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How to Stop Struggling from Sundowning

Although it is still warm in Central Texas, the official start of fall is upon us. As the days begin to shorten and darkness comes earlier, many seniors, and especially those with dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease, may have trouble with sundowning. Sundowning, or Sundown Syndrome, refers to the confusion, irritability, anxiety, or insomnia one develops […]

Announcing New Home Health Aide Services for Veterans

Blue Water Homecare is proud to announce that we have recently grown our services to now offer the Homemaker and Home Health Aide Care Program (HHA) to United States veterans. The HHA Program exists through the U.S Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to improve the lives of the brave men and women who have selflessly defended […]

Is it dementia or just normal aging?

Forgetfulness or being fuzzy on details here and there are all normal signs of aging. They could also serve as a signal for a more serious condition, such as dementia, or severe memory loss. It is estimated that dementia affects more than six million Americans over the age of 65 years old, with Alzheimer’s Disease […]

Committed to Patients and Families at End of Life

Facing the final stages of life is a deeply challenging and emotional journey for both patients and their loved ones. In such moments, receiving compassionate, personalized care can make all the difference. By providing physical, emotional, and spiritual support, Blue Water Hospice aims to honor lives and offer comfort, dignity, and respect. Hospice care represents […]

5 Questions to Ask Aging Parents

If summer affords you a slower schedule and extra time to visit with your aging parents, then now is the time to initiate some important conversation with them. At Blue Water Homecare, we have extensive experience in guiding families through a variety of transitions with elderly loved ones by offering expert in-home, dementia, and Parkinson’s […]

Hospice Myth: Hospice is only for end of life care

It’s important to understand that hospice care goes beyond just end-of-life care. Hospice care is designed to provide compassionate and supportive care to individuals who have a terminal illness, typically with a life expectancy of six months or less. However, we don’t have the ability to determine how long someone is going to live. At […]

When should parents stop living alone?

For some families the decision for elderly parents to stop living alone can very be clear-cut, for many however, it is a difficult choice to make. Blue Water Homecare has extensive experience in providing safe and convenient home care for aging seniors in their private residence or at senior facilities. We are familiar with the […]

Living with Parkinson’s and Helping Those in Hospice

We recently celebrated Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month and all that is being done to help those living with the disease. One man who is living life to the fullest with Parkinson’s is Felix Pompa. Felix is a 71 year old Austin musician who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease in 2021. As a lifelong guitar-player, he […]