What Is Hospice?
Joan Weems, RN, Owner/Administrator Victory Home Health & Hospice, Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine
What is hospice? That is a question I am often asked. It is difficult to explain in a very few words, but hospice is an approach to healthcare that is designed to support the physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs of those who have life-limiting illnesses or conditions. […]
What Do You Lose By Not Moving To An Independent Living Community?
More Than You Think!
Anthony J. Mullen, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), The Conservatory at Plano, Collin LIVING WELL Magazine (formerly SENIOR Magazine)
Yes, the American dream is to own your own home, but when we get to be around 70 years old, the American dream starts to fail us. It simply starts to take too much time, energy and worry to maintain the house, driveway, sidewalk and the grounds. […]
Making Sure Safety, Health Care, and Wellness Programs are a Priority When Researching Long-Term Independent Housing for Senior Adults
Becky Knight, MS, PHR, Denton Good Samaritan, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine
As a wellness coordinator of senior adult independent residents, my job is centered on safety, health care, and wellness. […]
Funerals as Celebrations
Courtesy Dannel Funeral Home, Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine
There are those for whom the comforts of traditional funeral arrangements bring a welcome sense of order and peace. Others imagine a more joyful, less somber occasion. There is a growing trend for personalized services that reflect what was unique, and beloved, about the deceased – funerals that help people remember and laugh, as well as remember and cry.
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Giving from the Heart
Shirley Long, Parkview in Frisco, Collin LIVING WELL Magazine
The holidays are over and we have begun yet another year. The months and years seem to pass so quickly and all of our good intentions sometimes get crowded out with our busyness. […]
Planning to Avoid Probate and Guardianship without Using a Living Trust
Craig Watson, Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine
Arvie is an 85-year-old widow in good health. She delights in her two adult children, who also enjoy a good relationship. Her will was drafted over a decade ago. She owns a house (debt free) and about $150,000 in cash. She has a long term care insurance policy in case she needs nursing home care. She wonders if she needs a power of attorney and a medical directive, so she schedules an appointment with an elder law attorney. […]
By: Rick Allen, Allen Family Funeral Options, for SENIOR Magazine (Collin edition)
In our culture today there are those who would argue that viewing the body of a person who has died has little to no positive impact on family and friends. Others contend that viewing the body can have an altogether negative impact because it makes a difficult situation even harder. […]
By: Nicol Smith, Rambling Oaks Courtyard, for SENIOR Magazine (Denton edition)
Senior living communities today are nothing like they used to be. Communities today are bright, open and inviting. Most have the latest technology with everything from wifi to flat screen TVs. Apartments are larger, offering one and two bedroom suites. Today’s assisted living residents are still active, vibrant individuals that have so much to give and are very involved in their communities. […]
By: Ginger Nye, American Bank of Texas, SENIOR Magazine (Texoma Edition)
April was Community Banking Month. As Washington DC seeks solutions for the current economic crisis, community banks stand ready to support local economies. With nearly 23,000 locations nationwide, they are well-capitalized, local financial powerhouses that are ready and able to help mobilize local economies which are the lifeblood of the nation’s economy. […]
Whether your loved one is receiving home health services, visiting a doctor, confined to a hospital or recovering in a skilled nursing facility, you can improve communication with the care providers to ensure that your family member gets the best care. […]
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