Summer Skin Safety for Seniors Article by Comfort Keepers There are obvious cosmetic benefits to taking good care of our skin. More importantly, good skincare plays a big role in our overall health, especially for seniors. Because of the natural changes that occur in skin as we age, the summer … [Read more...]
Walk With A Doc: The Path To A Healthier You!
Walk With A Doc: The Path To A Healthier You! Walk with a Doc is a walking program for everyone interested in taking steps toward a healthier lifestyle. At each month's walk, a Baylor Scot & White Health provider will speak briefly about his or her area of expertise - from tips for avoiding … [Read more...]
Mobility Matters
Mobility Matters: Why being able to keep moving without pain is key to growing older – and making life worth living Article By: Bev Bennett, CTW Features Biking the countryside, going to the playground with the grandkids or walking with friends are pastimes you eagerly anticipate. But if your … [Read more...]
Don’t Worry, Be Healthy
Don’t Worry, Be Healthy How stress plays a role in aging, how to deal with everyday stress and how to remove stresses from your life By Lisa Iannucci, CTW Features Work, the kids, money situations, relationship issues and the everyday grind – stress is in our daily lives and, for some of us, it’s … [Read more...]
Common Scams and How To Protect Yourself
“Attention: The IRS is filing a lawsuit against you…” COMMON SCAMS AND HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF Information provided by usa.gov | Article by: Hannah Holbrook IRS Imposter Scams Has someone contacted you pretending to be work for the IRS? The imposter may have contacted you by phone, email, … [Read more...]
4 Tips to Reduce Belly Fat
4 Tips to Reduce Belly Fat Provided by: CTW Features The good news is there are ways to avoid or get rid of belly fat at any age: De-stress daily: “Stress releases the fight-or-flight hormone, cortisol, which links to increased belly fat,” says Linda Melone, founder of AgelessAfter50.com. “By … [Read more...]
Make A Splash This Summer With Water Exercises
Make A Splash This Summer With Water Exercises As we age, it becomes more and more difficult to stay active and maintain the amount of exercise we really need for our general health. Difficulty in staying active can be contributed to several factors; Arthritis, Osteoporosis, chronic pain and more. … [Read more...]
Routine Medical Screenings: When, Who, Why or Why Not?
Routine Medical Screenings: When, Who, Why or Why Not? With contributions by Dr. Barbara Pierce, MD What are some common health screenings men and women should have done routinely? How often? What criteria must patients meet? Can these screenings be done through a Primary Care Provider … [Read more...]
5 smart ways you can catch up on retirement savings
5 smart ways you can catch up on retirement savings By Chris Hogan Time seems to fly past us like a speeding train. It can feel like you graduated from high school yesterday, but then you blink and get an email about your twenty-fifth reunion. Another blink and you have tenure at work and two kids … [Read more...]
Let’s Be Honest: Effective Communication of Your Health with Your Doctor
Let's Be Honest: Effective Communication of Your Health with Your Doctor Q&A with Dr. Barbara Pierce, MD. Q: Why is it important to have clear communication of your health/health concerns with your doctor? A: A person must work to develop a good line of communication with their physician, … [Read more...]
Let’s Grow Old Together, Furry Friend
Let’s Grow Old Together, Furry Friend By Lisa Iannucci, CTW Features Research suggests cognitive and mood-related benefits for pet owners. Here’s a look at the benefits and challenges of caring for pets as you age Sueann McIntyre said that she is owned by three cats – Jazmine, Milo the … [Read more...]
Accel at College Station: Transitional Care and Rehabilitation
Accel at College Station: Experience Exceptional Care By Hannah Holbrook Just off of Rock Prairie Road, amidst green pastureland and quiet neighborhoods, the Brazos Valley’s newest transitional care and rehabilitation center awaits. Whether you are in need of skilled nursing and rehabilitative … [Read more...]
Estate Planning 101
Estate Planning 101 Article By: Jason Bosley & Donovan Richard of Game Changing Benefits Estate planning is the process of anticipating and arranging, during a person's life, for the management and disposal of that person's estate during the person's life and at and after death, while … [Read more...]
Having a Healthy Attitude Toward Aging
Having a Healthy Attitude Toward Aging By Tricia Von Gonten, Director of Professional Relations, Comfort Keepers The Power of Happiness One could safely assume that, between being happy and sad, a majority of us would choose the former. After all, it’s when we’re happy that we tend to be more … [Read more...]
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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