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...]
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...]
Common Scams & How to Protect Yourself
"Attention: The IRS is filing a lawsuit against you..." By | Hannah Holbrook Information provided by usa.gov IRS Imposter Scams Has someone contacted you pretending to work for the IRS? The imposter may have contacted you by phone, email, postal mail, or even a text message. It is important to … [Read more...]
Ask a Youngster
Seniors have questions, youngsters have answers By | Hannah Holbrook What is Snapchat? Snapchat is a social media app that allows you to send short videos or photos to friends. After your friend opens your “snap” the photo or video disappears. While you are able to send these photos and videos … [Read more...]
Casino Day at Southwood Community Center
Gather ‘Round; It’s Story Time! Books & Stories to Share with Your Family
My grandmother would tell me stories of her childhood before bedtime when I would stay overnight. These tales ranged from exciting and happy, to suspenseful and serious. I clung to every word she said, and would request stories she had already told me before – because I LOVED hearing them. I … [Read more...]
You’re Retired. Need Something To Do?
There is a preconceived notion that people are just waiting for the day where they can simply retire and travel the world. That seems to be a distant dream since most people cannot maintain that lifestyle solely off of social security checks. According to the Social Security Administration, the full … [Read more...]
Why Bryan? Because It’s Just Better.
Bryan started as a small-town stop along the expanding railway system in Texas. William Joel Bryan was a nephew of Stephen F. Austin, one of the first settlers to the area, and is our city’s namesake. On August 19, 1867, the first train steamed into town and since that day, life has just … [Read more...]