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Changes to and how to Play games at Seniorific.com

The platform Seniorific.com uses for our Games and Comics has recently made many enhancements to make you daily Crosswords and Games more enjoyable; BUT, they have hidden some features we want to make sure you know about. Up along the top of the...

The Best Time to Get a Flu Shot and the Benefits

Influenza is a common respiratory infection whose effects on our lives vary significantly from year to year in both the number of people who get sick and the degree to which they do so. The most important way to fight the flu is to get an annual...

Texercise is proud to announce the launch of Texercise Nourish

March is National Nutrition Month. As the Texercise Program Coordinator for Texas Health and Human Services, one of the main aspects of healthy aging that we promote through the Texercise program is good nutrition. Healthy eating is a key component...

Do I Need an Aid?

My first true learning experience about Alzheimer’s began at the point when it became personal. Back in the early 2000s, I had a close colleague who worked in an adult day care center. This small and colorful center helped care for a storied group...

Q&A with a Geriatrician

Q. What is a Geriatrician? A. Geriatricians are doctors trained in either Internal Medicine or Family Medicine who have spent at least one extra year training specifically to care for the needs of older adults. Q. Why do I need a Geriatrician? A....

Dental Implants: The Permanent Solution to Missing Teeth

Teeth need to last a lifetime, but often they don’t make it that far. Prior to implant restoration, missing teeth were replaced by traditional bridges or dentures. Fortunately, our patients have a better option and can get dental implants in...

Entertainment

Theatre Arlington Presents The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley JR, Theatre Arlington’s annual All-Youth Musical!

By Hannah Bell

Lighting the Way: The Lighthouse of Houston's Dedication to Accessibly and Empowerment

The Lighthouse of Houston is leading the way in championing accessibility, offering comprehensive Technology and Employment Training Services for individuals who are blind or low vision.

By Daryan Graham, The Lighthouse of Houston

Theatre Arlington Presents the International Hit Visiting Mr. Green by Jeff Baron

By Hannah Bell

Health

Empowering the Blind Community: The Lighthouse of Houston’s New Podcast

In an exciting development for the visually impaired community, The Lighthouse of Houston has launched its groundbreaking podcast, “Sightless Voices: Unleashing Potential.” This initiative highligh

By Daryan Graham, The Lighthouse of Houston

The Lighthouse of Houston: A Vision of Support and Empowerment

The Lighthouse of Houston stands as a pillar of hope for those who are blind or low vision, offering a beacon of support through its advanced Low Vision Clinic.

By Daryan Graham and Angela Pickering, The Lighthouse of Houston

State Health Officials Provide Hot Weather Precautions

With excessive heat warnings in effect for most Texas residents, the Texas Department of State Health Services urges people to be aware of the signs of heat illness and take precautions to protect

By Texas Department of State Health Services