Новости за 13.10.2017

One question so many people have been asking for the past 18 months or so is: "Where are Sue and Lester Smith?" The answer to that question is they have been through hell, and then Aspen, Colorado, for the summer to rest, relax and heal. But now they are back home in Houston. Lester Smith, 75, is one of the last oilfield wildcatters, and he and his wife Sue are known as a fun-loving, jet-setting, socialite couple and one of Houston's kings and queens of fundraising and philanthropy, with numerous... Читать дальше...

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Administration on Aging, the most common mental health concerns of older adults are anxiety, severe cognitive impairment and depression. In fact, adults over the age of 65 have the highest rate of suicide in the United States, with depression being the most prevalent risk factor. For many Americans, struggling with a mental illness is an issue that can be very challenging to deal with, especially with the costs associated with therapy sessions... Читать дальше...

Charlotte Allen, wife of Houston founder Augustus Allen, rarely gets any credit for all she did with Houston's founding. On Oct. 26 at Life Enrichment of Houston's Town Hall meeting, you can learn a lot more about her accomplishments and those of other neglected women who made a difference in Houston. Suzan Deison, CEO of the Greater Houston Women's Chamber of Commerce, will discuss Charlotte and the other women at 11 a.m. at Bethany United Methodist Church, 3511 Linkwood, where LEOH meets each Thursday through Nov. Читать дальше...

When Hurricane Harvey made landfall in late August, much of the greater Houston area sustained unprecedented flooding and wind damage, with many residents losing their homes and valued possessions. Many local senior living communities were well prepared and managed to avoid serious damage. One thing they also had in common was the way their residents and staff came together to help get through it and assist those in need in the wake of the storm. Eagle's Trace, an Erickson Senior Living community in west Houston... Читать дальше...