association

Oftentimes patients and their families are reluctant to discuss hospice care with the physician when confronted with the diagnosis of a terminal illness. Hospice is not giving up on life and simply choosing to die. Hospice provides comfort care and pain management so that patients enjoy quality of life during the final phase of a terminal illness. […]

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Half of seniors from the ages of 70+ have dementia but are not ready for memory care!––Rambling Oaks Courtyard

April 22, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off on Half of seniors from the ages of 70+ have dementia but are not ready for memory care!––Rambling Oaks Courtyard

In today’s society, Americans are living considerably longer and more active lives. Unfortunately, with this longevity comes intensification of all the trials and tribulations associated with aging. As we grow old, our skin wrinkles and becomes frail, our hair fades, muscle mass diminishes, and our brain shrinks. The shrinkage of the brain basically causes the working memory to go on “strike” and mental speed to decelerate. Cognitive functionality is hindered as one’s memory worsens or is even erased altogether. Individuals generally experience emotional outbursts, escalated agitation, and overwhelming anxiety. These behavioral manipulations mutate personality, essentially deteriorating the lines of communication within relationships. […]

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Finding the Right Care for Seniors––Centennial Medical Center

March 29, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off on Finding the Right Care for Seniors––Centennial Medical Center

Choosing the kind of medical care you need depends on your situation, especially as you get older. When aging, different issues start to affect the body and primary care physicians are consulted more often, but if minor problems or emergencies arise there are quicker, alternative facilities that can be sought for medical care. It is important to know all options available if an appointment with your personal doctor is unavailable. Dr. David Arai, emergency medicine physician on the medical staff at Centennial Medical Center in Frisco, Texas, highlights some important information on emergency care. […]