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The best path home – Senior Care Health and Rehabilitation Center of Denton, LIVING WELL Magazine

The Best Path Home

Courtesy Senior Care Health and Rehabilitation Center of Denton, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine
Each new year brings a list of resolutions. Perhaps you plan to eat a more nutritious diet; perhaps you plan to exercise more. However, unplanned events can occur. […]

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What older people know that we don't – ParkGate Retirement Community, LIVING WELL Magazine

What Older People Know That We Don’t

Navigating the trials of life and aging in the world of the older generation
By Chris Smith, Parkgate, North Dallas LIVING WELL Magazine
America is on the verge of losing yet another natural resource. In about 10 years, three-fourths of America’s oldest generation will be gone. They will take with them lessons learned about living throug […]

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Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton talks about the road to cardiac recovery – LIVING WELL Magazine

The Road to Cardiac Recovery
Courtesy Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine
According to the National Institutes of Health, about 1.2 million people every year experience a heart attack in the U.S. Once the cardiac event has passed, a specialized program can help patients get back to a normal life.
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Hospice: A benefit covered by Medicare and Medicaid – VNA, LIVING WELL Magazine

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. […]

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What you need to know about digital dentures – Norman J. Pomerance, DDS, LIVING WELL Magazine

Digital Dentures

By Norman J. Pomerance, DDS, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine
In this digital age we are now living, many advances in medicine and dentistry are derived from using the computer as a tool to improve our traditional methods of treating patients. The most recent advancement in dentistry for treating a patient who has no remaining teeth is dentures that are constructed from a digital image of their mouth. […]

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Families talk about Home Hospice of Grayson – LIVING WELL Magazine

Families Talk about Home Hospice
By Sherry Little, Home Hospice of Grayson, Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine
We are honored family members of our patients tell our story with such gratitude. Their actual experiences demonstrate the difference Home Hospice makes in the lives of patients and those who love them. The statement we hear most often is, “We wish we had put Dad on service with you earlier.” While some of the focus of hospice is dying well, the primary focus is living each and every day. […]

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Families deciding together – Dannel Funeral Home, LIVING WELL Magazine,

Families Deciding Together
Courtesy Dannel Funeral Home, Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine
When a death occurs, families gather. Frequently, they must respond quite suddenly. Perhaps they travel long distances. In the midst of their grief, they must make approximately 300 decisions about services and disposition. Ideally, there are pre-arrangements that serve as an invaluable guide. So often, though, without knowing exact wishes, family members struggle with the right choices to honor their loved one and bring comfort to everyone else. […]

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Stretch out your IRA – Barlow Capital Advisors – LIVING WELL Magazine

Stretch Out Your IRA
Courtesy Dan and R. Brennan Barlow, Barlow Capital Advisors, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine
After years of saving, you’ve accumulated significant wealth in your individual retirement accounts (IRA). So, what do you do next? You may want to think about extending the life of your IRA by stretching out its tax deferral over your life and the lives of your children and grandchildren. […]

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Franklin Park on the top 5 reasons to tour a senior living community – LIVING WELL Magazine

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? […]