The holidays are a wonderful time of year to celebrate with family and friends, but they can also be overwhelming, especially for those affected by dementia or Alzheimer’s. Alzheimer’s disease is a common form of memory loss that typically occurs in seniors. Blue Water Homecare offers personalized non-medical services to assist families whose loved ones […]
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Should my elderly parents move in with us?
Moving an aging parent, or senior loved one, into your home is no small decision. It is a decision that many adults in the sandwich generation are having to make – caring for their own children as well as their elderly parents. Blue Water Homecare Founder and COO, Jennifer Prescott, RN, MSN, CDP has a […]
Read More5 Important Tips for New Caregivers
Stepping in as a primary, or even part-time, caregiver to an elderly or incapacitated loved one can be a strenuous task both physically and mentally. It can be especially complicated when that loved one is a parent because the roles then become reversed. At Blue Water Homecare, we are professional and experienced at-home caregivers, offering […]
Read MoreCommunicating with Senior Loved Ones
Effective and open communication is important in any relationship at every age. It can become especially important though as your loved ones grow older. Changes in mental and physical health, hearing loss, and role reversals as children begin to actively ‘parent’ their parents can all lead to challenges in communication. Blue Water Homecare and Hospice […]
Read MoreVacation Planning for Caregivers
Planning a summer vacation can be challenging for the millions of Americans caring for their aging loved ones. Do you take your aging loved one with you? Should you ask another family member to help so you can have a break? Because of the many obstacles, it isn’t unusual for family caregivers to cancel vacation […]
Read MorePlanning for Travel with Your Senior
Traveling on vacation with aging parents can be difficult. But it’s important for families to remember that taking a senior loved one along creates memories for the entire family. Planning ahead is key to having a successful, smooth vacation that everyone will enjoy. Blue Water Homecare Founder and COO Jennifer Prescott, RN, MSN, CDP recently […]
Read MoreBlue Water Homecare Celebrates National CNA Week
Our work at Blue Water Homecare dedicated to serving the needs of seniors and their families is enriched immensely by the support of outside certified nursing assistant (CNAs) caregivers. For this, we celebrate and salute them and all that they do June 16-22 for National Certified Nursing Assistants Week. This year’s theme for their recognition […]
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