Asbestosis? Visit the Asbestos Health Line in Beaumont

Southeast Texas Senior Health News Free Mesothelioma Testing from the Asbestos Health Line Many Golden Triangle senior citizens are at risk for serious illnesses due to on the job exposure to asbestos. Did you know the United States Government recommends that any Southeast Texans who worked around asbestos should be tested annually for signs of Asbestosis, Mesothelioma, or other asbestos-related illness. Due to the proximity of work near asbestos... Read More

Southeast Texas Veteran Reunites Family with Loved One’s Purple Heart from World War II

Southeast Texas Veterans News Local Veteran Reunites Family with Loved One’s Purple Heart from WWII We are bringing this story back from Veterans Day. We originally ran it here on SETXSeniors.com a couple of years ago, but it still captures the feeling of veteran appreciation here in The Golden Triangle.  Sometimes you have a feeling that something just doesn’t feel quite right. This was the case when Southeast Texas veteran Jared Scoggan... Read More

SETX Hospice Providers – Best Hospice Care of Texas

SETX Hospice Providers – Best Hospice Care of Texas Best Hospice Care of Texas is a wonderful option for families looking for a locally owned and managed Southeast Texas hospice care provider. They have deep roots in the community. CEO Jennifer Burch has been providing hospice care in the Golden Triangle for over a decade. She has brought together a wonderful team of physicians, nurses, therapists, and caregivers. Their focus is on life. They help... Read More

Is it time for a new home for mom in Southeast Texas? Pelican Bay in Beaumont

In Beaumont, more people are choosing Pelican Bay Assisted Living and Memory Care Community. They offer a truly upscale approach to senior housing. Do you want your loved one to remain active and engaged? Pelican Bay Assisted Living Community Amenities Include: Live Music Restaurant Style Dining Senior Dances Exercise Room Chaplain Services Medical and Errand Transport 24 Hour Staff Weekly Housekeeping This is just a small introduction to the kind... Read More

Golden Triangle Assisted Living Guide: Pelican Bay Beaumont

Senior Living Facilities in Southeast Texas Pelican Bay Offers Assisted Living and Memory Care We all want the best when it comes to our parents. Many Southeast Texans choose Pelican Bay. They offer an upscale assisted living community for the Golden Triangle. We have visited a number of times and have been impressed by the range of activities enjoyed by their senior residents. Pelican Bay has hosted: Senior fashion shows Halloween events with costumes... Read More

Southeast Texas Veterans Service Group

Beaumont Area Veteran Organizations Southeast Texas Veterans Service Group SETXseniors.com would like to extend a thank-you from the Golden Triangle senior community to the Southeast Texas Veterans Service Group. The group  is made up of SETX veterans from all branches of the US Armed Forces. Their mission is to ensure all qualified Golden Triangle veterans receive final military honors. The group also makes members available to the public during... Read More

Senior Citizen News Orange TX – You Can Be an Organ Donor

Southeast Texas Senior News Information About being an Organ Donor On Today’s Orange Senior Citizen News, we look at issues around organ donation. Some of our readers have expressed concern that they may not be able to register as organ donors. In most cases, that is just not the case. Southeast Texas seniors are actually highly valued as organ donors. With about 1.5 million Texans signed up to be organ and tissue donors, and with donations... Read More

Senior Resources for Southeast Texas – Pelican Bay Assisted Living

Memory Care Residences in Southeast Texas Pelican Bay Offers an Upscale Residence for Beaumont Area Seniors Did you know the progress of dementia can often be slowed through appropriate activities and care? A top memory care residence can give those coping with Alzheimer’s or dementia the opportunity to pursue their best life. Even better, residents enjoy a wide range of activities, hobbies, and entertainment from dancing to live music to parties. Many... Read More

Beaumont Senior News – Did You Know You Can Be an Eye, Tissue, & Organ Donor?

Senior Health News – East Texas and The Golden Triangle Organ, Eye, and Tissue Donation Southeast Texas Did you know Southeast Texas seniors can be eye, tissues, and organ donors? It’s true. Find out more on today’s edition of Beaumont Senior News. With roughly 1.5 million Texans signed up to be organ and tissue donors, and with donations endorsed by everyone from elected officials to businesses to the faith community, folks who... Read More

Southeast Texas Senior Activities – First Baptist Vidor Senior Ministry

Senior Ministry Southeast Texas – First Baptist Church of Vidor 1st Baptist Church in Vidor provides fun activities for Golden Triangle Seniors. For Southeast Texas senior citizens, activity = longevity. The more we are plugged into our families, enjoyable activities, and meaningful groups, the happier and healthier we are. Today’s featured Southeast Texas Senior Activity is “Encore Adults”, the senior ministry of First Baptist Church... Read More

New Assisted Living Facility at Sam Rayburn – Lakeside Lodge Brookeland

Lakeside Lodge at Sam Rayburn Assisted Living – Respite Care – Home Away from Home Are you looking for a little extra care without giving up any of the comforts or luxury of home? Welcome to the elegant Lakeside Lodge. Tucked onto a lovely isthmus on beautiful Lake Sam Rayburn, Lakeside Lodge is a blessing for East Texas senior citizens. The elegant home offers private rooms and couples suites. Have you been living on the lake and don’t want... Read More

Thank-you to Vietnam Veterans of America Inc. Southeast Texas Chapter 292

Texas Veteran Organizations: Beaumont Port Arthur Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc. Southeast Texas Chapter: 292 We’d like to thank all of our Southeast Texas Veterans and our Vietnam Veterans of America Inc. Southeast Texas Chapter 292. This is a special organization for Southeast Texas Vietnam Veterans. Not only did they sacrifice for our nation with their military service, they continue to actively improve our community with their projects,... Read More

SETX Senior News: New Book Guides Southeast Texas Senior Citizens on How to Leave a Written Legacy

SETX Texas Senior News Learn to preserve your legacy for future generations Our Southeast Texas senior readers have lived rich lives – and have lots of stories inside. Too often, our best stories stay locked inside our minds and don’t outlive us. Sometimes in interviewing Southeast Texas seniors for our SETX Seniors Magazine and SETXSeniors.com we hear stories local seniors have never shared with their families. Wouldn’t it be wonderful... Read More

Black History Month Beaumont TX – Remembering Lewis Howard Latimer

Black History Month in Southeast Texas Remembering Black Inventor Lewis Howard Latimer Black History Month Beaumont TX – Meet Lewis Howard Latimer the African American inventor who helped Thomas Edison invent the light bulb and Alexander Graham Bell invent the telephone. Thomas Edison is credited with the invention of the light bulb and is perhaps the most famous of the American inventors. Alexander Graham Bell is known as the father of the telephone... Read More

Southeast Texas Senior News – You Can Be an Organ Donor

Golden Triangle Senior News Organ Donor Information On today’s edition of Southeast Texas Senior News, we’re excited to bring you information about organ donation. With 1.5 million Texans signed up to be organ and tissue donors, and with donations endorsed by everyone from elected officials to businesses to the faith community, folks who need transplants have no cause for concerns about availability — right? Not quite, says Michele Goddard... Read More

East Texas Senior Living – Lakeside Lodge at Sam Rayburn

Upscale Senior Apartments Near Jasper TX Lakeside Lodge at Sam Rayburn Many seniors would love to live at the lake. Lakeside Lodge offers an attractive boutique senior community right on the shores of the lake – you actually will have lake views on three sides. Do you enjoy entertaining family? Staff can cook for you or you have full use of the fully equipped chef’s kitchen – and outdoor grilling area. Did you always want to teach a grandchild... Read More