Why do we walk to end Alzheimer's? When I was a young boy, my widowed grandmother came to live with my family in rural Arkansas. Grandmother spent some time staying with each of her daughters’ families. Since my mother was…
Recently I attended a conference about End of Life options and Estate Planning at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas sponsored by Conversation Ready NTX. Throughout the day, the speakers repeated the theme of overcoming procrastination. As Benjamin Franklin wrote…
As we celebrated Independence Day this year, I took some time to reflect on the signing of the Declaration of Independence by our forefathers 243 years ago. I feel gratitude for the brave men and women who currently serve in…
There are many misconceptions about Medicaid in Texas. Here are answers to some of the questions we are asked most frequently. What is Medicaid? Medicaid is a joint federal and state assistance program that pays for necessary medical care and…
Veterans are an important class of our population and as such, it is important to know about the various benefits available to them. Many of the benefits are based on the type of service by the veteran, the health of…
Assisted living rent can vary from $2,000 to $5,000 monthly. Depending on what type of care your loved one needs, assisted living can be the most affordable solution when compared to a nursing home ($5,000 to $10,000 or more per…