Our experienced Blue Water Homecare caregivers like to go that extra mile while tending to our clients’ unique needs. Not too long ago, one of our team members went above and beyond–and then some–when she coordinated a very special visit for one of our clients. Peggy Garrison was tickled pink this past July when she […]
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Preparing for Parkinson’s Disease: Tips for Caregivers and Loved Ones
Parkinson’s Disease currently affects more than 1 million people in the United States, and an estimated 60,000 people are diagnosed with it each year. It is a neurodegenerative disorder that impacts balance, coordination, and mobility and can cause uncontrollable tremors and early onset dementia. Another characteristic of Parkinson’s is that it is often slow to […]
Read MoreBlue Water Homecare Salutes Case Managers
A crucial component of what we do every day at Blue Water Homecare is to collaborate with an amazing group of certified healthcare professionals known as case managers. Case managers help orchestrate the assistance a patient needs between hospital and rehab stays, or a return home following an injury, illness, or serious procedure. And, this […]
Read MoreChoosing In-home Care for Your Parents: The 20 Most Important Questions
According to the US Census Bureau, the number of Americans ages 65 and older is projected to almost double from 52 million in 2018 to 95 million by 2060. Additionally, the 65-and-older age group’s share of the total population will rise from 16 percent to 23 percent. Planning for care as we age can be […]
Read MoreReal Life of a Family and Professional Caregiver
Carmen Davailus of Caremen’s Legacy Productions and Doggies for Dementia interview Blue Water’s own Jennifer Prescott about senior care and how pets affect positively those afflicted with dementia. Doggies for dementia Foundation is a non-profit thats primary focus is to drive awareness towards dementia. They uniquely do this by capturing candid photos of those affected […]
Read More10 Effective Medication Management Tips for Seniors
Nearly nine in ten (89%) adults 65 and older report they are currently taking prescription medications. As a senior or caregiver for an aging parent, medication management is one of the most important parts to manage chronic conditions and symptoms. Here are 10 tips for Safe Medication Management. 1 Visit your Primary Care Provider (PCP) […]
Read MoreFor Seniors – 5 Best Safety Devices Under $25
Allowing our seniors to age in place safely poses new challenges with the pandemic. Many families that are caring for their own children as well as their aging families are often called the “sandwich generation”. This obviously adds additional stress and concerns. Caregivers may have less ability to check in on their aging family members […]
Read MoreAlzheimer’s Texas on Urinary Tract Infections in Seniors – Risk Factors, Prevention and Treatment
Blue Water’s Jennifer Prescott gives practical prevention and treatment help for this common but potentially dangerous ailment.
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