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Spectrum Properties talks retirement communities – LIVING WELL Magazine

December 16, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Take care of the residents as if they are family. It’s that simple.
By Emily Valentino, Spectrum Properties, LTD, North Dallas LIVING WELL Magazine

When looking at your options for senior living, it’s always important to look at the amenities, the location and the price, but most people forget the most vital service. It’s one that cannot be copied, marketed or researched on the internet. The single most essential aspect of any community is the staff. […]

A.C.T. Home Health on helping patients while saving billions for Medicare – LIVING WELL Magazine

December 15, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Home Health Helping Patients While Saving Billions for Medicare
By Michael Fife, A.C.T. Home Health, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine
With all the scrambling in Washington, DC about cutting spending, avoiding tax hikes, and avoiding increased deficit spending, home health is looking like a savior for the American people and their politicians. […]

North Texas Family Medicine on the importance of parents and grandparents in the prevention of childhood obesity – LIVING WELL Magazine

December 13, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Prevention of Children being Overweight and Obese: Parents and Grandparents are the Key!
By Lisa L. Houk, FNP, BC Nurse Practitioner, North Texas Family Medicine, Denton and Texoma LIVING WELL Magazines
One out of four kindergarteners is overweight in America. […]

Texas Retina Associates talks Diabetes: The Number One Cause of Blindness – LIVING WELL Magazine

December 9, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Diabetes: The Number One Cause of Blindness

Early Detection and Management Can Help Save Your Sight

By Rajiv Anand, MD, MS, FRCS, Texas Retina Associates, North Dallas LIVING WELL Magazine

Diabetes or high blood sugar is a problem for many middle-age Americans. With obesity and sedentary lifestyles on the rise, it is estimated there are about 45 million people in the U.S. with type 2 diabetes. Most people don’t realize diabetes can also affect the eyes and lead to vision loss. This damage is exacerbated with high blood pressure and cholesterol. […]

Home Hospice of Grayson on that moment when everything changes – LIVING WELL Magazine

December 7, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

That Moment When Everything Changes

By Sherry Little, Home Hospice of Grayson, Texoma & Denton LIVING WELL Magazines
Instantly, everything changes. Your doctor says, “There is nothing else we can do.” It is that moment when you recognize that cure is no longer possible. The final phase of life has begun. […]

North Dallas Dermatology on how to fix droopy eyelids – LIVING WELL Magazine

December 4, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Droopy Eyelids

By Mary E. Hurley, M.D., North Dallas Dermatology, North Dallas LIVING WELL Magazine

I have droopy eyelids and feel like I need to have plastic surgery. Is there anything I can do to avoid having to go under the knife?

While nothing can quite compete with the dramatic effects of plastic surgery, there are risks involved with any surgical procedure, including the risks associated with general anesthesia. There are many new advances in the field of cosmetic dermatology that can buy time until you really need surgery. […]

Benchmark Financial on major changes in Medicare annual enrollments – LIVING WELL Magazine

December 2, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Major Change in Medicare Annual Enrollments!
By Tucker Thompson, Benchmark Financial, Collin LIVING WELL Magazine
Annual Enrollment Period for Medicare Part C – Advantage Plans [HMOs, PPOs PFFS, SNPs] and Medicare Part D – Prescription Drug Plans is Oct. 15 until Dec. 7, 2011 with coverage beginning Jan. 1, 2012. Do not forget the new deadline to enroll or change is Dec. 7, 2011 for both! […]

General Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry on the answers you need for a beautiful smile – LIVING WELL Magazine

November 30, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

The Answers You Need for a Beautiful Smile

Courtesy General Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry, Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine
Dr. John Shoemaker, a general and implant dentist, has treated the complete dental needs of adults and teenagers for more than 30 years in Sherman, Texas. He has performed implant dentistry in his practice—a special interest—for more than 25 years. In order to achieve the patient’s best health, Dr. Shoemaker performs all implant-related procedures in his office. Special attention is given to the importance of not only a beautiful smile but also to teeth that will last a lifetime. […]

Advanced Eye Care talks Eye Care 101 – LIVING WELL Magazine

November 30, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Eye Care 101: Knowing Who Does What On Your Eye Care Team

By Debi Goss, Advanced Eye Care, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine
As an office manager of an ophthalmology practice that has all the members of an “eye” team, I’m often asked what the difference is between the “doctors.” Aren’t they all doctors? The answer: No. Eye care professionals serve patients in a variety of different ways, and patients need to be knowledgeable about what services they are receiving. […]

Centennial Medical Center on how to lower your risk of stroke – LIVING WELL Magazine

November 24, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

How to lower your risk of stroke

Making lifestyle changes to your control blood pressure
By Aimee Garza, MD, Neurologist, Centennial Medical Center, Collin LIVING WELL Magazine

Approximately every 40 seconds, someone in the U.S. has a stroke. […]