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October 26, 2024

3 Types Of Exercise To Maintain Ability and Promote Longevity

3 Types Of Exercise To Maintain Ability and Promote Longevity Article by | Lizzie West As a family member that has recently become a primary caregiver, it was hard watching my family member’s health decline from their lack of knowledge in proactive health habits, followed by fighting to regain … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Brazos Life, Brazos Wellness, Featured Tagged With: brain, brazos, caregiver, elder, exercise, health, life, mental, physical, senior, wellness

May 3, 2022

Role Reversal & The Last Chapter of Life

Role Reversal & The Last Chapter of Life By: Sarah Braden, Founder of Our Terminal Master chef, caring nurse, English tutor, and wise counselor are all hats my mom wore on a daily basis. Skilled at her diverse roles, Mom was the best and brightest in my eyes as a child. As I sat on the vanity … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Brazos Life, Brazos Wellness, Featured Tagged With: advice, brazos, caregiver, communnity, County, editorial, local, sarah braden, senior, terminal, valley, wellness

July 16, 2021

Q&A with LinnAnn Collins of Comfort Keepers

Q&A with LinnAnn Collins, Owner of Comfort Keepers Meet 2021 Chamber of Commerce Community Impact Award Winner - LinnAnn Collins of Comfort Keepers! The Community Impact Award program recognizes Hispanic, African-American, Asian, American-Indian, women, and/or service-disabled veteran business … [Read more...]

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June 9, 2021

St. Joseph Health Gives Gift of Humankindness To Front-Line and Essential Workers

St. Joseph Health Gives the Gift of Humankindness To Front-Line and Essential Workers Face masks inspired by local students’ designs were distributed to first responders and hospital caregivers throughout Bryan/College Station   St. Joseph Health teamed up with local students to design special … [Read more...]

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July 11, 2019

The Importance of Companionship for Caregivers

The Importance of Companionship for Caregivers Article Courtesy of CHI St. Joseph While rewarding in many ways, caring for a loved one with a condition like Alzheimer’s disease can require more work than a full-time job. Between taking them to different appointments, picking up medications, … [Read more...]

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April 9, 2018

The 6 Stages of a Caregiver’s Journey

  Caregivers travel a unique and winding road that is sometimes hard to understand unless you have traveled the same route yourself. Article courtesy of | Comfort Keepers® Caregivers travel a unique and winding road that is sometimes hard to understand unless you have traveled the same route … [Read more...]

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Free Screening Think Pink Mammogram Every 2nd Friday Of The Month

Free Screening Think Pink Mammogram Every 2nd Friday Of The Month Information courtesy of | Pink Alliance PINK ALLIANCE MANAGES A “THINK PINK” MAMMOGRAM PROGRAM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH AREA BREAST HEALTH COMMUNITY PARTNERS Provides funding for FREE screening mammograms to women and men who live … [Read]

BUG OFF: Tips For Preventing And Treating Bites This Summer

BUG OFF: Tips For Preventing And Treating Bites This Summer Article By | Lasha Markham for VITAL RECORD Read the full Article HERE Enjoy the outdoors this season with expert tips on preventing and caring for common bug bites There are many things which define a Southern summer: sweet tea, … [Read]

10 Doctor-Recommended Health Resolutions for 2026

10 Doctor-Recommended Health Resolutions for 2026 Article and Photo courtesy of | StatePoint Media With a new year ahead, the American Medical Association (AMA) is offering Americans 10 evidence-based tips for staying healthy in 2026 and beyond: • Get health screenings: Schedule preventive … [Read]

Senior Socials: Gardening Workshop April 8th

Senior Socials: Gardening Workshop April 8th Information courtesy of | City of Bryan Are you 55 or older and interested in adding wildflowers to your garden? Join our Senior Social on Tuesday, April 8, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Neal Recreation Center. The social will feature a workshop led by Stephen … [Read]

Take Heart: Know Your Heart Attack Risks And How To Reduce Them

Take Heart: Know Your Heart Attack Risks And How To Reduce Them Information courtesy of | Texas A&M Health During a season when chocolate hearts often steal center stage, American Heart Month also calls for a look inward. As the root cause of heart attacks, heart disease makes up the leading … [Read]

College Station Adult Sports Registration & More Programs

College Station Adult Sports Registration & More Programs Information courtesy of | College Station Parks & Recreation Get out of the house and get into the game with our Spring Adult Sports leagues! Registration is now open for Softball, Kickball, Volleyball, Ultimate Frisbee, and … [Read]

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