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Diet: Balance your plate Eat a balanced whole foods meal or snack every 4-5 hours. Eat your calories do not drink them…
Woman Wellness: a model for heart healthy living

Diet:  Balance your plate Eat a balanced whole foods meal or snack every 4-5 hoursEat your calories do not drink themIf you drink alcohol limit it to 1 beverage per 24 hour period – alcohol in moderation raises HDL cholesterol – the good cholesterol 12 oz glass of beer5 ounce glass of wineInclude a fatty fish in your diet 1-2 times per week – salmon, halibut, herring, tunaInclude calcium-rich foods 3 times per day and vitamin D3 supplementsExercise:  Move daily – ideally 60-90 minutes ...

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My mother decided to move into The Crossings about two and a half years ago. Here are reasons why we are certain that she made the right decision.
4 Reasons Why MRC The Crossings was the Right Decision for my Mother

My mother made the decision to move into The Crossings about two and half years ago.  This decision was made thoughtfully, after serious deliberation and research into her options.  Here are 4 reasons why we are certain that she made the right decision. Security – She felt that The Crossings would meet her needs and give her a feeling of security, and we children gave her our support of her plan.  I can say that our expectations have been met and I think that living at The Cr...

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Two years ago, my mom moved into Memory Support at The Crossings, where she now receives specially designed care, and both of us are smiling again.
A Caregiver’s Message

My mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s four years ago.  Within a few months of her diagnosis, I began caring for her full time with a routine unsatisfactory to both of us. I gave up being social. I gave up traveling. I gave up taking care of myself, and I neglected the rest of my family to help Mom.In my heart and prayers, I spent a lot of time weighing options for Mom.

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A year later, we can look back with gratitude on a job well done, with staff performing valiantly and our buildings having withstood Harvey with no real damage
Hurricane Harvey: Memories Linger One Year Later

In the late afternoon hours of August 25, 2017, a Category 4 storm named “Harvey” began rolling into the Houston metro area. It would eventually dump more than 50 inches of rain and strike the Texas coast with winds up to 130mph. The storm brought unprecedented amounts of rain to an area stretching from the coastal town of Rockport to as far northeast as Lufkin before dissipating.

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