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Amazing Faces on lifts, tucks, laser, filler, and peels. What is their real value? – LIVING WELL Magazine

November 19, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Lifts, Tucks, Laser, Filler And Peels. What Is Their Real Value?

By Dr. Kevin L. McBride, Amazing Faces, North Dallas LIVING WELL Magazine
Lifts, tucks, laser, fillers and peels – the options seem endless! When you decide to enhance your facial appearance, you may think, “Where do I start? Where do I find the best value?” You may seek advice from friends and the Internet, but still, it is difficult to know what is best for your face and bank account. […]

First Texas Home Health on the social worker's role in achieving individualized home health care – LIVING WELL Magazine

November 15, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

The Social Worker’s Role in Achieving Individualized Home Health Care

By Megan Adams, LMSW, First Texas Home Health, Texoma and Denton LIVING WELL Magazine
One of the beneficial aspects of providing healthcare in the home is the opportunity for providers to get to know the patient as an individual. Therapists, nurses, and social workers work with patients based on environmental factors that make their situation unique. This also happens to be the very thing that makes home health more challenging. When evaluating a person’s personal environment there are factors to consider. […]

Visionary Medical Imaging on 10 facts about healthcare costs – LIVING WELL Magazine

November 14, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

10 Facts about Healthcare Costs
Courtesy Visionary Medical Imaging, Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine
Most of us are fairly good about comparison shopping. Except when it comes to medical care. We simply go where we’re told, have our tests done and pay the bill––whatever the price. There’s a better way. […]

The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy talks flu facts and prevention tips – LIVING WELL Magazine

November 11, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Flu Facts and Prevention Tips
Courtesy The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy, Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine
It’s very important to remember that the flu isn’t a harmless affliction. It is a serious illness and can lead to other serious illnesses, including pneumonia. With flu season upon us, The Medicine Shoppe pharmacy offers these flu facts and prevention tips. […]

Let Respite Care Give You a Break explains Rambling Oaks Assisted Living – LIVING WELL Magazine

November 7, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Let Respite Care Give You a Break
By Nicol Smith, Rambling Oaks Assisted Living and Extensive Care Communities,
Collin & Denton LIVING WELL Magazines
For many of us, a vacation is a welcoming thought, but for those caring for an elderly parent it can be very stressful. Who will take over the role as “caregiver?” […]

The Utter Financial Group on Retirement Goals – LIVING WELL Magazine

November 7, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Second Half Goals

Courtesy The Utter Financial Group, Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine
What do you want to accomplish in the second part of your life? It’s becoming more and more common for people to completely change directions, going back to school, training for a marathon, exploring new career options, or starting a business. […]

Heaven at Home on Making the Tough Decision – LIVING WELL Magazine

November 5, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Making The Tough Decision … How To Provide Extra Care When It Is Needed

Courtesy Heaven at Home, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine

In the normal aging process, most people reach a point where they need the assistance of someone to take care of all the little things we take for granted. Making that decision can be a trying experience. Scott Vanderhoef, owner of Heaven at Home homecare agency, says, “A person making a care-giving decision is faced with so many options. The solution may be as simple as a son or daughter stopping by to check on mom on the way home from work each day. […]

Denton Regional Medical Center on advances in robotic surgery – LIVING WELL Magazine

November 5, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Advances in Robotic Surgery

Courtesy Denton Regional Medical Center, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery has become the preferred surgical option in many hospitals, thanks to the decreased risk of infection and recovery times, and its increased efficiency and precision. Using the da Vinci Surgical System, a surgeon utilizes advanced computer technology to move tiny, robotic surgical tools to perform a number of minimally invasive procedures. […]

The Forum at Park Lane in Dallas on How to Make the Best choice for Your Parents – LIVING WELL Magazine

November 4, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

How to Make the Best Choice for Your Parents
By Marsha Southern, North Dallas LIVING WELL Magazine

As the number of retirement and senior care communities continues to increase, most people have a difficult time differentiating between the levels of care available. […]

Dannel Funeral Home talks respectfully nontraditional funerals – LIVING WELL Magazine

November 3, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Respectfully Nontraditional

Courtesy Dannel Funeral Home, Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine
When Kathy Cope died at 70, her family knew they wanted to celebrate her life in a nontraditional way. They sought advice from Pat Dannel at Dannel Funeral Home, wanting to be appropriate in their plans, but also wanting to ensure a vibrant service that reflected Kathy’s exuberant personality.
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