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Tracey Gold to Speak at Women’s Health Fair
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound knows healthcare matters, which is why the organization is hosting its annual Women’s Health Fair on Sat., Sept. 21. […]
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Alzheimer Care
Walking Together to End Alzheimer’s
Walk to End Alzheimer’s to be held at Grandscape on September 28, 2019. By Leu & Peirce, PLLC Leu & Peirce has many reasons to support efforts to end Alzheimer’s disease. As Elder Law attorneys, […]
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Living with Dementia
More often we are hearing physicians use the term dementia when diagnosing older patients. The earliest signs of dementia are usually memory problems, confusion, and changes in the way a person behaves and communicates. Dementia […]
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How to Choose a Nursing Home
Choosing a nursing home is a difficult and important decision that we sometimes have to make. The key to successful nursing home placement is having confidence that the facility provides consistent quality care and offers […]
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Toolkit Helps Families Prepare for Emergencies
The call that can strike terror in the hearts of families, “Mom suffered a stroke,” or “Dad’s is in the ER.” That call can happen at any time, largely because of medications seniors take. Seniors […]
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Take Proper Steps When Caring for Those With Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias contribute to five million people age 65 and older in 2010 living with these devastating conditions and probably 500,000 people under age 65. With baby boomers rapidly reaching age 65, […]
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How to Handle Life After a Hospital Stay
Life after a Hospital Stay Very few problems arise that present the same level of concern as an unforeseen, unexpected event that lands a senior loved one in critical care. It can happen without warning, […]
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Should You Consider Dental Implants?
Are you missing teeth or have been a long time denture wearer and have heard a lot about implants but are not quite sure about them? Well, dental implants are a permanent way to replace […]
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Denton Regional Medical Center Opens Advanced Trauma Center in Denton County
Advanced Trauma Center Opens in Denton County
Courtesy of Denton Regional Medical Center, DENTON Senior Magazine
More than 1,000 traumatic injuries occur every year in Denton County, ranging from automobile accidents and sports injuries, to broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. For these individuals, receiving immediate trauma care is the single most important factor in improving survival rates and patient outcomes. […]
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The Physical & Mental Benefits of Dance
Astaire and Ginger Rogers made magic dancing in movies during the ’30s, we have known that watching dancers was one of the greatest forms of entertainment. Today’s reality dance TV shows bear that out, attracting […]