Tips to Protect Seniors From Financial Scams Right Now Article By StatePoint Media Social isolation among seniors is not only linked to numerous negative health consequences like depression and cardiovascular disease, but it’s also a primary contributing factor in financial exploitation and … [Read more...]
5 COVID-Safe Activities to Enjoy Right Now
5 COVID-Safe Activities to Enjoy Right Now Article Courtesy of | StatePoint Media With the start of 2021 behind us, it’s time to start fresh, create new habits and take on new skills. Whether your goal is to get outdoors more to enjoy the fresh air or to learn a new instrument, develop a plan to … [Read more...]
Can You Recognize Signs of Stroke?
Can You Recognize Signs of Stroke? Article Courtesy of StatePoint Media Many people are avoiding in-person doctor’s visits to limit potential exposure to coronavirus -- or are simply ignoring health concerns altogether. However, when it comes to medical emergencies such as stroke, immediate … [Read more...]
Texas A&M Center Promotes Being Active For Life – For Everyone
Texas A&M Center Promotes Being Active for Life for Everyone, Every Age, Every Day Through Research, Programs, and Education Article By | Lauren Rouse Jenkins, TAMU Health Center For Population Health & Aging With a growing community of retirees in Bryan-College Station, many people don’t … [Read more...]
Check Out Upcoming Local Community Events
Check Out Upcoming Local Community Events All Event Information can be found via Facebook Event Links Below We've done some of the hard work for you by finding several local community events for you and your friends or family. Make sure to check the events or venue sites for any COVID guidelines … [Read more...]
Breast Cancer Q&A With Dr. Erin Fleener
Breast Cancer Q&A With Dr. Erin Fleener from the Cancer Clinic Q: Why is breast cancer awareness so important? A: Dr. Fleener: Breast Cancer is the number one cancer diagnosis in women and it affects a lot of people. Somehow there are still people in this country – and people all over … [Read more...]
Coping With Cancer During COVID-19
Coping With Cancer During COVID-19 Article by | Lisa Kirby, RN, OCN | Baylor Scott & White Health For many of us, 2020 has certainly changed how we live our lives in unexpected and challenging ways. Social distancing, mask wearing, and staying at home may at times create feelings of isolation, … [Read more...]
12 Strategies For Managing Diabetes During The Holidays
12 Strategies For Managing Diabetes During The Holidays Article by | Alessandra Stasnopolis, RDN, LDN Baylor Scott & White Health As wonderful and joyful as they are, the holidays also bring on a monster of things to worry about, including food. This time of year can be especially stressful … [Read more...]
Holiday Scams: What Seniors Should Look Out For
Holiday Scams: What Seniors Should Look Out For Article By | Comfort Keepers Coal in the Stocking Scammers and con artists are all around us these days. It seems that no matter where we turn, there’s a nefarious individual or group looking to scam us. To make matters worse, they’re becoming … [Read more...]
102 Wellness-Inspired Gift Ideas For Everyone On Your List
102 Wellness-Inspired Gift Ideas For Everyone On Your List Article Courtesy of Baylor Scott & White Health Whether you’re hitting the mall bright and early or “adding to cart” from the comfort of your couch, there is no better feeling than crossing names off your gift list. Stressed about … [Read more...]
The Power of Friendship: Social Connection Might Be The Key To Longevity
The Healthy Power of Friendship Why social connection might be the key to longevity Article By Marilyn Kennedy Melia, CTW Features No doubt you’ve heard some version of this question before: Will you have enough for all the fulfillment and fun you hope to enjoy through your fifties, sixties, … [Read more...]
Potatoes vs. Cauliflower: Are We Sacrificing Flavor For Health?
Potatoes vs. Cauliflower: Are We Sacrificing Flavor For Health? Article and Recipe By Lizzie West Health and wellness can take many different paths. Whether you're Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, or not on any specific plan at all, using cauliflower instead of potatoes may have come up in conversation … [Read more...]
Keen On Keto? It’s Not The Only Diet Out There
Keen On Keto? It’s Not The Only Diet Out There It's not the only diet out there. Check out these options for better health and weight loss, too. Article By Erik J. Martin, CTW Features In the last few years, Keto seems to be all the craze. But experts caution that it may have more cons than pros … [Read more...]
Hospice Brazos Valley: Caring in the Whirlwind
Caring in the Whirlwind Article By | Craig Borchardt, PhD, President and CEO of Hospice Brazos Valley Hospice Brazos Valley’s efforts to care for others never happen in a vacuum. We serve and care in the context of the daily events that occur in our communities and nation, as well as the personal … [Read more...]
Maintaining Wellbeing During Senior Isolation
Maintaining Wellbeing During Senior Isolation Article and photos courtesy of Comfort Keepers As we all prepare to keep our homes and families safe during this COVID-19 outbreak, it’s important to consider the needs of the seniors in our lives and in our communities. State and local health … [Read more...]
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