Senior Care

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Dementia and Diet

Over 6.2 million Americans are currently estimated to be living with Alzheimer’s Disease, the most common form of dementia or memory loss. Research has long shown that factors such as diet, age, and genetics typically play into someone’s risk for developing this common condition. A new study now suggests that diet, in fact, does play […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

What type of home care does my senior loved one need?

It can be hard to admit when you may need help caring for your senior loved one. Following that realization, it can be equally as challenging to determine what type of help you actually need for them. The good news is that there are many options out there to assist you, provide respite and peace-of-mind, […]