As we greet 2021, a lot of us will make resolutions that we may or may not keep. No matter your goals for the coming year, the Alzheimer’s Association® encourages everyone to include brain health.
Did you know that research has shown healthy lifestyle choices may reduce the risk of cognitive decline, and also help reduce the risk of dementia?
So, while you ponder that last slice of fruitcake and glass of eggnog, take a look at these tips for brain health.
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Hill Country Memorial (HCM) has earned an ‘A’ rating for the Fall 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, continuing its streak of receiving the top score for the 15th consecutive rating period.
Using data analyzed by the Leapfrog Hospital Survey and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, all general hospitals across the country are assigned an ‘A’, ‘B’, ‘C’, ‘D’ or ‘F’ grade.
Deck the Halls with
Science
The Science Mill will be open with expanded dates from December 17 to December 31 (closed Dec. 24 + 25 and Jan. 1). Explore 50+ interactive exhibits, inside and outdoors, including the new Remarkable Reflectors whip, newly updated Banana Piano and the return of MindBall—an exhibit powered by YOUR brainwaves!
In the forward to A Sand County Almanac, Aldo Leopold wrote, “There are some who can live without wild things, and some who cannot. These essays are the delights and dilemmas of one who cannot.” While I can’t aspire to match the beauty of Leopold’s words, he certainly captures my sentiments.
We are all familiar with the phrase, “Stop and smell the roses.” but many of us seldom if ever do.
The holiday season is rapidly approaching making it the perfect time to get green.
Between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, the amount of trash produced in the United States increases by an estimated 25 percent — that’s about one million extra tons of garbage each week. Annually, Americans discard an estimated: 38,000 miles of ribbon, or enough to wrap around the planet (with some left for a bow); $11 billion worth of packing material; and 15 million used Christmas trees,” states th ...
We have written about questions to ask when touring a health care facility, and a different article when selecting a health care facility. Today I want to discuss questions to ask when admitted at the hospital.
When our seniors age their care needs change, and with Covid it brings new decisions into play.
The Johnson City Library has added a new Makerspace to their list of services offered. The Makerspace provides hands-on experience to encourage creativity through designing, building, and inventing for a wide range of ages.
This Makerspace contains the new and trendy Cricut Maker, along with a sewing machine and a 3D printer coming soon.
MARBLE FALLS- Art in a pandemic is much like seeing a rainbow during a storm. It signals hope amidst the less-than-ideal surroundings. Highland Lakes Creative Arts is determined to press through the pandemic turmoil by enlisting the power of art. Particularly during the holiday season, HLCA believes it is important to keep traditions alive, inspire the community, and support the arts, so the local organization sought to commission a creative activity that keeps the holiday spirit alive, while ...
Community Church of the Hills is offering free Christmas photos at their in-house booth. All you have to do is sign up at www.CCHsignUP.com for a time slot. Courtesy photo.
“A guy pulled over, gave me a cup of coffee and a bagel. About 30 seconds later a woman gave me the finger.” This is how a homeless veteran describes daily encounters with other people.
These experiences were captured by Ruben Grafe, a filmmaker who is creating a documentary about people living on the streets of Austin.
