Cypress HomeCare Solutions Blog & News

National Nurses Week is recognized from May 6 – 12 each year.  The American Nurses Association designates this week to honor, acknowledge and celebrate the positive difference nurses make in our country and around the world.  While we do not employ nurses because we are a non-medical home care agency,we work day in and day […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Planning for the future is paramount to being prepared for retirement. Many people underestimate the costs associated with healthcare, and assume that Medicare will cover most of the expenses; however, this is one of the most common misconceptions among older adults and their adult children. Medicare does not pay for long-term care needs, specifically for […]

Even though I am officially Therapy Dog Certified, I find that I am learning new things about caring for humans every day — along with the many objects and smells that are in people’s homes! Take for instance my last visit with my friend Fran. As soon as I walked into her home, I started […]

Most people experience some sort of memory loss as they age. Have you ever forgotten where you’ve set down your keys, parked your car at the mall or why you even walked into the kitchen? These are normal signs of aging, and generally present no real cause for concern. However, when memory loss starts impacting […]

You are feeling healthy now, but there may come a time when you no longer have your good health, full mental capabilities or perspective. When this time comes, you may not even have the ability to communicate your needs and wants. While you can still speak for yourself, it is the perfect time to sit […]