Looking for a long-term care community usually means that the family is dealing with a stressful situation. Their senior parent may have fallen or received a diagnosis that demands a change of their living situation. In most cases, the family home has become too much for them to manage, and families scramble to find long-term […]
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After decades at Eastman Chemical, years of nursing at CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Medical Center, or a lifetime running a local business, many retirees in Longview, TX, want to stay active and give back to their community. Volunteer opportunities for retirees are not difficult to find, but researching events and keeping up with schedules can be
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Summer brings long days filled with outdoor gatherings, family reunions, and celebrations marking the season. These warm months create memories we carry forward for years. We remember backyard barbecues with neighbors, vacation adventures with grandchildren, and quiet evenings watching sunsets with the people we love most. Preserving these memories requires protecting brain health throughout our
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Longview’s designation as “The Balloon Capital of Texas” creates community traditions spanning generations. The manufacturing heritage anchored by Eastman Chemical and access to Good Shepherd Medical Center provide stability that many longtime residents value. Yet managing homes alone often becomes overwhelming as maintenance demands increase and isolation sets in. Questions about the cost of independent
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A Wish Years in the Making For years, Doris M. had listened to the Gaither Vocal Band, finding comfort and joy in their music. While their songs were a regular part of her life, seeing them perform live had always remained out of reach. That changed when team members at Arabella of Longview planned a
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Most people love retirement. Recent research from Money reveals that the majority of retirees report feeling happier after leaving the workforce. However, the data also shows that 8% of retirees report being less happy. The main reason comes from loneliness. The difference between thriving and merely surviving retirement often comes down to one question: What
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April brings longer days, blooming flowers, and Earth Month celebrations that remind us to appreciate and interact with the natural world around us. However, for many older adults, spring presents serious challenges rather than simple pleasures. Seasonal allergies and asthma create barriers to fully enjoying this beautiful season. Understanding the symptoms of asthma and recognizing
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Local couple Sharon and Ed married in January of 1983. Forty-three years later, the partnership they’ve built plays out daily inside The Cottage at Arabella of Longview. Any team member will happily share that Ed visits nearly every day and Sharon still sings melodies that come to her as naturally as they always have. Their
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You’ve probably spent time worrying about whether your parent might develop heart disease or dementia. But cancer is just as much of a concern as they age. The National Library of Medicine posts that prostate cancer is about 22 times more frequent among elderly men than younger men. For elderly women, the most common malignant
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According to the National Council on Aging, 70 percent of older adults will need long-term care at some point in their lives. This statistic might feel overwhelming at first, but here’s the empowering reality: getting a head start on planning means better choices, less stress, and smoother transitions. Whether you’re an older adult considering future
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