Daylight savings has officially arrived, which means most of us are struggling with getting up in complete darkness and going to bed an hour earlier. But for many, sleep never comes easy, no matter the time of the year. For those who constantly find themselves staring at the clock in the wee hours … [Read more...]
St. Patrick’s Day BINGO Extravaganza
Waldenbrooke Estates is a senior living community in Bryan, Texas that provides independent living services to senior citizens. … [Read more...]
Diet high in red meat may make kidney disease worse
An estimated 26 million people in the United States have chronic kidney disease, which can lead to complete kidney failure. Once the kidneys fail, patients either need to undergo dialysis treatments three times a week or have a kidney transplant to remain alive. In 2013, more than 47,000 Americans … [Read more...]
Palliative Care: Good Medicine for Serious Illness
As healthcare continues to evolve to address the diverse needs of an aging population, palliative care is an option worthy of consideration. Palliative care is an effective, holistic, multi-disciplinary approach, which includes specialized medical care for people with serious illnesses. Its focus is … [Read more...]
Advice for Seniors: Get a Flu Shot
As with any medical treatment and prevention, your doctor is the only one who should advise you or your loved one to obtain a flu shot. However, information from both the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) indicate the best way to prevent … [Read more...]
Options for Joint Pain
Joints form the connections between the bones. They provide support and help you move. Over time, the joints can become damaged from age, injury, or disease. This can interfere with your movement and cause pain, from mild to severe, making it impossible to use those joints. Often times doctors will … [Read more...]
Dear Jen
Dear Jen, I’ve always been someone who has taken pride in doing my own lawn. I go out every Saturday to mow, edge, weed, prune, trim, etc. I feel that my lawn looks better than most who hire a landscaping crew, and I often win “Yard of the Month.” However, the last few summers have almost been too … [Read more...]
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
Grandparents have an awesome responsibility when it comes to the lives of their grandchildren. Whether you are an after-school caregiver or you have the primary parenting responsibilities, you are helping to shape your grandchild’s life. No matter how great or small your role may be, information is … [Read more...]
Adult Evaluations on Competency & How to Proceed
Is it Age or Something Else? There comes a time when the parent stops taking care of the child, and the child must then take care of the parent. How do you know when that time comes? When you think it might be time to review a loved one’s competency, there are a few things to look for and check … [Read more...]
Last “Writes” End-of-Life Decisions
None of us will live forever. When contemplating death, most people ponder preparing and executing a will or trust, or implementing probate-avoiding techniques. These are certainly wise choices. But other critical documents should be considered. Three of these (Powers of Attorney, Living Wills, … [Read more...]
Agency Provides Help with Medicare Questions
The Area Agency on Aging provides services to individuals 60 years of age or older and operates under the auspices of the Brazos Valley Council of Governments. Funding is provided through the authority of the Older Americans Act of 1965, state and local funds, and participant contributions. There … [Read more...]
Varicose Veins, A Sign of Something More
She noticed them right after having her third child, varicose veins weaving down her right leg, starting from the back of her right thigh to just above her knee. The bulging, ropey veins left her feeling ugly and embarrassed. While most of us worry about how they look, we rarely consider them being … [Read more...]
Your Heart in Theirs. Beat On.
Did you know that cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States? This can be attributed to lifestyle factors that increase the risk of atherosclerosis, or the narrowing of arteries. “The community, technology, and rate of heart disease are growing as … [Read more...]
Watercrest at Bryan: Refined Luxury Living
When we are younger, we constantly talk about all the things we want to do once we have an empty nest and have retired. All the things like traveling, catching up on all those TV shows you never had a chance to watch, or joining an organization that you never had time to participate in before. Once … [Read more...]
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