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Staying On Top of Senior Mental Health

Our country is in a behavioral health crisis and our seniors aren’t immune to it. Those aged 65 years and older are vulnerable to depression as their activities slow down and they are prone to the effects of age-related conditions such as dementia and Alzheimer’s. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and more than 350 […]

Partner Spotlight and Inspiration for those Living with Parkinson’s Disease

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 […]

Ask the Expert Parkinson’s Q&A

As a seasoned professional with more than 25 years of experience in nursing and clinical operations, Blue Water Homecare and Hospice Founder and COO, Jennifer R. Prescott, RN, MSN, CDP, is known for compassionate care for the elderly and delivering sound and accurate advice that allows caregivers to better understand the seniors in their care. […]

Maintaining Balance in Spite of Parkinson’s

Parkinson’s Disease affects more than 1 million people in the United States. It is a neurodegenerative disorder that not only causes changes to occur in the brain but also drastically alters the way the body functions and moves. As the disease progresses and muscles stiffen, a few common side effects of Parkinson’s include a freezing […]

Boosting Senior Nutrition

Good nutrition is important at every stage of life, but especially so for seniors. As our bodies age, we need more nutrients to boost immunity and fight off illness, maintain bone strength in order to prevent dangerous breaks and fractures, and keep our minds sharp to help with memory. With aging though often comes a […]

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 […]

How 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 […]

Blue 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. […]