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The comforts of home––Home Hospice of Grayson
We have all heard the phrase, “all the comforts of home,” but frequently when we are ill––particularly when we are seriously ill––we don’t get to experience those soothing comforts. […]
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Top 10 Signs Your Loved One May Need to Move–The Forum at Park Lane
Top 10 Signs Your Loved One May Need to Move By Mary Kristen Giles, The Forum at Park Lane, LIVING WELL Magazine You notice that your loved one is losing weight Weight loss can be a […]
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Choosing Advisors Wisely––Lori A. Leu
It is an unfortunate reality that there are many people out there ready to profit from and prey on vulnerable individuals. The elderly have always been a prime target for those looking to exploit someone for financial gain, and the numbers are on the rise. According to one report, Texas has one of the highest numbers of elder abuse cases each year, along with California, Florida, New York, and Pennsylvania. One of the most unreported forms of elder abuse is financial exploitation. […]
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Summer is a Good Time for Planning Ahead––Lori A. Leu
Remember those summertime family vacations from your childhood? Your parents probably spent months planning the trip down to the last detail, including all the activities the family would enjoy to create lasting memories of summer fun. They invested a lot of time doing the research and juggling the budget to make sure everything was just right. This summer, why not return the favor by helping them tackle the details of their estate planning? […]
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Better Hearing Keeps You Connected!––Hearing Services of McKinney
The prevalence of hearing loss is rather telling. Many have heard the statistics: 36 million Americans have a significant hearing loss, which equates to one out of every four households in the U.S. having a member who is hearing impaired. In addition, half of all hearing impaired individuals are over the age of 65. […]
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Crossing Over…A Caring Hand on the Journey––GuArdian Hospice
Crossing Over…A Caring Hand on the Journey By R. Joe Church, M.D., GuArdian Hospice, Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine Dying is a normal life process, but it is difficult to imagine the fear and loneliness that […]
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Comprehensive Diabetes Care: Experience the Dougherty’s Difference
Diabetes mellitus is a serious, chronic condition of high blood sugar. There are different types of diabetes. Type 1, previously known as juvenile diabetes, is usually diagnosed in children and young adults, and occurs when the body is unable to produce insulin; however, adults may be diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. […]
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Alzheimer’s Can’t Be Fixed––Legacy Assisted Living and Memory Care
Many of us are so frightened at the prospect of Alzheimer’s that we ignore behaviors that could be indicative of the disease, hoping the symptoms will fade or making excuses to avoid the issue. Yet, people often say they wish they had sought a diagnosis and treatment for a loved one sooner, having waited until something horrendous happened that forced a realistic assessment of the situation. […]
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The Right Match––Crawford Street Place
Few decisions weigh as heavily on a family as finding the right assisted living accommodations for a loved one. Research and recommendations can be helpful, but you also want to carefully consider the right match––finding a place that meets all your criteria and then some. […]
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A Place to Tell Your Story––Legacy Assisted Living
Within every resident at Legacy Assisted Living and Memory Care, there is an important story. Each holds triumphs and tragedies, adventures and journeys amid generous components of talent, skills, accomplishments, and dreams. Who we are really doesn’t diminish with age. […]