It's Flu Season Article By Brazos County Health District There are some things you can count on when fall comes: football, pumpkins, sweaters, and unfortunately, influenza (the flu). While seasonal flu can happen any time of the year, flu viruses are most common during the fall and winter. This is … [Read more...]
Senior Citizens Association Looking for Dominoes Players (And More!)
Senior Citizens Association Looking for Dominoes Players (And More!) Information provided by the Brazos County Senior Citizens Association Are you looking for some fellow dominoes players? Maybe you're searching for a place to learn more about keeping in shape with Tai Chi or other exercise? … [Read more...]
Retirement: Have You Started Planning
Retirement: Have You Started Planning Article By | Debbie Bloyd There are so many things you need to consider as you approach retirement. Waiting until the last minute without a plan is a BAD idea. I get it, time sneaks up on you and it is really hard to get a handle on the costs of things that … [Read more...]
Knee pain? Strengthen Your Knee and Alleviate the Ache with These Tips
Knee pain? Strengthen Your Knee and Alleviate the Ache with These Tips Dr. Coy Wright is an orthopedic surgeon at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – College Station and Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Brenham. Knee pain can be frustrating and prohibitive. It can keep you from … [Read more...]
Hog Splash 2019
Hog Splash 2019 Article & Photos provided by Hospice Brazos Valley By the time August rolls around, you’ve already been to every pool and splash pad more times than you can count and everyone is looking for a creative way to beat the heat. You can put an exclamation mark at the end of your … [Read more...]
10 Important Health Screenings
10 Important Health Screenings Article Courtesy of CHI St. Joseph The physicians at CHI St. Joseph Health understand that health needs change as you age. The risks for certain conditions increase over time, making health screenings more important as we mature. Make sure you are aware of these 10 … [Read more...]
Summer Heat
Summer Heat Article provided by | Adult Protective Services/Texas Dept. of Family & Protective Services (DFPS) According to the Centers for Disease Control, hundreds of people across the United States die and millions are at risk of getting sick every year from heat-related illnesses. Most of … [Read more...]
Just Hang Up!
JUST HANG UP! Protect Yourself From Unscrupulous Telemarketers and Con Artists Article Courtesy of the State Bar of Texas and the Texas Young Lawyers Association Senior citizens are the number one targets of con artists, who prey on seniors’ polite and trusting nature. These scams take every … [Read more...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
