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Beware of Fraud––Axtell-Rite Pharmacy

March 23, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

It seems that you cannot open a newspaper or watch the local news without hearing of some type of scam or fraud.

Medicare fraud, sadly, is becoming more and more prevalent. Medicare fraud happens when Medicare is billed for services or supplies you never got. Medicare fraud costs Medicare a lot of money each year. In 2011, the government recovered an historic $4.1 billion and has recovered a record-breaking $10.7 billion of healthcare fraud over the last three years. In October 2012, Medicare Fraud Strike Force operations in seven cities led to charges against 91 individuals––including doctors, nurses and other licensed medical professionals––for their alleged participation in Medicare fraud schemes involving approximately $432 million in false billing. […]

Getting Real About Death––Home Hospice of Grayson

March 16, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Let’s face it, I mean really face it—we are all going to die. Pushing that reality aside will not make it go away. It is better to plan now than leave it to others to do for you later. Ask anyone who has been faced with making decisions and choices under stress, when in pain, or when in fear. That is not the right time. The right time is right now. […]

Heart Disease: Women need to pay extra attention––Texoma Medical Center

March 13, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

According to the American Heart Association, cardiovascular disease kills more women than the next three causes of death combined. One explanation for this disturbing trend is that a woman’s symptoms, often different and more subtle than a man’s, are harder to identify. […]

Transforming Care with Technology and Trust––Legacy Assisted Living

February 26, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Transforming Care with Technology and Trust
By Legacy Assisted Living & Memory Care, Legacy Assisted Living, Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine

The most vigilant caregivers can’t be everywhere at all times. Vulnerable residents and their families are justifiably concerned about occurrences like falls, wandering at night, or early signs of illness. At Legacy Assisted Living and Memory Care in Denison, Steve Streun, owner and administrator, is pleased to announce a new monitoring option that senses activity unobtrusively, without disrupting the resident or invading privacy. It records patterns of normal activity and alerts staff when variances occur. […]

Balloon Kyphoplasty Offers Relief for Patients with Fractured Vertebrae –– Medtronic

February 19, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Back to a Healthier Lifestyle
Balloon Kyphoplasty Offers Relief for Patients with Fractured Vertebrae

By Bruce Ramsey, MD, Medtronic, Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine

You’ve suffered with back pain after falling or maybe just after bending down to pick up something off the floor. You finally make an appointment with a doctor to have it checked out. Your doctor determines that you have a vertebral compression fracture (VCF). […]

Infection Control in Your Life –– Heritage Park Surgical Hospital

February 14, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Infection Control in Your Life

Courtesy Heritage Park Surgical Hospital, Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine

One of the fears experienced by people undergoing surgery is having some sort of infection after the surgery like coming down with some sort of “bug” or the surgical site getting infected. Being informed and keeping clean can prevent either of these from happening.
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How Do I Protect My Disabled Child? –– Craig Watson

January 29, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

How Do I Protect My Disabled Child?
By Craig Watson, Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine

Grace is a sweet 69-year-old widow. Her husband died recently from a long illness. She has two children: a son, Todd, and a daughter, Kate. Todd is disabled and suffers from mental illness. Although Todd lives in his own apartment, he is unable to work. He receives Food Stamps, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Medicaid. […]

Vision and birthdays –– RGB Eye Associates

January 20, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Vision and Birthdays

Courtesy RGB Eye Associates, Texoma LIVING WELL Magazines

We hope to grow smarter as we age, accumulating wisdom with every birthday. Knowledge about your health is an important part of that wisdom. We want you to enjoy each day of every year, and believe that maintaining good eye health and experiencing the best vision possible will enhance your life. We at RGB Eye Associates would like to make you aware of some potential eye and vision problems, the occurrence of which may increase as we get older. […]

Dementia –– Victory Home Health

January 14, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Dementia
By Joan Weems, RN, Victory Home Health, Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine

Dementia is not a normal part of the aging process, although it is common in elderly individuals. Dementia describes a group of symptoms affecting intellectual and social abilities severely enough to interfere with daily functioning. […]

Do I Need a Living Trust? –– Landmark Bank

December 25, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Do I Need a Living Trust?
By Katie D. Whitman, JD, Landmark Bank, Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine

You’ve probably thought about what will happen to your loved ones when you pass away, but have you really thought about the details of how your money will be distributed? What about your house, your car, or your favorite antique dresser? Do you worry that one of your children won’t be able to handle an inheritance? […]