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What type of home care does my senior loved one need?

It can be hard to admit when you may need help caring for your senior loved one. Following that realization, it can be equally as challenging to determine what type of help you actually need for them. The good news is that there are many options out there to assist you, provide respite and peace-of-mind, […]

Helpful Holiday Gifts for Seniors

Holiday gift giving for seniors, especially those who are closely tied to being at home, can be challenging. Practical gifts that can help make their life easier and more comfortable (as well as that of the person who is caring for them) are often appreciated. Blue Water Homecare works with hundreds of families in Central […]

Is holiday travel possible with dementia? (Answer: YES)

Many people are eager to hit the road this holiday season or fly the friendly skies now that the constraints of last year’s pandemic have loosened. For those families traveling with a loved one who is affected by dementia, or memory loss, there are special precautions that you can take to ensure a safe and […]

Blue Water Homecare Spreads a Little Joy in the Form of a Pink Flamingo

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 […]

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 […]

Blue 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 […]

Choosing 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 […]

Real 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 […]