Carmen Davailus of Caremen’s Legacy Productions and Doggies for Dementia interview Blue Water’s own Jennifer Prescott about senior care and how pets affect positively those afflicted with dementia. Doggies for dementia Foundation is a non-profit thats primary focus is to drive awareness towards dementia. They uniquely do this by capturing candid photos of those affected […]
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In-Home Care During a Pandemic
Nancy is 85 years old and has advanced dementia. She lives with her husband John in Sun City, Texas, and is unable to care for herself. For the past year, Nancy has relied completely on the care provided by her husband and in-home care professionals. In early March we received a call at the office […]
Read MoreTransitioning Home from a Hospital or Nursing Facility
Have you ever have brought a family member home and felt unprepared to care for them? Did you arrive home only to realize that you didn’t have supplies, medications, equipment, or skills to properly care for your loved ones? You are not alone. Here is the Blue Water Homecare “Home Ready Checklist” to help transition […]
Read MoreThe Caregiver Crisis Has Landed
A 2019 Forbes Magazine article outlined the caregiver crisis. Writer Robert Mauterstock reported that “more than two-thirds (68 percent) of Americans believe they will be able to rely on their loved ones to meet their long term care needs when they require help.” Unfortunately, this belief is mostly unrealistic in today’s busy culture. Families are […]
Read More4 Warning Signs that a Senior May Need Help at Home
The challenges presented to families with aging loved ones that require additional care is a conversation that we have every day at Blue Water Homecare. It is typical during holidays and family celebrations as it becomes evident that your parents or grandparents may need assistance at home. It is common for seniors to resist care, […]
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