Denton County Living Well Magazine May/June 2019 | Page 6

FROM THE PUBLISHER DENTON COUNTY PRESIDENT & CEO Sam Houston VICE PRESIDENT & CFO Spring Houston LABOR OF LOVE W hen it rains, it pours. And while we rejoice in some much need- ed moisture, the hail this precipitation’s been “gifting” the area is not particularly welcome. Our part of Texas has been pum- meled with hail and the ensuing damage is going to take many months to repair. In the meantime, we invite you to sit back and read our latest issue. Delve into our cover story on actor Leonardo DiCaprio, who’s made his mark in diverse films highlighting his deft skills in front of the camera. It’s hard to believe DiCaprio is now 44 years old. Equal parts fabled Dorian Gray and Jay Gatsby, the perennial bachelor was named after Leonardo Da Vinci. DiCaprio has done his namesake proud––both on and off screen. In recent years, DiCaprio has turned his sights on bringing attention to the health of our planet. It’s an issue dear to DiCaprio’s heart. Not only has he given his time and resources to environmental causes, he also devoted his Oscar winning speech to the topic. Read how he’s making a difference and get an inside look at his latest role starring opposite Brad Pitt in this summer’s most anticipated movie, Upon a Time in Hollywood. Next, we turn our attention to what many consider a labor of love. Care- giving can pose some extreme challenges. It doesn’t matter if you’re an individual working as a professional caregiver for an agency or by yourself, caring for another can take a toll and result in burnout and de- pression. According to Dr. Julie Alvira, a caregiver gives their love and time with compassion and empathy but needs to learn how to connect to self. Dr. Alvira offers her tips on how to avoid exhaustion stemming from caring for a loved one, along with other useful information, in her quarterly article for LIVING WELL. Meanwhile, we also turn toward professional Elder Law attorneys from Leu & Peirce, PLLC, to answer a question that weighs heavily on the minds of most mature adults––do I need a trust? Their answer will sur- prise you. Not surprisingly, there are many complexities to trusts and their deep knowledge of the topic is an excellent place to start when considering purchasing a trust plan. Don’t miss their article to get an overview of the trust options available. There’s a lot more inside worthy of your attention, so dig in. Sincerely, Sam & Spring Houston 4 DENTON COUNTY Living Well Magazine | MAY/JUNE 2019 FEATURE WRITER, COPY EDITOR & SOCIAL MEDIA DIRECTOR Sondra Barr ART DIRECTOR, LAYOUT, PRODUCTION & WEBSITE DESIGN Lewis Schucart ADMINISTRATION & ACCOUNTS MANAGEMENT Jennifer Beavers ADVERTISING/SALES Texas | Denton County, Dallas County, Collin County Texas & Oklahoma | Texoma WRITE TO US. Tell us who you would like to see featured on the cover, or what subjects you would like covered in upcoming editions of LIVING WELL Magazine at [email protected] SUBSCRIPTIONS/CUSTOMER INQUIRIES Houstons of Dallas Publishing, Inc. 102 E. Broadway, #901 Prosper, TX 75078 www.LivingWellmag.com Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] LIVING WELL Magazine is a source for quality educational articles on living a healthy, vibrant life. Our focus is on connecting our readers with the latest information on a host of topics relevant to their evolving life. From cutting edge medical news and procedures to top-tier financial, legal and lifestyle information. Connecting readers to leading medical and business professionals in their community in Texas and Oklahoma. ‘LIKE US' FACEBOOK.COM/LIVINGWELLMAG 'FOLLOW US' @LIVINGWELLMAGS All advertisements in this Magazine are placed by third parties. We do not control or endorse either the advertisements or their content. Further, we do not manufacture, sell, distribute or pro- vide any of the goods or services advertised herein. We hereby expressly disclaim any liability with respect to the information or goods and services contained herein. We further disclaim any and all warranties or representations, express or implied, with respect to such information, goods or services, including any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose (it being understood that we do not acknowledge that any such warranty exists). We are not liable or responsible for any loss, injury, damage, or harm that you may suffer as a result of the information contained in any advertisement or goods or services contained herein. “We” refers to the name of this Magazine, and all versions of Living Well Magazine, Senior Magazine, as well as Houstons of Dallas Publishing, Inc.