Collin County Living Well Magazine May/June 2016 | Page 6

FROM THE PUBLISHER COLLIN COUNTY President & CEO Sam Houston Vice president & CFO Spring Houston Talented Women JennieJamesPhotography.com L ong-time readers will recognize McKinney audiologist Dr. Liz Brassine gracing the cover of this issue. Ten years ago, Dr. Brassine recognized the community needed a qualified audiologist to serve the hearing needs of this growing area, so she opened the doors of Hearing Services of McKinney. In the decade she’s been tending to the hearing needs of McKinney, she’s also been dedicated to providing educational articles to readers of LIVING WELL Magazine for many of those years. Now we’re turning the spotlight on Dr. Brassine and showcasing her audiology talent honed from many years of schooling and first-hand experience both in hearing aid manufacturing and in private practice. Her story on page 6 is a unique one and illustrates just how qualified Dr. Brassine is in her field of expertise. Another equally talented woman, albeit in a different field entirely, is Julianne Moore, our featured celebrity. The 56-year-old actress sports an impressive acting resume and has the awards to prove it. One of her most notable roles was her 2015 portrayal of a woman with early onset Alzheimer’s in the film, Still Alice, for which she was awarded both a Golden Globe and an Oscar. What you might not know about this stunning actress and author is that she wasn’t always the cool and confident woman you see on the big screen. Read more about this accomplished redhead starting on page 42. Next up, we offer you an exclusive look into the 21st annual Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance, one of the most exclusive automobile shows in the nation. We also delve into the often complex and frustrating process of paying for long-term care. While no one can predict the future, becoming educated about the reality of public benefits and long-term care costs can help ensure you and your loved ones will be protected. Learn more on page 21. free digital subscription Of course, we also have the educational content you’ve come to expect from LIVING WELL. So, sit back and enjoy. Best regards, Sam and Spring Houston 4 Visit LivingWellMag.com for a free digital subscription COLLIN COUNTY Living Well Magazine | MAY/JUNE 2016 Feature Writer, copy editor & social media director Sondra Barr Art Director, layout, Production & website design Lewis Schucart 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 LIVING WELL Magazine PO Box 261278 Plano, Texas 75026 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 provide 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.