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Independent Living Communities––Parkview in Frisco
“Should I stay in my home or should I consider moving to a senior community?” This is a tough decision and there are many reasons why one starts to consider the options. […]
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Urinary Tract Infections in the Elderly––Avere Healthcare Clinic
If a woman in her 30s experiences painful burning when she urinates, she likely has a urinary tract infection (UTI); however, an elderly person with a UTI rarely has clear symptoms and might not experience pain or discomfort at all. […]
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Reducing Your Fall Risk––Guardian Hospice
There are normal changes as we get older. Eyesight and hearing declines, reflexes tend to slow down, and there is less coordination and muscle strength to take action in avoiding a fall. In the elderly, this increases the risk of serious injuries that may cause you to go to a hospital or even threaten your ability to live on your own. […]
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Ultra Conservative Dentistry––Norman J. Pomerance, DDS
Ultra conservative dentistry is a philosophy of treatment by which the patient receives the best possible treatment outcome while utilizing the least invasive techniques available. […]
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Investments that Fit––Stone Wealth Management
If it were possible, many of us might wish for absolute certainty––those nonexistent guarantees that ensure life will evolve exactly the way we hope. We want all the pieces to fit neatly together, like the perfect puzzle. […]
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The Right Time for Hospice––Home Hospice of Grayson
The news is hard to hear. Your physician tells you that your treatments are not working. You have important choices to consider. Your family is deeply concerned. You want to make it easier for everyone, and you still want to accomplish some things that are important to you. […]
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What Leads to Longevity: Socialization––The Tradition-Prestonwood
We all know that living a long and healthy life involves eating well and exercising. There is one more key component, however, that is emerging to be of paramount importance: socialization. And what, exactly, is socialization? Simply put: Interacting on a regular basis with other human beings. […]
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Top 12 Estate Planning Mistakes and How to Avoid Them––Leigh Hilton
The mistake is actually failing to address healthcare decisions before the need arises. For example, a lady came into my office and said, “My neighbor is in the hospital unconscious. We have lived next door to each other for 30 years and we are best friends. I went to the hospital and the doctors won’t tell me what is happening with her. […]
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What Physician Ownership Means to the Patient––Heritage Park Surgical Hospital
When choosing the facility you have surgery in, options can become daunting. Do you understand the differences in facilities to make the most educated decision? One of the main differences of facilities in Texoma is Heritage Park Surgical Hospital, a physician-owned hospital. There are many advantages to physician ownership: cutting-edge technology, specialty surgery teams and faster care with better service. […]
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Know your numbers––Cooper Clinic
Forget the actual process for getting your blood drawn, figuring out what your lab results mean can be just as scary and overwhelming! With so many acronyms, numbers and ranges, it can be difficult to keep track of your health levels. […]