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July 6, 2019

Differences Between In-Home Care Services

Differences Between In-Home Care Services Article provided by | Right At Home In-Home Care & Assistance When an older loved one or adult with a disability needs caring support at home, it can feel daunting to know which professional care services are best. Who can help with bathing and meals? … [Read more...]

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July 3, 2019

Summer Skin Safety for Seniors

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...]

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June 29, 2019

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...]

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May 21, 2019

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...]

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May 11, 2019

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...]

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May 8, 2019

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...]

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April 30, 2019

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...]

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April 19, 2019

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...]

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February 14, 2019

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...]

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February 12, 2019

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...]

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January 11, 2019

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...]

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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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February 1, 2018

Valentine’s Day Tea & Fashion Show at Southwood Communtiy Center

Join Southwood Community Center for an afternoon of tea, snacks, a fashion show, and sweetheart BINGO! Fashion provided by "Giddy Up Glamour." Spaces are limited, so be sure to reserve your spot ASAP by calling 979-764-6351 … [Read more...]

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February 1, 2018

Breast Cancer: How to Battle Anxiety, Fear and Depression with Mindfulness

Facing cancer is difficult, unnerving, and scary. While our bodies battle this ugly disease, another war is going in our minds. What we allow to go on in our hearts can be as crucial as any other treatment regimen. Learning to “live in the now” can be powerful medicine. We spend much of our lives … [Read more...]

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June 26, 2017

Foods that Can Reduce the Risk of Heart Disease

article courtesy of Comfort Keepers® Heart Health as We Age As we age, the risk of heart disease can increase due to a condition known as atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis occurs when the arteries begin to narrow from plaque buildup in the arterial walls, disrupting blood flow throughout the … [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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