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Everyday Curiosity: Practices that improve creativity

Why is curiosity so important to brain health? How can we deepen engagement and curiosity? Discover a framework for inviting moments of wonder into your life, and into the lives of others. Cassini Nazir, assistant professor at the University of North Texas, leads a discussion focused on the strange, fascinating and fragile phenomenon of being curious. Thank you to Marlane J. Miller for sponsoring this event and to our exclusive local media partner KERA. At Center for BrainHealth, we can show you how to transform your mind to work stronger and faster. We have easy-to-use, scientifically proven tools to provide you with a proactive path to improve quality of live through brain health. Our research shows that better brain health helps people thrive within the context of their personal life.  New to The Center for BrainHealth? The Center for BrainHealth, part of The University of Texas at Dallas, is a research institute committed to enhancing, preserving and restoring brain health across the lifespan. Major research areas include the use of functional and structural neuroimaging techniques to better understand the neurobiology supporting cognition and emotion in health and disease. This leading-edge scientific exploration is translated quickly into practical innovations to improve how people think, work and live, empowering people of all ages to unlock their brain potential. To learn more about us, visit our website: centerforbrainhealth.org  Follow our socials:Instagram:  / centerforbrainhealth  Twitter:   / brainhealth  Facebook:   / centerforbrainhealth  LinkedIn:   / centerforbrainhealth      2023 Center for BrainHealth (UTD). All rights reserved.

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How to use the Seniors Blue Book

You've picked up a copy of the seniors Blue Book. Perhaps you're worried about your aging parents and you need some guidance on how to keep them safe at home or maybe you're considering downsizing or moving into a senior housing community and you just feel completely overwhelmed with where to begin. No matter the reason, searching for this kind of information can often be very intimidating and very confusing Seniors Blue Book is your trusted resource to help you navigate through all of this information and more. Our goal is to help you find options and information so that you can make educated and informed decisions for yourself and your loved ones our guides are designed to help you find the specific information that you need very quickly.  If I flip the book on its side see here how there's three colors that jump out on the cut Edge blue, purple, and green  The blue section is where you will find local area Community Resources and services. This section is laid out very similar to an old school directory. If you refer to the table of contents you will find more than 80 categories listed in alphabetical order to help you find the services that you need. The majority of the services in this blue section are offered either free or at low cost to most seniors and caregivers and includes many government services and non-profit agencies. The purple section is where we provide the different Home Health, hospice and home care agencies.  The green section is where we provide a listing of senior housing communities in the area. We sort them into the levels of care that they provide. They include retirement communities, independent living, Assisted Living, Memory Care and skilled nursing. To keep the book manageable, we also provide resources on our website at seniorsbluebook.com or sbbdallas.com  To access the Greater Dallas Page information. you'll want to click on SBB markets up in the right hand corner select greater dallas and from here you can sort and filter through all of the services and resources available. Our website offers even more for you. You have access to our educational library which contains thousands of videos and articles just for you. We also have an events calendar filled with local senior fairs, educational webinars, Live Events and so much more.  My name is Kathleen Warshawsky, I'm the Seniors Blue Book publisher here in the Dallas Fort Worth area and I would love to hear from you.  Have a great day!

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Do You Need Assistance in Finding the Right Assisted Living Community for you?

Connecting Those We Serve to the Best Choices in Senior Living Since 2009Choice Connections is a local, independently owned company.  Our mission is to help seniors and their families save time and minimize the stress of finding a new home when their current living situation is no longer the best choice.  We offer a four-step process to help find the Best Choice in senior living.  You will find that our personalized approach is much more than an internet search.  Because we are actively involved in your community, we are well acquainted with the local senior living options and amenities, including assisted living, independent living, residential care homes and memory care.  Choice Connections' caring advisors help simplify the overwhelming process of finding the right senior living option.  You can trust that we have your loved ones best interest at heart!Our advisory services are free when you start your search with us as communities pay us a referral fee at move in when we have connected you.  For more information, please call 651-261-5379 or email us at info@choice-mn.com."Figuring out the right option at the right time for a loved one is really difficult.  I have always had a special place in my heart for our aging loved ones and believe in taking good care of them, keeping them safe and happy.  Because of that deep passion for helping the elderly and their families (as I did for my own Mom), I am blessed each day as I help families find the right living options or work through an unexpected, stress-filled crisis.  I thrive on providing the support they need and walking alongside them on their journey of finding the right senior living option for their loved one.  Helping people is what I love to do!"Eunice K. Neubauer, CSA, 

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SBB University | Reclaiming Sexuality During and After Caregiving

Dr. Tanginika-Simone Cuascud Vega addresses the concerns and challenges of maintaining an active sex life and enjoying intimacy while caregiving by normalizing the conversation around sex and intimacy in the caregiving setting.The focus of my intervention is to address the concerns and challenges of maintaining an active sex life and enjoying intimacy while caregiving by normalizing the conversation around sex and intimacy inthe caregiving setting.The presentation will define sexual needs. Cover strategies to deal with the physiological, mental and emotional challenges to the sexuality of caregivers. Explore ways that caregivers can reconnect with their sexuality while caregiving. Help challenge and dissipate biases regarding the importance of a healthy and active sex life in spite of being a caregiver or working to support caregivers.Enjoy the program.

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Episode 52: Estate Planning for Grandparents: The Best Way to Pass Down Your Assets

Episode 52:  Estate Planning for Grandparents: The Best Way to Pass Down Your Assets  People often think they should transfer their assets directly to their grandchildren (or children) to avoid inheritance tax. Jeff explains why signing over assets to someone else can present serious risks to a familys financial health. He suggests using a trust instead so that you can ensure that your wealth will be there for your children and grandchildren when needed.  As with all the education provided by Jeff and the team at Bellomo & Associates, were confident that a solid understanding of this topic will help you make smart decisions that safeguard your future and that of your family. Don't forget to Follow, Like, and Subscribe for upcoming podcast episodes: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/estate-planning-for-grandparents-the-best-way-to-pass/id1634278675?i=1000622478823 YouTube: https://youtu.be/AKX8jGw1GCE Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4sBLyrmJsgj0ggU0purvHT?si=jFRCt36BRcinVui-FSiMmA

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Client Testimonial | This is a Good Book!

Happy Client Testimonial for Seniors Blue Book"This is a good book!"About Seniors Blue Book Greater Dallas"Seniors Blue Book Greater Dallas is a trusted caregiver & senior care resource directory in Dallas-Fort Worth designed for older adults to find senior care & housing. Search on our website for the best senior housing in DFW; luxury senior living, retirement living, assisted living, memory care, nursing homes, skilled nursing, care homes & senior apartments. Age at home with In-home care, home care, home health & hospice. Experts for downsizing, clutter clean-up, medicare, medicaid planning, elder care, veteran assistance, hospitals, rehab, mental health and the list goes on! Find the best senior housing, in home care and experts to help age in place or find a place for mom to move to. Research senior care options with Seniors Blue Book!"

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Episode 51: Myth Busting the Recent IRS Revenue Ruling on IDGTs: What You Need to Know

Episode 51:  Myth Busting the Recent IRS Revenue Ruling on IDGTs: What You Need to Know  A recent revenue ruling by the IRS has caused some confusion. The ruling applies to intentionally defective grantor trusts or IDGTs. Bellomo & Associates does not use IDGTs. Instead, the firm uses irrevocable grantor trusts or pure grantor trusts. The IRS ruling does NOT apply to these types of trusts.  We are committed to using strategies that are based on trusted and legitimate tax and legal principles and were pleased to help you understand the complexities of estate planning so that you can make informed choices based on your unique circumstances. Don't forget to Follow, Like, and Subscribe for upcoming podcast episodes: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/myth-busting-the-recent-irs-revenue-ruling-on-idgts/id1634278675?i=1000621718991 YouTube: https://youtu.be/fHX3IouFtME Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5qVqSPQkf0qYwp5UbQRtHx?si=aFxOP2MXQVe8FpxRzIb8_w

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What is a Preferred Network Pharmacy?

Many Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D prescription drug plans have a Preferred Network Pharmacy. Filling your prescription at a Preferred Pharmacy can help you save on the cost of copays, so make sure your pharmacy is in your plan's preferred network when you enroll. Walgreens is a Preferred Pharmacy for many plans! To learn more about Medicare from Walgreens visit Walgreens.com/Medicare

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Episode 50: Navigating the Legal Minefield: The Risks of DIY Estate Planning

Episode 50:  Navigating the Legal Minefield: The Risks of DIY Estate PlanningAre you aware of the significant risks in using do-it-yourself legal kits and non-attorneys or non-specialist attorneys for estate planning? Each state has its own rules for preparing wills, powers of attorney, advanced health care directives, etc. Standard forms sold nationwide simply cannot meet all the different requirements of different statesand that can have devastating consequences for your health care and financial interests.But DIY kits are only part of the problem. There are many reasons why it is best to invest in a certified elder law attorney specializing in estate planning so that you can avoid costly mistakes and protect your family's future.Don't forget to Follow, Like, and Subscribe for upcoming podcast episodes: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/navigating-the-legal-minefield-the-risks-of/id1634278675?i=1000620981594 YouTube: https://youtu.be/GhyHOE2e0mw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1B9NGfWg8sTZjIz9JumFPB?si=wtQdBeyyRcOQW4JJDuunjA

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