COMMUNITY NEWS ARCHIVE
Employee of the Month- Dixie Williams
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Dixie helps out everyone and is so easy to work with and just goes with the flow and is so pleasant. She has really been a great asset to our office staff and stepped in to help when needed. She is always so gracious and catches on very fast and we are lucky to have someone with er talents on our Senior Select Team. Keep up the good work Dixie!
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Senior Select Sponsors Summer Luau at the Frisco Senior Center
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Fun was had by all at the Frisco Senior Center’s annual Summer Luau. 100 seniors enjoyed authentic Hawaiian dancers, relay games and food. Senior Select Home Health co-sponsored the even.t
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Senior Select Sponsors Art Show at Towne Creek
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The 2nd Annual Towne Creek Art Show was a huge success! The residents have met weekly for over a year to work on their beautiful paintings. Senior Select was honored to continue to sponsor this event.
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Senior Select Staff Team at McKinney Relay For Life
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Our Senior Select staff participated in the McKinney Relay For Life on April 30, 2010 to help "Stomp out Cancer". Pictured left to right: Barbara Miles, Sue Dowdy, Carey Coleman, Sheryl Ek, Tracy Williams, Ruth Stull, Sharon Garry, and Mickey Mitteer.
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Senior Select Donates $5,000 to Meals on Wheels
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The staff of Senior Select Home Health Services in McKinney, Texas donated one hundred $25 Wal-Mart gift cards this holiday season to the Collin County Meals on Wheels organization for distribution to our senior citizens. Jill Hickman (owner of senior Select Home Health Services) matched her employees contributiions and presented Julie Smith (Director of Senior Services) of Collin County Meals on Wheels program with $5,000.
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McKinney Caregiver of the Year
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Congratulations to Joann Seitz for being the 2009 McKinney Caregiver of the Year! Pictured left to right- Mary Jane Douglas- Caregiver Support with the North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging, JOann Seitz, Laura Ceglski- Director of the McKinney Senior Center, and Carey Coleman with Senior Select Home Health Services.
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Frisco Caregiver of the Year
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Congratulations to Anna Smith for being the 2009 Frisco Caregiver of the Year! Pictured left to right-Leslie Penland- Director Frisco senior Center, Anna Smith, Doyle Williams (Anna Smith's father), Carey Coleman with Senior Select Home Health Services, and Mary Jane Douglas- Caregiver Support for the North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging.
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Allen Caregiver of the Year
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Congratulations to Pat Haug for being the 2009 Allen Caregiver of the Year! Pictured left to right- Carey Coleman with Senior Select Home Health Services, Pat Haug, Joe Haug, Leslie Doran- Cope Director of Allen senior Recreation Center, and Mary Jane Douglas- Caregiver Support with the North Central texas Area Agency on Aging.
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Senior Select Partners with McKinney Fire Department to Ring the Bell for the Salvation Army
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Senior Select Home Health Services in McKinney, Texas partnered with the McKinney Fire Department to Ring the Bell for the Salvation Army. This is the second year that Senior Select has paricipated in this event for the Salvation Army during the Holiday Season. Pictured left to right- Carey Colman with Senior Select Home Health Services, and Stacie Durham with the McKinney Fire Department.
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Senior Select Sponsors the Ms. Senior Allen Pageant
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Senior Select Home Health Service sponsored the 2nd Annual Ms. Allen senior Pageant on Saturday October 3, 2009. The event was held at the Allen Senior Center and there were 9 contestants and over 300 in attendance. Pictured Left to Right; Leslie Doran-Cope, Executive Director, Ms. Senior Allen-Joann Ratcliff, and emcees Carey Coleman and Burton Gilliam.
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Senior Select Staff Celebrate 5 Years of Service
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Senior Select Home Health Service celebrates the Staff that have been with us for 5 years of service or more. Pictured:Front row left to right-Cindy Kleckner, Sheryl Ek, Janet Pryor, Kim Miller, Melissa Burkett, Shannon Haesly. 2nd row left to right-Carey Coleman, Witold Mlynarczyk, Barbara Mlynarczyk, Heather Waters, Teresa Bradley, Jill Hickman, Jenny McBrayer, Dana Brown, Dana Terry, Dayee Broniek, Christine Carter 3rd row left to right-Ruth Stull, Terri Haynes, Jenger McTee, Mary Jo Green, Tammy Catsoris, Joni Smith, Stacie…
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Senior Select Sponsors Beatlegras Concert in McKinney
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On Saturday August 8, 2009, the Beatlegras Band played at the McKinney Performing Arts Center as a fundraiser for the Collin County Committee on Aging Meals on Wheels program. The event was a success with over 200 people in attendance. All of the net proceeds will go directly to the Meals on Wheels program and help feed seniors in Collin County. Jill Hickman (left), and Dayle Griffin(right) are pictured with the Beatlegras Band after the event at the VIP Party.
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Senior Select Home Health Sponsors Annual Nursing Scholarship for Collin College
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The 2009 Collin College Foundation Scholarship Awards Ceremony was held on August 6, 2009 at the Embassy Suites Hotel and Conference Center in Frisco, Texas. Jill Hickman, Owner and Administrator for Senior Select Home Health, is pictured above with this year's recipient, Katherine A. Conner. Thank You note from Kathrine A. Conner Ms. Jill Hickman, "I wanted to… |
Senior Select sponsors the Collin County Committee on Aging Tennis Tournament
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Senior Select Home Health Service sponsored the Collin County Committee on Aging Tennis Tournament Fundraiser on May 18, 2009 at the Stonebridge Ranch Country Club. The tournament raised money for the Meals on Wheels and C Cart Programs in Collin County to benefit Seniors in need in our area. There were over 30 local participants, and eight court sponsors for the event. Thanks to the help of the following local business, the event was a great success;…
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Senior Select Staff Participate in Relay For Life in McKinney
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The Relay For Life in McKinney was held on April 24, 2009 to raise money for the American Cancer Society. Our team, led by Ruth Stull, included Ruth Ann Dombrosky, Jenny McBrayer, Sharon Garry, Day Broniek, Terri Haynes, Stacey &…
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Allen Family Caregiver of the Year
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November is National Family Caregivers Month and a time to recognize and focus attention on the more than 50 million family caregivers who provide 80% of our nation’s long term care services. Currently, family caregivers provide over $306 billion annually in unpaid caregiving services to their loved ones. Each year, in celebration of National Family Caregiver…
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Mrs. Collin County! Our own Physical Therapist: Kathy Dann
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Kathy will be competing in the Mrs. Texas pageant in Fort Worth in April. Senior Select is happy and proud to be her sponsor. Here is a little more about Kathy: She is married to her best friend, Matthew Dann. They have been blessed with two incredible boys, Chandler who is 9 and Carson who is 4. Matthew and Kathy have been married for 10 years and are residing in Frisco, Texas. The past 13 years she has worked as a Physical Therapist in… |
McKinney Senior Recreation Center Graduates Texercise Participants
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McKinney Senior Recreation Center graduated active seniors from a 12 week Texercise program. Participants attended a weekly exercise and wellness class. Texercise was especially designed for the aging population. The class was sponsored by Senior Select Home Health.
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Senior Select Staff Delivering Thanksgiving Boxes For Meals on Wheels
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The Senior Select Staff took time out of their work day to help delivery Thanksgiving Boxes to Meals On Wheels participants. This is the 4th year that Senior Select has collected food and delivered boxes for this Collin County Committee on Aging holiday program. |
Wii Love to Play!
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Everybody was playing! The new trend of "exergaming" is sweeping the McKinney Senior Recreation Center. Senior Select donated the popular Wii Sports game for the enjoyment of McKinney Seniors.
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Senior Select Sponsors Fish Fry at Country Lane
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Great food and fun were had by all as Senior Select Home Health sponsored a fish fry at Country Lane Senior Apartments. Pictured - L-R - Mary Hurd, Carey Coleman, RN Geriatric Care Manager for Senior Select and Rita Shoup. |
Swinging Tennis Raquets and Golf Clubs For a Good Cause!
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It was a hot day and we all had warm hearts as Senior Select helps sponsor the Wal-Mart Golf & Tennis Classic at Eldorado Country Club. This year's event benefited Collin County Committee on Aging and the Samaritan Inn. Pictured (L-R) - Kyle Shellhammer, Sheryl Ek, Director of Marketing, Carey Coleman, RN, Geriatric Care Manager, Chris Hickman, owner of Senior Select, Bryan Morris, owner of North Texas Personal Care Homes and John Roach, owner of Mustang Creek Estates. |
Senior Select's Geriatric Care Manager Wins Award!
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Carey Coleman, RN won the 2007 DADS Vision Award for Wellness for her Texercise classes. Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) recognized award winners during the DADS Volunteer Recognition Ceremony on Wednesday, June 18th. The Wellness Award goes to a volunteer who demonstrates exceptional community service through their understanding of healthy living issues specific to their community.
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Playing Golf For Meals On Wheels
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It was a beautiful day and a great cause! Senior Select Home Health continued its third year sponsorship of the annual Meals On Wheels Golf Tournament. All money raised goes directly to the Collin County Committee on Aging that supplies hot meals, transportation (C-Cart), Caregiver Support Services and a thrift shop to citizens in McKinney. Pictured (L-R): John Roach, owner of Mustang Creek Estates, Carey Coleman, RN Geriatric Care Manager for Senior Select, Bryan Morris owner of North Texas Personal… |
Remembering When Launches at Towne Creek Apartments
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Senior Select Home Health and the McKinney Fire Department launch the Remembering When Program at Towne Creek Apartments. This NFPA program is designed to prevent fires and falls in the senior population.
Pictured - L-R - Carole Anne Sarah, Towne Creek Apts, Stacie Durham, McKinney Fire Dept. Fire and Life Safety Specialist, residents of Towne Creek Apts and Carey Coleman, RN, Geriatric Care Manager for Senior Select. |
Helping Hands
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Senior Select Home Health employees collected $1,900 worth of Wal-Mart gift cards for Collin County Committee on Aging (Meals On Wheels) recipients. Senior Select owner Jill Hickman, added a $2,500 check to make the total donation $4,400 to help low income seniors in Collin County. Pictured - (left to right) - Carey Coleman, RN Geriatric Care Manager, Sheryl Ek, Director of Marketing, Jill HIckman, RN owner of Senior Select, Marilyn Stidham, Executive Director of CCCoA, Debbie Taylor and Peggy Click, volunteers.
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Spreading Holiday Cheer at Kingsley Place
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Senior Select employees Carey Coleman, RN, Geriatric Care Manager and Sheryl Ek, Marketing Director were sharing holiday cheer with residents at Kingsley Place Senior Living in McKinney. Senior Select Home Health helped sponsor the community wide holiday party.
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More Texercise Graduates... this time RedBud House
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Senior Select graduated another Texercise class... this time RedBud House in McKinney. Residents completed a 12 week wellness and exercise program. Pictured - Texercise Instructor Carey Coleman, RN - Geriatric Care Manager with her latest group of Texercise graduates. |
Caregiver of the Year Awards Presented
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Senior Select Home Health partnered with the Collin County Committee on Aging and the local Senior Recreation Centers to name, honor and recognize Caregiver of the Year for Allen, McKinney and Frisco. The awards are part of the celebration of National Family Caregivers Month (November) and the community's effort to raise awareness and education for family caregivers. Caregiver of the Year recipients are Suzanne Pickard for McKinney, Hope Munoz for Allen and Debbie Valderrama for Frisco. Pictured -(left to right) Carey Coleman,… |
Our New Home!
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We are on the move and growing! Senior Select Home Health moved into it's new office at 2220 Bush Drive, McKinney, Texas on November 26th.
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Kingsley Place Assisted Living Residents Texercise!
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The residents from Kingsley Place at their Texercise graduation. |
Colonial Lodge of Plano Graduates a Texercise Class
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A group of active senior residents at Colonial Lodge of Plano graduated from the Texercise program on November 20th. They completed a 12 week wellness and exercise program.
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Senior Select Helps Serve Thanksgiving Dinner at Country Lane
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Serving turkey and dressing was just half the fun that Marketing Director, Sheryl Ek and Geriatric Care Manager, Carey Coleman, RN had at Country Lane Senior Living. "We talked and ate turkey all day!"
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Senior Select Home Health Sponsors Dance For Seniors
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They all had on their boogie shoes for the dance sponsored by Senior Select Home Health! Music provided by Blue Diamond Trio. The next dance is scheduled for December 20th from 7:00pm - 9:00pm. Admission is free and open to the public and is held at Country Lane Senior Living in McKinney.
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Delivering Thanksgiving Boxes to Meals On Wheels Participants
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Their hearts and trunks were full as Senior Select Home Health employees delivered Thanksgiving boxes to the homebound Meals On Wheels participants. "It is so rewarding to be able to help our seniors this way," stated Carey Coleman, RN Geriatric Care Manager for Senior Select. Pictured - Nurses and Therapist from Senior Select Home Health. |
Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk 2007
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Carey Coleman, RN Geriatric Care Manager and Sheryl Ek Marketing Director stand with Justin this year's Memory Walk Chairman at the Collin County Event at Celebration Park in Allen, Texas. Senior Select was a silver sponsor again this year.
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Senior Select And McKinney Fire Deptartment Awarded NFPA Scholarship
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The McKinney Fire Department and Senior Select Home Health Services have been awarded scholarships to participate in a training conference dedicated to Remembering When™: A Fire and Fall Prevention Program for Older Adults developed by the National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA), Center for High-Risk Outreach. The awarded scholarships provide for travel expenses for two participants, Remembering… |
Senior Select Goes Singing With Towne Creek
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Carey Coleman, RN, Geriatric Care Manager takes time out from her Ask A Nurse program to sing with her friends at Towne Creek Apartments.
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Geriatric Care Manager Now Available!
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Senior Select Home Health is excited to offer the services of a Professional Geriatric Care Manager. Carey Coleman, RN is a registered member with the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers. "Geriatric Care Management is an exciting addition to the services that we offer our patients and their families. It is a part of the future for health care." stated Jill Hickman, RN, Owner/Administrator of Senior Select Home Health. According to the National… |
Eating Healthy!
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Senior Select's Registered Dietitian, Cindy Kleckner recently gave a free seminar on "Healthy Eating in the Maturing Body". In addition, she offered free one-on-one nutritional counseling to some local seniors.
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Meals And Wheels 2nd Annual Golf Tournament
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Senior Select Home Health again proudly participated as a sponsor in the Second Annual Meals And Wheels Golf Tournament benefiting Collin County Committee on Aging. "This event has always meant so much to us. Collin County Committee on Aging does such a wonderful job serving seniors in Collin County. We are proud to help." Stated Sheryl Ek, Director of Business Development. Pictured: L-R: Gary Holtzman, LBSW, Chuck Olson, Carey Coleman, RN, Chris Hickman, and Sheryl Ek.… |
HHQI Rating!| Senior Select Home Health was awarded the Certificate of Excellence as a participating home health agency in the Home Health Quality Improvement National Campaign!
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Senior Select Home Health Helps Sponsor Meals and Wheels Golf Tournament| Senior Select Home Health is again participating as a sponsor in the 2nd Annual Meals and Wheels Golf Tournament benefiting Collin County Committee on Aging. "It is such a fantastic community cause... we are honored to be a part of this exciting day." stated Jill Hickman, RN Administrator/Owner of Senior Select Home Health. For more info on the golf tournament go to www.cccoaweb.org/MealsandWheelsTournament.htm.
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Giving Christmas!
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Senior Select Home Health employees had giving on their minds this Holiday Season. The staff generously donated $2,805.00 in Wal-Mart gift cards to Collin County Committee on Aging's Senior Angels progam. In addition, Senior Select Home Health matched the employee's donation for a total donation of $5,610.00 to Meals On Wheels recipients!
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Caregiver of the Year 2006
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Beth Stapleton of McKinney was named Caregiver of the Year for 2006. She was nominated by several of her friends. The award is part of the celebration of National Family Caregiver Month (November) and the community's effort to raise awareness and education for family caregivers. Sponsoring this community event was Collin County Committee on Aging, McKinney Senior Recreation Center and Senior Select Home Health. Picture-… |
First Texercise Graduation in Collin County!
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They made the commitment. They committed to health, wellness and to coming to class for 12 weeks! Texercise graduated its first class in Collin County on Tuesday, November 14th from the First Baptist Church of Allen. Senior Select Home Health sponsored the class. Pictured - Carey Coleman, RN from Senior Select and the Texercise graduating class.
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Senior Select Sponsors National Memory Screening Day| Senior Select Home Health partnered with the McKinney Senior Recreation Center and offered free screenings for the Alzheimer's Foundation National Memory Screening Day. Screenings consisted of a series of questions and tasks that test memory, language skills, thinking ability and other intellectual funtions. These screenings were also offered at Allen Senior Recreation Center.
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Delivering Thanksgiving Boxes For Meals on Wheels
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Their hearts were big and so were their trunks! Senior Select Home Health employees collected and delivered items for Collin County Committee on Aging's Thanksgiving Build-A-Box Program. Items included food, personal products and blankets. "Delivering these much needed items was experiencing the true spirit of Thanksgiving", stated Jill Hickman, owner of Senior Select Home Health. "It was a gift for us." Picture-Senior Select Home Health… |
New Zoe Fluid Status Monitoring Now Available| Zoe Fluid Status Monitor is a non-invasive medical device that measures fluid status via bioimpedance. Zo measurement is a quick and easy method for determining whether individuals are experiencing fluid congestion. Research indicates that Zo is an early predictor of congestion in heart failure showing as early as two weeks prior to weight gain. For more information on the Zoe Monitoring system please call the office.
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Senior Select Supports Alzheimer's Association's Memory Walk
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It was a beautiful morning to walk, raise money and awareness for the Alzheimer's Association! Senior Select along with 300 other North Texans showed their commitment to finding a cure for Alzheimer's Disease. Over $60,000 was raised at this event. Senior Select was a Bronze level sponsor. Pictured- Senior Select employees - Sheryl Ek, Business Development Director and Carey Coleman, RN, Community Liaison |
Senior Select Performs Free Gait & Balance Screenings at Health Fair
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As part of the annual Health & Wellness Health Fair sponsored by McKinney and Frisco Senior Recreation Centers Senior Select performed free gait and balance screenings. These screenings consisted of testing balance, sensation and gait. In addition, Senior Select offered free cholesterol, glucose and blood pressure screenings. Over 300 local seniors attended the yearly event. Pictured- Senior Select's Director of Physical Therapy, Barbara… |
Senior Select Sponsors First Texercise Class in Collin County!
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Senior Select Home Health is sponsoring Texercise in Collin County. Texercise is a statewide fitness campaign, developed by the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services to educate and involve older Texans and their families in physical activity and good nutrition throughout their lifespan. The first class is being held at First Baptist Church in Allen. Class is facilitated by Senior Select's Carey Coleman, RN.
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Senior Selects Takes A Swing For Meals On Wheels
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It was a gorgeous day to take a swing for Collin County Committee on Aging (Meals On Wheels)! Senior Select was a sponsor in the Collin County Committee on Aging's First Annual Charity Golf Tournament. All the money raised went to support local Meals On Wheels recipients. Pictured- Senior Select employee Sheryl Ek and At Home Companions owner, Chris Hickman(right) and other charity golfers. |
Relaying For Cure
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Senior Select employees and 2500 other participants raised money and stayed up all night for the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life. This year's Relay event raised $230,000 to find a cure and to support cancer patient services. Pictured- left- Martha Duncan and Senior Select's Community Liaison, Carey Coleman, RN who were the Cancer Survivor Chairpersons for the event. |
Nutrition Month Winner!
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March is National Nutrition Month. Senior Select partnered with Collin County Committee on Aging (Meals on Wheels) and the McKinney Senior Recreation Center to offer activities and information on nutrition in the aging population. Activities included classes, presentations, cooking demonstrations, educational materials and a drawing to win numerous prizes. Pictured- Missy Brizgis, McKinney Senior Recreation Center Specialist and Carey Coleman, RN from Senior Select presenting… |
Senior Select Home Health Performs Anodyne Therapy for Pain Management and Neuropathy| Senior Select is proud to offer Anodyne Therapy. This new program is non-invasive, drug-free and safe. Anodyne Therapy helps reduce foot and leg pain in many chronic conditions, improves gait and balace and reduces fall risk in many patients with painful circulatory conditions.
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Senior Select Home Health Sponsors 'Relay for Life' to benefit the American Cancer Society
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Over twenty employees from Senior Select participated in this years Relay for Life in McKinney, Texas. They collected over $2000 along with a $1200 donation from Senior Select. Thanks to Ruth Stull, Senior Select Physical Therapist and team captain, for all the time and hard work she devoted to the cause.
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Senior Select Home Health Makes Donation to Food Pantry
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Jill Hickman, local McKinney business owner, right, presents a $2,000 check to Carol Bodwell (center) of the Community Food Pantry. Senior Select Home Health Services provides monthly food donations, sponsors a food drive during the summer and this is the second annual "end of the year holiday time" cash donation. Pictured at left is Carey Coleman, RN/Education Specialist of Senior Select Home Health Services.
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