As the caregiver of an aging parent, there’s no doubt you are giving them all the love, patience, and comfort they need, but seeing to the business side of caring for them can be more challenging. Managing the legal, financial, and health-related issues can be an overwhelming responsibility. At Blue Water Homecare, we help take […]
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Parkinson’s Disease: When is the right time for hospice care?
It is estimated that more than one million people in the United States are currently living with Parksinon’s disease. Parkinson’s is typically a slow-progressing neurological condition that weakens one’s movement, balance and coordination and causes uncontrollable tremors and shaking. Upon final stages of the disease, all ability to move may cease, and it might be […]
Read MoreHospice Care for Families Affected by Dementia and Alzheimer’s
An estimated six million Americans who are 65 years or older are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia or memory loss. With the number of dementia patients expected to increase rapidly by the year 2050, the number entering hospice care is also predicted to rise. In recent years, about 21 […]
Read MoreHelping Veterans Alongside Community Partner Therapeutic Recreation Group
Blue Water Homecare is proud to announce a special partnership with Therapeutic Recreation Group (TRG), an organization which serves our local veteran community. At Blue Water, we are honored to serve veterans and their families as well through our Veterans Home Health Aide Services. In December, Blue Water will be sponsoring a Marine veteran to […]
Read MoreHospice Care Provides Comfort to Cancer Patients and Families
While someone can enter hospice care for any number of medical reasons, cancer continues to be the one of the most common. Each year, approximately 1.5 million Americans receive hospice care to improve their quality of life during their end of life journey. If you or a loved one is battling cancer and all medical […]
Read MoreHow 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 […]
Read MoreAnnouncing 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 […]
Read MoreIs 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 […]
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