Media Releases

• Medical Help Comes from a Variety of Professional Levels (14 March 2007)
• Health Literacy Is Communication Tool for Patients, Doctors (27 February 2007)
• Pets Can Be More than Best Friends for Older Adults (12 February 2007)
• Chicken Pox Virus May Manifest Itself as Shingles in Older Adults (04 January 2007)
• Nothing Normal About Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (01 January 2007)
• Health Insurance Act Keeps Medical Records Personal (20 November 2006)
• Home Oxygen Therapy Gives Freedom to Patients with Breathing Conditions (07 November 2006)
• Area Agency on Aging Allows Elderly to Stay Home Longer (10 October 2006)
• Relying on Home Health Testing Alone Could Be Dangerous (14 September 2006)
• Osteoporosis Can Be Slowed or Prevented (16 August 2006)
• Congestive Heart Failure is Treatable (11 July 2006)
• Properly Working Thyroid Necessary for Health (14 June 2006)
• Blood Pressure Doesn't Have to Climb With Age (16 May 2006)
• Alcohol Abuse Not Just a Younger Generation Problem (10 April 2006)
• Long-term Care Facility Selection Requires Careful Consideration (20 March 2006)
• Reverse Mortgages Call for Careful Consideration (13 February 2006)
• Funeral Planning: An Important Step in Getting Your Affairs in Order (11 January 2006)
• F.A.S.T. Action Can Improve Recovery from a Stroke (13 December 2005)
• Care Doesn't End When There Is No Cure (29 November 2005)
• Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plan, The Rest of the Story (16 November 2005)
• After All These Years, Social Security Still Misunderstood (17 October 2005)
• Doctor Shopping is an Important Step to Quality Health Care (19 September 2005)
• Doctor Visits Made More Effective With Advance List (29 August 2005)
• Flying Senior Citizens Can Cut Down Screening Anxiety (10 August 2005)
• Planning Ahead Can Keep Homeowner's Dream from Turning into Nightmare (21 June 2005)
• Sleep Needs Remain the Same as We Age; Insomnia May be a Sign of Health Problems (09 May 2005)
• Healthy Feet: A Step in the Right Direction (11 April 2005)
• Pre-Planning and Communication Concerning Life-and-Death Issues Can Ease Heartaches (24 March 2005)
• Diagnosis is First Step in Treating Alzheimer's Disease (11 March 2005)
• Medicare Changes Planned for Next Year (23 February 2005)
• Depression Knows No Age Limit (16 February 2005)
• More Than Uncomfortable: Cold Weather Can Be Fatal (28 January 2005)
• Get Moving! Start New Exercise Program in New Year (14 January 2005)
• Forgetfulness: Not All Memory Gaps Are Serious (03 December 2004)
• Medicare Offers New Benefits For New Year (25 November 2004)
• Holidays Can Be Joyful. . .And Laden With Stress (18 November 2004)
• Keep Well This Winter Even Without Flu Shot (29 October 2004)
• You Never Outgrow Your Need For Good Dental Care (14 October 2004)
• Family Medical History Is Good For Health (13 October 2004)
• Spoonful Of Sugar? Communication More Likely To Help Medicine Go Down (30 September 2004)
• Older Drivers: Know When To Give Up The Keys (21 September 2004)
• Getting Shots: Not Just Kid Stuff Anymore (09 September 2004)
• Do Homework When Choosing Assisted Living Facility (30 August 2004)
• Say That Again? New Technology Can Help Age-Old Problem (11 August 2004)
• Medigap Helps Fill In Coverage Holes (12 July 2004)
• Texas Cares Launches New Website To Help Seniors With Drug Info (09 June 2004)
• Medicare Prescription Drug Cards: Temporary Confusion (31 May 2004)
• Medicare Changes Explained (03 March 2004)
• Take Care To Lessen Chances Of Cold, Flu (31 December 2003)
• Grandparents As Parents: Texas Ranks Second (03 December 2003)
• Health: Problems With Older Eyes (01 December 2003)
• Safety Should Be Ingredient in Medications (21 October 2003)
• Grandparenting Often More Than It Used to Be (09 September 2003)
• Older Drivers: Keep Safety First (25 August 2003)
• Scams Target Older Adults (07 July 2003)
• Successful Aging Depends on Quality of Life, Not Just Years Lived (20 May 2003)
• Grandparenting Today: A Valuable Place in the Family (03 December 2002)
• Silver Threads: Aging, Memory (25 September 2002)
• Little Things Mean A Lot: Assistive Devices Make Life Easier (30 January 2002)
• Falling Is Serious Concern for Older Adults (28 March 2001)
• Caregivers, Family Should Use Empathy With Alzheimer’s Patients (27 October 1999)
• Take Out “Insurance” to Prevent Falls in the Home (07 October 1999)
• October 05 Caregiver’s Seminar Focuses on Alzheimer’s, Other Disorders (27 August 1999)
• Alzheimer’s Population Expected to Triple in Next 25 Years (16 September 1997)