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Ron's Carrus Story – Carrus Specialty Hospital

June 8, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Ron’s Carrus Story
Chapter One
Courtesy Carrus Specialty Hospital, Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine
For Ron Vardeman, a popular Sherman realtor, critical illnesses happened to other people. And then, he was hospitalized. He is grateful that he stabilized sufficiently to be moved to an extraordinary specialty hospital for further treatment. His physician chose Carrus Specialty Hospital, which also includes Carrus Rehabilitation Hospital. […]

Dentures: The End of Dental Problems or Just the Beginning

June 6, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Dentures: The End of Dental Problems or Just the Beginning?
By John Shoemaker, DDS, Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine
Having practiced over 30 years, I have seen a tremendous variety of dental problems, from the simple to the complex. With new technology and patient education, some dental problems have been reduced and yet other problems have increased. And yet, the fundamental problem we all face regardless of age, dental history, genetics, gender, etc., remains: How do I make my teeth last a lifetime? […]

Looking Towards 2012 for Opportunities

June 3, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Looking Towards 2012 for Opportunities
Courtesy Landmark Bank, Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine
As we’re settling into 2012, let’s recap what we experienced in 2011. Growth in the U.S. was disappointing in 2011. The consensus among economists surveyed by the Philadelphia Federal Reserve in early 2011 was that real Gross Domestic Product (GDP), which measures the output of the economy, would grow by 3.2%. Instead, the economy expanded at a disappointing annualized rate of just 1.2% in the first three quarters of 2011. […]

Silent Killer: Heart Disease

May 31, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Silent Killer: Heart Disease

By Scottie Gainey, MHA, RT(R), Texoma Medical Center, Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine
Most people don’t see it coming. Learn possible signs because the faster you get medical attention, the better your chances of survival and recovery are. […]

Allergy or cold? How to tell.

May 28, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

“Ah-choo!”

Allergy or Cold?
By Joan Weems, RN, Victory Home Health, Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine

It’s the third time this morning that you have had a sneezing fit. “Oh my, am I taking a cold or is this just allergies?” The cold-like symptoms include sneezing, congestion, runny nose, but perhaps it’s the recent weather change. Well, if you get similar symptoms at the same time every year, chances are you probably have seasonal allergies. With spring bearing down upon us, take precautions now for allergies. […]

How to find qualified caregivers for your loved ones

May 21, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Tough Decisions
Finding qualified caregivers for your loved ones
By Linda DeGraffenreid, Unlimited Care, LIVING WELL Magazines (Texas markets)
Today, there are many options for you to consider when the time comes that a loved one can no longer function at a level of independence that maintains their current health and safety in their present environment. […]

Dentures: The End of Dental Problems or Just the Beginning?

May 18, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Dentures: The End of Dental Problems or Just the Beginning?

By John Shoemaker, DDS, Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine
Having practiced over 30 years, I have seen a tremendous variety of dental problems, from the simple to the complex. With new technology and patient education, some dental problems have been reduced and yet other problems have increased. […]

Have you received the best legal advice?

May 15, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Have You Received the Best Legal Advice?
By Craig Watson, Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine
Harry is a 78-year-old man whose beloved wife has had dementia for years. The couple’s children, while supportive, do not live near enough to help. […]

What specialty fits you best? – Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital, LIVING WELL Magazine

April 23, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

What Specialty Fits You Best?
Courtesy Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital-WNJ (THP-WNJ), Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine
Everyone needs a doctor. The problem: the medical expert you need to diagnose and fix what ails you may be harder to find if you don’t know what they do. Below is a basic description of some different types of doctors and the areas they specialize in. […]

It's time to review your signature card at the bank – Vision Bank, LIVING WELL Magazine

April 9, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

IT’S TIME TO REVIEW YOUR SIGNATURE CARD –

(AT YOUR BANK OR BROKERAGE COMPANY)

By M. Keywood Deese, Vision Bank, Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine
Most people do not remember the actual details of the account forms they signed when they opened a bank or brokerage account. Below is a list of terms that control who has access to the funds during your life or would receive the account at your death. […]