Denton County

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Sam & Spring Houston

Publisher (Denton 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.

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. […]

Preparing for an emergency

November 8, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Preparing for an emergency
Courtesy Acadian Ambulance Service

In a medical emergency, seconds count. Taking some simple steps now to prepare your family and home could be invaluable if you ever need to call for help. […]

UTMB Study Suggests Recovery at HOME could Improve Outcomes!

November 7, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

UTMB Study Suggests Recovery at HOME could Improve Outcomes!
By The Gerontological Society of America, Courtesy Unlimited Care of North Texas, Inc., Denton LIVING WELL Magazine

Confirming many patients’ worst fears, a national study has shown that being hospitalized for an acute event, such as a stroke or hip fracture, can lead to long-term institutionalization in a nursing home. Equally alarming, researchers found that direct discharge to a skilled nursing facility—common practice designed to reduce hospital stays—puts patients at “extreme high risk” of needing long-term nursing home care. […]

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. […]

STRAIGHT TEETH IN ONLY 6 MONTHS

October 5, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

STRAIGHT TEETH IN ONLY 6 MONTHS
By Norman J. Pomerance, DDS., Denton LIVING WELL Magazine

Patients put off straightening their teeth for many reasons including, the extended time they need to wear braces, the cost, possible discomfort and the uncosmetic look of the braces themselves. […]

Strokes: It could happen to you or a loved one

October 2, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Strokes: It could happen to you or a loved one
Courtesy Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine

A stroke occurs in the United States every four seconds, which means that by the time you finish reading this article, four people will have experienced this potentially life-changing event. […]

Balloon Kyphoplasty Features Numerous Benefits

September 23, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Balloon Kyphoplasty Features Numerous Benefits

Procedure Offers Relief for Patients with Fractured Vertebrae

By Jennifer Zahn, MD, MPH, Denton County LIVING WELL Magazine

You were getting out of bed and suddenly felt a “pop” and an intense amount of pain in your back that nearly leaves you unable to move. […]

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. […]

Dry Eyes and the Cornea

September 4, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Dry Eyes and the Cornea
Courtesy Advanced Eye Care Center, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine

Dry or irritated eyes can be a symptom of a tear disorder that limits the ability to protect the cornea and eye surface. The symptoms can vary and may include sandy or gritty eyes, burning, soreness and eye fatigue. Each person may respond differently to this irregularity in the tears. Patients may not know the severity of the damage to the cornea and ocular surface by symptoms alone. […]