Lone Star State: Courage, grace in West Texas
Last week, the small town of West, Texas suffered a terrible tragedy when an explosion at a fertilizer storage facility ripped through the community. Approximately 200 people were wounded, and at least...
View ArticlePoodles and purpose: Pets create quality of life we live for
My grandmother recently made the transition from living alone to a nursing home. She will be 93 years old this month. My family credits her toy poodle, Mittzy, with helping her remain in her home as...
View ArticleFarm bill to affect the hungry
The Texas Food Bank Network (TFBN) released estimates today of the serious impact that a House-proposed farm bill could have on federal SNAP (food stamps) benefits and the struggling Texans who rely on...
View ArticleSocial Security: Protecting Americans for 78 years
How financially prepared are you for retirement? And where would you be today without the promise of Social Security? These are fair questions in light of the August 14 anniversary of Social Security,...
View ArticleAging population’s medical needs addressed: Good Shepherd Medical Associates...
John C. McDonald, DO, FACOI, Good Shepherd Medical Associates internist, recently attended a three-day intensive course on teaching the core principles of providing medical care to geriatric patients....
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Walk to end Alzheimer’s:The WALK unites and strengthens the fight
Project Reach from Wellness Pointe doing community service-Photo by Joycelyne Fadojutimi This year’s “Walk to End Alzheimer’s” was like no other. Nelda Strong, the Chair for 2013 Walk to End...
View ArticleGrandparent scam steals from senior Texans
Many scams are designed to prey on the elderly, one of which is the family emergency scam – often known as the grandparent scam. Although variations of this scam have been around for a long time, it...
View ArticleLone Star State-Healthcare: There is no place like home
Some health care once done in a hospital or doctor’s office can now be done at home. It’s just as effective, more convenient and usually less expensive. Medicare pays for health care you receive in the...
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