CAPS’ mission is to make the lives of those affected by Parkinson’s Disease easier. They offer a variety of support groups, educational and social events, and assistance with other resources for those in need via CAPS Cares. Our Blue Water Homecare founder and COO, Jennifer Prescott, RN, MSN, CDP serves as vice president on the […]
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Blue Water Homecare Announces New Hospice Care Services
Blue Water Homecare will now begin offering end-of-life hospice services to clients throughout Central Texas. According to the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, approximately 1.5 million Americans receive hospice care each year. With our area becoming a popular retirement destination, the need for high quality, personalized healthcare for people at every stage of life […]
Read MoreHow to Thrive as a Senior and Maintain Independence
Each February we celebrate National Senior Independence Month and the empowerment that comes from seniors being able to care for themselves and maintain a safe and comfortable quality of life. The more that you can do to help your senior loved one help themselves, the better they often feel – both mentally and physically. In […]
Read MoreBlue Water Homecare Shares Tips for Caregivers in Honor of Alzheimer’s and Dementia Staff Education Week
This week at Blue Water Homecare, we are celebrating all of our fellow caretakers who have the delicate task of looking after people living with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Alzheimer’s and Dementia Staff Education Week(February 14-18, 2022) is dedicated to raising awareness about these conditions and sharing best practices for those entrusted with their care. […]
Read MoreIs 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 […]
Read MoreBlue 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 […]
Read MorePreparing 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 […]
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