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.

Residential care homes provide affordable, unique option for senior care

November 28, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Residential care homes provide affordable, unique option for senior care
Arty Care Home, located in Richardson, gives one family “peace of mind”

Courtesy Arty Care Home, Collin County LIVING WELL Magazine

Making a decision on long-term senior care may seem daunting—it’s expensive, it’s emotional and there seem to be limited options. These days, however, with the United States on the threshold of a boom—the baby boom, that is—families will have more and more choices on how they will be cared for during their “golden years.” […]

Who Are You Calling Old? Baby Boomers Speed Up Instead of Slowing Down

November 19, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Who Are You Calling Old?
Baby Boomers Speed Up Instead of Slowing Down
By Adam McDaniel, D.O., Centennial Medical Center, Collin County LIVING WELL Magazine

Motivational author Norman Vincent Peale once said, “Live your life and forget your age.” Baby boomers are listening. Just as they redefined the 1960s and ‘70s, today boomers are once again making their mark. Donald Trump became a father and grandfather in the same year. Diane Keaton became a model for L’Oreal cosmetics. […]

Veterans and Veteran Spouses Can Be Approved for Financial Aid for Assisted Living

November 12, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Veterans and Veteran Spouses Can Be Approved for Financial Aid for Assisted Living!

Courtesy Rambling Oaks Courtyard, Collin County & Denton County LIVING WELL Magazines

The Veterans’ Administration offers a Special Pension with Aid and Attendance (A&A) benefit that is largely unknown. […]

Important Facts You Should Know Before Buying Hearing Instruments

November 10, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Important Facts You Should Know Before Buying Hearing Instruments
By Liz Brassine, Au.D., Collin County LIVING WELL Magazine

There are five important facts that one should know about hearing and hearing instruments. Understanding these will help you to make a better decision for yourself or a loved one. […]

Will You Let Your Children Take Care of You?

October 15, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Will You Let Your Children Take Care of You?
By Lori A. Leu & Erin W. Peirce, Collin and Denton LIVING WELL Magazines

Long-term care planning involves many important decisions, and nothing is tougher than deciding how to involve your adult children in the process. […]

Bereavement Services are a Hospice Benefit

September 20, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Bereavement Services are a Hospice Benefit
Courtesy Visiting Nurse Association, Collin County LIVING WELL Magazine

The loss of a loved one can have an impact long after death. Healing from the loss of a spouse is a longer process than most people realize. By being patient with oneself and having the support of family members and friends, grief usually softens over time. Sometimes, though, it’s helpful to have additional support when dealing with grief from a loss. […]

Focus on Healthy Aging: Annual Wellness Visit provides a springboard to good health, fitness

September 18, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Focus on Healthy Aging
Annual Wellness Visit provides a springboard to good health, fitness

By Mary Norman, Collin County LIVING WELL Magazine

As the regional medical director at Highland Springs, an Erickson Living retirement community in North Dallas, I see firsthand how our residents can experience the best years of their life in retirement. […]

Catch Your Breath: 10 Tips for Coping with COPD

September 9, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Catch Your Breath: 10 Tips for Coping with COPD
By Susan Rogers, MSG, Collin and Denton Counties LIVING WELL Magazines

“It feels like an elephant is sitting on my chest” explains the woman on the phone, “and I just can’t catch my breath.” For someone living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, the simple act of breathing can feel as strenuous as lifting a four ton elephant off your chest. […]

Are You Concerned About the Rising Cost for Home Health Care?

September 7, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Are You Concerned About the Rising Cost for Home Health Care?
By Linda DeGraffenreid, LIVING WELL Magazines

When the time arrives that you or a loved one needs additional assistance for daily living and personal care, before making this huge decision you should do a comparison of Elder Care Costs. […]

Lifeline for Medicare ?

September 6, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Lifeline for Medicare ?
By Tucker Thompson, Collin County LIVING WELL Magazine

With “baby boomers” turning 65, questions abound about the financial “stability” of Medicare. And Congress “struggles” with renewed focus on finding ways to ensure our funds will last past 2024! […]