Lacey’s Blog: Hot Dog Memorial Day
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Lacey’s Blog: Hot Dog Memorial Day

I am certain I heard it correctly — “We’re having hot dogs. A Memorial Day barbecue is not complete without hot dogs.” It was my first Memorial Day barbecue, and I was wondering why I never met the overheated dogs on the guest list. When I listened intently (as good therapy dogs always do), I […]
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Depression in Older Adults

Many older adults experience feelings of depression. There are several factors that contribute to this, including physical ailments or the loss of a spouse or friend. However, one thing that we all need to know is that depression is NOT a normal part of aging. Here are a few signs that the aging loved one […]
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Lacey’s Blog: Red Rover, Red Rover, Send LACEY Right Over
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Lacey’s Blog: Red Rover, Red Rover, Send LACEY Right Over

Since starting my job as a therapy dog with Cypress HomeCare Solutions, I have learned a lot about the different things my older friends have to deal with. I feel very lucky to be a dog, especially after I heard about dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. This week, I got to go to a special meeting […]
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Summer Sun Protection

The summer sun is shining down on the Valley, and for those of you who regularly venture outdoors, or even walk to your car in the parking lot, being prepared for sun exposure is important in preventing skin cancer. The Skin Cancer Foundation states that one in five Americans will develop skin cancer in the […]
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Cypress Celebrates Moms

Mother’s Day is just a couple days away, and it seems only natural for us at Cypress HomeCare Solutions to celebrate the gift of moms, and the reason we care for the aging adults in our community. Almost three decades ago, our inspiration, Joan S. Roth, needed care following a life-changing heart attack. Her husband and […]
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Caregiver of the Month – April
Caregiver of the Month

Caregiver of the Month – April

Cypress HomeCare Solutions is delighted to present Aleida Selene Figueroa (Selena) with our Caregiver of the Month award for April 2012. As a Cypress employee since January 2009, Selena has demonstrated a high level of professionalism that continuously impresses both our staff and her clients. Selena is punctual, dependable, and makes sure to effectively communicate […]
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Lacey’s Blog: El Perro de Cinco de Mayo!
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Lacey’s Blog: El Perro de Cinco de Mayo!

I know it’s a day early, but here is my Cinco de Mayo poem for 2012: Cince de Mayo, a day of great celebrations For Chihuahuas, poodles, and dogs of all nations. My furry friends party — with an extra bit or more kibble, While humans celebrate — ‘til they stumble and dribble. Never fear, […]
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Never Too Old to Play

May is Older Americans Month, and with this year’s theme “Never Too Old to Play,” we want to give you a few ideas on how you can celebrate our elders and encourage them to stay engaged, active and involved in their own lives and communities. Plan a “Day of Play” with a scavenger hunt or […]
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Happy 18th Birthday Cypress!

Cypress HomeCare Solutions is celebrating a major milestone — we are turning 18 years old! On April 28, 1994, Cypress was “born” from the Roth Family in honor of their wife and mother, Joan S. Roth. In our 18 years, Cypress has undergone many changes and successes, and continues to be a leader in the […]
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Lacey’s Blog: Fetching Confusion
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Lacey’s Blog: Fetching Confusion

Maybe it’s just me, but I always thought those fuzzy yellow balls were for playing catch. After all, I play catch with them all the time — it’s one of my favorite things! That’s why I was so confused when I went to visit and make new friends at The Woodmark at Sun City, and […]
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