Texoma Area Living Well Magazine March-April 2020

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Happiness It’s more than a feeling Benefits of Getting Chiropractic Adjustments

MODEL MOGUL

HEIDI KLUM

At Texoma Orthopedic and Spine, we are dedicated to providing our patients with the highest quality treatment of Orthopedic injuries and disorders for patients at all stages of life. Our physicians, Mark Young, MD; Brian T. Rose, MD; C. Craig Cranford, DPM; and Benjamin Wilson, MD, believe in improving quality of life by providing their patients with education as well as top-notch surgical, non-surgical, diagnostic and therapeutic treatment options.

We provide a full range of surgical and non-surgical treatment options for a variety of orthopedic conditions, including osteoarthritis of the joints, sports injuries and fractures of the upper and lower extremities, as well as neck and back pain.

Mark Young, MD Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine

Surgical Services:

• Hip to Total Joint replacement

• ACL Reconstruction

Spotlight on our Surgeons

Brian T. Rose, MD, FAAOS Orthopedic Surgery of the Spine

Surgical Services:

• Spinal Fusion

• Kyphoplasty

• Total Joint Replacement including Knee and Shoulder

• Fracture Repair

• Carpal Tunnel Release

• Rotator Cuff Repair

• Arthroscopic wrist, knee and shoulder surgery

• Cervical Disk Replacement

• Microdiskectomy

• Spinal Decompression

• Interlaminar Stabilization

C. Craig Cranford, DPM, MPH, FACFAS Foot and Ankle Surgery

Surgical Services:

• Foot and Ankle Trauma and Reconstruction

• Fracture repair

• Flat Foot Reconstruction

• Total Ankle Replacements

• Bunion Repair

• Hammertoe Repair

Benjamin Wilson, MD, FAAOS Orthopedic Surgery

Surgical Services:

• Total Joint Replacement including Hip, Knee and Shoulder

• Fracture Care and Repair

• Hand Trauma and Soft Tissue conditions

• Arthroscopic Knee and Shoulder Surgery

• Joint replacement in small joints

• Charcot reconstruction

• Foot and Ankle arthritic conditions

• Plantar fasciitis

• Achilles Tendon Repair

Therapy Services:

• Orthopedic Care

• Manual Physical Therapy

• Manipulation based therapy

• Dry needling

• Cupping

• Individualized exercise programs

• Sports and injury prevention programs

• Vestibular rehabilitation

• Balance and fall prevention programs

• Pre- and Post-Operative therapy

• ACL Reconstruction

Taylor Denney, PT, DPT

Julie Harbison, PTA

Jared Bourne, PT, DPT

Brian Rose, MD

Brian Rose, MD

D. Bruce Ramsey, MD Denison, TX Sherman, TX 903-465-2190

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John Pulliam, MD Sherman, TX Paris, TX 903-957-3230 903-893-5177

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Gary Bloomgarden, MD Denison, TX 903-416-6460

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J. Keith Preston, MD 903-737-9999

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Dr. Grant Craig Pastor Terry Barnett

Natalie, Jeremy and Champ Roberts

Mayor David and Mignon Plyler

SA HAPPY FEELING

upermodel Heidi Klum believes the entertainment world maxim that it’s a rapid downhill slide for women after 30. At 46, the Germanborn Klum is more vibrant than ever. Not only is she branching out into fresh markets and taking on dynamic projects as she matures, Klum is a glowing newlywed to a man 16 years her junior.

Tackling ageism and sexism with grace are just two of the things that come naturally to this business-minded beauty. In response to the fiercely fickle and uber competitive entertainment industry, Klum has the foresight to continually pursue multiple creative and business goals to diversify her trademark brand of beauty and brains.

We catch up with the flaxen-haired beauty in this month’s celebrity spotlight to learn more about Klum’s wanderlust for global travel and passion for philanthropic endeavors. We also get an inside look at Klum’s new Amazon show, Making the Cut, and get the dish on Tom Kaulitz, her much-younger hubby––a man she says is making her the happiest she’s ever been.

Speaking of happiness, James Denny, the owner and operator of Imagine Senior Living has some thoughts on the subject. Unlike Klum, much of mankind has been searching for the elusive feeling for centuries. Apparently there’s even a science of happiness. What does it take to experience this pleasant state of being? Well, Denny has some thoughts on the subject. Turn to his article, “Happiness, More Than A Feeling,” to discover what they are.

Speaking of simple, that word is rarely associated with bodily pain––and for good reason. As Dr. Brent Wells explains in his article, “The Benefits of Getting a Chiropractic Adjustment,” many times the root of certain pain in the body stems from the spine being misaligned or out of balance. It’s Dr. Wells’ job to locate issues beneath the surface of the skin and bones that other specialists and doctors are often unable to do. You won’t want to miss his educational article on chiropractic care.

With that in mind, simply dive in and get reading for a host of informative and entertaining content.

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MODEL MOGUL

By Sondra Barr

Heidi Klum makes the cut beyond “Project Runway.”

They say that German engineering is as close to perfection as you can get. No, we aren’t talking about a Mercedes or a BMW; we’re talking about German-born Heidi Klum, who has been rated one of the sexiest models in the world. For crying out loud, she even had her legs insured for $2.2 million dollars, and that was 20 years ago! German engineering indeed!

Much like the Mercedes Benz, the stunning and multi-talented entertainer, model, mother, and all-around superstar, Klum, has been a household name for generations. She’s been in the limelight since she won a modeling contest in her home country of Germany at 18, and has sustained global recognition well into her 40s. Now 46 years old, many wonder how she continues to maintain her superstardom. The answer––by keeping things fresh, branching out into new markets, different art forms, and always being the hardest worker in the room.

BEYOND BEAUTY

Klum is an archetype of physical perfection, a flaxen-haired blonde goddess with as much brains as beauty, a beloved role model for business-minded creatives, a wryly humorous German-American exotic personality, and an all-around loveable force to be reckoned with.

She is a woman of many talents and even more life interests: A former Project Runway presenter, a talent show judge, and a philanthropist––in addition to being a model, actor, singer, and a carefree, body-positive nudist. (Rumor has it that she enjoys brushing her teeth topless!)

At an age where the entertainment industry often chews up mature women and spits them out, Klum has continually raked in the money and the fans without any slowdown in sight. She still makes headlines several times a year, for various projects.

LAID BACK OUTLOOK

Sure, she’s been a Victoria’s Secret Model and graced the cover of Sports Illustrated’s Swimsuit Edition, but

she’s also a perennial Halloween favorite, conjuring up costumes that would make creature feature artist Rick Baker jealous. She’s undergone hours of prosthetic makeup for Halloween to transform herself into fun and imaginative monsters and aliens, rendering her unrecognizable as the supermodel underneath. Sometimes beauty is a bit more than skin deep.

Despite being gorgeous, hip, and fashionable, Klum doesn’t claim to always be at the apex of haute couture. She admitted to USA Today that she’s often “The worst dressed” when in public, and doesn’t mind. Fans agree Klum’s willingness to be casual and her generally laidback demeanor makes her more relatable.

Hollywood and the entertainment industry are fiercely competitive and fans can be fickle and forgetful of the greatest talents. To compensate for the vagaries of Hollywood, Klum has always pursued multiple creative and business goals to cultivate a diversified and interesting career, everything from writing to acting to producing.

MAKING THE CUT

What current projects does she have in the works? Well, in a recent interview with Variety, Klum dished about her newest project, and how it came to be. Following a wildly-successful ride of 16 years producing and hosting Project Runway, Klum and Tim Gunn decided to graduate to the next level, creating a new hit show called Making the Cut. As they discussed with Variety, “Project Runway is the undergraduate program, Making the Cut is the graduate and PHD program.” This new fashion competition reality program on Netflix speaks not only to Klum’s competitive nature for self-improvement, but also a realiza-

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tion that more could be done with a new show on a new network.

Being a semi-retired model still requires a great deal of dedication and focus on her physical wellbeing. Klum takes a balanced approach that allows her to eat reasonably well, and doesn’t kill herself working out every day of the week.

STAYING ACTIVE

For the most part, she relies on cardio like running, a bit of weight training and then yoga as her stretching and resistance regimen (which helps her keep her impressive abs and core looking like a 20-year-old’s). She’s also been known to jump on trampolines and dabble in circuit training to keep her heart rate up. Klum’s motto is that working out is easier with an accountability partner. Gym partners are friends and motivators in one. “My best advice,” Klum dished to Glamour, “is to workout with a buddy. They keep you motivated and get you out of bed.”

Klum admittedly eats a generous amount of food, but she eats nutritious foods that help fill her up (fruits and veggies for fiber), eggs and skinless chicken for protein, and watches her portions around dinnertime, careful not to eat too much before bed, as she explained to US Weekly

FINDING LOVE

As far as her personal life, Heidi has been thrice married, famously to the pop singer Seal, with whom she had children, and most recently to musician

Tom Kaulitz. He is a guitarist, singer-songwriter and keyboard player in the bestselling rock band Tokio Hotel. He also just happens to be 16 years her junior! But while double standards may raise eyebrows for these age gaps among women who are the senior partner, Klum doesn’t sweat the questioning looks.

The couple hardly seems to care about the age difference; but the public, especially in Hollywood, can be shallow.

“Lately, I’m being reminded more about my age by people other than myself,” Klum recently explained to InStyle. “My boyfriend is many years younger than me, but I don’t see the big deal.”

When asked about her recent nuptials, Klum told USA Today, “So far, so good!” Which would hardly count as a ringing endorsement, save for the fact that she was ribbing us with a coy smile and her trademark sense of humor.

Klum and Kaulitz get along famously, for several reasons. Both are German natives and, on top of that, they both have been married before. Not to mention, they are both multifaceted entertainers with a pas-

AT LEFT: Heidi Klum and husband Tom Kaulitz attend Angel Ball 2019 hosted by Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation for cancer research.

sionate love for life and wanderlust for global travel. Kaulitz has grown very fond and paternal of Klum’s children, as she has expressed in multiple interviews.

Amusingly enough, she had not listened to her husband’s music prior to marrying him. They, in fact, met through a mutual friend, Kaulitz’s twin brother. She had met Tom’s brother years ago, without knowing that she’d eventually fall in love and marry into the family. She is, however, a current fan and cheerleader for her husband’s successful band.

PHILANTHROPIC ENDEAVORS

Klum is also a noted philanthropist, giving generously to multiple causes and charities over the years, even lending her star power to fundraisers along with her dollars. In 2014, she was even given the honor of receiving the Crystal Cross Award, a rare tribute to the generosity of donors like Klum. She received special recognition for her contributions and advocacy for the Red Cross after Hurricane Sandy ravaged the East Coast, as first reported in The Telegram.

“I think everyone can do something, even if it is in your own community,” Klum explained. “You can visit children in the hospital or bring gifts to them, cook a meal for someone who is ill and can’t. We are all global citizens and whatever we can do, if it is small or something bigger––it’s all important.”

Klum has more plans on the horizon, both creatively and philanthropically, which we would expect from someone as busy as this beloved entertainment mogul. Stay tuned for what’s next!

LEFT: Heidi Klum hosting with Tim Gunn on Amazon Prime Video’s Making The Cut.

RIGHT: The American Red Cross presented Heidi Klum with the Red Cross Award for her work volunteering with the charity.

America’s Got Talent judges Howie Mandel, Alesha Dixon, Terry Crews, Heidi Klum and Simon Cowell.

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PROTECTING YOUR CHILDREN’S FINANCIAL SECURITY

By Craig Watson

Most people who have worked hard all their lives to accumulate assets generally desire those assets to be left to their children in the most beneficial way. However, for some adult children, a large inheritance of assets could be dangerous, both to the children and for the assets. This article summarizes some of the estate planning strategies you can use to protect the assets from the children themselves, their creditors, their spouses, scam artists, and any number of other threats.

We all know families in which adult children encountered problems after they left home. These problems could include addiction to drugs and/or alcohol, fiscal irresponsibility, inability to retain a job, or wages inadequate for long-term saving and moving beyond a hand-tomouth existence. Additionally, unexpected and catastrophic health problems may arise. You probably know someone who experienced financial stress due to divorce or overspending, and subsequently getting behind on monthly credit card or car loan payments. And there are some adult children with no current financial problems, but through accident or bad choices find themselves in resultant crisis.

These are just a few examples of life’s little hand grenades that can ruin the financial future of your children. In reality, every child, no matter how wealthy, is vulnerable to some degree of financial problems. Therefore, in the

best interest of children, it is wise for parents to consider asset protection for the assets their children will inherit.

Traditionally, most parents have a Last Will and Testament bequeathing their assets to their children. Once a child inherits these assets, there is very little that can be done to protect the assets from existing or future creditors. The child cannot defeat the interests of an existing creditor by giving the assets away, putting the assets in trust, or any other strategy. In addition, the executor cannot keep the assets in the estate in-definitely if the Will says the assets are to go to the children.

In order to protect against these problems, the parent writing the Will can place very strong protection around the assets they wish to leave the child. In other words, by leaving assets to a child in trust, the parent can make sure their assets remain protected from the child’s creditors. The parent has a rare and fleeting “once in a lifetime” opportunity to set up a carefully drafted and irrevocable spendthrift trust in the Will to forever protect their assets.

A trust is basically a contract in which you appoint a trustee to manage the trust’s assets for the greatest benefit of the trust’s beneficiary. The terms of the trust can provide for how much and how

often income and/or principal is distributed to the child and for what purposes. For example, the trust can be drafted to supplement the child’s income with a specific or variable amount of money every month, or on an as-needed basis. The trust can provide distributions for health care, education, support, or general welfare. When the child dies, the trust terms can dictate how the remaining assets are to be distributed to the child’s children, a charity, or another entity chosen by you.

Consequently, assets left to your child in trust are protected from your child’s past, current, and future creditors. A well-drafted trust can prevent the trust assets from becoming community property and thereby becoming vulnerable to the trust beneficiary’s spouse in a divorce. It is even possible to allow the child to be trustee of their trust and therefore have control over the assets you leave him or her. On the other hand, it may be in the best interest of the child for you to appoint someone else to serve as trustee to manage the assets and distribute income or principal to the child as needed. In general a trust can be established in your Will for your child and customized to your child’s particular situation so that the trust provides the level of asset protection, income protection, asset management, and financial assistance that is in your child’s best interest.

Craig Watson’s law practice focuses on Estate Planning, Probate, Guardianship and Elder Law. Formerly a CPA, he has over 25 years of experience. Call 903-813-8500 or go online to www.craigwatsonlaw.com

James P. Ralston, M.D., F.A.A.D. Dermatologist

Dr. Ralston is Board Certified in Dermatology. He is an award-winning dermatologist with numerous accolades. Most recently he was honored in 2019 as Best Dermatologist, Best Place for Botox, and Best Laser Hair Removal by McKinney / Allen Living Magazine. In 2018 he won Best Physician - Dermatologist for the eighth year in a row by McKinney Magazine/Online's Best of McKinney.

Dr. Ralston practices cosmetic, surgical and medical dermatology and provides the latest treatment options for a wide range of pediatric, adolescent and adult dermatological concerns such as skin cancer, eczema, acne and acne scars, wrinkles, age spots, rashes and psoriasis. He utilizes treatments, such as PDT, which combines laser or other light with topical medicine to treat skin cancer, acne, aging, and other conditions. He provides the latest in body contouring and other cosmetic treatments and techniques. Additionally, he is a national key opinion leader for multiple lasers. His professional interests include utilizing technology to enhance the art and science of medicine for optimal skin health through preventative and quality care.

Dr. Ralston received his medical degree from The University of Texas Medical School at Houston, and completed his dermatology residency at the State University of New York (SUNY) in Buffalo, New York where he was Chief Resident. He also fulfilled a fellowship in cutaneous oncology and photodynamic therapy (PDT) at the prestigious Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo, New York. There he explored leading edge technology to develop less invasive methods to treat skin cancer and pre-cancers in order to refine his skills as a surgeon further, Dr. Ralston participated as a fellow in Mohs micrographic surgery. Dr. Ralston has contributed textbook chapters and articles to the medical literature and was awarded Best Clinical Science Report from Roswell Park Cancer Institute.

Dr. Ralston was raised in The Woodlands, Texas, and now lives in McKinney with his wife and three children. He enjoys snow skiing, computers, music, reading, theatre, and spending time with his family.

WHEN FAMILIES DISAGREE

Courtesy Dannel Funeral Home

It’s seldom talked about, but it happens. Families, grieving the loss of a loved one, come together quickly to make arrangements, but there are disagreements. Without a preplanning document as a guide, family members are left to make over 100 decisions about services and disposition, all in a very short timeframe.

Perhaps Frank believes a viewing would allow people to properly say goodbye to their mother, but his sister insists that cremation was what Mom wanted. Together, they struggle with the right choices to honor their mother and bring comfort to everyone else.

It’s understandable that members of a family will have diverse expectations or needs. The important thing to remember is that arrangements don’t

have to be either/or! They can be yes/and! It’s an enormous relief for many people to have Dannel Funeral Home’s experienced professionals listen carefully and then talk with them openly, presenting various options and offering clarity and assistance through the decision-making process.

Choices may be a matter of religious or spiritual preference. Sometimes it’s a personal request, like asking if it’s okay to bury Aunt Norma with the handkerchief she carried on her wedding day. Or it could be logistical, such as how to host a large family at a central gathering place. Other decisions may involve legal issues or regulations, as with military funerals.

Charles Dannel, fifth generation owner of Dannel Funeral Home, reassures families that there’s no one right way

to do things, that arrangements can include a mix of traditional practices along with the family’s creative input. “Once we present information and options – sometimes compromises –families can more easily plan for final tributes that encompass everyone’s personal preferences and help begin the healing process.”

Dannel Funeral Home directors bring experience, knowledge and an attention to detail. So you can hear a simple solution to a potential problem, see memorabilia lovingly displayed, be guided through a service with thoughtful and confident direction, and receive practical advice that relieves financial concerns. For families who have come together in grief, the comfort of gentle expertise and experience is a welcome gift of affirmation and strength.

We welcome the chance to help your family. Find out more at www.dannelfuneralhome.com

Families Sometimes Disagree

When Planning a Funeral

It’s understandable. People want to make the “right” decisions. Consider the professional team at Dannel Funeral Home. They will provide thoughtful options – sometimes compromises – to ease the burden and help your family create a loving, meaningful tribute. To honor your loved one. To encompass varying viewpoints. To come together and begin healing.

Dannel Funeral Home is now owned by Charles Dannel, fifth generation exemplifying leadership and community service.

VEGGIE TREND ALERT!

Lookout for these veggies in 2020

By Julie Alvira

Still in demand, vegetables (veggies) are on the rise and replacing popular carbs such as rice and flour.

Veggies have been trending for some time. As more people avoid refined grains because of their link to inflammation, vegetables have become a nutritious alternative. The addition of gluten in a diet can cause an inflammatory response in the body that is linked to gluten intolerance. Gluten is mostly found in wheat, rye, farro, and barley. Farro, a trendy grain, also has gluten because it is a type of wheat grain.

You’ve heard of veggies such as cabbage and its relatives: cauliflower, Brussels sprouts (making a comeback), and kale. But, do you know why are people turning to them and what makes them popular? Let’s see.

Cabbage: A plant that is usually eaten as a vegetable, it’s a great source of fiber and is rich in antioxidants beta-carotene and vitamin C. You can use it in soups (I personally don’t like soups but a veggie one with cabbage, yes, please!), cut it for coleslaw, and use it to make all sorts of salads. If you slice cabbage, it can be grilled, fried, or steamed. Research needs to continue on its cancer prevention qualities, although there are studies suggesting it can help with prostate and stomach cancer. Be careful of eating too much if you have diabetes because it had been said that cabbage can interfere with blood sugar levels.

Cauliflower: This veggie has become popular because of the keto-eating plan. Low caloric and rich in antioxidants like vitamin C, it also is rich in folate, vitamin K, fiber, and natural compounds that help with oxidative stress. It’s suggested that cauliflower helps with inflammation, premature aging, and prevention of heart disease, cognitive decline, and digestion. Some people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and others without the condition may find it a bit difficult to digest because cauliflower is a FOD-

MAP (fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharide, and polyols food). A popular use for cauliflower is to use it as rice. Cooked brown rice can have 210 calories/46 grams of carbs, while a cup of cauliflower rice has 25 calories/5 grams of carbs.

Brussels Sprouts: As the name suggests, this veggie hails from Brussels, Belgium. In the United States, they are mainly grown in New York and California. High in fiber, folate, vitamin C

and K, like its relatives mentioned above, it’s suggested it helps with inflammation, prevention of heart disease, and cancer. Brussels sprouts contain four times more vitamin C than oranges. There are more than 110 varieties of this trendy veggie. Did you know there is an Eat Brussels Sprouts Day? Yes! Every January 31st is a day dedicated to this veggie.

Kale: “America’s superfood sweetheart” since around 2014, this cruciferous veggie had been everywhere. Not only does it help with overall wellbeing but it’s also high in fiber, vitamins K and C, calcium, chlorophyll, potassium, and nitrates.

Note: Like with all cruciferous vegetables, eating too much of them in excess can interfere with medications or bodily functions in many individuals. For example, these vegetables contain thiocyanates, which can affect your body’s ability to absorb iodine. They are also high in vitamin K (helps with blood clotting), which can interfere with blood thinner medications.

Always consult your doctor if you have questions concerning your health before starting a new eating plan or making drastic changes in your eating habits.

Julie Alvira, M.D., MBA

Healthcare Management, is the founder of Coach Dr. Julie, LLC - Physician Life and Weight Loss Coaching Services. You can find her on Facebook as Coach Dr. Julie or via email at julie@coachdrjulie.com. www.coachdrjulie.com

SHERMAN SENIOR CENTER A PLACE FOR YOU

By Deena Lowry Murray

Originally from Nottingham, England, 92-yearold Julia has been coming to the Sherman Senior Center for almost 30 years to exercise and make new friends. “The Sherman Senior Center is a wonderful place. I’ve met a lot of people there who have become good friends. I love living in Sherman and going to the Center every week,” says Julia. Even though her sight is impaired, she makes her way around the Center with ease. She still likes to dance and attend special events.

A part of the City of Sherman Parks & Rec Department, the Sherman Senior Activity Center was established in 1983. The Center offers a broad variety of programs, services, and activities for active adults age 50+. It hosts scores of events and activities that focus on the four pillars of successful aging: physical fitness, brain fitness, social enrichment, and dining/nutrition. Whether recently retired or long since retired, if you are looking for something fun to do, then the Sherman Senior Activity Center is the place for you.

Physical Fitness

A typical week at the Sherman Senior Activity Center includes exercise classes: yoga, line dancing, and chair volleyball. In 2019, SherDen organized a chair volleyball tournament and the Sherman Seniors took home the 2nd place trophy. Members had been practicing on Fridays for months, so it was a big accomplishment. Now the team is actively recruiting new members to play along.

Recently many members participated in the “Walk Across Texas” program with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension in Grayson County, recording steps that became miles, walking toward a healthier future. The Center has fully equipped exercise rooms with treadmills and stationary bikes that helped participants rack up the miles.

4 Pillars of Successful Aging

• Physical Fitness

• Brain Fitness

• Social Enrichment

• Dining/Nutrition

Brain Fitness

Picture a fun recreation center—only for adults! The game room has a pool table. Tons of games are played daily from bingo to dominoes to card games and board games. With these games comes friendships. A newly remodeled craft room is on the agenda this year. It hosts craft class, mixed media painting, and art journal classes. The media room is a peaceful refuge with books stacked floor to ceiling and computers to use. It is a great room for the Literati Book Club to meet every month. The Center has a large Community room where the AARP offers free tax help sessions on Fridays from February to April each year. In addition to the daily activities, participants attend an array of informative programs on all aspects of community services of inter-

est to senior citizens. The best part of all, it’s free to become a member of the Center.

Social Enrichment

Since socializing is key, if not the most important part of healthy aging, there are plenty of special events and parties to attend. The Center offers more than social support. Our welcoming club offers help and advice to new residents of the Texoma area. Members of the welcoming club are friends who invite new members to sit with them at lunch, play a new game, or attend a special event as their guest. It helps new members feel included, laugh more, and feel less lonely. “The Sherman Senior Center is vital to my social and mental health, without it I would be sitting at home alone. I come here every day and volunteer with Meals on Wheels, play games, and meet with friends,” says Cecilia, who has been a member of the Center for a year and half.

Many other clubs meet at the Sherman Activity Center, including the Quilting Guild of Sherman and the Sherman Woodcarvers Guild. The Woodcarvers meet on Tuesday nights and Fridays. Recently the Woodcarvers Guild President, Owen, started offering free

woodcarving lessons on the first Tuesday night of the month. It has been a huge success in getting new members interested in woodcarving.

Dining/Nutrition

Speaking of socializing, what’s better than sharing a meal? Seniors often deal with feelings of social isolation, especially if they eat alone. Volunteers deliver meals but the congregate meal is served at 11:15 a.m. It is free for persons at least 60 years of age; however, donations are requested to help defray the cost of meal preparation. Texoma Meals on Wheels cooks and serves the meals in a dining room that comfortably seats 80 people.

There is a transportation service available to senior citizens through Texoma Area Paratransit System (TAPS). They can be contacted at 903-813-3505.

The recently remodeled Sherman Senior Activity Center is located at 1500 N. Broughton, in Sherman, TX. The hours are 8 a.m. until 5 p.m., Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday and 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. on Tuesdays. Come by and ask for a registration form and get a tour!

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DOING WHAT’S RIGHT FOR YOU

Courtesy Dobbs Wealth Management Group of Wells Fargo Advisors

You have goals and expectations about your financial investments. You want a plan that helps you prepare – for anticipated benchmarks and also for unexpected life events. That’s why it’s important to have a financial advisor who knows you, understands your interests, objectives, and concerns, and provides you with thoughtful options to help you get where you want to be – in five years, ten years, and beyond.

“There’s no shortcut to these important conversations,” said Juston Dobbs, MBA, CDFA®, CFP®, Senior Vice President –Investments at Dobbs Wealth Management Group of Wells Fargo Advisors in Sherman. “We believe it’s important to listen carefully, gathering information and getting to know our clients – not just initially, but throughout our relationship. These valuable exchanges help us provide a broad array of tools, resources and solutions to help you succeed financially.”

The right fit also helps you feel comfortable with your financial advisor, your plan and your progress so you better understand

risk factors and avoid common investing mistakes. With over 20 years of experience, Juston knows the value of productive advisor/client relationships in helping people stay on the path toward long-term goals.

Whether you are just starting out or nearing retirement, Juston can provide you with top-notch services and the attention you expect and deserve.

Juston and Amber Dobbs consider clients as good neighbors. “We’re active in the community, serving on many boards and committees,” said Dobbs. “We see our clients at football games, at the grocery store, at church. We enjoy the bond that results from taking time to know and respect one another. We want to do what’s right for you.”

For more information, call 903-893-6682. We’re ready to listen.

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HAPPINESS, MORE THAN A FEELING

By James Denny

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Try counting the number of songs written about Happiness or the lack thereof? Scholars and philosophers have spent their lives searching for the Happiness that has eluded mankind for centuries. There is even a Science of Happiness, (No lie. Look it up).

Happiness has been described as an enjoyable or satisfied state. Feelings of joy, appreciation, contentment, and feeling fortunate with one’s situation in life are all indicators of Happiness. Perfect Happiness has been described as enlightenment that comes when you have all your needs satisfied.

Duke University conducted a study to determine the difference between Happy and Unhappy People. This study concluded that if the basic needs of food, shelter, clothing, and safety were met for a sustained period, the state of being Happy or Unhappy was based on an individual’s thinking habits and patterns. Happiness is an ongoing process, not a destination. Hap-

piness requires us to see life from a positive perspective, have a purposeful life, and a healthy spiritual life.

Could the way to Sustainable Happiness be in our thoughts? We all have a million thoughts flying through our minds at any given moment, but we choose the thoughts we dwell on. Grabbing hold of healthy thoughts and memories changes our emotional and physical state, which leads to a peace of mind that can experience joy, appreciation, gratitude, and contentment.

There is no evidence proving wealth contributes to sustainable Happiness, although it does make life easier. Being truly happy is as much about the attitudes within us as the circumstances surrounding us. The following is a list of contributors to a Sustainable Happy and Healthy, Emotional Life:

• Find a Purpose or a cause and contribute to making a difference. People who are focused on their needs or situations score lower on the Happiness Test. Giving is bet-

ter than receiving and being able to elevate something above yourself generates stronger self-worth.

• Cultivate a strong Spiritual Life that promotes love, compassion, thankfulness, loyalty, healthy relationships, and old fashion values. Spiritual life will expand your ability to experience Happiness and Healthy Emotions.

• Live in the Present. Today has possibilities for fun and enjoyable activities. You can easily miss out if you are not in the moment and forever lose the opportunity. Preoccupation with old mistakes and failures leads to depression and emotional stress.

• Resolve to be Involved with the Real World. Although the world of technology is trying hard to replace interpersonal relationships, nothing will replace the need for human-tohuman interaction. Family, friends, church, and social gatherings contribute to a feeling of belonging and purpose.

• Embrace Forgiveness when you are handed a Raw Deal. Let go of resentment and self-pity and replace it with the thoughts of undeserved, unearned forgiveness for others and yourself. It is not an over-exaggeration to say, when you hold onto a grudge or unforgiveness, it is like taking poison and expecting someone else to get sick. Unfor-

giveness is a major factor in unhappiness.

• Don’t Waste Time, energy or resources fighting unrealistic goals or conditions you cannot change. This is not to say give-up or lower your expectations, don’t be so hard on yourself. If you find a big distance between where you are in life and where you want to be, or if the conditions you face today have changed from the time you set your goals, give yourself a break. Give yourself the time to acquire the abilities to reach those goals. If your goals are unrealistic, evaluate and reset your direction based on talents and skill levels you have developed. When tested by life’s conditions or circumstances, give yourself the time needed to learn new skills to adapt to the challenge. Sometimes how we face a situation is more significant than the situation we face.

Why do you want to be happy?

Happiness is good for your heart; it

lowers your blood pressure and heart rate. It improves your immune system

and helps you combat Disease and Disabilities.

1,500 Americans, ages 65 and older, rated how much happiness and enjoyment they felt. After seven years, the participants with more positive emotion ratings were less likely to be frail. The same researchers found that happier elderly people were less likely to have a stroke; this was particularly true for men.

Lowers Stress Levels and allows quicker recovery from stress-related effects. Happy people have fewer aches and pains. Unhappiness causes pain.

Happiness can prolong your life; some studies show it can extend your life by seven to 10 years.

“Change your thoughts and you change your world.”

––Norman Vincent Peale

James Denny is the owner and operator of Imagine Senior Living, LLC and life-long senior advocate. www.imagineseniorlivingllc.com

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1 in 9 people age 65 & older has Alzheimer’s

“While Alzheimer’s can’t be fixed, treatments and care can make a di erence in quality of life. We can be a valuable resource for families because we have experience caring for those with all forms of dementia. We’ll help the family go on this journey with the person they love.” – Steve Streun, owner

& Kimberly Streun, Owners

Texas

(903) 337-1625

Betty Stoker, OTR & Kimberly Ross-Streun, OTR - Owners

Courtesy Home Hospice of Grayson

Areport released by the National Partnership for Hospice Innovation (NPHI) highlights several cost and quality differences between for-profit and nonprofit hospices serving Medicare beneficiaries. The report, prepared by the global actuarial and consulting firm Milliman, confirms three differences between the hospice types.

Compared to for-profit hospices, nonprofits:

• Report higher costs per day for direct patient care

• Have fewer patients who discontinue hospice care

• Generate lower Part A costs for Medicare in the subsequent 90 days among those patients who do decide to discontinue hospice care.

The report also found that nonprofit hospices enroll a higher percentage of patients who had an inpatient stay immediately prior to their hospice admission. This finding suggests they may be high-acuity patients with greater care needs on hospice enrollment. Meanwhile, for-profit hospices report lower spending and fewer visits per patient day for nursing care, therapy, and social worker services than nonprofit hospices.

As for advertising, for-profit hospices report spending over 300% more on advertising costs than nonprofit hospices.

And, for-profit hospices report spending less than half what nonprofit hospices report on bereavement services.

Compared to nonprofit hospices, for-profits have nearly twice the rate of live discharges. Patients discharged alive from for-profit hospices went on to incur higher Medicare Part A costs in the weeks and months post-discharge.

In 2017, nonprofit hospice programs operated at a net aggregate Medicare margin of 3.0 percent, while for-profit programs operated with a margin of 19.9 percent. This finding of a significant differential in the Medicare margin is consistent with the last several annual reports by the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), a nonpartisan Congressional advisory panel.

John Richardson, NPHI Chief Strategy Officer, says, “We believe the findings of this deeply- researched expert report are consistent with and reinforce the findings of the most recent reports on the Medicare hospice benefit from the HHS Office of Inspector General, Government Accountability Office, and the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission. All have found significant differences between nonprofit and for-profit hospices in the stewardship of Medicare dollars and the quality of care for Medicare beneficiaries.”

Dentistry:

which patient type are you? What you should know before going to the dentist.

“Been going there for several years, they are all great folks. They are concerned about your pain level. Some of the newest equipment available. You are not rushed through as a herd animal; they take the time to visit with you and listen to all your concerns about your treatment. All in all, a great place to get the smile you want.”

“Been going there for several years, they are all great folks. They are concerned about your pain level. Some of the newest equipment available. You are not rushed through as a herd animal; they take the time to visit with you and listen to all your concerns about your treatment. All in all, a great place to get the smile you want.”

~W. Weaver

~W. Weaver

•People who want to keep their teeth healthy for a lifetime

•People who want to keep their teeth healthy for a lifetime

People who don’t have problems with their teeth don’t mind going to the dentist regularly because they want to prevent dental problems and they want to catch problems early if they do occur. They typically are seen 2-4 times a year for oral health checkups, whitening and night guard checkups. These patients want to stay on top of their dental care with regular oral health checkups.

People who don’t have problems with their teeth don’t mind going to the dentist regularly because they want to prevent dental problems and they want to catch problems early if they do occur. They typically are seen 2-4 times a year for oral health checkups, whitening and night guard checkups. These patients want to stay on top of their dental care with regular oral health checkups.

•People who have one or two problems with their smile or may be in pain

•People who have one or two problems with their smile or may be in pain

These folks can be inconsistent with their oral health checkups. They may notice pain when drinking cold liquids, while eating certain foods or may be woken at night with tooth pain. They may not be certain even which tooth is causing the pain. Sometimes these folks are motivated by a life event to upgrade their smile; for example, a wedding or a class reunion. They may have a discoloration or a chipped tooth. They may be embarrassed about their appearance or about their bad breath.

These folks can be inconsistent with their oral health checkups. They may notice pain when drinking cold liquids, while eating certain foods or may be woken at night with tooth pain. They may not be certain even which tooth is causing the pain. Sometimes these folks are motivated by a life event to upgrade their smile; for example, a wedding or a class reunion. They may have a discoloration or a chipped tooth. They may be embarrassed about their appearance or about their bad breath.

•People whose teeth are falling out and may have a family history of wearing dentures

•People whose teeth are falling out and may have a family history of wearing dentures

There are people who may feel that some of their teeth are loose or falling out or their teeth are hopeless. They usually don’t go to the dentist at all because they are afraid of what the dentist might say, they may be worried about how painful the visit might be or may be concerned for financial reasons. They may have had a traumatic dental experience in their past. They are usually embarrassed by their smile or their bad breath. These folks may think they are too old to have a beautiful smile and a pain free mouth. Their parents or grandparents have worn dentures for many years, so they think that is normal. Our smile is what most people see first. A smile is a strong communication tool. When people don’t smile, others think they are grumpy or unfriendly. Most people avoid engaging in conversation with someone who has bad breath.

There are people who may feel that some of their teeth are loose or falling out or their teeth are hopeless. They usually don’t go to the dentist at all because they are afraid of what the dentist might say, they may be worried about how painful the visit might be or may be concerned for financial reasons. They may have had a traumatic dental experience in their past. They are usually embarrassed by their smile or their bad breath. These folks may think they are too old to have a beautiful smile and a pain free mouth. Their parents or grandparents have worn dentures for many years, so they think that is normal. Our smile is what most people see first. A smile is a strong communication tool. When people don’t smile, others think they are grumpy or unfriendly. Most people avoid engaging in conversation with someone who has bad breath.

•People who already wear dentures

•People who already wear dentures

Folks who already have dentures have already dealt with multiple dental problems in their lifetime. Sometimes they say that bad teeth run in the family. They may have had a bad experience and spent lots of money on their teeth with poor results. People who get dentures may feel that once their teeth are out and the denture is placed that all their dental problems go away. These folks assume they will no longer have the need to see the dentist. Most denture wearers have a problem with their lower denture not staying in place, becoming loose and causing problems while eating or talking. They may not be able to eat the foods they enjoy, or their physician recommends. The older we get the more important it is to be able to chew the foods we want and need. Denture wearers can lose 60%-80% of their chewing function. Also, without the assumed need to go to the dentist these people miss out on much needed oral cancer screenings and they may be unaware of the advances in dental technology for denture wearers. They may have been told in the past they were not candidates for implants but with all the new advances in dentistry, they may be candidates for dental implants. The newest dental technologies include bone building materials, dentures for the upper arch that do not cover the palate, and implants that lock a prosthesis to their jaw. Patients are never too old for implants.

Folks who already have dentures have already dealt with multiple dental problems in their lifetime. Sometimes they say that bad teeth run in the family. They may have had a bad experience and spent lots of money on their teeth with poor results. People who get dentures may feel that once their teeth are out and the denture is placed that all their dental problems go away. These folks assume they will no longer have the need to see the dentist. Most denture wearers have a problem with their lower denture not staying in place, becoming loose and causing problems while eating or talking. They may not be able to eat the foods they enjoy, or their physician recommends. The older we get the more important it is to be able to chew the foods we want and need. Denture wearers can lose 60%-80% of their chewing function. Also, without the assumed need to go to the dentist these people miss out on much needed oral cancer screenings and they may be unaware of the advances in dental technology for denture wearers. They may have been told in the past they were not candidates for implants but with all the new advances in dentistry, they may be candidates for dental implants. The newest dental technologies include bone building materials, dentures for the upper arch that do not cover the palate, and implants that lock a prosthesis to their jaw. Patients are never too old for implants.

Call the office to arrange a consultation today at 903-868-9850.

1005 E. Sara Swamy Sherman, TX 75090 903-868-9850 drsamcan.com

Sam J. Nechamkin, DDS, MS

Sam J. Nechamkin, DDS, MS

What Premier Dentistry is known for:

What Premier Dentistry is known for:

Beautiful Smiles—we believe that a beautiful smile brings great confidence. You are never too old to have a beautiful smile.

Beautiful Smiles—we believe that a beautiful smile brings great confidence. You are never too old to have a beautiful smile.

Placing Implants—we enjoy providing dental implants for patients who have been suffering with a missing tooth or teeth. Patients love the way a dental implant looks and feels. Our patients like not having to be referred to another office to complete their treatment.

Placing Implants—we enjoy providing dental implants for patients who have been suffering with a missing tooth or teeth. Patients love the way a dental implant looks and feels. Our patients like not having to be referred to another office to complete their treatment.

Sedation—for patients who fear the dentist or dental work, conscious sedation is the best option for them. We offer nitrous oxide, oral conscious sedation, and I.V. sedation and our office also has hospital privileges if needed.

Sedation—for patients who fear the dentist or dental work, conscious sedation is the best option for them. We offer nitrous oxide, oral conscious sedation, and I.V. sedation and our office also has hospital privileges if needed.

Procedures—free consults, exams, dental 2-D & 3-D Cat Scan radiology, oral health checkups, gum treatments, fluoride, sealants, tooth colored fillings, same day crowns, bridges, simple & surgical extractions, bone grafting, gum grafts, sinus lifts, removable partial dentures, frenectomies, tongue tie release, smile lift, veneers, orthodontics, night guard therapy, snore guard appliances, sleep apnea appliances, single tooth implants, multiple tooth implants, dental implants for Snap-On prosthesis and fixed dental prosthesis.

Procedures—free consults, exams, dental 2-D & 3-D Cat Scan radiology, oral health checkups, gum treatments, fluoride, sealants, tooth colored fillings, same day crowns, bridges, simple & surgical extractions, bone grafting, gum grafts, sinus lifts, removable partial dentures, frenectomies, tongue tie release, smile lift, veneers, orthodontics, night guard therapy, snore guard appliances, sleep apnea appliances, single tooth implants, multiple tooth implants, dental implants for Snap-On prosthesis and fixed dental prosthesis.

Painless injections—the most important thing to our patients is to not get hurt, our injections are nearly painless because we use a strong topical agent first and secret injection technique to keep the injection pain to a minimum, most of our patients say they don’t even feel the injection.

Painless injections—the most important thing to our patients is to not get hurt, our injections are nearly painless because we use a strong topical agent first and secret injection technique to keep the injection pain to a minimum, most of our patients say they don’t even feel the injection.

Our doctors—each of our dentists have a minimum of 25 years’ experience and thousands of continuing education hours, Dr. Nechamkin is a board-certified specialist in Periodontics and dental implants, we have two awesome dental hygienists with many years’ experience cleaning teeth and treating gum disease.

Our doctors—each of our dentists have a minimum of 25 years’ experience and thousands of continuing education hours, Dr. Nechamkin is a board-certified specialist in Periodontics and dental implants, we have two awesome dental hygienists with many years’ experience cleaning teeth and treating gum disease.

Dr. Sam J. Nechamkin (Dr. Sam) earned his doctorate degree at Baylor College of Dentistry and completed his Periodontics and Dental Implants specialty training at The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. Dr. Sam practices all fields of general dentistry and is a boardcertified specialist in the field of periodontics,(foundation of teeth). He has received extensive training in dental implants and sedation dentistry.

Dr. Sam has been distinguished as a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology. A Diplomate “is a periodontist who has made significant achievements beyond the mandatory educational requirements of the specialty. “ Less than 35% of periodontists in the world hold the Diplomate status; Dr. Sam is the only Sherman dentist distinguished as a Diplomate in Periodontology.

Dr. Sam J. Nechamkin (Dr. Sam) earned his doctorate degree at Baylor College of Dentistry and completed his Periodontics and Dental Implants specialty training at The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. Dr. Sam practices all fields of general dentistry and is a boardcertified specialist in the field of periodontics,(foundation of teeth). He has received extensive training in dental implants and sedation dentistry. Dr. Sam has been distinguished as a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology. A Diplomate “is a periodontist who has made significant achievements beyond the mandatory educational requirements of the specialty. “ Less than 35% of periodontists in the world hold the Diplomate status; Dr. Sam is the only Sherman dentist distinguished as a Diplomate in Periodontology.

Scott D. Schwalm,

DDS

Scott D. Schwalm, DDS

Dr Schwalm attended Illinois Wesleyan University for a BA in Biology and continued his education at the University of Washington School of Dentistry. Prior to moving to North Texas, Dr. Schwalm had an extremely successful and state-of-theart private practice in Bellevue, WA for 14 years.

Dr Schwalm attended Illinois Wesleyan University for a BA in Biology and continued his education at the University of Washington School of Dentistry. Prior to moving to North Texas, Dr. Schwalm had an extremely successful and state-of-theart private practice in Bellevue, WA for 14 years.

Dr. Schwalm brings experience and his consistent pursuit of excellence for a wide variety of procedures. He loves the ability to take care of his patients from start to finish in the comfort of one office. When needed, he is also a stellar quarterback coordinating specialists and follow-up care, all in the interest of his patients.

Dr. Schwalm brings experience and his consistent pursuit of excellence for a wide variety of procedures. He loves the ability to take care of his patients from start to finish in the comfort of one office. When needed, he is also a stellar quarterback coordinating specialists and follow-up care, all in the interest of his patients.

Recently Scott, and wife Dawna, collaborated with shark biologists at Guadalupe Island, Mexico studying mega great whites who frequent the island each year. They plan on travelling back this year to continue the work to understand these amazing creatures.

Recently Scott, and wife Dawna, collaborated with shark biologists at Guadalupe Island, Mexico studying mega great whites who frequent the island each year. They plan on travelling back this year to continue the work to understand these amazing creatures.

D. Shane Edwards, DDS

D. Shane Edwards, DDS

Dr. Edwards received his Bachelor of Science for Abilene Christian University. He continued his education at the Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas graduating in 1995. Dentistry is Dr. Edward’s passion. His philosophy on dentistry encompasses comprehensive restorative care, including conscious sedation, aesthetics, dental implants, Fast Braces and the treatment of bruxism. He whole heartedly believes in staying abreast of advances in dentistry and is continually advancing his skills.

Dr. Edwards received his Bachelor of Science for Abilene Christian University. He continued his education at the Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas graduating in 1995. Dentistry is Dr. Edward’s passion. His philosophy on dentistry encompasses comprehensive restorative care, including conscious sedation, aesthetics, dental implants, Fast Braces and the treatment of bruxism. He whole heartedly believes in staying abreast of advances in dentistry and is continually advancing his skills.

Dr. Edwards is dedicated to healthy beautiful smiles. He believes that the practice of dentistry is relationship based and patient driven. This enables him to provide comprehensive, interdisciplinary care to his patients. “I am committed to providing the highest quality of dental care available in an ethical and caring environment. I am dedicated to continual advancement of my knowledge and skills; I strive to deliver to each patient the type of care that I would accept for my own family.”

Dr. Edwards is dedicated to healthy beautiful smiles. He believes that the practice of dentistry is relationship based and patient driven. This enables him to provide comprehensive, interdisciplinary care to his patients. “I am committed to providing the highest quality of dental care available in an ethical and caring environment. I am dedicated to continual advancement of my knowledge and skills; I strive to deliver to each patient the type of care that I would accept for my own family.”

EMOTIONAL

BREAKTHROUGH USING EQUINE ASSISTED PSYCHOTHERAPY (EAP)

By Georgia Smith-Lyle, MA, LPC-S

Horses were domesticated about 5,000 years ago. That’s a long time. They have been used in all areas of life from travel, ranch and farm work to leisure and sporting events.

Much has been learned about these majestic animals. They are a “herd” animal, as opposed to a “pack” animal like dogs or coyotes. Because they are a herd animal, they have a basic instinct to protect the other horses in the group and they travel in their group. When they are threatened by a predator or detect harm, they will surround and defend the horse(s) that are in danger. They also will draw the attention away from the herd to themselves in order to protect the others.

large so they can detect smells from far away.

EQUINE THERAPY IS ALSO USEFUL FOR TRAUMA (WITH OUR WAR VETERANS OR THOSE WHO HAVE SUFFERED ABUSE AND GRIEF)

AND

WORKING THROUGH EXTREME FEAR.

From these basic caring instincts of staying together to defend at all cost, we know horses feel deeply and have a strong sense of their surroundings. They are more aware of their surroundings than humans and can see and hear in all directions. Their ears can move front, side, and to the back of them for acute hearing. Their eyes are positioned on the side of their faces so they can see all around them. Their noses are large and nostrils

The physic of a horse and the way they interact in their surroundings tells us they are extremely sensitive to everything and anyone around them. This is why they have gained popularity in being used for healing of trauma and other emotional issues in the world of psychotherapy–– Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP). Horses feel the emotions of people and some horses absorb the same emotion. They have an intuitive sense about them that is stronger than most humans. They remember expressions on the face of people. They are highly sensitive to the touch of a human. Many horses will observe the emotion of a person who interacts with them. Emotions such as rejection, betrayal, fear, anxiety, depression, grief, joy, gladness, and peace are examples of what they feel.

Equine therapy is also useful for trauma (with our war veterans or those who have suffered abuse and grief) and working through extreme fear. Leadership and team building for businesses or groups is also another way a horse is

used today. This kind of use of horses is called Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) and many times a licensed therapist is present along with the EAL coach to help the process when emotions surface that need professional attention.

I have used my horses for equine psychotherapy in conjunction with traditional therapy for the last two years at my ranch in Petty, Texas. I have experienced first hand the emotional healing and breakthrough that comes through these majestic, sensitive animals. I have worked with a family of a single parent, and person with high anxiety, and another person who experienced extreme grief for years from the loss of a loved one. These are only a few examples. All situations came away with success and healing from the experience they had with my horses.

There are many places in surrounding areas that provide equine psychotherapy. My husband and I work together providing Equine Assisted Learning for groups and businesses as well. Equine Assisted Psychotherapy is also extremely useful with special needs children and has proven successful.

I hope you have found this article insightful and helpful. Even though horses are majestic and usually much larger than us, we don’t need to be afraid of them. We do need to have a respect for their large bodies and be aware of healthy boundaries when working with them and wear the proper shoes. Working with horses will also give you an increased awareness for the environment around you. Spending time with a horse or a group of horses will help you overcome your fears and encourage confidence. This happens when you realize the horse is there to help you in whatever emotion you may be feeling. Spending time with this incredible animal will teach you more than what this article can convey in just a few words!

Georgia Smith-Lyle, MA, LPC-S is in private practice as a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas providing counseling for children, adolescents, adults, marriage and family. She has authored two books and is a public speaker. Georgia may be reached at 469-855-0256 or via email gpsmith7@aol.com. www.counselingbygeorgia.com

Radiofrequency ab treatment now for spinal tumor

Radiofrequency ablation treatment now available for spinal tumors

Minimally invasive technolog

Minimally invasive technology, close to home

Brian Rose, MD,

Brian Rose, MD, FAAOS Orthopedic & Spine Surgeon

A treatment system specifically used for t painful tumors that have sp cancer in other parts of the body is now available at TMC. Orthopedic Spine Su Medical Center, Brian Rose, MD, he has been t

A treatment system specifically used for treating painful tumors that have spread to the spine from cancer in other parts of the body is now available at TMC. Orthopedic Spine Surgeon at Texoma Medical Center, Brian Rose, MD, FAAOS, says he has been treating patients for about two years.

The treatment serves a dual purpose. Dr. Rose states, “Radiof treat tumors using a small incision. Once the tumor is destroyed, we st filling in the affected areas with a cement-like material. The p hour and following a short time in recovery, patients can go home.”

The treatment serves a dual purpose. Dr. Rose states, “Radiofrequency ablation enables us to treat tumors using a small incision. Once the tumor is destroyed, we strengthen and stabilize the spine by filling in the affected areas with a cement-like material. The procedure usually takes less than one hour and following a short time in recovery, patients can go home.”

Dr. Rose says that the person ’ s pain level is greatly reduce conditions, the minimal side effects are a plus. This often a therapy and/or chemotherapy without severe pain

Dr. Rose says that the person ’ s pain level is greatly reduced. For older patients with other health conditions, the minimal side effects are a plus. This often allows the patient to proceed with radiation therapy and/or chemotherapy without severe pain

Enhancing treatment options for patients

Enhancing treatment options for patients

The new treatment is an extension of kyphoplasty, a procedure already performed at Texoma Medical Center for patients with spinal pain due to compression fractures that result from osteoporosis. “Kyphoplasty is a very similar procedure. The difference is that no ablation is needed The patient’s vertebrae need support, so we fill

with

cementlike substance, and patients can get relief f

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“Many patients who previously rated their pain as a ‘10’ tell us it dr

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to a ‘2’. It’s exciting to be able to offer these solutions. We are trained to be as minimally invasive as possible, which equates to minimized pain and quicker recovery for the patient. These two procedures fall right in line with that ”

The new treatment is an extension of kyphoplasty, a proc Medical Center for patients with spinal pain due to comp osteoporosis. “Kyphoplasty is a very similar procedure. T needed The patient’s vertebrae need support, so we fill like substance, and patients can get relief fairly quickly,” previously rated their pain as a ‘10’ tell us it dropped to a ‘2 these solutions. We are trained to be as minimally invasive as possible, which equates to minimized pain and quicker recovery for the patient. These two procedures fall right in line with that ”

Rose,

WHAT ARE THE RISKS?

Remember to always talk to your doctor about the benefits, potential complications, and risks for any procedure.

Damag e to surrounding tissue may occur from this procedure. Additionally, if you have a tumor in the cervical spine (neck) or have a heart pacemaker or other electro nic implant , this procedure may not be right for you.

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YOUR LIFE IN PHOTOS

Courtesy Jennie James Photography

Documentary Photography is not about posing or cute outfits. It’s about preserving family memories for a life time. It’s about family relationships and personalities. It’s about capturing those every day moments that make your family unique. The little details of everyday life are where the love and hard work in a family shows.

A family documentary session is when I come to your house and document your family’s stories as they unfold. The session is not directed or posed; it is just me, observing and documenting blending in as part of the family.

that seem mundane and boring but are done with love and care––the trips to the grocery store, making dinner, kids’ toys, diaper changes, baths and temper tantrums.

Each session I do is unique to each family. We can go to your family’s favorite park, ice cream shop or document your daily routine. Maybe family comes to dinner once a week or close friends come over for game night and you want to remember those events just like they are. Family documentary photography is capturing all the parts of life

As a family documentary photographer, it is my job to allow moments to evolve. Your session will be undirected and unposed. This means that everyone isn’t always going to be happy and joyful. Our session together may also have tears and chaos. All emotions are welcome.

While documenting your family is the biggest part of my job, I also feel you need to have a tangible product to pass on to future generations. Being able to reminisce about what your days were like and reliving the feelings and moments that were captured is priceless.

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The foot is a crucial part of the human body and comes with numerous complications that often need to be treated by qualified professionals. Our staff is filled with responsible specialists experienced in treating a variety of conditions.

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J. TYLER NEWTON, DO

Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon

Dr. J. Tyler Newton is a board-eligible, fellowship trained orthopaedic surgeon. Dr. Newton graduated from the University of Texas with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and completed medical school at the University of North Texas Health Science Center where he was inducted into the honors society. Dr. Newton completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at St. John Providence Health System in metro Detroit and spent an additional year completing an orthopaedic hip and knee replacement fellowship at Cleveland Clinic in Florida.

During his fellowship, Dr. Newton gained invaluable experience utilizing the latest robotic technology to learn the most advanced practices in hip and knee replacements. Dr. Newton hopes to bring this state-of-the-art technology to his own practice soon.

In 2019, Dr. Newton joined the staff at Texoma Medical Center in the Denison. He is an active member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopaedics, and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons.

Dr. Newton’s clinical interests include treatment of fractures and injuries, hip replacements (including direct anterior hip replacements), knee replacements (including partial and total knee replacements), as well as hip and knee replacement revisions.

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DENNIS BIRENBAUM, MD EUGENE J. WYSZYNSKI, DO

DENNIS BIRENBAUM, MD EUGENE J. WYSZYNSKI, DO

Dr. Birenbaum founded the Arlington Cancer Treatment Center in 1981. He founded the Texas Hematology Center, PA in 1997. He is the founder, Medical Director, and CEO of Patients Comprehensive Cancer Center (2001) & McKinney Regional Cancer Center (2007). Dr. Birenbaum trained at The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Institute for 5 years, 3 years as a Hematology/Oncology fellow and 2 years as facility professor His private practice in Hematology/ Oncology has been in the Dallas/Fort Worth area since 1979.

Dr. Birenbaum founded the Arlington Cancer Treatment Center in 1981. He founded the Texas Hematology Center, PA in 1997. He is the founder, Medical Director, and CEO of Patients Comprehensive Cancer Center (2001) & McKinney Regional Cancer Center (2007). Dr. Birenbaum trained at The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Institute for 5 years, 3 years as a Hematology/Oncology fellow and 2 years as facility professor. His private practice in Hematology/ Oncology has been in the Dallas/Fort Worth area since 1979.

AREAS OF CLINICAL INTEREST:

AREAS OF CLINICAL INTEREST:

• Gastrointestinal Tumors

• Gastrointestinal Tumors

• Melanoma, Sarcoma

• Melanoma, Sarcoma

• Breast Cancer

• Breast Cancer

• Lymphoma

• Lymphoma

CREDENTIALED AT SEVERAL LOCAL HOSPITALS:

CREDENTIALED AT SEVERAL LOCAL HOSPITALS:

• Centennial Medical Center

• Centennial Medical Center

• Medical Center of McKinney

• Medical Center of McKinney

• Methodist Richardson Medical Center

• Dallas Medical Center

• Methodist Richardson Medical Center

• Dallas Medical Center

• Specialty Hospital

• Specialty Hospital

• Kindred Hospital

• Kindred Hospital

PERSONAL INTERESTS:

• Born and raised in Dallas, TX

PERSONAL INTERESTS:

• Attended SMU (Southern Methodist University)

• Born and raised in Dallas, TX

• Father of 2 sons

• Attended SMU (Southern Methodist University)

• Owns six dogs

• Father of 2 sons

• Loves traveling and golf

• Owns six dogs

• Avid collector of arts and antiques

• Loves traveling and golf

• Avid collector of arts and antiques

Dennis Birenbaum, MD and Dr. Wyszynski, MD, DO are M.D. Anderson trained hematologists/oncologists.

Dennis Birenbaum, MD and Dr. Wyszynski, MD, DO are M.D. Anderson trained hematologists/oncologists.

Dr Wyszynski, MD, DO also trained at Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia, PA.

Dr. Wyszynski, MD, DO also trained at Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia, PA. They may be reached at the following location:

Dr. Wyszynski joins the Texas Hematology and Oncology Centers after many years of successful private medical practice in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Dr. Wyszynski completed his internship and residency at John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital in Stanford, New Jersey. He followed these with a number of Fellowships including one in Hematology/Oncology at the prestigious M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX, and two years at Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia, PA Dr Wysznski is well known for his quality of care and the personal interest he takes in his patients. He is very active in many professional societies and investigative trials

Dr. Wyszynski joins the Texas Hematology and Oncology Centers after many years of successful private medical practice in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Dr. Wyszynski completed his internship and residency at John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital in Stanford, New Jersey. He followed these with a number of Fellowships including one in Hematology/Oncology at the prestigious M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX, and two years at Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Wysznski is well known for his quality of care and the personal interest he takes in his patients. He is very active in many professional societies and investigative trials.

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS:

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS:

• American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine: Hematology/ Oncology-Certified: 8/24/2007

• American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine: Hematology/ Oncology-Certified: 8/24/2007

• American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine

• American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES:

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES:

• American Osteopathic Association

• ASCO

• American Osteopathic Association

• ASCO

• Texas Medical Association

• Texas Medical Association

• Dallas County Medical Association

• Dallas County Medical Association

CLINICAL CANCER INVESTIGATIVE TRIALS:

• Central Pennsylvania Oncology Group Protocal

CLINICAL CANCER INVESTIGATIVE TRIALS:

• Eastern Cooperative Group

• Central Pennsylvania Oncology Group Protocal

• Southwest Oncology Group

• Eastern Cooperative Group

PERSONAL INTERESTS:

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• Married and father of 2 children

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• Married and father of 2 children

• Enjoys traveling and spending time with family

• Active in many hobbies

THE BENEFITS OF GETTING A CHIROPRACTIC ADJUSTMENT

By Dr. Brent Wells

Chiropractors can see anywhere up to 20 to 50 patients a day, the reason varying with each patient.

More than 30 million are seen and treated annually according to Sharecare.com.

People go to the chiropractor for many different reasons, some minor and some more major. Nonetheless, seeing a chiropractor has many benefits, some obvious and quick, and some of those benefits are more long term.

Chiropractors are able to locate issues beneath the surface of the skin and bones that other specialists and doctors are unable to always do. They are specialized in helping assist with pain located in the spine, but also the neck, shoulders, unspecified radiating pain and numbness throughout the body and beyond.

Many times the root of certain pain in the body stems from the spine being

misaligned or out of balance, and when the spine is off balance the central nervous system is affected. Central nervous system issues result in the whole body not being able to function properly, due to the CNS being responsible for housing nerves that are going throughout the body, sending very important messages.

While most primary doctors can rule out serious complications, a chiropractor is able to perform treatments to the body that will help manage the pain, and in many cases completely eradicate the pain.

They specialize in complementing other forms of traditional medicine or they can serve in the place of traditional medicine, as alternative medicine.

Bones, joints, and muscles are all tended to when one takes a visit to the local chiropractor.

What is a Chiropractic Adjustment?

A chiropractic adjustment is another term for a spinal adjustment. A spinal

adjustment is an adjustment given to the spine by a chiropractor or trained specialist. In some cases manipulation to the spine is and can also be performed.

There are various methods chiropractors use when performing adjustments.

Though every person, no matter the age, can experience joint or muscle pain, that doesn’t automatically approve each person when it comes to getting chiropractic care. There is a screening that must be done with each new potential patient to rule out any issues that would reveal as to why chiropractic care would be too much for the body.

Various adjustment methods include:

• Instrument adjustments

• Toggle drop

• Table adjustments

• Lumbar roll

• Release work

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Instrument adjustments are proven to be one of the more gentle methods. It’s also one of the methods not involving the thrusting of hands targeting the area of pain in the spine.

In some cases manipulation is needed and anesthesia is used. That method is known as Manipulation under Anesthesia. There are also cases where the type of treatment you should receive is recommended, but in more basic cases one can sometimes have a say so as to what they want done.

Why should I consider getting an adjustment?

Every person deals with some form of discomfort or pain within the body, whether young or old, married or single, or parent or non-parent.

If you’ve ever been in an accident, then you understand how pain often sneaks up on you. Typically, it doesn’t appear until after the shock has gone away. The pain doesn’t always show up immediately upon impact, and in some cases it’s not present even when one goes to the hospital.

It’s important to pay attention to the body in those situations. Be aware of any new and sudden onsets of pain that present themselves over time. In those cases, some doctors will recommend you see a chiropractor. If you aren’t recommended to visit one, take it upon yourself to visit a specialist.

Whether neck pain, jaw pain, headaches, strains, back pain, leg pain, etc., a chiropractor can help you find the source of pain and rid your body of it, or help you further get to that point. Seeing a

chiropractor and receiving treatment will help them observe the spine, informing you of whether or not there are any issues causing other parts of your body to function improperly.

The spine is important when it comes to its functioning properly, outside of proper function of the spine, other aspects of the body will suffer.

Are there any benefits to getting adjustments?

Chiropractic care has been around for many years with various styles to accompany the form of alternative treatment. The techniques, movements, and pressures vary with each style. Although there are many physical benefits to considering chiropractic adjustments, there are also many health benefits to consider.

There are many benefits that go along with getting chiropractic adjustments that all potential patients should know. Let’s list a few.

Eight benefits to getting a chiropractic adjustment:

• Decreases pain

• Improves nerve system function

• Improves flexibility

• Improves mobility

• Strengthens immune system

• Improves joint health

• Helps reduce stress

• Improves sleep and ability to focus

If you’re low on energy then seeing a chiropractor may benefit you in more ways that you realize. There are many aches and pains that we walk around with never tending to but simply dealing with. Because we deal with the pain for so long we don’t realize how freeing it is to actually get realigned within the body.

Chiropractic adjustments are stimulating to the body and have an affect on the nerves in the spinal cord. When the nerves are adjusted for the better, those nerves are then able to function more freely and properly, leaving the rest of the body to then feel that freedom from lots of those aches and pains that went undiagnosed for so long.

A tense back will keep you from being as flexible as you can. For some who have been in accidents, it’s normal to then deal with stiff joints and achy bones after the fact. That’s where adjustments come in and help those joints, muscles, and bones to get back to their proper functionality.

However, after a few weeks of treatment, many times it will be said that chiropractic treatment may not be best for the patient. In many longterm treatment cases, it’s within the six-week mark where changes are generally made evident. Though chiropractic treatment is an amazing source of remedy for many, there are still some who chiropractic care isn’t beneficial for.

Dr. Brent Wells has been a chiropractor for over 20 years and has treated thousands of patients. He founded Better Health Chiropractic & Physical Rehab in Alaska in 1998 and his practice is known to have the best chiropractic care service in Juneau, Alaska. www.betterhealthalaska.com Jesper Aggergaard/Unsplash

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Upcoming Events

March 1

Red River Hoops

Angels Basketball

2:00 PM – 4 PM

Every Sunday

Open to all special needs athletes wanting to play basketball. The Woodshed 510 Maple Street, Windom 903-227-1223

March 6

AARP Tax Help

9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Every Friday in March Sherman Senior Citizens Center 1500 N Broughton, Sherman www.shermanparks.com

March 10

Keep Pottsboro Beautiful

12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Community members gather to keep Pottsboro beautiful 407 Franklin St, Pottsboro 903-786-2281

March 13

Aaron Watson

7:15 PM

Heritage Hall - Ardmore www.facebook.com/ heritagehallardmore

Winstar Pitbull

8:00 PM

Global Event Center www.winstar.com

March 14

Sherman’s

St. Patrick’s Day Parade

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Downtown Sherman Main Street

Choctaw Casino Carrie Underwood

8:00 PM

Choctaw Grand Theater www.choctawcasinos.com

Lake Texoma History and Sightseeing Tour

1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

Every Saturday

300 Lighthouse Drive, Pottsboro www.lighthouseresort.com

Cars & Coffee

8:00 AM -10:00 AM

Main Street Motors 510 W. Main Street, Denison www.mainstreetmotorsdenison.com

March 17

St. Patrick’s Day Party For adults 50+ 1:30 PM

Sherman Senior Center

1500 N Broughton, Sherman

March 19

Texoma Medical Center

Stroke Support Group 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Reba McEntire Center for Rehabilitation, Denison www.texomamedicalcenter.net

March 20

Winstar Brad Paisley

8:00 PM

Global Event Center www.winstar.com

March 21

4th Annual Sherman Celtic Festival & Highland Games

9:00 AM – 6 PM 2190 Fallon Drive, Sherman www.shermancelticfest.com

March 22

Vintage Camper Week at Paradise on Lake Texoma Paradise on Lake Texoma 503 Paradise Park Road, Pottsboro www.paradisetexoma.com

Fighting 22 Car, Audio Mustache/Beard Show

7:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Support our Veterans Ardmore Convention Center ardmoreconventioncenter.com

March 28

Texoma Kids Fest 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Heritage Park, Denison 972-463-6800

Country Legends by Red River Opry 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM The Rialto Theater, Denison 903-337-1658

Choctaw Casino

Clint Black with Steve Wariner 8:00 PM Choctaw Grand Theater www.choctawcasinos.com

Saturdays at the Station: Fiber Arts Meetup

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Hosted by The Ghost Town Arts Collective: Bring any type of fiber-based project to work on including: sewing, embroidery, knitting, etc. Ideation Station

227 South Travis Street, Sherman www.ghosttownarts.org

April 4

AARP Tax Help

9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Sherman Senior Citizens Center 1500 N Broughton, Sherman www.shermanparks.com

Lake Texoma History and Sightseeing Tour

1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

Every Saturday

300 Lighthouse Drive, Pottsboro www.lighthouseresort.com

April 5

Red River Hoops

Angels Basketball

2:00 PM – 4 PM

Every Sunday

Open to all special needs athletes wanting to play basketball. The Woodshed 510 Maple Street Windom, Texas 903-227-1223

April 9

Easter Party

For adults 50+

1:00 PM

Sherman Senior Center 1500 N Broughton, Sherman

April 11

Cars & Coffee

8:00 AM -10:00 AM

Main Street Motors

510 W. Main Street, Denison www.mainstreetmotorsdenison.com

Choctaw Casino

Three Dog Night

8:00 PM

Choctaw Grand Theater www.choctawcasinos.com

April 18

Texoma Earth Day Festival

9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Sherman Municipal Grounds 405 N Rusk, Sherman, TX www.earthdaytexoma.org

Choctaw Casino

Vince Neil of Motley Crue with Guest Steven Adler of Guns N’ Roses

8:00 PM

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Winstar

Tony Bennett

8:00 PM

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April 24

Winstar Penn & Teller 8:00 PM

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April 25

5th Annual Doc Holliday: Saints & Sinners Festival

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Celebrate Denison’s formative years. Imagine Denison as a boomtown in the early days! Downtown Denison www.denisontexas.us

Beat the Heat 5K & Fun Run/Walk

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Piner Middle School www.chip2chipracetiming.com

MARCH IS SAVE YOUR VISION MONTH!

Stress is bad for your health and your vision too.

PCourtesy Key-Whitman Eye Center

erhaps you’ve learned stress is bad for your health, but what many people don’t realize is that stress can also cause vision loss. Although stress-related loss of vision is often temporary, many people with common, underlying eye and health conditions aren’t always so lucky, which is why stress management is key.

According to Plano eye doctor Faisal Haq at the KeyWhitman Eye Center “Generically, stress is bad for us in many ways. It can cause high blood pressure, increase cortisol (the ‘stress hormone’) levels and elevate sugar levels in the blood, which are direct consequences of stress on the body. Then there are the indirect consequences of stress. There’s no doubt that high blood pressure, high cortisol levels and elevated blood sugars can exacerbate certain eye diseases and conditions, which may lead to permanent vision loss for some patients.”

How Stress Plays a Role in Vision Loss for People with High Blood Pressure, Glaucoma and Diabetes

No. 1: High Blood Pressure Increases

The Risk Of Vision Loss Due To Vascular Disease.

Stress can raise blood pressure, which can raise the incidence of vascular disease. This includes vascular disease of the eye, a condition that can cause damage to the optic nerve and the retina, resulting in vision loss. Vascular disease can also cause the macula located at the back of the retina to deteriorate, which may exacerbate macular degeneration, a progressive, blinding disease.

No. 2: High Cortisol Levels Increase

The Risk Of Vision Loss Due To Glaucoma.

Stress raises the levels of cortisol which is associated with high eye pressure. Increased eye pressure worsens glaucoma, a disease that can damage the optic nerve and even cause blindness.

No. 3: High Blood Sugar Levels Increase

The Risk Of Vision Loss Due To Diabetic Retinopathy.

Stress can increase blood sugar levels and make it more difficult for diabetics to regulate blood sugar. Poorly controlled blood sugars contribute to diabetic retinopathy, a blinding condition in which blood vessels in the back of the eye become weakened and leaky. Diabetic retinopathy can lead to permanent loss of vision unless diagnosed and treated early.

Reduce Your Risk for Vision Loss –Get Stress in Check NOW!

If you feel stressed-especially if you have one of the underlying conditions discussed above - it is important to take proactive steps immediately to manage stress.

“When I talk with patients who are highly stressed and at risk for vision loss, one of my first pieces of advice is to schedule time with their primary care physician to work out a stress management plan. It’s so important to find ways to minimize stress and find balance in life,” Dr. Haq stated.

Dr. Haq also urges patients to think about the things they love doing reading, traveling, cooking, sports, etc. – and devote more time to doing those activities, in order to find a better work-life balance.

According to Dr. Haq, “Personally, I enjoy playing tennis or golf to reduce stress, but everybody is different. That’s why it’s important to work closely with your doctor to develop a customized plan for you. Depending on your needs, you may benefit from exercise, dietary changes, massage therapy, acupuncture, breathing exercises, counseling and other solutions. Most important, don’t delay. The sooner you get stress under control, the sooner you’ll reduce your risk of vision loss and other health issues.”

Worried That Stress Could Be Affecting Your Vision? See Your Eye Doctor

Many blinding eye diseases and conditions advance without any symptoms, which means, once you realize your vision is failing, it may be too late. This is the case with vascular eye diseases, glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy. Fortunately, eye doctors like Dr. Haq even in their early stages, have the ability to test for these conditions.

“While it’s important to get stress under control, early diagnosis and treatment of eye disease are essential if you want to ward off permanent vision loss. If you’re seeing a doctor for a chronic health condition, you should be seeing your eye doctor regularly, too. We can monitor your eye health and prescribe treatments to help preserve your vision for the long-term,” stated Dr. Haq.

From left to right are: Leslie Pfeiffer, M.D.; Anita Jacob, O.D.; Kimberly Warren, M.D.; Sadaf Razi ElHaffar, O.D.,; Faisal Haq, M.D.